I cannot speak highly enough of the exceptional care and professionalism provided by McDonald…read moreFinnegan Funeral Home in Stoneham, Massachusetts. From the moment we reached out to them during an incredibly difficult time, their team demonstrated compassion, kindness and attention to detail that made all the difference. Every email I sent was answered promptly and thoughtfully, and every phone call--often numerous as we navigated our loss--was returned with patience and understanding. They worked with us on the paperwork, helped guide us with the state assistance program to ease the burden during such a challenging time. On the day of the funeral, I was truly touched by how beautifully everything was handled. The visitation was organized with such grace and care, creating a comforting space for our family and friends to say goodbye. The funeral home itself is beautiful too. The staff even accommodated a group of about 20 motorcycle club members who attended to honor our brother, arranging their bikes along the street in an orderly manner. It was a powerful moment when they all walked through. McDonald Finnegan Funeral Home is more than a funeral service--they are a team of deeply caring individuals who bring dignity, compassion, and professionalism to every moment. They turned a painful experience into one filled with support and respect, and for that, we are eternally grateful. Our brother was a chef and a motorcycle enthusiast. They helped lay out his chef uniform and riding clothes on display during his Celebration of Life. I sent over a movie I made of him which was loaded with music, photos and videos. David was so patient with all my calls and revisions. He added some beautiful footage to enhance the video as well. This was the 2nd time we used their services. If you're looking for a funeral home that truly cares and handles every detail with grace, I wholeheartedly recommend McDonald Finnegan.

David and his company were so terrific at helping us inter both of our parents. They made the…read moreprocess easy and straight forward. They also know the local churches and cemeteries so they were able to fit us in on a busy weekend. Many thanks.

I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Campbell Funeral Home for the support and…read moreguidance they provided while we navigated through this process. We worked with David Davis in Gloucester and felt so fortunate. His calm reassuring demeanor coupled with his quiet easy sense of humor really put us at ease. He handled everything so well and was so organized it really made the process so much less stressful at what is usually a very stressful time for most families. Our Aunt Alice would have loved him! Thank you so much. We will be highly recommending Campbell Funeral Home. Best, The Cail Family

Laurie and the team did such a good job in organizing and hosting the funeral. They were caring,…read moreprofessional & responsive. Taking care of informing Social Security was especially appreciated!

I would strongly discourage anyone from using Boston Cremation…read more Our family has had an incredibly frustrating and distressing experience working with them during one of the most difficult times of our lives. They issued a death certificate listing a cremation date that does not match the actual date of cremation. When we contacted them to have the error corrected, instead of taking responsibility, we were given the runaround. Most recently, we were told that the date on the death certificate represents the date they "started the paperwork" for the cremation rather than the date the cremation actually occurred. We do not believe this explanation is accurate or consistent with Massachusetts requirements, yet they continue to refuse to correct what we believe is an error on an official legal document. As a result, our family has been forced to continue pursuing the matter instead of being able to focus on grieving. Unfortunately, this has not been an isolated issue. Throughout the process, communication was poor, empathy was lacking, and we repeatedly had to advocate for ourselves to receive basic information and proper treatment. The entire experience has caused unnecessary stress and has ultimately required us to seek legal assistance. Families deserve professionalism, compassion, and confidence that important legal documents are being completed accurately. That was not our experience. I sincerely hope no other family has to endure what ours has.

I recently went through Boston Crematory for my friends passing needs. They were extremely helpful…read morethrough the whole process. They are second to none. Highly recommended

First of all, I wish I could rate this funeral home a 10. We used this funeral home for my mother…read morethis month. Originally, we planned to have a closed casket, but when we saw how beautifully Manny did my mother's makeup, it looked as if she were peacefully asleep. Because of his incredible work, we decided to have an open casket. He truly did a beautiful job. Joel was also amazing to work with. He constantly checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel supported during such a difficult time. This is the best funeral home I have ever been to. Thank you so much, Joel and Manny, for making such a hard time a little easier for our family. Mojica Family

Anaili was very helpful with the pre-planning. She was very kind…read more and patient. Thank you so much for the nice experience. Sincerely, Anne Battit

We had the privalege of working closely with Mark He had helped us with our father my daughter and…read morenow our mother There are 9 children aged 50's to 70's and we are not easy --Mark is the kindest calmest organized person -he made the process easier for us -I have been involved with other funeral homes but this one is very different it's very personable prices are average I think we heard from him everyday so everything went smoothly -- expectations were clear He was very professional along with Eric and his Secratary --Mark basically wrote my mothers obit we just couldn't get it together! If you need a funeral home check this one out I can guarantee you won't regret it --Mark,Thank you again and again for making this very difficult journey a little easier and definitely memorable

June 9, 2025 Dear…read moreRobinson Funeral Home, Mark, and Eric, I want to extend my deepest thanks to you and your team for the care and professionalism you showed during the arrangements for my father's services. Losing him has been incredibly difficult, but your guidance, compassion, and attention to detail made this emotional time more manageable for our family. From the moment we walked through your doors, we felt supported and comforted. Every aspect--from the preparation and presentation to the service itself--was handled with grace and respect, reflecting the dignity we hoped to honor in remembering my Dad. We didn't need to worry about a thing, nor could we have at the time. You took care of everything--beautiful photo memorials, handouts, unique memory cards--and most of all, you were there to support our Mom and all of us. Please know how much we appreciated your efforts and your presence during such a personal and vulnerable time. We are truly grateful. With love, The DeCicco Family

I just want to cry writing this text ! I worked with Leo and he had another gentleman with him day…read moreof service and I can't say it enough how blessed I am that I went to them . The struggles I had because I was doing a graveside service and first place wouldn't help me so I thought I could not use a funeral home that did not do the cremation on my father . I was extremely stressed and Leo truly said " Leah do not worry , we can do this no problem " and that is the point everything fell into place . Other things came up that had nothing to do with them ,it was the florist ( Ava's flowers HORRIBLE ) and Leo and his co workers jumped into action and took care of it when they did not have to ! DO NOT HESITATE TO USE SPADAFORA'S you will not regret it . Thank you so very much Leo and co worker I couldn't have done it without you guys .

We just wanted to let everybody know how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism that…read morewe received from Anthony and all the staff during the calling hours and funeral for my mother, Carol Foster. She was a special lady and I am thankful that everything went smoothly. Sincerely, The Foster and Ventura Family and Denise Toppi

Our family could not have asked for a more compassionate and professional experience during such a…read moredifficult time. The funeral home not only made our loved one look absolutely perfect, but they treated our entire family with genuine kindness, dignity, and respect every step of the way. Their organization and attention to detail were truly outstanding. Despite an overwhelming turnout, they seamlessly accommodated a continuous line of visitors for over four hours, ensuring everyone had the opportunity to pay their respects comfortably. The staff remained patient, caring, and professional throughout the entire service. We are deeply grateful for the compassion, support, and exceptional care they provided. They helped make a heartbreaking day a beautiful tribute to my husband, and we will never forget their kindness. Thank you from the bottom of hearts!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Danny, Jeff and staff at Vertuccio & Smith…read more Everyone was compassionate, outstanding organization and most of all, they treat their customers like family during a difficult time. Handling of arrangements and planning of services for the day was beyond my expectations, attention to detail was impeccable. We had some special requests, they were accommodating make us feel well cared for. The amount of support I received navigating through all arrangements, I cannot put into words. Danny was always available to me seems like 24/7. My dad passed away on Christmas Day, Danny was in contact with me on that day. I knew on Christmas Eve the time was coming to end, both Jeff and Danny took time away from their families to check in with me . When he should have been spending time with there families. They will forever be grateful in my heart for all the family over the years i have left in their care.

I recently read about the lives of poets Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton. Since I'm in the 02321 for a…read morehouse-sitting gig, I decided to pilgrimage to Sexton's gravesite in Forest Hills cemetery--an absolute hidden gem (the cemetery, not the gravesite). The main office staff was lovely, outfitted me with a map, and off I went to find Anne. If you are at all interested in the literary strides these lady poets made during a time of complete male dominance & as forerunners to second-wave feminism (all while managing mental illness), I've got a book for you! Visitors to the Sexton family grave left stones, an embroidered handkerchief, and even a bottle of perfume. I figured I'd find ee cummings (because I was told how tricky he was to find). He's hidden next to his wife's family grave (Clarke) with a flat marker, so I did some hunting and Googling to find it. I also saw Eben Jordan (founder of Jordan Marsh) though I did not know who he was at the time. His mausoleum commanded a lot of burial real estate. You drive your car throughout, park as you would in any cemetery, and stroll around. Gates close at 4:30pm. (could be 4 pm).

Beautiful grounds and this is a huge place. People have been buried here since 1800s. I was able…read moreto find my grandmother's spots, my grandfather's spot and now the resting place of my uncle.