Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Dedham, MA
Doherty Geo F & Sons Funeral Homes is a family-owned funeral service provider dedicated to delivering compassionate and dignified care to families during their most challenging moments. Established in 1937, we have served the communities of Dedham, Needham, Wellesley, and West Roxbury with unwavering commitment to quality, respect, and personalized service. Our team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of the emotional and logistical needs of grieving families. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including traditional burials, cremation options, and pre-planning solutions, all tailored to honor individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our firm adheres to the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations while maintaining transparency in all aspects of service.With four convenient locations, we provide accessible support to families across Massachusetts, guided by the founding principles of integrity and community service. Our leadership team, including third-generation funeral directors, continues to uphold the legacy of excellence established by George F. Doherty Sr. We actively engage in local organizations and civic initiatives, reflecting our enduring commitment to the communities we serve. Through personalized remembrance packages and assistance with veterans' benefits, we strive to create meaningful tributes that celebrate each life honored. For over eight decades, our family has remained steadfast in providing compassionate guidance and meticulous attention to detail during life's most difficult transitions.
Services
Burial Services
Cremation Options
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Merchandise Selection
Obituary Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1937
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated since 1937 with third-generation funeral directors
- Four convenient locations serving Dedham, Needham, Wellesley, and West Roxbury
- Personalized memorial services honoring all faiths and cultural traditions
- Licensed professionals with decades of combined experience in funeral services
- Full compliance with Federal Trade Commission and Massachusetts state regulations
Services
Burial Services
Our burial services provide comprehensive arrangements for traditional funerals, including casket selection, cemetery coordination, and personalized ceremonies. We handle all logistical details from death certificate processing to floral arrangements while offering compassionate guidance throughout the planning process. Our team ensures compliance with all legal requirements and provides itemized pricing for complete transparency.
Cremation Options
We offer flexible cremation services that honor individual preferences, including pre- and post-cremation ceremonies. Our staff helps create personalized tributes with options for urn selection, memorial locations, and customized elements like music or readings. We address common misconceptions about cremation services while providing full support for families choosing this option.
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document their final wishes at their convenience. We assist with recording personal information, service preferences, and financial arrangements either at our funeral homes or through online resources. This process helps reduce emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members.
Merchandise Selection
We provide diverse merchandise options including caskets, burial vaults, and memorial items that accommodate various preferences and budgets. Our selection process ensures transparency with itemized pricing and full disclosure of all available choices during arrangement conferences.
Obituary Assistance
Our team prepares obituaries for newspaper publication as part of our comprehensive service offerings. We work closely with families to craft meaningful tributes that accurately reflect the deceased's life story and legacy while handling all submission details.
People
George F. Doherty
President and Treasurer
Licensed funeral director since 1959, graduate of Babson College and New England Institute. Active in local community organizations including Dedham Rotary Club and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association. Member of prominent local families' extended network.
Edward J. Doherty
Vice President
Licensed funeral director since 1970, graduate of Burdett College and New England Institute. Active in Needham community organizations and Needham Knights of Columbus. Second son of founder George F. Doherty Sr.
Edward J. Doherty Jr.
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1998, graduate of St. Anselm College and Funeral Institute of the Northeast. Active in Needham community organizations and third-generation funeral service professional.
Patrick J. Twomey
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2002, graduate of Saint Michael's College and New England Institute. Active in Irish Cultural Centre of New England and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association.
Gerard V. Locke
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1966 with 42 years of experience. Active in Dedham community organizations and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association. Notary public and long-time Dedham resident.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, and personalized memorial options to honor all faiths and cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan a funeral service?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and ease the burden on loved ones during difficult times.
Do you serve all religious backgrounds?
Our team respectfully accommodates families of all faiths and cultural backgrounds with customized memorial services.
Are you licensed funeral directors?
All our service providers are licensed funeral directors and embalmers with extensive professional experience.
Do you assist with veterans' benefits?
Yes, we help families navigate military honors and veterans' benefit programs for eligible individuals.
What locations do you serve?
We operate four funeral homes in Dedham, Needham, Wellesley, and West Roxbury, Massachusetts.
