Hospice Care in Massachusetts
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is a Platinum Associate Member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of MA
As a Platinum Associate Member of the Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts, Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is proud to support the important work of hospice and palliative care professionals across the state.
Hospice nurses, social workers, and palliative caregivers provide extraordinary support during one of life’s most difficult times. Their professionalism, compassion, and respect help bring comfort to individuals and families facing end-of-life care—values that strongly align with Casper’s long-standing principles.
The Importance of Hospice Expertise
When choosing a funeral home, it is important to work with a team that understands the hospice approach and can seamlessly manage the process on the family’s behalf.
The Casper family of funeral professionals brings three generations of experience coordinating with end-of-life caregivers throughout Boston and across Massachusetts. We understand what families have experienced and what they need most: trustworthy, reliable, and compassionate support as they navigate the decisions ahead.
Casper Can Help with All Your Needs
We also value the importance of meaningful and dignified arrangements for your loved one. Following end-of-life care, financial considerations can play an important role in this process. Many families choose our Simplicity Cremation, offered at a cost of $1,850—with no additional fees. This affordable option also gives families the flexibility they may need to plan a personal gathering at a later date.
When the need arises, trust your instincts and choose a provider that offers reliable experience, comforting support, and peace of mind. Casper Funeral & Cremation Services is here to support you and your loved one with care and respect.
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.
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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“ 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.”
