GLENN D. BURLAMACHI, Owner, Funeral Director

Mass. License #7582 – Type 3, Notary Public

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Glenn D. Burlamachi, CFSP, a Concord resident and funeral director, has owned and operated the Concord Funeral Home since 2004, the Badger Funeral Homes of Littleton and Groton since 2016, and the Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home in Maynard from 2014-2017. Glenn’s professional and business development experience has allowed him to qualify for his role as both funeral director and business leader. He manages and oversees all three funeral home locations and encourages the team to participate in continuing education through seminars and local community-based programs. In 2013, Glenn was invited to join the Life Celebration Community, an exclusive group of funeral profession innovators and thought leaders. This partnership allowed Glenn to transform how families heal by providing a memorable and customized funeral experience. In 2014, Glenn was recognized as Concord’s “Business Person of the Year,” in the Spring of 2018, the Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce presented Glenn with the honor of “2018 Business Person of the Year.” Glenn sits on the Board of Directors at the New England Deaconess Association and the Concord Chamber of Commerce. In addition, Glenn completed the educational and training program at the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice to become a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP). Glenn earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Accounting from Green Mountain College and an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science from FINE Mortuary College.

MELISSA A. McQUAID, Funeral Director

Mass. License #51371 – Type 6

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Melissa McQuaid is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Massachusetts and is a graduate of FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, MA. Melissa’s role at the funeral home as a senior director is to oversee family conferences, Life Celebration administration, and caring for the deceased. She aspires to use her creativity to personalize each family’s funeral and memorial service. Melissa resides in Lunenburg with her husband Damon, daughter Reaghan, and son Jack.

MELANIE A. FAUCHER, Funeral Director
Mass. License #51576 – Type 6

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Melanie is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Massachusetts. She graduated from FINE Mortuary College, where she received her associate’s degree in applied sciences of funeral service. She has been a licensed cosmetologist in Massachusetts since graduating from Rob Roy Academy in 2012. Melanie’s role at the funeral home is to work directly with families, provide a meaningful celebration experience, care for the deceased, and assist with many of the daily functions at the funeral home. Her empathetic, caring, and dedicated demeanor has proven to be highly supportive to families. Melanie resides in Lunenburg with her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Sophia.

ANAILI DIANE HERNANDEZ, Preneed Funeral Director and Certified Life Celebrant
Mass. License #51356 – Type 6
Email: anaili@badgerfuneral.com
Anaili is originally from Texas where she was a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator. As a young adult, she completed her EMT training and went on to become a licensed medical billing and coding specialist. Following that, she attended and graduated from Texas A&M University where she received her bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Forensic Entomology. Anaili went on to receive her degree in Mortuary Science from Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Services in Houston, Texas. Since then, she has also become a certified life celebrant. Her role at the funeral homes as our Preneed Funeral Director is to meet with families that are looking to plan and prepare their funeral needs for the near or distant future.

Anaili resides in Holden and spends most of her free time with her dogs, Ava and Chase, who enjoy the New England fall weather as much as she does.

NORMAND E. MARCHAND, Funeral Director

Mass. License 51233 – Type 6

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Normand E. Marchand, a Pepperell resident and funeral director, owned and operated the Marchand Funeral Home, previously the Marchand-Pillsbury Funeral Home for 46 years. He merged with the Badger Funeral Home of Groton in August of 2019. Normand graduated from The New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Boston in 1966 with a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a member of St. Joseph Church in Pepperell and former member of the Knights of Columbus Council #317, Bishop Beaven Assembly, Fourth Degree Knight. Normand is both proud and honored to have served the Pepperell area and surrounding communities since 1973 and is looking forward to working closely with the Badger Funeral Home to continue to serve the needs of families with the same dedication and care he has always provided.

CAROLINE L. BURLAMACHI, Registered Funeral Apprentice
Mass. License #6607-EM-A
Email: director@badgerfuneral.com
Caroline Burlamachi is a registered funeral apprentice with the Badger Funeral Homes and Concord Funeral Home. She graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School, attended the University of Montana, and is currently enrolled in the Funeral Service Education Program at North Shore Community College. Her role at the funeral home is to assist with administrative functions and create meaningful life celebration displays.

BRIAN J. LEVESQUE, Registered Funeral Apprentice
Mass. License #6400 – Type A

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Brian joined the staff as a registered apprentice at Badger Funeral Homes in the spring of 2020. Brian discovered his calling for the funeral profession and is currently pursuing a degree in Funeral Service at Cape Cod Community College. He is expected to graduate in the Fall of 2024. Brian’s role at the funeral home is to work with families to create a meaningful life celebration experience with photos and videos. He also assists the licensed funeral directors with funeral arrangements, services, and caring for the deceased. He currently lives with his partner Jocelyn and their two Japanese-Bobtail cats, Bobbi McGee and Tombo. Brian enjoys playing, listening, and researching all things related to music, as well as practicing written and spoken Japanese and reading various genres of literature.

ELLEN TWITCHELL, Comptroller, Administrative and HR Executive

Email: director@badgerfuneral.com

Ellen joined the staff as full-time bookkeeper for Badger Funeral Homes in October 2016, she is also responsible for all the VIP electronic records, general administrative, human resource and accounting duties. Ellen graduated from University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth, she also received a Certificate of Accounting from Bentley College. She resides in Chelmsford with her husband Jim.

DONNA CASTLE, Funeral Assistant
Donna Castle has worked at the Badger Funeral Home for 27 years; she is responsible for the care of the deceased and the overall appearance of the funeral homes.  Her dedication and caring demeanor have been a constant support to the families served.  Donna resides in Westford and has owned a hair salon for over 30 years.  She enjoys spending time with her granddaughter.

ROBERT M. MOORE, Funeral Assistant
Bob has worked as a funeral assistant with Badger Funeral Homes for more than 20 years. A Vietnam veteran, Bob proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement he worked for Archdiocese of Boston for over 25 years and is an active member and communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ayer. Bob’s dedication and kind demeanor has proven to be a wonderful addition to the Badger team. Bob resides in Ayer and enjoy spending time with their family.

OUR HISTORY

Badger Funeral Home was founded in Groton, Massachusetts by Harris L. Badger in 1921. His son William A. Badger continued the business and in 1954 opened the Littleton, Massachusetts location. His son David W. Badger continued to operate this third generation family owned business until his retirement in 2016 when he sold the business to licensed Funeral Director Glenn D. Burlamachi.

OUR SERVICE PLEDGE

Our pledge is to provide you and your family with meaningful, dignified funeral service arrangements with a paramount commitment to the highest quality standards of professionalism and personal integrity in all aspects of our conduct and operation.

Our Concern is for you

For many people, the realization of the loss of a loved one begins with the funeral process. The value of the funeral process can be considered in the following ways:

• It recognizes the value of the life that has been lived and provides a dignified remembrance.

• It provides an opportunity for families, friends and community to share their feelings.

• It provides a psychological awareness of the reality and finality of death.

Our role here at the funeral home can be thought of in the following ways:

• Dignified caregiver to the deceased and sensitive server to the living.

• Empathetic listener and responsible community contributory.

• Guidance and information provider.

Our funeral home periodically provides or can refer you to helpful programs:

Grief Recovery – Explaining Death to Children – Estate Planning – Pre-Arranging the Funeral