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George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144 · (617) 625-4320
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★★★★★4.519 Google reviews
About George L. Doherty Funeral Home
George L. Doherty Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Somerville, MA area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of end-of-life arrangements, including cremation services with direct cremation starting at $3,500, which sits on the higher end compared to many providers in the Greater Boston area where direct cremation can be found for less. The funeral home holds a 4.5-star Google rating, though with only 19 reviews, that score reflects a relatively small sample size and may not capture the full range of family experiences. Families who value local, independent ownership over a corporate chain may find this a meaningful fit, but those with budget considerations may want to compare pricing with other area providers before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,500
Direct cremation from
$3,500
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,950
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$1,000
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$1,195
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$1,195
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$595
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
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
$3,500
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(617) 625-4320
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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