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 - $1,675
This package is for a simple cremation when no public viewing or formal funeral services are requested.
This package includes:
*This package does not include a funeral ceremony, visitation or 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.
Cremation Followed by Memorial Service -
$2,095
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.
This package includes:
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24 hour waiting period.
*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.
Cremation Followed by Funeral Services with Urn Present -
$3,895
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.
This package includes:
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24 hour waiting period.
*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.
Public Viewing Prior to Cremation -
$4,250
This package is designed for families who wish to have a public viewing only.
This package includes:
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24 hour waiting period.
*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.
Public Viewing with Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation -
$5,595
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.
This package includes:
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24 hour waiting period.
*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.
Cremation with D.I.Y. Memorial Service -
$1,850
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.
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24 hour waiting period.
*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.
Private Family Goodbye Prior to Cremation -
$2,595
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.
**within 15 miles of our funeral home. Additional mileage outside our coverage area to be determined depending on which city or town the death occurred.
** There is a 48-hour mandatory waiting period in the State of Massachusetts, before any funeral home can proceed with cremation. ** Rhode Island has a 24-hour waiting period.
*Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial.
*This package includes an alternative container “cremation container” designed for a modest gathering and is not a 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.
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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