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Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176 · (781) 665-1949
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★★★★★4.742 Google reviews

About Gately Funeral Home

Gately Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Melrose, MA area, which may appeal to families who prefer working with a locally rooted business rather than a corporate chain. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist with a range of arrangements, though specific details about services such as cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans' services are not available here. Direct cremation starts at $2,670, which can serve as a useful reference point when comparing costs with other local providers. On Google, Gately holds a 4.7-star rating across 42 reviews, a strong score though the relatively modest number of reviews means individual experiences carry more weight in the average.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,670
Direct cremation from
$2,670
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$695
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$695
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$695
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$495
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$425
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,670
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Isabella Avellino
2 months ago

My family and I have used Gately Funeral Home with both my grandfather and most recently, my grandmother. I truly cannot say enough good things about them. During two of the hardest times in our family’s life, they were compassionate, professional, and incredibly supportive every step of the way. I…

★★★★★Jess Reyes
2 months ago

During one of the hardest moments of my life, Gately Funeral Home provided services for my family with compassion, patience, and true care. Leo and the team took time to explain every step, answered our questions with kindness, and made us feel supported rather than rushed. The calm presence and pro…

★★★★★Kristina Colbert Lourie
3 months ago

Gately Funeral Home has an amazing reputation and my recent experience with them further supports their dedication to families, commitment to the process and their expertise. Leo Spano recently handled my mother’s death; she had requested Gately’s (when the time came). From our first ‘sit down’ at t…

★★★★★Donna O'Brien
3 months ago

Gately Funeral Home has faithfully served my family’s needs for many years. They are the only funeral home my family would use in Melrose. Leo Spano is a model Funeral Director. He cares deeply for his profession and it shows in his care for families.He has honored my family with his service and re…

★★★★★Laureen Alefantis
5 months ago

Losing my father unexpectedly was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. However, Leo and the entire team at Gately Funeral Home provided an exceptional level of care and professionalism that brought our family great comfort during this painful time. From our very first meeting, it was c…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(781) 665-1949
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews42 reviews →
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