What is Cremation?
Cremation is the process by which a body is exposed to extreme heat, usually 1800 - 2000 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours or more. Through this process the body is reduced to its basic elements, which are referred to as the "cremated body" or "cremated remains". Cremation occurs at a crematorium in a special kind of furnace called a cremation chamber or retort. It may surprise many to learn that ashes are not the final result since cremated remains have neither the appearance nor the chemical properties of ashes. They are, in fact, bone fragments. These fragments are further reduced in size through a mechanical process. After preparation, these elements are placed in a temporary container that is suitable for transport. Depending upon the size of the body, there are normally three to nine pounds of fragments resulting.

Why Cremation?
Cremation is another option other than the burial of your loved one. Cremation is chosen for a variety of factors, personal, financial, spiritual, and environmental to name a few. The reasons for your choosing cremation for yourself or your loved one are your own. Our goal at Boule Funeral Home is to provide you with a service that is tailored how you wish to memorialize and celebrate the life of your loved one.

Cremation Services

• Visitation and Ceremony is a viewing of the person in the casket with a viewing time designated. A service would follow the visitation either at the funeral home or at the church. Following the service, the casketed remains of your loved one will be taken to Swan Point Crematory
• Private Viewing and Ceremony is similar to a visitation and service with the exception that it is open only to family members and invited close friends.
• Private Viewing is when the family briefly wants to see the person for the last time to say good-bye and not have a formal time for viewing.
• Memorial Ceremony with cremains in an urn present at the visitation/service. A memorial service can be contemporary or religious in nature and is usually held at the funeral home or in church.
• Direct Cremation includes no viewing or ceremony. The State of Massachusetts requires a waiting period of twenty four hours before the cremation process can begin.
• A Ceremony, whether simple or elaborate, traditional or contemporary, provides family and friends with the opportunity to say a final "good-bye". This time is important because it gives the grieving family an opportunity to share their memories and give support to one another. We help our families plan a memorable service that will celebrate a life that was lived.

We hope the following information will be helpful to you in explaining some of the many options. After reviewing the options please feel free to contact us to further discuss cremation.

Simple Basic Cremation $1490 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Crematory Charges Temporary Container Provided by Cremator
Basic Cremation $1640 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Crematory Charges Choice of one of the following urns -Or $150 toward any urn or keepsake of your choice
Basic Memorial Service $1950 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Crematory Charges Coordination and Supervision of Memorial Service at our facility Tribute DVD Choice of one of the following urns -Or $300 toward any urn or keepsake of your choice
Church Memorial Service $2350 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Crematory Charges Coordination and Supervision of Memorial Service Use of Hearse and Family Limo for Church Service Choice of one of the following urns -Or $325 toward any urn or keepsake of your choice
Traditional Service at our Facility $4000 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Rental Casket Embalming Other Preparation of the Body Use of Facility for Two Hour Visitation DVD Tribute Coordination and Supervision of Memorial Service at our Facility Prayer Cards Guest Book Crematory Charges Choice of one of the following urns -Or $325 toward an urn or keepsake of your choice
Traditional Church Service $4500 Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home Rental Casket Embalming Other Preparation of the Body Use of Facility for Two Hour Visitation Coordination and supervision of the Memorial Service Use of Hearse and Family Limo for Church Service Prayer Cards Guest Book Crematory Charges Choice of one of the following urns -Or $325 toward any urn and keepsake of your choice