O'Brien Funeral Home
146 Dorchester St, Boston, MA, 02127
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“I can not say enough good things about O'Brien's. We had services there a couple of weeks ago for my father and they made it as easy as possible for my family. They prepared everything beautifully, checked on us multiple times through the night to make sure we were doing ok and to see if we needed anything, and overall did a phenomenal job. Mitch went above and beyond and made this time much less stressful for us. We have been to many services here and every time they have gone smoothly and were beautiful. Thank you all so much. I wish I could give a higher rating!”
— Christina Feeney
“My whole family and friends have had there wakes and burials at O'BRIENS from the 1st owners to now they are the very best in what they do ❤️”
— B McDonald
“Extremely professional and compassionate. They went out of their way to make the experience as good as possible. We've used them twice in two years, service was excellent both times.”
— Carol Cameron
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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