Caldwell-Murphy

Caldwell-Murphy Funeral Home, also known as Caldwell-Murphy Funerals & Cremations, is a locally operated funeral home serving Astoria and surrounding Western Oregon communities since 1935. Its staff supports families through immediate arrangements and advance planning, helping them navigate decisions with care and attention to each person’s life story. Services include burial, cremation, and veterans’ services, with options ranging from traditional religious ceremonies to contemporary celebrations of life and intimate farewells.

The funeral home also offers preplanning resources, including an online form and checklist, and opportunities to discuss planning with its team. Families can find information about what to expect when a death occurs, arrangements when death happens away from home, frequently asked questions, and grief support for adults and children. Caldwell-Murphy provides obituary listings, email updates about new obituaries, and flower ordering through local florists.

The team welcomes questions, offers help with immediate needs around the clock by phone, and provides space and onsite parking for gatherings of varying sizes