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William Spencer Funeral Service
575 E Broadway, South Boston, MA 02127 · (617) 268-0855
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★★★★4.220 Google reviews

About William Spencer Funeral Service

William Spencer Funeral Service is an independently owned funeral home serving the South Boston community. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, though specific details about their service offerings — such as pre-planning options, veterans' services, or cremation packages beyond direct cremation — are not listed in available information. Their direct cremation starting price of $845 is notably affordable relative to the greater Boston market, where direct cremation commonly starts between $1,200 and $2,000, placing them on the budget-friendly end of the pricing spectrum. On Google, they hold a 4.2-star rating across 20 reviews, which reflects a generally positive reputation, though the relatively small number of reviews means there is limited information to identify consistent patterns in what families praise or find lacking.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$845
Direct cremation from
$845
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,570
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$690
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$675
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$525
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$525
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$295
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$335
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$175
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
$845
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Dawn Wheaton
a month ago

Bill has been so kind and compassionate. I cannot express how truly thankful I am for his guidance in navigating this difficult time.

★★★★★Margaret Grant
8 months ago

One hopes they never will need the last minute assistance from a funeral home. I called Spencer Funeral home at 8:30pm when my sister passed away. I was 1700 miles away from my home and had no one to turn to but Bill was so compassionate and gentle with his words, I no longer felt alone. He guided…

★★★★★THE BOSS
11 months ago

Will did a phenomenal job helping us bury my aunt. I'm in California and it was a very hard process to navigate with a 3-hour time difference and her being in Boston. Will took care of everything and made the process so much easier. I recommend this funeral home to anybody It was no fluff no problem…

★★★★★Kathy Curley
a year ago

My mother recently passed in October of last year very unexpectedly. William and Terry Spencer along with their son, Billy, handled my mom's services with grace, empathy, and kindness. From beginning to end. My mom was picked up from the hospital by the Spencer family following her passing, Mr. Spen…

★★★★★Debralee Eatherton
a year ago

The most comforting and hands on personal experience to make an unfortunate painful time for my family as seamless as possible. I cannot say enough good things about Spencer Funeral Home. Billy and his lovely staff were so welcoming and accommodating for my family unexpectedly needing services over …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(617) 268-0855
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews20 reviews →
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