Birches-Roy Funeral Services
33 South Street Great Barrington. MA O123O
Tel. 413-528-3O8O Fax 413-528-5229
Birches-Roy Funeral Home offers both Traditional and Cremation Services as well as out of town service. We also offer pre-need planning and assistance. Joseph Roy and his staff bring a wealth of experience and compassionate attention to your every need. They will be happy to provide you with planning assistance in our funeral home or in the comfort of your own home.
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
The services of our staff available and ready to serve 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Registered and licensed funeral director to consult with the family and arrange the funeral or memorial service according to the family’s wishes.
Licensed funeral director and assistant for transfer of patient from place of death to funeral home.
Obtaining the signature of the attending physician or medical examiner on the required certificate, filing same certificate with health authorities where death occurred.
Procuring burial permit and filing with cemetery
Obtaining certified copies of death certificate as necessary
Necessary arrangements with clergy, church and cemetery.
Contact and arrangements with military for military funeral if needed
Composing and submitting newspaper notice
Assistance in obtaining social security benefits and/or veterans benefits when eligible and securing veteran’s flag when required
Funeral Directors and Staff to conduct Funeral Ceremonies
Licensed funeral directors and staff to arrange, conduct and supervise funeral ceremony or memorial service.
