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About

Doane Beal and Ames funeral home in South Dennis, Massachusetts, has been providing compassionate care to families in Dennis and surrounding communities since 1926. For over 80 years, we have proudly served the central Cape Cod area by assisting with their burial and cremation needs.

Guidance from a local team

Entryway of a funeral home with a Life Well Celebrated welcome mat.Our team understands the burden that comes after losing a loved one. That's why we are committed to providing each family we serve with the respect and care they deserve. Families are welcome to speak freely with our funeral directors about cost concerns, family traditions and accommodations. We welcome each family and will guide you through every last detail.

Honoring legacy

Everyone at Doane Beal and Ames feels that funeral and memorial services should celebrate life while offering comfort to family and friends. This approach to funeral service allows us to design unique services tailored to the person, representing their passions, hobbies and interests. We'll take these details and help families with obituaries, floral arrangements and services that celebrate your loved one's legacy and bring friends and family together during this difficult time. We are also happy to arrange any catering needs through a 3rd-party caterer, creating a custom menu fitting for your vision and guests.

Funeral costs

Burial and cremation costs can seem overwhelming, especially if families have an immediate need. One way to avoid this stress is to plan ahead a service, which benefits your entire family. Our funeral planning options help meet budget needs, ensure your final wishes are met and relieve your family from making important decisions at a stressful time. Our families also have the ability to transfer a planned service from anywhere in the United States to our South Dennis funeral home.

Care you can trust

Doane Beal and Ames has deep roots in the Cape Cod community. This connection to the community allows us to create special burial and cremation services that truly reflect your loved one. Please contact us or simply stop by for more information.

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Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

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Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our Washelli locations.

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Express your sympathy with flowers & gifts

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Bouquet of flowers on a cemetery

Remember the one you love

Honor the memory of your loved one with cemetery flower placement. You choose the flowers. You choose the months. We do the rest.

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Unable to find an obituary?

Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

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Ratings & Reviews

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"I very highly recommend the professionalism, compassion and friendliness that serviced us at Doan Beal and Ames, South Dennis. As we were calling from out of country, we could not ask for any better or more helpful attention than what we received from all of the staff."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Cremation Customer

September 2021

"Attention to detail was exceptional. Also great empathy shown in all instances."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

August 2021

"I have used DB&A three times for the needs of my family: my Dad in 2018, my Mom & my husband this year (2021). I wholeheartedly recommend them for their caring professional attention to my specific needs. I am totally satisfied with the results."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Cremation Customer

August 2021

"This is a professional group of people who are attentive and empathetic to the feelings of the bereaved. They guide gently and confidently and will take as much or as little 'charge' of the funeral as you wish. The choices of coffins and urns are varied and dignified."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Cremation Customer

July 2021

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