187 Dorchester St, Boston, MA 02127
Services
Casper emphasizes transparent, published pricing with 'no extra charges' on cremation services. They encourage families to request second quotes for comparison. Payment accepted via major credit cards and checks; staff review 'every possible and available benefit' with families. Pre-paid cremation funds are placed in Massachusetts-regulated trust accounts under the individual's name.
The funeral home operates from a single Boston location at 187 Dorchester Street in the South End, positioned specifically for logistics: minutes from Boston Medical Examiner's office, all major Boston-area hospitals, and Logan International Airport for international shipping operations. The facility includes state-of-the-art funeral refrigeration for decedent sheltering. No chapel capacity or visitation room counts are specified in available materials. The firm serves all of Massachusetts with particular emphasis on Boston neighborhoods and Cape Cod.
Casper operates as a Massachusetts-licensed funeral service provider, not a crematory owner—Massachusetts law prohibits funeral homes from owning crematories. They coordinate with licensed cemetery-operated crematories for the actual cremation process while retaining full responsibility for planning, transportation, and remains return.
Casper Funeral & Cremation Services has operated from 187 Dorchester Street in Boston's South End for over 90 years. Founded in 1930 by Joseph and Florence Casper, the business remains under Casper family leadership today, with second- and third-generation members Joseph, David, and Kenneth Casper serving as managing funeral directors alongside a team of five licensed funeral directors. The firm has built its reputation on two distinct capabilities: Massachusetts-wide affordable cremation services and complex international funeral repatriation. Their location—minutes from Boston Medical Examiner, major hospitals, and Logan International Airport—positions them for both local response and global logistics. The company maintains A+ Better Business Bureau rating and holds Platinum Associate Member status with the Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts.
My family scheduled a 4-hour service for my mother, but the service was ended after only 2 hours. People who were still arriving within the scheduled timeframe were turned away rudely. We felt rushed and did not have enough time to grieve with our loved ones, many of whom took ti...
My father, Eric Daniel Berard Sr. Passed on 1/11/2026. My father and I didn’t have the best of means to provide him more than cremation. At the surprise of his passing Casper was the single only company that didn’t try to screw me and take advantage of the grief. For $1400, they ...
David, Colton and Lorraine were wonderfully kind, compassionate and helpful when dealing with arrangements after a loss. I absolutely recommend Casper Funeral and Cremation Services. They made a difficult procedure seamless. Thanks to the whole family for their wonderful servic...
My dad Ronald Johnson passed away on 11/28/2025. Casper funeral home made it an easy process to put my dad to rest. They allowed me to see him before his cremation, which was very important to me. Cremation was affordable and they was able to ship my dad to remains to me, due to ...
Everyone was welcoming exceptional staff. Definitely recommend anyone to this place they treat you with the upmost respect and gratitude. Thank you again and I appreciate you handling my wife ashes respectfully.
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