Murphy Funeral Home

07/27/2026

The ability to scatter a loved one’s ashes at sea can provide a meaningful and peaceful way to honor their memory. For many families, the ocean represents freedom, serenity, and an everlasting connection to nature.

A scattering ceremony at sea can be a deeply personal experience, allowing family and friends to gather, reflect, share memories, and say a final farewell in a beautiful setting. Whether it is a location that held special significance to the deceased or simply the peaceful waters of the open sea, this tribute can create a lasting memory and offer comfort to those left behind.

At Murphy Funeral Home, we are the experts in guiding families in the process of scattering and offer services working with a licensed boat captain to have scattering at sea ceremonies. Schedule a time to meet with one of our experts today to talk more about scattering services that we offer.

07/24/2026

Thank you Salem Chamber for inviting us to host the monthly Coffee Connections at our funeral home yesterday. It was our first hosting this event and we greatly appreciate everyone sharing their time with us. A special thank you to Atomic Coffee Roasters, Henry's Catering, and Coffee Time Bake Shop for the refreshments we all enjoyed yesterday morning. We look forward to hosting more events like this at our funeral home in the future.

07/24/2026

Visiting hour for Mary will take place on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, Salem from 4 to 7 pm. The celebration of Mary's remarkable life will take place on July 30 2026 at the Funeral home at 10 am followed by burial at Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orne St, Salem. We invite those who knew and loved Mary to join in a festive remembrance, honoring her legacy of joy, love, and compassion.

View Mary Joan Ahern's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/23/2026

Please join us in remembering the life of Mr. Michael L. Gravel on Thursday July 30, 2026. We will be having his visiting hours from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM followed by a funeral service beginning at 6:00 PM. All portions of the service will be held at the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. Salem, MA. Please click the link to read the full obituary and to share a memory or sign the online guestbook.

View Michael Leonard Gravel's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/20/2026

Making funeral arrangements in advance isn't about dwelling on the future—it's about providing peace of mind for the people you love. Pre-planning allows you to make your wishes known, ease the emotional burden on your family during a difficult time, and help protect against rising funeral costs.

At Murphy Funeral Home, we've been honored to serve our community as a 5th generation family-owned funeral home for over 130 years. Our commitment has always been to provide compassionate guidance, personalized care, and trusted service to every family we serve.

Whether you're planning for yourself or helping a loved one prepare, our experienced staff is here to walk you through every step of the pre-planning process—at your pace, with no pressure.

Contact us to schedule a time to meet with us today or fill out our online preplanning guide here.

https://www.murphyfuneralhome.com/online-preplanning-form

For over 130 years, the Murphy Funeral Home has been owned and operated by one family for five generations. Entrusted by the community, we offer services and funerals including cremations, celebrations of life, burials, and pre planning.

07/15/2026

Please join us in remembering the life of Mr. John J. Ywuc. His visiting hours will be held on Friday July 17, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Murphy Funeral Home, located at 85 Federal St. Salem. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday July 18, 2026 beginning at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, located at 1 Margin St. Peabody, MA 01960. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 226 North St. Salem. Please click the following link for the online obituary and guestbook.

View John Joseph Ywuc's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/13/2026

We are proud to announce the swearing in of the 5th generation of funeral directors at the Murphy Funeral Home with Francis J. Murphy Jr.

Sworn in last Tuesday, Francis represents the 5th generation of funeral directors in the Murphy Family that dates back to his great great grandfather, Patrick W. Murphy, in 1893.
Continuing the service to the community that goes back 133 years, the Murphy Funeral Home will continue its tradition of service with providing compassionate care during some of the most challenging times.

"Since joining my family funeral home, I have had the privilege to learn from my father and grandfather as to what it means to be of service to others. In maintaining our rich history of being a family business, my mother, Maura Murphy, has been instrumental in ensuring the continuation of the Murphy Funeral Home since their passing.

As the Murphy Funeral Home goes into the next chapter, I promise to continue being a leader in the community in providing compassionate and honorable services for the families we serve.
Thank you for entrusting my family to be of service to your family over 130 years. I am honored by
the privilege to continue to serve members of the community."

07/13/2026

https://www.murphyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/fredrick-mattei

Please join us on Thursday July 16, 2026 to honor the life of Mr. Fredrick D. Mattei. His visiting hours will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM followed by a service at Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St. Salem, MA. Please click on the link for additional information and full obituary.

View Fredrick Dennis Mattei's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/05/2026

https://www.murphyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/adeline-hennigar

The funeral mass for Mrs. Adeline Hennigar will be held on Friday July 10,2026 at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 85 Atlantic Ave Marblehead, MA beginning at 11:00 AM.

View Adeline Catherine Hennigar's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/03/2026

https://www.murphyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/paul-amenta

Please join us in remembering the life of Mr. Paul Amenta at the Murphy Funeral Home on Wednesday July 8, 2026 with visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street in Salem, MA, followed by a graveside service at nearby St. Mary’s Cemetery, 226 North Street, shortly thereafter.

View Paul Charles Amenta's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.