Meet the Family Behind C.R. Lyons and Sons
The funeral directors at C.R. Lyons and Sons are the fourth generation of the Lyons family, all licensed in Massachusetts. They are C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS, owner and one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States; Amanda Lyons Brinkley, owner and a female funeral director available on request; and Kevin M. Lyons, owner with more than 50 years in funeral service. Funeral director Ronald Malionek rounds out the team. The firm is independent, locally controlled, and has no commissioned salespeople. Call 978.777.7900.
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Together, we make this place amazing.
Amanda Lyons Brinkley
Amanda Lyons Brinkley is an owner and licensed funeral director with more than 20 years in funeral service. As a female funeral director, she can be requested for care of the body, an option that matters to families whose religious or personal wishes call for a woman to prepare their loved one. She helps families personalize services and plan celebrations of life.
Funeral Director
C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS
C.R. Lyons III is an owner and Massachusetts-licensed funeral director. He earned the Certified Funeral Service Practitioner designation in 2014 and became one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States through CANA in 2022. He has served as president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and teaches funeral service at North Shore Community College, bringing both hands-on care and professional leadership to every family he serves.
Funeral Director
Kevin M. Lyons
Kevin M. Lyons is an owner and licensed funeral director with more than 50 years of experience. His long career anchors the firm’s reputation for steady, knowledgeable guidance through every kind of arrangement, from traditional funerals to complex out-of-state and international cases.
Funeral Director
Ronald Malionek
Ronald Malionek is a Massachusetts-licensed funeral director at C.R. Lyons and Sons who supports families through arrangements and services with the same care that has defined the firm for four generations.
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Why the People Here Make the Difference
- Fourth-generation, family-owned leadership that has served the North Shore since 1925.
- C.R. Lyons III is one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States and a past MFDA president.
- A licensed female funeral director, Amanda Lyons Brinkley, available on request for care of the body.
- Veterans on staff who coordinate military honors and VA burial benefits.
- No commissioned salespeople; every family works directly with a licensed director.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the funeral directors at C.R. Lyons and Sons?
The firm is led by the fourth generation of the Lyons family: C.R. Lyons III, Amanda Lyons Brinkley, and Kevin M. Lyons, all Massachusetts-licensed funeral directors, with funeral director Ronald Malionek. Amanda is a female funeral director available on request.
Is there a female funeral director on staff?
Yes. Amanda Lyons Brinkley is a licensed female funeral director and can be requested to handle care of the body, which matters to families whose faith or comfort calls for a woman to prepare their loved one.
Are the funeral directors licensed in Massachusetts?
Yes. C.R. Lyons III, Amanda Lyons Brinkley, Kevin M. Lyons, and Ronald Malionek are all licensed Massachusetts funeral directors. C.R. Lyons III also holds the CFSP designation and is a Certified Cremation Specialist.
Do veterans work at the funeral home?
Yes. C.R. Lyons and Sons has veterans on staff, including Army and Navy service. The firm coordinates military honors and VA burial benefits, though it is not veteran-owned.
Reviewed by C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS, owner and licensed funeral director, Massachusetts. Past president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States (CANA, 2022).
Member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Recurring recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award. Four generations of family ownership since 1925.