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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Milton, MA
Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home is an independently owned and operated establishment dedicated to providing compassionate care for families during times of loss. Our experienced team offers personalized funeral and cremation services, emphasizing a home-like atmosphere with amenities like active fireplaces and serene color schemes. We prioritize free counseling, grief support, and community involvement, including youth programs and local beautification projects.With 24/7 availability and handicap-accessible facilities, we ensure seamless arrangements, from pre-planning to cemetery coordination. Our commitment to excellence extends to veterans' services, memorialization options, and ongoing aftercare, reflecting our deep roots in the Milton community since our founding.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with over 30 years of local experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Personalized grief support and counseling
- Community involvement through youth programs and beautification
- Handicap-accessible facilities with no stairs
What people say
Exceptional video tribute
24/7 availability
Compassionate team
Stress-free planning
Personalized service
Services
Funeral Planning
We guide families through every step of funeral planning, ensuring personalized tributes that reflect the deceased's life. Our services include casket selection, obituary preparation, and coordination with cemeteries or churches. With compassionate expertise, we handle legal documents like death certificates and Social Security notifications, easing the burden during difficult times.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexibility for memorialization, including urn selection and scattering ceremonies. We provide options for direct cremation or traditional services followed by cremation. Our team assists with memorial placement in cemeteries, columbariums, or private property, adhering to state regulations and family preferences.
Pre-Arrangements
Pre-arranging funeral services ensures your wishes are honored while relieving loved ones of decision-making stress. We offer consultations to document preferences for ceremonies, burial, or cremation, with optional pre-payment plans. This proactive approach provides peace of mind and financial security for families.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' burial benefits, including flag presentation, headstone procurement, and military honor guards. Our staff navigates VA paperwork to secure entitlements, ensuring dignified tributes for service members. We coordinate with local American Legion posts for full-honor ceremonies.
Grief Support
Our grief support includes daily email resources for a year post-service and referrals to specialized counseling. We provide guidance for coping with loss, including resources for children and navigating Social Security benefits. This ongoing care underscores our commitment to families beyond the funeral itself.
People
Brian T. Fitzgerald
Owner/Funeral Director
Second-generation funeral director with 30+ years of experience, graduated from Notre Dame and Northeastern University. Committed to blending tradition with evolving family needs in Milton.
Jackie Coleman
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Licensed professional with a focus on compassionate care, graduated from Cape Cod Community College. Resides in Milton and prioritizes personalized service for local families.
Roger Thomas
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Dedicated to dignified services, holds degrees from University of Maine and Funeral Institute of the Northeast. Serves Walpole with three children and a commitment to community support.
Questions
What does a funeral director do?
We coordinate death certificates, obituaries, cemetery arrangements, and legal paperwork while providing emotional support and service planning guidance.
Can I personalize cremation services?
Yes, we offer customized memorials including urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and video tributes to honor individual preferences.
Are veterans entitled to burial benefits?
Veterans receive free burial flags, headstones, and military honor guards. We assist with VA paperwork to secure these entitlements.
Do you offer pre-planning options?
Yes, we provide consultations to document your wishes for future services, with optional pre-payment plans for peace of mind.
How can grief support help?
Our daily email resources and counseling referrals provide ongoing assistance for navigating loss and emotional healing.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Milton, South Shore, and surrounding Massachusetts communities with 24/7 availability.
