Affordable Cremation Near You in Boston, Massachusetts

$1,850 with no extra charges – that’s our guarantee!

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Today, more Massachusetts families are choosing cremation services in their time of need, followed by a personalized celebration of life with family and friends. At Casper Funeral & Cremation Services,we offer our Simplicity Cremation package for $1,850 – with no additional or hidden charges.

Why Choose Casper Funeral & Cremation Services?

With an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau, the Casper family has a long-established tradition of providing compassionate guidance, knowledgeable expertise, and caring support – all at a low cost, with no hidden or extra charges.

Established in South Boston in 1930 by Joseph and Florence Casper, Casper Funeral & Cremation Services continues these traditions as a third-generation, family-owned, Massachusetts-licensed provider.

We specialize in affordable Simplicity Cremation, Traditional Funerals, International Shipping & Repatriation, Veterans Funerals (including military honors), Green Burials, and Pre-Planning options.

Call us today at 800-314-1890 to speak with an experienced Cremation Service Professional.

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 believe every family deserves compassionate, personalized attention in their time of need. Call Casper’s, and a member of our staff will personally assist your family—never an answering service or bot.

Not ready to call yet? Check out our cremation FAQs, for answers to common questions.

$1,850 All-Inclusive Simplicity Cremation

$1,850 All-Inclusive
Simplicity Cremation

Our $1,850 Simplicity Cremation includes everything required for cremation in Massachusetts*, with no additional fees. Here is what’s included:
  • Knowledgeable and compassionate professionals leading the process
  • Removal of the deceased from the place of death or Medical Examiner’s office
  • Respectful and legally-compliant sheltering of deceased*
  • Management and filing of forms and legal documents
  • Legally required cremation container
  • Transportation to a trusted, Massachusetts-licensed crematory*
  • All associated cremation fees
  • Sheltering of cremated remains for 1 year
Additional options available upon request.*In Massachusetts, the law requires a mandatory 48-hour waiting period prior to cremation. In addition, the Medical Examiner must sign a Cremation Authorization and certify that cremation may proceed. Crematories in Massachusetts may only be legally owned and operated by a licensed cemetery. Cemeteries that own and operate a crematory are restricted to providing the overall cremation service.
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Top Rated Boston Cremation Services Near You

We are honored by what Boston families say about our attentive team and outstanding services. We encourage you to read some of the thoughtful testimonials we have received from individuals and families over the years. There is nothing more meaningful to us than knowing our families are pleased with how we helped them in their time of need.

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:

Boston   | Dorchester   | Hyde Park   | Jamaica Plain   | Mattapan   | Mission Hill   | Roxbury   | South Boston   | South End   | Worcester   | Quincy   | Fall River   | Dedham   | Lawrence   | Brookline   | Cape Cod   | Saugus   | Brockton   | Cambridge   | Hyannis   | Framingham   | Braintree   | Leominster

Please don’t hesitate. Contact us when your need arises.

The Casper Funeral & Cremation Services team is available 24/7, 365 days per year. If you have specific questions or want to request complete cremation and funeral service information, please call us at 800-314-1890. We are here for you when you need us.

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.

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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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We have launched a dedicated Casper Cremation App, providing hospice professionals, social workers, and families fingertip access to everything they need to successfully navigate their time of need.
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Google Reviews “My dad Ronald Johnson passed away on 11/28/2025. Casper funeral home made it an easy process to put my dad to rest. They allowed me to see him before his cremation, which was very important to me. Cremation was affordable and they was able to ship my dad to remains to me, due to me living in North Carolina. Sorry it took me so long to leave a review, but I would choose and recommend them to anyone.”

—Aleema Wilson on Google