Boston Funeral Home
Casper Funeral & Cremation
Family-Owned Funeral Home – Tradition of Caring
While a growing number of Bostonians today are turning to unique and personalized funeral services, the Greater Boston area is home to many families and individuals who will look for affordable cremation services or traditional funeral home services with burial when the time comes. Our experienced Boston funeral directors and Casper Funeral & Cremation Services professional team clearly understand the need to offer cost-effective funeral services in order to meet the wishes and desires of this significant and important segment of Boston’s neighborhoods.
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is here to expertly fill those “traditional” funeral needs when summoned. As a third-generation, family-owned, Massachusetts-licensed cremation provider, the Casper family has provided Massachusetts families with the finest care, empathy, and sensitivity for more than 85 years. We offer funeral, cremation, and burial services to families all over Massachusetts – see our locations served pages for a full list of areas we serve. We also offer help with international funeral shipping if your loved one’s wishes are to be sent “home” to rest.
When called upon to manage a traditional funeral and burial, the Casper team knows exactly what needs to be done, how it needs to be done, and when it needs to be done. From the moment you contact a member of the Casper team, they will be there to provide expert advice and guidance. They will gladly walk you through the steps and processes necessary to send off your one with the compassion, respect, and dignity they deserve.
Based on what you (or the deceased) want, the Casper team knows who to contact and engage – and what steps to take – to ensure everyone’s wishes are fulfilled in a thoughtful, timely, and professional manner. The Casper professionals understand traditional funeral services and can expertly plan the desired events and finalizing all the details so families and friends can focus appropriate attention and emotions on saying their final goodbyes.
Still have questions about the cremation process or about our services? Check out our cremation FAQs or call us 24/7.
Please call us at 800-314-1890 /617-269-1930 if we can provide you with any additional information or answer any questions you may have. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year and do not have an answering service – you will always speak with a Casper Service team member.
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$1,850 All-Inclusive “Simplicity” Cremation
$1,850 All-Inclusive
“Simplicity” Cremation
Our $1,850 Simplicity Cremation includes absolutely everything required for cremation in Massachusetts – there are no additional fees. Here is what is included in our Simplicity Cremation:
- Our licensed, professional funeral services
- Removal from place of death or medical examiner’s office
- Required cremation unit for transportation and cremation
- Refrigerated sheltering of deceased
- Transportation of your loved one to a fully licensed Massachusetts crematory
- Cremation fee
- Pick-up of cremated remains
Additional options available upon request.
Massachusetts Cremation FAQs
Q: What is Casper Funeral & Cremation Services coverage area for your $1,850 “Simplicity” direct cremation services?
A: The entire state of Massachusetts. Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is a Massachusetts-Licensed funeral service provider.
Q: What does a cremation cost?
A: Our cremation services cost $1,850 with no extra charges. Our complete cremation service includes our professional transportation team picking up your loved one, all necessary city/state/federal paperwork, cremation transportation unit, crematory cost, delivery to and pick-up from a licensed Massachusetts crematory, cremated remains container, plus our professional services all for $1,850. *Additional transportation ferry cost for Nantucket and Martha Vineyard and the cost of mailing cremains.
Q: What makes Casper Funeral & Cremation Services different?
A: We charge less and provide transparent pricing for cremation and all funeral services. For over 90 years, our family-owned funeral & cremation service has helped Boston and Massachusetts families with the loss of a loved one. Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, a Platinum associate member of the Hospice and Palliative Federation of Massachusetts, an associate member of Leading Age Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Senior Care Association.
Q: Do you perform the cremation?
A: No. It is important to know that only cemeteries can own a crematory in Massachusetts. No cremation or funeral service provider can own a crematory. Cemeteries that have a crematory can only do the cremation portion of the overall service.
Q: After death, when can a cremation take place?
A: In Massachusetts, there is a 48-hour waiting period before cremation can take place. The Medical Examiner must sign a cremation authorization and certify that a cremation may take place.
Q: What forms of payment do you accept?
A: We accept all major credit cards and checks. We review with you every possible and available benefit.
Q: What is the first call if a loved one dies at home?
A: If your loved one is under at-home hospice care, call your hospice provider. If not under hospice care, you need to call 911.
Q: Are cremations done individually?
A: All cremations in Massachusetts are completed individually. We use only licensed Massachusetts crematories.
Q: Under Massachusetts law, explain a funeral home and a crematory’s role in a cremation?
A: There is a clear separation between a funeral home and a crematory in Massachusetts. A Massachusetts-licensed funeral home manages all cremation planning and services, while a licensed crematory performs the cremation. The cremains are then returned to the funeral home for family pickup or mailing.
Q: Do you use refrigeration when sheltering our loved one?
A: Yes, we have state-of-the-art funeral refrigeration.
Q: Can I pre-plan and pre-pay for a “Simplicity” cremation?
A: Call us at 800-314-1890. Once arrangements are completed, there are no additional costs. Funds are placed in a Massachusetts-regulated trust account under your name.
Q: If I or someone I know is faced with a funeral emergency, when can we call you?
A: Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please call 800-314-1890 for immediate assistance.
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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