We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.
Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 203-874-0268 anytime. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.
Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.
Managing Partner / Funeral Director
David graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, prior
to attending the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in
New York City, where he graduated in 1977. His career in the funeral profession
started with working for the David J. Hodder Funeral Home, which has locations in the
Bronx and Yonkers, New York, and eventually purchased several funeral homes in Central
Upstate, New York.
David became Managing Partner at Cody-White in 2001 and
resides in the Laurel Beach section of Milford with his family. He is active in serving on various boards and committees for numerous civic organizations.
Funeral Director
Graduating in 1964 from the American Academy McAllister
Institute of Funeral Service in New York, New York, Tom joined in his father's business in 1965 and has been active in the business for over 40 years. Though currently on a leave
of absence, he is still very much a part of Cody-White. Tom is very active in
the Devon Rotary in Milford and as a Corporator of the Milford Bank, as well as
chairman of the Milford Graves Preservation Commission. He is the proud
grandfather of three granddaughters.
Funeral Director
Kevin is a graduate of the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York, New York, class of 1968 and proudly served in the U.S. Army for six years. Joining his father, he has been serving the families of the Milford and Orange communities for over 40 years. He has served on the Executive Board of Connecticut Funeral Directors Association and is active serving on various boards and committees for numerous civic organizations.
Funeral Director and Certified Celebrant
Amanda is a Milford native who graduated from Lincoln
College of New England with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2013. Prior to
joining the team at Cody-White, Amanda worked for various funeral facilities
serving families of Fairfield County. Amanda is also our firm's Certified
Celebrant. For those families who are more spiritual than religious, Amanda
helps create a personalized funeral, memorial or celebration of life that is
unique and focuses on the individual's life and legacy. In her spare time she
enjoys kayaking, volunteering at the Milford Arts Council, attending local fairs/festivals and spending time with her
family and friends.
Funeral Director
Rachel has been a Milford resident for the past six years. After
graduating from SUNY Orange in New York, she went on to graduate from the
American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, class of December 2014. Rachel completed her apprenticeship with Cody-White and became fully licensed in February 2016. Her
extended family has resided in Milford for over 52 years. In her spare time, Rachel loves to spend time with her family and friends, cook, sew, and sing.
Funeral Director
Carly was born and raised in Milford. She graduated from
Jonathan Law High School in Milford. She then graduated from Lincoln College of
New England in 2016 with a degree in Mortuary Science. In her spare time, Carly
enjoys hiking, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with her family,
friends, and her cat, Bailey.
Office Manager
Renate was with Cody-White Funeral Home for seven years
before moving to Virginia. Five years later she is back in Connecticut.
Previously, she managed the Treasure Chest at the Milford Senior Center for eight years. She is bilingual in English and German and enjoys reading, sewing, crocheting,
and knitting.
Life Planning / Funeral Director Consultant
Jamie has joined our team with a focus on helping families
navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges.
For the past 19 years, he has provided information and
guidance to individuals and families on how to protect their assets against
long-term care needs, such as nursing home confinement and Title 19 / Medicaid, as well as advance Funeral and Cremation planning and Veterans Pension
Benefits. Jamie’s easy going personality
and ability to communicate complicated issues using easy-to-understand
language have made him an invaluable asset to our firm.
Having assisted thousands of families in protecting and keeping what they have earned, Jamie is also a frequent guest speaker
at various community seminars and workshops discussing topics such as Funeral
Planning, Medicaid, and Veterans Pension Benefits.
Our Funeral Assistants are:
Stephen Bell, Brian Burgh, Tony Candido, Chris Counihan, James Crocker, Anthony DiNapoli, Jenna Duford, Bob Kosiewicz, Chuck Milazzo, Dennis Murray, Dean Smith, James Swift, and Ray Vitale.
You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Call for an appointment to visit our facility.