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Howard C. Allen Funeral Home
653 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · (508) 842-8891
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★★★★★4.712 Google reviews

About Howard C. Allen Funeral Home

Howard C. Allen Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Shrewsbury, MA area. Direct cremation starts at $1,845, though pricing for traditional burial services was not available for comparison. With a 4.7-star rating across 12 Google reviews, families have generally responded positively, though the relatively small number of reviews makes it difficult to identify consistent patterns in what customers praise or find lacking.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,845
Direct cremation from
$1,845
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,975
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$565
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$585
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$585
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$585
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$325
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$325
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$325
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
$1,845
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Karie LaRosa
a month ago

5 stars – Truly Exceptional Care – 10/10 Shannon and the entire team at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home were wonderful to work with after my father’s passing. Shannon was there every step of the way, making the planning process as seamless as possible. She guided us through difficult decisions wit…

★★★★★Sharon Hennessey
11 months ago

Our family is so pleased with our decision to choose Britton Funeral Home - Shrewsbury to provide guidance and services following the recent passing of our mom. At our first meeting with Shannon, she immediately put our minds at ease with her quiet confidence, kindness, and expertise. She presented…

★★★★★Brian Donovan
a year ago

We could not be more pleased with our dad's send-off that was led by Shannon and the Britton team. During such an emotional and complicated time, Shannon was like an angel for us. She is approachable, poised, collaborative, insightful, comforting, and partnering. An active listener and great communi…

★★★★★Larry Cardani
a year ago

Shannon and her team did an amazing job helping our family after our Mother passed. With a great eye for detail, she helped us through everything. Shannon was so helpful and caring, and we appreciate everything she did for us.

★★★★★kelly barner
3 years ago

Shannon and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with at a very difficult time for our family. They were as knowledgeable and efficient about their work as they were sympathetic to the experience we were living through. Every detail, no matter how small, was seen to with love and compassion. I…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(508) 842-8891
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews12 reviews →
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