Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services
1140 Washington St, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124
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
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What Families Say
“During one of the most difficult moments in our family’s life, Dolan Funeral Home and Cremation Services showed us compassion, professionalism, and genuine care every step of the way. From the very beginning, their team handled everything with grace, patience, and deep respect for both our loved one and our family’s needs. They made a challenging process feel manageable by clearly guiding us through each decision, answering questions with kindness, and ensuring every detail was handled thoughtfully. Their attention to detail and ability to create a beautiful, dignified service truly honored my mother’s life and legacy. What stood out most was how supportive and understanding they were — never rushing us, always listening, and making us feel seen during a very emotional time. Their professionalism combined with heartfelt compassion made all the difference. Our family is deeply grateful to the entire team at Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services for helping us celebrate and honor our mother in such a meaningful way. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking care, respect, and excellence during life’s most sensitive moments.”
— Tina
“Our family would like to sincerely thank Dolan Family Funeral Home for the outstanding care and compassion shown to us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the moment we arrived, the entire staff was warm, patient, and extremely professional. Every detail was handled with such grace, dignity, and respect. The staff made sure our family felt supported, comfortable, and guided through the entire process. Their communication was clear, their service was organized, and everything was done with excellence. They truly went above and beyond to make sure our loved one was honored beautifully. This experience was absolutely amazing, and we are forever grateful for how smooth and comforting they made everything for our family. We highly recommend Dolan Family Funeral Home to anyone looking for a funeral home that treats you with genuine care, professionalism, and kindness. Thank you again for everything. - Cole Family”
— Monique Cole
“Dolan Funeral Home staff did a spectacular job handling the arrangements for our loved one. We were beyond pleased with the level of service provided by Ricardo and Mathew they were both awesome and our family thanks them both for taking care of us. The funeral home is very clean, nicely decorated and the staff were knowledgeable, professional, caring, kind, thoughtful and considerate. They went over and beyond to ensure everything was handled and they are amazing...”
— Theodora Ford Chalk
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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