Hospice Care in Massachusetts
Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of MA: Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is a Platinum Associate Member
As a dedicated, active associate member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts, Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is committed to working with the Federation – and all Massachusetts hospice and palliative caregivers – to thoughtfully and professionally meet the health care needs of you or your loved ones. We strongly believe in the Federation’s core “service and care” values because they directly complement Casper’s long-held ideals, principles, and tenets.
When the time comes, Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is ready, willing, and able to form a team with our local group of proven, dedicated hospice and palliative caregivers to meet the unique/special needs of individuals facing serious treatment/illness or an end-of-life challenge. We’ve successfully joined forces with these special caregivers many times in the past to compassionately and thoughtfully provide care to those in need.
We enjoy our relationship with the Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts – and all Massachusetts hospice and palliative caregivers – because we are continually inspired by the training, professionalism, compassion, and respect regularly displayed by these individuals. We applaud the hospice nurses, social workers, and other hospice professionals who choose to care for loved ones at this, particularly challenging point. Hospice and palliative care are not “easy” callings, and we’ve found that the individuals who do answer this call are the best of the best.
Hospice Workers Care Deeply for Your Family Members
Unless you have witnessed up close and personal the loving care our Massachusetts area hospice and palliative caregivers provide, it is hard to totally appreciate just how wonderful they are. They care and prove it every day caring for families.
When confronted with palliative and/or hospice decisions, it is important to choose wisely when selecting a funeral and cremation service provider that subscribes to the same high standard of comfort care provided by the hospice and palliative caregivers.
The Casper team has worked with our local hospice and palliative caregivers for many years. The respectful, experienced team at Casper Funeral & Cremation Services knows what you have gone through and what you need.
It is also important to be aware of the major differences in cremation service costs. After weeks (or months) of palliative and/or hospice care, personal and family funds can be low or even depleted. Many families are desperate to find a provider that offers affordable funeral cremation costs.
Should the need arise, trust your instincts and look for a funeral & cremation service provider that gives you a sense of comfort, confidence, and inner peace. We are confident Casper Funeral and Cremation Services is an excellent choice for you and your loved one.
Please call us at 800-314-1890 / 617-269-1930 to learn more.
Please call us at
800-314-1890 /
617-269-1930 to learn more.
We can provide you with any additional information or answer any questions you may have. We pride ourselves on giving personal service from our family to yours. 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.
Still have questions about the cremation process or about our services? Check out our cremation FAQs, or as with any question you might have, call us 24/7.
$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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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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“ Casper Funeral & Cremation Services are a very professional company, with compassion and patience to help when dealing with the loss of a loved one. My brother chose them for his cremation and they were wonderful, quick, efficient, and there to answer any questions. They made it less stressful and put our minds at ease that my brother was well taken care of at the end. We would highly recommend them to anyone considering this choice of burial services.”
