For many years, we have served our community by providing healing and meaningful funeral and memorial services that honor life and meet the needs of those who grieve. Our hope is that from the moment you walk through our doors, you feel welcomed, respected, and heard.

Established in Bridgeport in 1938 by Albert W. Spear and Helen T. Spear, Albert did not come from a funeral home family but had the desire to serve those in need. He and Helen purchased property on Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport and operated successfully for many years. In 1961, he purchased a small farmhouse on South Benson Road in Fairfield and converted it into a funeral home, opening the Fairfield facility in 1962 to better serve his growing number of families.

Albert and Helen had three children, A. Carleton, Jonathan, and Susan. In 1969, Carleton joined his father in business, and shortly thereafter, in 1971, Jonathan followed his brother into the business. Their brother-in-law, John E. Lebedevitch, joined in 1974, allowing Albert to retire from the day-to-day operations. The Bridgeport funeral home was closed in the early 1980s, and the Fairfield branch became the main center of operations. Two major additions were completed soon after, making the building the largest funeral facility in Fairfield. The funeral home’s charming colonial design and interior were planned and executed by Albert’s wife, Helen, a local artist and interior decorator.

In 1991, Richard Miller, a Fairfield native, joined the Spear family in caring for others. Like Albert, Richard is a first generation funeral director. His sensitivity to the needs of families quickly led the Spear family to more fully incorporate Richard into the daily affairs of the funeral home. Following both Carleton and John Lebedevitch’s deaths, and with the blessing of Helen and Albert, Jonathan began planning for his retirement. In 2004, Jonathan and the Spear family transferred the ownership of the business to Richard with the comfort of knowing that all important continuity remained and that the future client families would be treated with the same high standard of care and comfort that Albert and his family provided since 1938. Today, Richard and staff are proud to carry on the Spear tradition.

Our staff is here to provide you with excellent care and service during your time of loss. Get to know the people who will help you through the planning process.