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Francis J. Joyce Son Funeral Home
245 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02453 · (781) 894-2895
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★★★★★4.744 Google reviews

About Francis J. Joyce Son Funeral Home

Francis J. Joyce & Son Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Waltham, MA area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements including burial and cremation services. Direct cremation starts at $2,750, which falls within the mid-range for the greater Boston area. Families on Google have rated them 4.7 stars across 44 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience, though the relatively modest review volume means there is a somewhat limited picture of long-term performance.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,750
Direct cremation from
$2,750
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,975
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$675
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$975
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$975
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$375
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$375
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
$2,750
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Yrma Salazar
a month ago

On behalf of my entire family, we would like to thank Joyce Funeral Home for all the help they gave me in making my mother’s funeral arrangements. The truth is that I didn’t know anything about how to do this, since it is the first time I have lost a loved one, and John helped me by guiding me, givi…

★★★★★Kelly Cronin
4 months ago

I know Frank and his family for many years and how wonderful they are. I never imagined myself in the situation of needing them for services for my own loved one at this point in time. I cannot say enough about Frank, Kathy and John. The care they took, the time spent, the above and beyond treatmen…

★★★★★Vienne Cheung
6 months ago

We are very fortunate to have found Joyce Funeral Home. The space itself is beautiful and welcoming, which made it perfect for our large family and friends traveling from all over the continent. From the very beginning, John and Gavin were supportive and helpful — they walked us through everything …

★★★★★Maria Zipagan
a year ago

I am so glad I chose Joyce Funeral Homes for my Dad's funeral and viewing. John and staff went above and beyond to make it a meaningful celebration of my Dad's life. The set up was amazing. Everybody who came to pay their last respect to my Dad were moved with the arrangement. The photo collages, sl…

★★★★★Melanie Grace Zipagan
a year ago

What a beautiful experience with Joyce funeral home! They created such a beautiful memory for my grandfather and accommodated my family and me to really celebrate the wonderful long 97 years of life that he lived! Thank you John and the Joyce funeral staff for taking such a sad moment and turning it…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(781) 894-2895
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews44 reviews →
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