Is it Illegal to Have a Home Funeral in Massachusetts?

Death is a part of life, and in Massachusetts, there is some flexibility when having a funeral. In addition, there are many things that need to be done before the funeral and burial occur.

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When it comes time to plan the funeral, there are a number of items that need to be completed before you can proceed. Is the body going to be buried or cremated? Which church and cemetery plot has been selected for the funeral and burial? When and where do the calling hours take place?  Has the death certificate been filed by the local town or city clerk? There are so many things that have to be done that some folks may not have a minute to grieve, as they are all tied up with getting the nuts and bolts completed. Others may prefer to stay busy with all of the scheduling and business items related to the loved one’s death, funeral, and burial.

Is it Legal in Massachusetts to Have a Funeral at Home?…

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