Cremation Near Cape Cod, MA
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services Can Meet All Your Cremation Needs in Cape Cod
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is here for you when you need a comprehensive, fully licensed Massachusetts funeral provider in the greater Cape Cod area. With more than 85 years of experience, Casper can take care of all your needs whether you live in Hyannis, Osterville, Orleans, Falmouth, Sagamore, Barnstable, Harwich, Buzzards Bay, or Brewster.
Professional, Affordable Cremation Services in Cape Cod, MA
As a Cape Cod resident, you will want to know about Casper’s complete “Simplicity” cremation service, affordably-priced at $1,850. This comprehensive cremation service in Cape Cod includes:
✓ Our professional transportation team picking up your loved one
✓ 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
✓ Our comprehensive professional services
On request, more choices are available.
Call Us 24/7: (617) 269-1930
Experienced Cape Cod Cremation Services
We’ve helped many Cape Cod families say farewell to loved ones in an inexpensive, suitable, and meaningful way since 1930. The goal is for you to have memorable moments to treasure forever. When you choose Casper, you can be confident that we’ll take care of all the steps, protocols, and details necessary to ensure your loved one is cared for with dignity.
When you are searching for “cremation services near me” or “cremation in the Cape Cod area,” you should know that we truly are here for you. Although MA state regulations prohibit a funeral home – like Casper – from owning and operating a crematory*, our complete, “Simplicity” cremation service offering includes the use of trusted and licensed Massachusetts crematories in the Cape Cod area.
With Casper, you don’t need to contact both a crematory and a funeral home. For many years, we’ve worked with crematories in the Cape Cod area, and we’re impressed with how they mirror our own commitment to satisfying our clients’ requirements in the most courteous and sensitive way possible.
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We encourage you to read some of the thoughtful testimonials we have received from individuals and families over the years, many discussing the benefits and exceptional value of our “Simplicity” cremation service. We are thankful for what our customers say about our caring staff and professional cremation services.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us when the need arises at 617-269-1930. Our professional team is available 24/7, 365 days per year.
And if you have specific questions or want to request complete cremation and funeral service information, please call us at 617-269-1930. We’re here for you.
*In Massachusetts, there is a 48-hour waiting period before cremation. Only cemeteries can own a crematory. 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. The medical examiner must sign a cremation authorization and certify that cremation may take place.
Simplicity Cremation” $1,850.00
Simplicity Cremation” $1,850.00
Our $1,850 “Simplicity” Cremation service is complete. It includes:
- 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.
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is conveniently located in South Boston:
Casper Cremation Services provides services to all of Massachusetts.
Here are a few of the towns/neighborhoods we’ve served recently:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What do I do if a family member or a person I know dies at home in Cape Cod?
A: If the death is unexpected and happens at home in Cape Cod, your first call should be to the local police department by dialing 911. The police, EMTs, and fire department personnel will be the first responders. After their arrival and the EMT’s pronouncement, the police officer will contact the medical examiner. If your loved one is not transported to the medical examiner’s office, call Casper Funeral & Cremation Services at 800-314-1890 to complete removal and transportation to Casper. You will need to DocuSign an “authorization for removal” form.
Q: How do I get additional certified copies of the death certificate in Cape Cod?
A: Certified death certificates are obtained through the city or town clerk’s office where the death occurred. For example, in Hyannis, visit the Barnstable Town Clerk’s Office at 367 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. Phone: 508-862-4044. Email: townclerk@town.barnstable.ma.us. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Q: My recently deceased parent was a veteran. How can we access veteran-related services in Cape Cod?
A: Veteran services on Cape Cod can be accessed through the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services local offices. This department provides funeral service assistance for qualified veterans and spouses. Casper’s veteran graveside service at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne is $2,985.00. For additional information, contact the local office or call Casper at 800-314-1890.
Q: We want a small, intimate celebration of life on Cape Cod instead of a formal funeral. Where can we hold it?
A: Ideal locations include favorite restaurants, local parks, or your home. Popular Cape Cod venues include The Charleston Restaurant, Hyannis Marina Pub, Anchor’s Up Restaurant, or outdoor spaces like Cape Cod National Seashore parks. Other options: local churches, banquet halls, or community centers.
Q: Our family is from a Cape Verde community on Cape Cod. How do we send a loved one home for burial?
A: Casper Funeral & Cremation Services has extensive experience assisting Cape Verde families on Cape Cod with international funeral shipping. The cost is $4,650 plus airfare. Contact us for a full guide through the process: International Funeral Shipping.
Many families praise our $1,850 “Simplicity” cremation service for value and compassionate care. Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is available 24/7, 365 days a year at 800-314-1890 for questions or to request full cremation and funeral service information.
In Massachusetts, only cemeteries can own a crematory. Funeral service providers cannot. The medical examiner must authorize cremation.
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.
Read Our Client Reviews on Google
“I am genuinely pleasantly surprised by the level of professionalism, communication and affordability with Casper. I had never had to coordinate a loved one’s affairs before but Casper made it not only affordable but also easy. Dave and his sons are so empathetic, prompt and professional. Honestly other funeral homes should try to follow Casper’s example. This will be the only place our family uses in the future for sure.”
