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50+ Years
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Taunton, MA
Since 1935, Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Services has provided compassionate, personalized, and affordable funeral and cremation services to families in Taunton, Massachusetts, and surrounding communities. Founded by Sylvester P. Sowiecki and continued through generations, our family-owned business combines decades of experience with a commitment to dignity and care during life's most difficult moments. We specialize in traditional burials, cremation services, and veteran honors, offering customizable memorials that reflect each individual's unique life. Our team of licensed professionals guides families through every step, from immediate needs to pre-planning, ensuring transparency in pricing and unwavering support.With a home-like facility designed for comfort, we prioritize personalized service, including tribute videos, grief support, and memorialization options tailored to family preferences. Recognized for our deep ties to the Polish community while serving all faiths and backgrounds, we maintain active involvement in local civic and cultural events. Our dedication to excellence has earned us trust as a reliable partner in honoring loved ones with integrity and compassion.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Services
Grief Support
Pre-Planning
Funeral Shipping
Memorialization
Immediate Need
Personalization
Obituary Listings
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have over 85 years of experience serving Taunton families with dignity.
- Our personalized services include tribute videos and customized memorialization options.
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Specialized veteran service honors with full benefit assistance.
- 24/7 immediate need support available for urgent arrangements.
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Affordable options
Professional staff
Supportive environment
Services
Cremation Services
We offer affordable cremation services with flexible memorialization options. Families may choose traditional funeral services followed by cremation, private cremation ceremonies, or memorial services with cremated remains. Our packages include tribute videos, urn selection, and scattering guidance. All services include professional coordination, facility use, and necessary permits.
Traditional Services
Our traditional funeral services provide full memorialization with visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and graveside options. Services include embalming, casket selection, death certificate processing, and personalized elements like music, readings, and photo displays. We accommodate religious and cultural traditions while offering modern enhancements like live-streaming.
Veteran Services
We specialize in veteran funeral benefits coordination, including flag presentation, Taps playing, and rifle salutes. Our staff assists with VA paperwork for burial allowances, headstones, and national cemetery interment. Services honor all service branches and include specialized memorials for wartime and peacetime veterans.
Personalization
We create unique memorials through tribute videos, photo collages, music selections, and personalized keepsakes. Options include customized urns, guestbooks, and themed services reflecting the deceased's hobbies, career, or cultural background. Our directors work closely with families to incorporate meaningful traditions and modern tributes.
Grief Support
We provide year-long weekly grief messages, counseling resources, and support groups for all ages. Our programs address children's grief, spousal loss, and general bereavement through newsletters, local referrals, and personalized follow-up. Resources include Social Security guidance and funeral etiquette advice.
People
Sylvester P. Sowiecki
Founder
Founded the business in 1935 and served the community for 52 years until his passing in 1987. Active in Holy Rosary Church and Polish community events.
Anne B. Sowiecki
Co-Owner
Continued the business legacy after her husband's death until 2010. Maintained strong community ties and expanded service offerings.
James F. Moran
Former Director
Assisted the Sowieckis for decades and continued operations after their passing until 2015. Instrumental in maintaining service quality.
Richard J. Snyder
Current Owner
Purchased the business in 2019 after working with Moran since 2015. Focuses on modernizing services while preserving traditional values.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, veteran honors, and personalized memorialization options. Services can include visitations, chapel ceremonies, or graveside gatherings.
How much does a basic cremation cost?
Our basic cremation package starts at $1,675, including crematory fees, medical examiner charges, and essential documentation services.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services with guaranteed pricing options. Our checklist and online forms help document your preferences for future reference.
Do you assist with veteran funeral benefits?
We help families complete VA paperwork for burial allowances, headstones, and military honors including flag presentation and rifle salutes.
What grief support resources are available?
We provide a year of weekly grief messages, local resource referrals, and personalized follow-up support for families coping with loss.
Are you available for immediate funeral needs?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 for urgent arrangements. Contact us directly at 508-692-9494 for immediate assistance.
Reviews (6)
Scott Horton
Oct 24, 2021
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During our time of sorrow Mr. Richard and his associates at Sowiecki Snyder Home of funerals helped my family and I through a tough time they over saw all arrangements for my beautiful baby brother (Todd Hortons) services they were very respectful and handled all arrangements with class respect , and dignity . Thank you so much for all you had done for us and Toddie God Bless !
Cynthia McCoy
Oct 21, 2021
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Our families' experience with Sowiecki-Snyder was phenomenal. Richard was extremely courteous and professional and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. I highly recommend them for the care of your family during bereavement. Blessings to you all!
Celine Mello
Sep 22, 2021
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Despite being my half brother, Richard took care of my father as if he were his own. From pre-planning and answering any questions I had to picking my father up from hospice personally. He even played my father his favorite song while in his company. For such a hard time, Sowiecki-Snyder funeral home handled everything respectfully and professionally. Above and beyond. Thank you again.
John Lopes
Sep 16, 2021
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Look no further that Sowiecki-Snyder.
Richard walked me through a seamless process where no detail was overlooked.
Richard walked me through a seamless process where no detail was overlooked.
Marilyn Shaw
Jul 21, 2021
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When a loved one passes away, you want a funeral home to assist with the delicate details as you grieve. You will find compassionate professionals at Sowiecki-Snyder. Richard Snyder handled our dear Mother's funeral and we couldn't have been happier with the care, respect and knowledge he provided.
Zacarias Sardinha
Jan 02, 2021
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I was extremely impressed with the exceptional service I received recently from Sowiecki-Snyder Home for Funerals & Cremation Service for my brother-in-law's service. Director Richard was professional, caring, helpful, detailed oriented, and informative every step of the way. He was able to make the process seamless for me; and allowed my family to grieve. He bridged two families apart due to the pandemic; and reunited my brother-in-law back to his family overseas and to his final resting place. I cannot say enough how grateful and appreciative I am for the service I received there.
