Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home
376 Washington St, Brookline, MA, 02445
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?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“We are just finish my beloved mom funeral with an excellent help and service from Bell-O Dea. The place is enough and warm for us. Mr. John and staffs are really wonderful and helpful people. Many thanks and again you are the most helpful people to assist us for the last day of my mom! Many thanks again and again”
— Thanh-An Nguyen
“This funeral home was amazing to work with. As one can imagine, dealing with the death of a loved one is emotionally stressful and can be also physically demanding. George did all that he could do for us and then some, and did it all professionally and perfectly. The referring person had told me this place is "as honest as the day is long" & I can, very happily, confirm that is true!! I highly recommend this funeral home, should one find themselves having to plan the arrangements for the death of a loved one.”
— cheryl walley
“This funeral home is an absolute class act. They made an incredibly difficult process much easier than it should have been. Matt and the staff at Bell-O'Dea held our hand throughout the entire process - explaining all of our options in detail and providing us with much needed direction and suggestions. My mother-in-law looked absolutely beautiful on the day of her funeral, God Rest her soul, and I would absolutely recommend this funeral home to everyone.”
— Tatiana Diaz
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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