My husband and I have only been in Milford for eight years, and we were unfamiliar with the funeral…read morehomes in the area. When my husband passed away in May, I had to scramble to find a place to handle the cremation. Buma-Sargeant Funeral Homes was mentioned by several friends and kept coming up in my research. I made the call, and it was definitely the right call. Buma-Sargeant went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and taken care of. My husband was what is called a direct cremation. There is no funeral, memorial or viewing. The interaction with the funeral home is limited. But that never stood in the way of them helping me through a difficult process. I spoke with Jim Burma twice, once before they came for my husband - explaining step by step what to expect when they came to pick my husband up. And again, when a few details needed clarification. He was kind and caring. He never once rushed me or made me feel less of a client because we chose direct cremation. His staff was equally compassionate and professional. When I went to pick up my husband's ashes, I got there far later than I was supposed to and they appeared to be closed. However, I encountered Jim's mother who actually lives in the house. I don't know for sure, but I believe she is retired from the business. That did not stop her from taking the time to bring me my husband's ashes. She also took time out of her own day to talk with me. We shared some of our mutual experiences with the loss of a beloved spouse. She told me about the things that helped her cope. She went above and beyond simple courtesy to a place of genuine compassion. As a retired pastor, I have been on "the other side" of the process when a family loses someone they love. I knew what to expect, but that doesn't change the impact when it is your loved one. My experience, over the years, with funeral homes has generally been positive. But at Buma-Sargeant, being the people who take care of our loved ones on the last day of their life is not a job. It is a calling. And Buma-Sargeant embraces their calling with a grace and compassion that makes the process less devastating. I thank each person at Buma-Sargeant who took good care of me, my husband and my family. Calling them was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I cannot say enough praise about Buma-Sargent Funeral Home! My family for years has always used the…read moreservices of First Sargeant's and then Buma Funeral Home. Several years ago, my wife and I decided we wanted to be proactive with our final wishes. We wanted to save the burden not only for us, but our family as well. We contacted Betsey Buma who sent Leo Dube to meet with us at our home. Leo was fantastic. He walked us through many options, and we picked the one that fit us best. Unfortunately, my wife passed away this past 29th of December. At the hospital it was such a relief not to have to go through all the hassle dealing with what to do with her remains. I was able to say we have arrangements with Buma Funeral home. The next morning, I contacted Buma Funeral Home. I spoke with Betsey Buma who had me speak with her son Jim. Everything was handled per our wishes. Such a relief!! Every part of our wishes and then some were met. Jim and staff were so helpful every step of the way. Jim went way beyond expectations especially helping with The Veteran's Association on the final location for my wife and my resting place. I cannot find the words to express the care I experienced using Buma Funeral Home! THANK YOU, Jim and Betsey Buma from the very bottom of my heart!

My father passed away suddenly and I live in Las Vegas while he was in Milford. I contacted Joe…read moreand he was compassionate, kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. He handled every step of the process for my family. He communicated throughout the process via email, text, calls etc. he answered all of our questions and never once asked for payment. This was by far one of the hardest things to do as a daughter and without Joe's help and kindness I couldn't have done it. Not to mention he went over and above to ship me additional items from the hospital.

I would recommend Joe Edwards to anyone looking for this service. It is a difficult time and Joe…read morewas very informative and helpful to us. We had a limited budget and Joe truly cared about helping us rather than spending more money. You are a gentleman.

We selected Watson Colonial Funeral Home to take care of my mother's cremation and arrangements…read more We selected them mostly because they have been in business for 150 years and I figured they must be good. I could not have been more pleased with our decision. Dwight, the owner of Watson Colonial, was very sympathetic and compassionate. Dwight kindly spelled out everything that he would and could do for us, and he gave us so much information on what we needed to do on our own after his piece was done. After providing us with all possible options as to all his services, Dwight gave us dignified space to make our own decision for what we wanted. I would highly recommend Watson Colonial Funeral Home in your time of need and grief.

Keefe Chesmore and Andrea Chesmore and their staff were amazing. They thought of every detail and…read moreguided my family at every step of the way for my mother's services. Someone was available to me whenever I had a question, and they had answers for questions that I did not know I had until they brought it up. After all, most of us don't do this stuff every day and depend on these professionals to guide us during these difficult moments. Also, the floral arrangements were very important to me as my mother was an avid gardener. They recommended Debra's Flowers, also in Holliston, who created stunning and unique arrangements which I then came to understand are only delivered to the funeral home. Keefe's team actually places all of the floral arrangements after delivery. They used these unique arrangements to make it look like Mom was sleeping in a summer garden. It was perfect. Also, speaking of Mom sleeping. She had been suffering from Alzheimer's for years. In recent months the illness really affected her appearance. We were stunned at how they were able to present Mom looking like herself again. We all felt that we were in good hands from start to finish.

From the owner: Chesmore's is a family owned and operated business of over 70 years with locations in both…read moreHolliston and Hopkinton Massachusetts. When you suffer bereavement, a funeral for a member of your family or close friend can be one of the most difficult days of your life. Everything your family and friends ever thought about a loved one is expressed on that day. We recognize that a funeral is a meaningful event. A funeral that is properly planned can help ease the pain of separation, which naturally accompanies death. There is no more stressful period for a loved one than that encountered after a death occurs. In making funeral arrangements we work closely with you to ensure that the services are personal. A funeral service is a reflection of the person who has died and is designed to comfort the survivors, be they family or friend. It is a time of gathering to grieve, share memories and experiences, and reflect on a unique life. We believe that as part of the community, a foundation is laid where it is our primary objective and responsibility to perform a superior service for all the families we serve.

My husband had his service there on June 21 2025. They were amazing from the time of death until…read moremonths after the funeral. The funeral home is beautiful, peaceful and spacious. They did a great job with the presentation of my husband, were kind and informative, Andrew always responded to my emails very quickly even after the funeral was over. They go above and beyond to make it easy for the grieving family. I had changed my mind about things several times and Andrew was always right on top of it with quick responses. I highly recommend them and will always remember the compassion we received from them.

From the owner: The Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, Inc., offers dignified and caring funeral services for…read morefamilies of all faiths and means in Upton, Medon, and the surrounding communities. Funeral traditions have evolved through the years as a result of humankind's instinctive wish to honor our dead and our need to transition through the very first stages of grief. Our goal at Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home is to provide personal attention and individualized care that will help each family to face with grace the reality that someone they love has died. We are honored to be entrusted with the care of a loved one and will do our best to help the survivors find comfort through whatever traditional or alternative funeral service best suits them and their particular situation. Call us!

Great service and staff. My loved one had a wake here in the states and then needed to be brought…read moreback to Central America, Casper staff did an excellent job facilitating this entire process. Not to mention, everyone was very kind and compassionate throughout the entire time.

They made the whole process extremely easy. During trying times it's easy to get taken advantage…read moreof. I contacted 3 funeral homes in preparation to a family member dying. Our local one came in with the cheapest cremation costs. A friend recommended Casper and it was almost half the cost from what our family funeral home quoted us. That was with a discount as well! I called Casper about 2 months beforehand and they were very detailed and provided all the info that was needed. I had multiple phone calls with them and they were able to assist me even though I was in California. I mostly spoke with Jake and Colton during this process. When I arrived Saturday was the only day I could go down and we had a snowstorm the day prior. Roads were pretty bad and they were able to accommodate me even though they had a service going on. Parking can be a nightmare there, I parked a few blocks away near a barber shop. I would recommend this place to everyone!! I was truly blown away by their service and empathy.

I went to Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home to do pre-planning arrangements and they were very helpful,…read moreexperienced and reasonable. I had all my questions answered and they explained everything I needed to know. Would highly recommend them.

From the owner: The caring and experienced professionals at Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home are here to support you…read morethrough this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your familys wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we will carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time. You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.