What is Sacred Traditions Funeral Concierge?
We are an independent funeral planning and support firm that helps individuals and families navigate every aspect of the funeral process — before, during, and after a loss.
 

From planning and service coordination and officiation to post-funeral family care, we provide compassionate, personalized assistance with the overwhelming details before, during, or after the loss of a loved one.

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How is Sacred Traditions different from a funeral home?
We do not sell caskets or run chapels and we are not funeral directors. We serve as an independent, family-first guide, advocate, and planner -- working in collaboration with funeral homes, cemeteries, and other providers, to ensure your needs and traditions are met. We provide unbiased guidance, customized planning, and supportive assistance to help make informed decisions, reduce stress, and ensure that every detail reflects your loved one’s wishes.

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When should I contact you — before or after a loss?
Either. Many families find it helpful to engage us before a loss is imminent. We also assist immediately following a loss, stepping in to help you and your family when guidance is needed most. 

Families often reach out after searching, “Who can help me plan a funeral?” — and are relieved to learn they don’t have to do this alone.

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What services do you offer during the funeral planning process? 

We offer personalized services before, during, or after the loss of a loved one and our services are customized to your family’s needs. We can assist with everything from:
 

• Selecting a funeral home and cemetery

• Coordinating clergy and officiants

• Planning personalized memorial services and celebrations of life

• Managing logistics (venues, catering, travel, accommodations)

• Writing obituaries and eulogies

• Overseeing day-of service execution

​Working with your family, we can create and manage a funeral service, celebration of life, or graveside service, that reflects your loved one’s life, spirit, beliefs, and traditions. Click here see Our Services.

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Can you help with Jewish funerals and shiva?

Yes. We have deep experience with Jewish traditions and customs, including creating personalized funeral services that honor your loved one, guiding families through meaningful rituals, and – if desired – preparing for and coordinating shiva through our Shiva Grammies service. 

 

Shiva Grammies are experienced, compassionate helpers who provide hands-on support during shiva and memorial observances. They assist with practical details such as coordinating meals, setting up the home, and gently guiding the flow of visits—allowing families to focus on remembrance, reflection, and being together. Each Shiva Grammie is trained to be discreet, respectful, and deeply attuned to both Jewish customs and the unique needs of each family.

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Do you support secular and interfaith families?

Absolutely. We assist in helping honor all faiths and beliefs and tailor our services to reflect each family’s unique background, traditions, and preferences — whether spiritual, religious, interfaith, or secular.

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What does your “post-funeral support” include?

Following the loss of a loved one, the details can be overwhelming. Working closely with your family, we offer assistance with paperwork, referrals to helpful resources, and logistical assistance. This may include: completing thank-you notes, working with your advisors to submit required paperwork regarding benefits, account closures, organizing digital and physical legacies, disposing of assets, offering grief resources, planning an unveiling, selection of a cemetery marker or monument, and general family logistics in the weeks and months following a loss. Most support ends after the funeral. Ours continues.

Click here to see our Post-Funeral Family After-care & Support.

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We’re not connected with a house of worship or clergy member. Can you help us identify an officiant or celebrant to lead the service?

Yes. Many families reach out without a current connection to a clergy member, rabbi, minister, or officiant/celebrant. We regularly assist families in identifying and securing a service officiant who aligns with your family’s beliefs, traditions, and preferences – and who will help honor the life and legacy of your loved one. Click here to learn more about our Officiation Services. 

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How do you charge for your services?

We offer both project-based services and packages, as well as hourly support -- depending on your needs. Every family’s needs are different and, so, this will vary depending on the type and scope of support.. We discuss and review all fees transparently during our initial conversations, so you know exactly what to expect before moving forward.

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What geographic area do you serve?

Our offices are in Needham, Massachusetts and we primarily serve the Greater Boston and New England area. We are also pleased to provide services, guidance, resources, and referrals nationally, as requested.
 

 

Do you still have questions? We’re here to help.
Please contact us for compassionate, expert guidance.