About Us

For over eighty-five years, our establishment has maintained an esteemed standing in the greater Boston area, recognized for delivering unparalleled service. The late Norris G. Davis established the original business in 1935, launching his life's work from a modest commercial storefront located at the intersection of Townsend Street and Humboldt Avenue in Roxbury.



By 1950, aligning with broader industry trends, he relocated operations to the expansive Victorian property that continues to serve the Roxbury neighborhood today. Following his passing in 1967, his wife, Helen Young Davis, assumed control and successfully guided the enterprise for thirty-four years. Rebecca Ridley began her career here in 1990, advancing from an entry-level apprentice to a fully credentialed funeral director. After working closely with Mrs. Davis, she formally acquired the establishment in 2001.

Our Mattapan facility shares a similarly deep heritage, functioning as a sanctuary for grieving families for over fifty years. The Boyko family originally erected and managed the site to support Boston’s newly settled Ukrainian population. As the surrounding area experienced a cultural transition in the 1970s, welcoming a vibrant influx of African American residents, the home seamlessly adapted. In the mid-1980s, Jesse Corbin took ownership of the property, offering devoted memorial services to the community until he retired in 2004.