William R. Carafa & Son

Our Staff

William R. Carafa Jr.

Upon returning from Vietnam, William attended and graduated from Boston University, receiving a Bachelor Degree of Science in Business Administration. The following year he attended The New England Institute of Mortuary Science and Funeral Directing. In 1975, he became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He worked along side his father learning the everyday practical aspects of funeral service. Following his father’s unexpected death, he became the sole proprietor of the William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals.

Amy M. Carafa

In 2005, Amy graduated from Northeastern University, receiving a Bachelor Degree of Science in Criminal Justice. The following year, she attended The New England Institute at Mount Ida College. In 2010, Amy became a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She works along side her father providing comfort and assistance to the families we serve.

Linda Carafa

For 35 years, Linda has worked in the Funeral Home providing sympathy and support to families during their difficult time. Linda contributes to the daily operations of business as the Office Manager.

Jennifer R. Carafa

Jennifer is a graduate of Endicott College, receiving a Bachelor Degree of Science in Early Childhood Education. Her service in the family business does not go unnoticed as she provides administrative assistance to the office manager.

Home For Funerals

Our Family History

For 110 years the Carafa Family has provided funeral services to the City of Chelsea and surrounding communities. Established in the late 1890’s, William C. Carafa owned and operated the first Carafa Funeral Home. Following his death, two of his nephews, Edmund J. Carafa and William R. Carafa Sr., established The Carafa Brothers Funeral Home in the Prattville Section of Chelsea. Upon Edmund’s retirement in 1974, William R. Carafa Jr. began working with his father. The Funeral Home then became The William R. Carafa & Son Home For Funerals. William Sr. passed away in 1979, leaving William Jr. and his wife Linda, to continue operating the business. The newest addition to the family business is Amy Carafa, daughter of William Jr. and Linda. She will continue to serve the families who entrust us in their time of need.