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Rice Funeral Home
300 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609 · (508) 754-1673
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★★★★★4.922 Google reviews

About Rice Funeral Home

Rice Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Worcester, MA area, offering families an alternative to the larger corporate chains that operate in the region. They provide full-service funeral arrangements, which typically includes both burial and cremation options, along with the planning support families need during a difficult time. Their direct cremation starts at $2,150 and traditional burial at $2,100, which are competitive and generally in line with or slightly below mid-range pricing for the Worcester market. Families on Google have rated them 4.9 out of 5 stars, though the 22 reviews represent a relatively small sample, so prospective families may want to seek additional firsthand accounts when making their decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,150
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,850
Direct cremation from
$2,150
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,000
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$500
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$900
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$350
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$250
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
$1,350
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$990
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,150
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,100

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Kathy Roseen
a year ago

Our experience with Rice Funeral Home was exceptional when our son unexpectedly passed away. Celeste Rice Kimball was extremely kind and attentive to every need as we prepared for our son's funeral. She was very patient, responded to questions in a very timely way and demonstrated empathy & compass…

★★★★★Brenda Ortiz
2 years ago

Rice Funeral Home provided my family with the utmost support and caring at a terrible time in our lives, the sudden passing of my 34 year old nephew. Celeste was not only empathetic but provided us with all the information we needed, explained all of our options. We were never rushed and she kindly…

★★★★★Carolyn Sacco
3 years ago

Celeste and her brother Roger made the death of three loved ones a lot easier. Rice Funeral Home was beyond accommodating and understanding of the grief we were going through during the hardest times of our lives. She made sure that each funeral went as smoothly as possible. Her husband Kerry, broth…

★★★★★V.N Trekker
3 years ago

I can't recommend Rice Funeral Home enough! A loved one passed away recently and I had the task of arranging all the details for cremation, burial, obituary, headstone and veterans benefits while living abroad. After calling around a bit I found some real charlatans in the funeral business, which wa…

★★★★★Sheila Miranda Rivera
4 years ago

My mom passed away in October, unexpectedly. One of the most hardest moments of mine and families life. Rice funeral home staff were very attentive, their services exceeded my expectations. Celeste and Roger are patient and caring, very experienced at what they do. My siblings and I felt comfortable…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(508) 754-1673
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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