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Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home
261 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143 · (617) 625-2131
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★★★★★4.519 Google reviews

About Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home

Brown-Flaherty Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Somerville, MA area, which means families work directly with local owners rather than a regional or national corporation. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle both cremation and traditional burial arrangements. Their direct cremation starting price of $1,475 and traditional burial starting at $1,250 are both competitive for the Greater Boston area, landing in the budget-to-mid-range category. They hold a 4.5-star rating on Google, though the 19 reviews on record represent a relatively small sample size, so families may want to seek additional word-of-mouth recommendations before making a final decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,475
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$1,250
Direct cremation from
$1,475
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,675
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$475
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$125
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$375
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$1,200
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$350
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$350
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$875
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$625
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,475
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,250

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Mary Kelley
2 months ago

My sister passed away this past summer. I was very confused about everything at the time My sister was deaf and blind and trying to put all her paperwork in order was difficult. She also had dementia,so necessary paperwork was scattered. My husband was wonderful helping me with getting things in or…

★★★★★Linda Mahoney
a year ago

Dec 2023 I recently had the unfortunate task of arranging the services for my stepfather, Richard "Dickie" Mahoney, and I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional care provided by Doherty's Funeral Home, particularly Funeral Director John Ranelli, Jr.From the moment I walked through the …

★★★★★Kenney McDonough
2 years ago

Amazing service, amazing team! Thank you John for your dedication to detail and your flexibility. John and the team made my sister and I comfortable during every interaction and they were able to accommodate the requests that made our mom's service a true honor to her and memorable for our guests. …

★★★★★Judd Smith
2 years ago

Our family just had a service at Dohertys Funeral Home and I can't express enough the level of service they provided! John was incredible in the way he handled every detail of the service. He is a true professional and our family is grateful. Outstanding job. I strongly recommend Dohertys Funeral…

★★★★★Pauline Kukunda
5 years ago

TJ, Patrick and the entire Doherty Team were so gracious, compassionate and understanding when my family and I were dealing with the sudden death of our Mom. TJ patiently listened to our needs, directed us when we felt confused and delivered all services as requested. Our Mom's skin complexion was e…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(617) 625-2131
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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