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Cathy Peck1mo ago
Stephens and Bean Funeral Home provided excellent service for our Dad's viewing and Memorial Service. They went above and beyond and made us feel that we were part of their family.
202 N Teilman Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Services
The funeral home occupies a purpose-built facility constructed in 1950 at 202 N. Teilman, selected specifically for its proximity to local cemeteries. The building centers on a historic 15th-century Elizabethan oak room relocated in 1985, now serving as the primary reception area for families. The chapel features on-site piano and organ, with audio and video equipment for tribute presentations. A floral shop operates on-site, and the facility accommodates pets for family gatherings.
Stephens and Bean emphasizes flexibility in service creation, with staff focused on listening to what families find meaningful and enabling personalized memorial services.
Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel traces its origins to 1885, when L.O. Stephens established the first funeral home in California's Central Valley—only the 11th funeral establishment in the entire state. The business expanded in 1895 when Stephens brought his brother-in-law Billy Bean into the partnership, creating the firm that continues to operate today at its current location.
The funeral home relocated to 202 N. Teilman in 1950, constructing a modern facility positioned near local cemeteries to eliminate funeral processions through town. In 1985, the company celebrated its centennial by acquiring and relocating a 15th-century Elizabethan-period oak room, originally assembled in a mansion on London's Trafalgar Square near Westminster Abbey before being shipped to San Francisco in 1930. A crematory was added in 2002, creating a full-service facility.
Today Stephens and Bean operates as part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering the company's 100% service guarantee while maintaining its locally based Fresno team.
Stephens and Bean Funeral Home provided excellent service for our Dad's viewing and Memorial Service. They went above and beyond and made us feel that we were part of their family.
I highly recomend Stephen and Bean. We recently put our mom to rest and mom had a plan that everything was chosen by her and all taken care of. From day one to the celebration of life. Our family had a wonderful and caring experience with this facility. Shout out to Kaitlyn who ...
The Stephens and Bean Funeral Chapel has been there for our family over many years. They have helped us through difficult times, giving us information to make necessary decisions, with understanding and care. We highly recommend Stephens and Bean.
They were very well in assisting with the final preparations. They walked us through it step by step. Always available when we had questions or needed assistance.
Stephen and Beans were professional and very helpful in all aspects of preparing for my mom’s funeral. I recommend them to anyone who needs help with funeral arrangements.
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