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Nickerson Funeral Home

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Nickerson Funeral Home in Orleans, Massachusetts provides burial and cremation services for families on Cape Cod. For more than 75 years, we have proudly served Orleans and surrounding communities with the utmost compassion.

Our legacy of care

Our caring team guides families through some of the most personal decisions they make after the loss of a loved one. At Nickerson Funeral Home, we understand planning a funeral or memorial service can seem like a daunting experience, which is why we focus on providing the compassion you need. From discussing funeral costs to creating a fitting tribute, our commitment is to you.

Funeral services that celebrate life

Lobby at Nickerson Funeral HomeAt Nickerson Funeral Home, our funeral directors and support team believe that each life is unique. Therefore, each service should be too. We welcome families to share stories and memories, so we can add those details and create something special. Our approach to funeral planning provides families with creative ways to reflect their loved one while helping others begin the path to healing.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Plan ahead

Those who wish to plan ahead a funeral or memorial service have several options as well. We're happy to discuss costs, burial versus cremation, transfer abilities and other important aspects. Choosing this option ensures your needs are met while removing the burden of planning from your family.

Welcoming Orleans families

Our Orleans funeral home is locally operated by residents in the community. We are your friends and neighbors. It's this commitment to care that allows us to provide families with the support they need with a personal touch.

Feel free to stop by Nickerson Funeral Home to learn more about our services or to meet someone from our team. We are here to serve you.

How we're different

100% service guarantee

At Dignity Memorial, we strive to get every detail right the first time, every time. That's why we offer every family we serve a 100% service guarantee. Should any detail of our service not meet the expectations as promised in our agreement, we’ll do everything we can to make it right, up to refunding that portion of the service.

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AVAILABLE 24/7

No matter when you reach out, you’ll get a real person on the phone. We also welcome you to drop by anytime during regular business hours.

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MOST TRUSTED

Hundreds of thousands of families choose us each year for themselves and their loved ones—that's more than any other provider in North America.

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UNCOMPROMISED QUALITY

Treating your loved one—and your family—with the highest level of care is our top priority. Our professional team follows a detailed, thoughtful process.

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