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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Westborough, MA
Since 1880, Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home has served the Westborough community with compassionate, dignified funeral services. Our team of experienced professionals specializes in creating personalized tributes that honor individual lives through traditional burials, cremation options, and veterans memorials. We offer comprehensive support including grief counseling, preplanning services, and customized memorialization solutions. Our facility provides a comforting environment for families during difficult times, with 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.Under the leadership of David Pickering and his son Andrew, we maintain a legacy of excellence in funeral care while embracing modern innovations like tribute videos and live-streaming services. Our commitment extends beyond immediate needs through educational resources on end-of-life planning and ongoing grief support programs.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Veterans Memorials
Preplanning Services
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 years of experience serving Westborough families with dignified funeral care.
- Our team offers personalized memorialization options including tribute videos and live-streaming services.
- Specialized veterans services include full military honors and VA benefit assistance.
- We provide 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during times of loss.
- Our grief support programs offer ongoing resources for healing and remembrance.
Services
Traditional Funerals
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services with customizable visitation, chapel ceremonies, and graveside options. Our experienced directors guide families through every step, providing personalized tributes with music, scripture, or life celebrant-led services. Affordable packages include facility use, professional staff support, and coordination of all service elements to honor your loved one's legacy.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible memorialization choices including pre-funeral viewings, memorial ceremonies, and permanent or scattering options. We offer urn selection assistance, columbarium placement guidance, and in-ground burial services for cremated remains. Our team ensures respectful handling while helping families create meaningful tributes that reflect individual preferences and traditions.
Veterans Services
We specialize in honoring veterans with full military honors, including flag presentation, rifle details, and Taps performance. Our staff assists with VA benefit applications, headstone requests, and national cemetery arrangements. We ensure qualifying veterans receive burial allowances and memorial items while providing families with compassionate guidance through the unique requirements of military funeral services.
Personalization Options
We help create personalized memorials through tribute videos, photo displays, and customized keepsakes. Our facilities support music selections, literary readings, and artwork displays that reflect the deceased's personality. We offer live-streaming capabilities for remote attendees and provide guidance on incorporating meaningful elements that celebrate individual lives and legacies.
Grief Support
Our grief support programs provide ongoing resources including weekly guidance messages, counseling referrals, and community support networks. We offer educational materials on the grieving process and facilitate connections with local support groups. Our team remains available to assist families with emotional needs throughout their healing journey after funeral services conclude.
People
David Pickering
Owner/Director
David Pickering has owned and operated the funeral home since 1996, bringing over 25 years of experience in funeral services. He also owns Britton-Summers Funeral Home, merging its 60-year legacy with Pickering's tradition. David leads with a commitment to compassionate care and community service.
Andrew Pickering
Licensed Funeral Director
Andrew Pickering works alongside his father David as a licensed funeral director, continuing the family tradition of personalized service. He brings modern expertise to complement the funeral home's century-old commitment to dignified care for Westborough families during their time of need.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, veterans memorials, and customized preplanning options. Each service includes personalized elements like tribute videos, live-streaming, and memorial keepsakes to honor individual preferences.
Are there additional costs for veterans services?
We include military honors coordination at no extra charge. Families receive assistance with VA benefits applications and memorial item procurement. Standard service fees apply for facility use and professional staff support during veterans' funeral arrangements.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Yes, we specialize in personalized memorials through photo displays, music selections, literary readings, and artwork. Our directors help incorporate meaningful elements that reflect the deceased's personality, hobbies, and life achievements into any service type.
Do you offer preplanning services?
We provide comprehensive preplanning resources including online forms, checklists, and consultation services. Our 'Talk Of A Lifetime' program helps document personal wishes to ensure your preferences are honored while providing peace of mind for loved ones.
What grief support resources are available?
We offer a year-long weekly grief message program, counseling referrals, and community support connections. Our online resources include guidance on navigating the grieving process and accessing local bereavement support networks.
