Casper Care – State-of-Art Refrigeration & Sheltering in Boston

Our Boston funeral home is protected 24 hours by video monitoring. We provide state-of-the-art refrigerated sheltering of the deceased. From our central video monitoring system, we are able to view and record all activity at our funeral home location.

Here are a few examples of the type of refrigeration units we provide.

Funeral Refrigeration Cooler Protection

We always encourage families to get a second opinion before selecting a Massachusetts funeral service provider. As you compare our services with other funeral providers be certain to ask them what kind of refrigeration they have on their premises. Most MA funeral homes do not own or have access to funeral refrigeration.

Trust and confidence are so important in choosing a funeral provider such as Casper Funeral & Cremation Services. Please call us at 800-314-1890 if we can answer your questions and assist your family.

Massachusetts Cremation FAQs

Q. What is Casper Funeral & Cremation Services coverage area for your $1,850 “Simplicity” direct cremation services?

A: Casper Funeral & Cremation Services serves the entire state of Massachusetts, including Mission Hill. We are a fully Massachusetts-licensed funeral service provider, offering professional, compassionate care throughout the process.

Q. What does a cremation cost in Mission Hill?

A: Our $1,850 “Simplicity” cremation includes everything required: professional transportation, all necessary city/state/federal paperwork, cremation transportation unit, crematory fee, delivery to and pick-up from a licensed Massachusetts crematory, a cremated remains container, and our professional services. Additional costs may apply for ferry transport or mailing cremains.

Q. Do you perform the cremation?

A: No. Massachusetts law permits only cemeteries to own crematories. Casper coordinates with licensed Mission Hill-area crematories to ensure every cremation is completed legally and respectfully.

Q. After death, when can a cremation take place in Mission Hill?

A: There is a 48-hour waiting period required by Massachusetts law, and the Medical Examiner must authorize the cremation. Casper handles all legal requirements for you.

Q. What is the first call if a loved one dies at home in Mission Hill?

A: If the loved one is under at-home hospice care, contact the hospice provider first. If not, call 911. Once the pronouncement is complete, contact Casper Funeral & Cremation Services at 800-314-1890 for removal and transportation.

Q. Are cremations done individually?

A: Yes. All cremations in Massachusetts are completed individually. Casper works only with licensed crematories to maintain compliance and respect for each loved one.

Q. Do you use refrigeration when sheltering our loved one?

A: Yes. Casper uses state-of-the-art refrigeration to safely care for your loved one until the cremation service.

Q. Can I pre-plan and pre-pay for a “Simplicity” cremation in Mission Hill?

A: Absolutely. Call 800-314-1890 to pre-plan and pre-pay. Your funds are securely held in a Massachusetts-regulated trust account to ensure your wishes are honored without extra charges.

Q. If I or someone I know is faced with a funeral emergency in Mission Hill, when can we call you?

A: Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is available 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 800-314-1890 for immediate assistance. Our team is always ready to provide professional, compassionate care.

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Client Testimonial

“I Googled cheap cremation in Massachusetts on the internet and found your company. After carefully reading through your website, I decided to give you a call … and, boy, I’m glad I did. While the simple cremation pricing was remarkable, your services and professionalism were anything but cheap. Losing my dad was very difficult, but the team at Casper Funeral Services played a major role in helping me and my family get through this trying time. Thank you.”
– Alan W., Ashburnham, MA

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Download The Casper Cremation App

We are pleased to launch 
our first-of-its-kind smartphone cremation services app, “providing hospice professionals, social workers, and families fingertip access to required Massachusetts funeral/cremation forms, $1,850 cremation with no extra charges information, inspirational and educational Death Perception podcast episodes, and cremation FAQs to help client families. The “Casper Cremation” app allows emailing, printing, and sharing of necessary cremation information.

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Read Our Client Reviews on Google

Google Reviews “My experience with Casper Funeral & Cremation Services could not have been more positive. The very caring, patient and friendly staff was available by telephone for all questions each time I called (which was fairly frequently). Everything was done exactly as I’d wanted in a perfect, timely fashion. I highly recommend them for everyone’s needs, whether conventional and involved or simple.”

—Julie Moffatt on Google