We honor the stewardship of our dad’s care of Bibber Memorial Chapel. For all his adult life, and truly, since he was twelve or so, driving the funeral home’s hearse and ambulance down to Perry’s Texaco in Kennebunkport, to gas them up, and to then wash them, ensuring they were ready to respond at a moment’s notice.
Dick upheld the highest of ideals of funeral service; caring for your community with compassion, serving every family equally no matter their station in life, and most
importantly, walking beside a family in grief with the hope of helping them get through the toughest time they will ever experience.
He instilled these tributes to his family, and all who worked with him, here at Bibber Memorial Chapel.
It is the least we can do to carry on his ideals of excellence in funeral service and stewardship of Bibber Memorial Chapel, as we continue the legacy of service set by Richard V. Bibber and his father, our grandfather, Earl V. Bibber.
Edward and Douglas Bibber
Casey Smith, CFSP was reared in the funeral directing business by his father, a career-long funeral director. The experience instilled in Casey a desire to compassionately meet the needs of families during the death, dying and grieving process. Throughout his career, he’s personally cared for those funeral preparation needs to allow families to focus on honoring the lives of their loved ones and the journey of healing.
Lifelong learning is important in successfully adapting to changing industries; Casey is a dedicated and deliberate student of the ideology and consistently pursues knowledge. As funeral processes evolve and the awareness of emotional needs for families uncovers greater ways to support their journey, Casey continually seeks ways to improve and grow in his field.
Casey is a graduate of Grand View University and Des Moines Area Community College. Currently, he has completed graduate work in thanatology at Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He earned the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice in 2017. Experienced in both sides of the classroom, Casey served as a substitute instructor in the Des Moines Public School District.
He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Association of Death Education and Counseling, and The American Guild of Organists.
Ruby Mae Bibber
Therapy dog
Ruby Mae is a friendly and sweet chocolate lab that accompanies Doug to the office when her busy day allows. She likes to welcome visitors to the office and enjoys a scratch behind the ear or a good belly rub. Doug brings her along to meetings with families and attend services, as she has met the criteria to be a therapy dog.
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Senior Center of Kennebunk
175 Port Road
Kennebunk, ME 04043
Phone: 2074-967-8514
Website:
seniorcenterkennebunk.com
Phone: 207-459-7110
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Alfred
47 Oak Street
Alfred, ME 04002
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