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Personal service in your time of need….

 Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services is proud to be one of the area’s most affordable providers when planning for the loss of your loved one. It is simple, we cost less…. because we care more. Our commitment is to provide honest, meaningful, and AFFORDABLE service with a variety of options whether it be traditional or nontraditional requests. We aim to provide cost effective packages to families to fit every budget and do not hide any fee’s as we believe in transparency.


With the coming age of technology our services can be arranged online or over the phone. In person arrangements are generally more preferred to provide the utmost personal service. We do not charge additional fees for conducting arrangements in person. 


 We offer our services to families in Eastern Massachusetts and surrounding areas and the State of Rhode Island. Please call us at (508) 824-9881 if you should need assistance or have any questions.



SIMPLE BASIC CREMATION PACKAGE

This package is for a simple cremation when no public viewing or formal funeral services are requested.

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$1,675 


CREMATION FOLLOWED BY MEMORIAL SERVICE

This package is designed for families who wish to have a simple cremation followed by a memorial service in our funeral home with or without urn present.
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 $2,095



CREMATION FOLLOWED BY FUNERAL SERVICES WITH URN PRESENT 

This package is designed for families who wish to have cremation first and have a funeral service with urn present in our funeral home or place of worship.

  • Basic alternative container for transportation and cremation.
  • If no permanent urn is selected or provided by family we will provide a FREE basic wood urn with custom nameplate.
  • Massachusetts Medical Examiner Cremation Certificate ($200) or Rhode Island Medical Examiner Cremation Permit ($30)
  • Crematory fee at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory ($300) or Blue Hill Crematory ($285)
  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory.
  • Transportation of the cremated remains into our care after the cremation.
  • Use of facility and staff for same day Funeral Service.
  • Service car for transportation of equipment and staff to church or cemetery
  • Basic Stationary Package ( 100 prayer cards with or without of your loved one's photograph, register book, box of acknowledgement cards and memorial plaque)
  • Complimentary online publishing of an obituary and memorial guestbook on our web site.

*This package does not include cash advance items: which may include, permanent urn, newspaper obituaries, additional certified copies of the death certificate, burial permit fees (cost varies in each city/town) clergy honorariums, etc.

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$3,895


PUBLIC VIEWING PRIOR TO CREMATION

This package is designed for families who wish to have a public viewing only.

  • Embalming, dressing, and other preparation.
  • Embossed cloth covered casket (other casket choices available for additional cost)
  • Use of facility and staff for 1 hour visitation ($150 per hour thereafter)
  • Basic Stationary Package ( 100 prayer cards with or without of your loved one's photograph, register book, box of acknowledgement cards and memorial plaque)
  • One free death certificate
  • Massachusetts Medical Examiner Cremation Certificate ($200) or Rhode Island Medical Examiner Cremation Permit ($30)
  • Crematory fee at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory ($300) or Blue Hill Crematory ($285)
  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory.
  • Transportation of the cremated remains into our care after the cremation.
  • Complimentary online publishing of an obituary and memorial guestbook on our web site.

*This package includes an embossed cloth covered corrugated casket ( other casket choice are available and ranges from $895-$10,000, a complete price list will be provided at the funeral home) but DOES NOT include cash advance items: which may include, permanent urn, newspaper obituaries, additional certified copies of the death certificate, burial permit fees (cost varies in each city/town) clergy honorariums, hairdresser, etc.

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$4,250


PUBLIC VIEWING WITH TRADITIONAL FUNERAL FOLLOWED BY CREMATION

This package is designed for families who wish to have a combined "same day" visitation and funeral service whether in our funeral home or in a place of worship.

  • Embalming, dressing, and other preparation.
  • Use of facility and staff for 1 hour visitation ($150 per hour thereafter)
  • Use of facility and staff for Funeral Service
  • Embossed cloth covered casket (other casket choices available for additional cost)
  • Hearse (if there is a church service)
  • Basic Stationary Package ( 100 prayer cards with or without of your loved one's photograph, register book, box of acknowledgement cards and memorial plaque)
  • Massachusetts Medical Examiner Cremation Certificate ($200) or Rhode Island Medical Examiner Cremation Permit ($30)
  • Crematory fee at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory ($300) or Blue Hill Crematory ($285)
  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory.
  • Transportation of the cremated remains into our care after the cremation.
  • Complimentary online publishing of an obituary and memorial guestbook on our web site.

.*This package includes an embossed cloth covered corrugated casket ( other casket choice are available and ranges from $895-$10,000, a complete price list will be provided at the funeral home) but DOES NOT include cash advance items: which may include, permanent urn, newspaper obituaries, additional certified copies of the death certificate, burial permit fees (cost varies in each city/town) clergy honorariums, hairdresser, etc.

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$5,595


CREMATION WITH D.I.Y MEMORIAL SERVICE 

This package is designed to offer families the simplicity of a cremation with the necessities needed for planning of their own memorial service at their own venue.

  • Basic alternative container for transportation and cremation.
  • If no permanent urn is selected or provided by family, we will provide a FREE basic wood urn with custom nameplate.
  • Massachusetts Medical Examiner Cremation Certificate ($200) or Rhode Island Medical Examiner Cremation Permit ($30)
  • Crematory fee at Woodlawn-North Purchase Crematory ($300) or Blue Hill Crematory ($285)
  • Transportation of the deceased to the crematory.
  • Transportation of the cremated remains into our care after the cremation.
  • Basic Stationary Package (100 prayer cards with or without your loved one’s photograph, basic register book, box of acknowledgment cards, and memorial plaque)
  • 12x16 memorial portrait with choice of background color
  • DVD Tribute Video (family will be provided an upload link to provide digital photographs)
  • Complimentary online publishing of an obituary and memorial guestbook on our web site.

*This package does not include cash advance items: which may include, permanent urn, newspaper obituaries, certified copies of the death certificate, burial permit fees (cost varies in each city/town) clergy honorariums, etc.

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$1,850


PRIVATE FAMILY GOODBYE PRIOR 

TO CREMATION

We believe in providing the family with a better memory picture when saying goodbye. This package is designed for families that wish to have an intimate family only viewing (with professional embalming) prior to cremation.

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$2,595


Additional Cremation Services Available:

** For transfers in family residences, there is a charge of $200 for additional personnel needed to assist in transferring your loved one safely with dignity into our care.

Mailing of Cremated Remains

Mailing in the State of MA - $75-$150 (via United States Postal Service)

Mailing out of state - $100-$150 (via United States Postal Service)

Licensed Funeral Director for Burial of Cremated Remains at Local Cemetery: $250

Graveside Set Up (includes 6-12 chairs, podium for clergy or family, and draped urn display table) $500

Livestreaming/Service Recording  ($200-500 depending on number of locations with one copy on DVD)

Additional Copies of Recorded Service on DVD $45

Sanitary care and dressing of deceased for Private Identification (with no embalming) - $175 


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