Abraham C. Fernald, Sr. was the founder of the Fernald family funeral profession in 1860. For more than a century, our commitment has remained unchanged, yet we always strive to respond to the changing needs of the community. Since its inception, the Fernald funeral service business has been owned and operated by five generations of Fernalds. In 1961 the current funeral home was built in the village of Somesville in the Town of Mount Desert. In January 20, 1981, the family purchased the Jordan Funeral Home in Ellsworth, followed by the purchase of the funeral home in Blue Hill in December 2, 1993 and the facility in Bar Harbor in 1999. In 2004 all four locations became known as Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes.

Today’s owners and staff continue to believe in providing excellent and caring services to the community. They are all active participants in numerous community organizations and fund-raisers.

Lauri E. Fernald, CSFP is a licensed Maine funeral director and co-owner; she joined the firm in 1988.  She enjoys working with families and assisting them with pre-arrangements.  She works with Hospice of Hancock County in there volunteer training sessions.  Lauri currently serves on the board of the Maine Coast Healthcare Foundation, the Woodbine Cemetery Association all of Ellsworthr and of Brookside Cemetery Association, Mt. Desert. She is a member and Treasurer of the Parish of St. Mary and St. Jude Episcopal Church of Northeast Harbor.  She is also on the board of directors at Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.  Lauri enjoys living near the ocean and spending time with friends.
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Eric J. Schwitz joined the staff of Jordan- Fernald in 2010.  Eric graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois in September of 2001.   He did his practical at the Robert J. Stein Institute of Forensic Medicine, Chicago, IL. He is also a licensed EMT.  He is a licensed funeral director in the State of Illinois and in the State of Maine. Eric enjoys working with families, and attends Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Bar Harbor.  He is a member of the Mt. Desert Lion's Club.  He likes to kayak, hike, and bike around Acadia. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Thomas J. Fernald, CSFP is a licensed Maine funeral director and he joined the firm in 1967.   Tom takes great pride in the care and support of our families during their bereavement and time of loss.  He is active in several community organizations, including the Lions International Club (Forty+ year member), all Masonic Bodies, Anah Shrine, and the Royal Order of Jesters, the Order of the Eastern Star and a Trustee of Maine Coast Memorial Hospital, Ellsworth.   Tom is involved with the Mt. Desert Village Improve-ment Society and the Somesville Landing Corp.   He also is a member of the UCC of Somesvile Meeting House of Mount Desert.  Tom enjoys landscaping, skiing and boating. Tom retired in January 2013.

Robert B. Fernald is a licensed Maine funeral director and co-owner; he joined the firm in 1955.  In 2000 Bob retired from serving families directly.  He currently serves as the treasurer and financial planner for Jordan-Fernald.  He is involved in the following community organizations:  the Lions Club, all Masonic Bodies, the Anah Shrine, the Royal Order of Jesters, the Somes-Meynell  Wildlife Sanctuary and the Brookside Cemetery Association, both of Mt. Desert.  He attends the Parish of St. Mary and St. Jude Episcopal Church in Northeast Harbor and Seal Harbor.  Bob enjoys cemetery history and spending time with his family.
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William C. Fernald is a licensed Maine funeral director and joined the firm in 1961.  Bill was skilled at meeting and working with families and took great pride in providing them with the comfort and care they need at their time of loss. He is currently a member of the Lions Club, Mt. Desert Island, all Masonic Bodies and the Anah Shrine.  Bill’s hobbies include boating and snowmobiling. Bill retired from serving families in December of 2009.