Charles Dewhirst Funeral Home

80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 · (978) 687-1333

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★★★★4.414 Google reviews

About Charles Dewhirst Funeral Home

Charles Dewhirst Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Methuen, MA area, which means families work directly with local staff rather than a corporate network. They operate as a full-service funeral home, able to accommodate a range of needs including cremation and traditional burial arrangements. Direct cremation starts at $2,820 and traditional burial at $2,695, which positions them at a mid-range to slightly higher price point — families on a tighter budget may want to compare local options before deciding. They hold a 4.4-star rating on Google, though with only 14 reviews, that score reflects a relatively small sample, so it may be worth seeking additional references or speaking directly with the staff to get a fuller sense of the experience they provide.

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Pricing overview

Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026

Direct cremation

All-inclusive package

$2,820

Traditional burial

Full-service package

$5,495

Direct cremation from

$2,820

Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items

Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead

$1,850

Embalming1 items

Embalming

$695

Use of Facilities and Staff4 items

Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation

$145

Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony

$645

Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service

$545

Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service

$395

Transportation3 items

Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)

$495

Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)

$395

Use of a Family Car (Limousine)

$395

Forwarding of Remains1 items

Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home

$1,995

Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items

Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home

$1,990

Direct Cremation1 items

Direct Cremation

$2,820

Immediate Burial1 items

Direct Burial

$2,695

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Google Reviews

★★★★★Jane Robitaille

5 months ago

This funeral home has served our family now over four generations and has always provided excellent care and service. My son recently passed away unexpectedly in a foreign country. I no longer live in this area and had to handle everything long distance. Rob Marggraf was an amazing person to work wi…

★★★★★Luis Cruz

a year ago

Beautiful Funeral Home,beautiful Decor,Funeral Directors are amazing,I truly recommend

★★★★★Ken Covey

a year ago

They have no ethics and zero integrity. They took my money and gave my mother's remains to her husband which is fine, but refused to refund me my $2,600 back which I paid out of pocket. When I told Robert Margraff I would be contacting a lawyer he CHUCKLED (If you can believe that) and said " I D…

★★★★★Carla Clement

3 years ago

Professional and supportive during a very difficult time with outstanding service.

★★★★★Katherine Ogando-Williams

5 years ago

They were amazing. Al provided indispensable guidance throughout.

Quick facts

OwnershipIndependent

Phone(978) 687-1333

ServicesNot provided

HoursOpen 24 hours

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