Where Families Gather: A Danvers Funeral Home Serving the North Shore Since 1925

C.R. Lyons and Sons Funeral Directors is a family-owned funeral home at 28 Elm Street in Danvers, Massachusetts, serving North Shore families since 1925. Now in its fourth generation, the firm offers traditional funerals, burial, cremation, and personalized celebrations of life. C.R. Lyons III is one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States, and the firm is independent and locally controlled with no commissioned salespeople. Families may take part in care of the body and be present for a family-attended cremation. Staff answer death calls 24 hours a day at 978.777.7900.

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C.R. LYONS AND SONS FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Celebrating life, serving families
and honoring memories since 1925.

Serving Danvers and the North Shore of Massachusetts

From its home at 28 Elm Street in Danvers, C.R. Lyons and Sons serves families throughout Essex County within about a 15-mile radius, including Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Salem, Middleton, Topsfield, Wenham, Hamilton, Lynnfield, Swampscott, Marblehead, Boxford, and Ipswich. Out-of-state and international arrangements are handled by arrangement. The firm answers death calls 24 hours a day at 978.777.7900.

A Legacy of Trust and Compassion

Our story began over a century ago with Clarence R. Lyons Sr., and the values he instilled remain the foundation of our work today: professionalism, empathy, and community service. From that modest storefront on North Street in Salem to our current location in Danvers, one of the most experienced full-service funeral homes on the North Shore, we have continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of our neighbors—without ever losing sight of what matters most: people.

When you walk through our doors, you’ll find more than a funeral home. You’ll find a dedicated team of counselors who are here to ease your burden. There are no commissioned salespeople, just caring professionals ready to guide you with kindness and clarity.

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Veterans

C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors is familiar with all the benefits available to veterans who served our nation. Let us help your family assure you receive your earned benefits.

Celebrations of Life

We offer unique, personalized funeral experiences designed to honor the life of your loved one. Making each tribute unique and giving you the freedom to create anything you can imagine is what sets C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors apart.

Why Families Across the North Shore Choose C.R. Lyons and Sons

Four generations, independent, and locally controlled since 1925, with no commissioned salespeople and no corporate ownership.
Family-attended, witnessed cremation at Walnut Grove Crematory under a quarter mile away, where a family member may start the cremation.
Hands-on family participation in care of the body, including washing, dressing, and a female funeral director on request.
Full navigation of green burial and alternative dispositions, including aquamation and natural organic reduction arranged out of state.
International repatriation experience, with Italy the most frequent destination and arrangements possible to every continent.
C.R. Lyons III is one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States and a past president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is C.R. Lyons and Sons Funeral Directors located?

C.R. Lyons and Sons Funeral Directors is at 28 Elm Street, Danvers, MA 01923. The firm serves the North Shore and Essex County, and staff answer calls 24 hours a day at 978.777.7900.

How long has C.R. Lyons and Sons served the North Shore?

The firm was founded in 1925 by Clarence R. Lyons Sr. and is now run by the fourth generation of the Lyons family. It is independent and locally controlled, and is not part of a corporate group.

Can our family witness the cremation?

Yes. C.R. Lyons and Sons offers family-attended cremation at Walnut Grove Crematory under a quarter mile away. A family member may start the cremation, and about five to ten people may be present, with roughly 24 hours of lead time preferred.

Is someone available after hours?

Yes. Death calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with most calls answered directly by staff and an answering service providing backup. Families typically receive a response within an hour.

Reviewed by C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS, owner and licensed funeral director, Massachusetts. Past president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States (CANA, 2022).

Member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Recurring recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award. Four generations of family ownership since 1925.