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Douglass, Edgerley, Bessom Funeral Home
25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867 · (781) 944-0284
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★★★★★5.03 Google reviews
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About Douglass, Edgerley, Bessom Funeral Home

Douglass, Edgerley, Bessom Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Reading, MA area, which means families are typically working directly with local ownership rather than a regional or national corporation. Direct cremation starts at $2,175 and traditional burial starts at $2,025, though these are starting prices and final costs will vary based on chosen services and merchandise. With only 3 Google reviews, there is not yet enough public feedback to draw reliable conclusions about the consistent customer experience, though the current rating is 5.0 stars — families may want to ask for references or speak directly with staff to get a fuller picture.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,525
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,675
Direct cremation from
$2,525
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,175
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$725
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$740
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$840
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$740
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$195
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$395
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$375
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,125
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,025
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,175
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,025

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Timothy McLaughlin
a month ago

We used Douglas’s, Edgerley, & Bessom for our mother’s cremation and funeral. They did an amazing job coordinating with us and the church. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in our time of sorrow. I highly recommend this funeral home. Very professional, tactful, and caring.

★★★★★Carol Hamel-White
4 years ago

We had used the services of Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom when our father passed away 23 years ago. We all remembered having been so were so well cared-for, that we engaged their services again, when our mom passed this year. The Douglass team was wonderful, taking care of everything we needed and p…

★★★★★Wendy Dole
5 years ago

January 2021 - Planning a funeral during a pandemic is a challenge. My Father passed and our family wasn't sure what type of service we could have with all the restrictions in place. Fortunately, we reached out to Mr. Douglass once again for his services. Mr. Douglass knew all the covid regulation…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(781) 944-0284
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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