John J O'Connor & Son

read moreWe provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to assist you in making funeral service arrangements.

read moreThe John J. O'Connor & Son Funeral Home has been serving the people of Dorchester and surrounding towns for generations since its establishment by John J. O'Connor in 1959. Currently, the funeral home is managed by John's son, Paul, and grandson, Andrew, who continue the family commitment to caring for members of the community during their most difficult times. Our goal is to provide the highest quality funeral service to families with care and dignity to the deceased as has been our tradition for nearly 60 years.

read moreTraditional Funeral Service - generally includes defined calling or visitation hours, followed by a service at the funeral home, church or other facility and an attended community service at the cemetery. All professional services, equipment and facilities could be provided. Graveside Service - is generally a more simple service held at the gravesite in the cemetery of your choosing with family, friends and clergy attending. All professional services and equipment could be provided. Traditional Service Followed by Cremation - Cremation could be offered as an alternative form of disposition after a traditional service.

read moreUse this form to provide us with as much or as little detail as you wish. At a minimum, provide us with your name and telephone number and tell us how you'd like us to work with you on the remaining information using the options at the base of the form.

read moreFor _______ who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he/she now be admitted to the company of the saints. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. For the family and friends of _______, that the hope of new life in Jesus may be our consolation and strength. For our deceased relatives and friends, and for all who have helped us, that they may have the reward of their goodness. For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered together again in God's kingdom.

read moreThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. For eligible veterans that died on or after Nov. 1, 1990, VA may also provide a headstone or marker for graves that are already marked with a private headstone or marker. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).

read moreA United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service. When there is no next-of-kin, VA will furnish the flag to a friend making request for it. For those VA national cemeteries with an Avenue of Flags, families of veterans buried in these national cemeteries may donate the burial flags of their loved ones to be flown on patriotic holidays.

read moreWhen it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members. Fill in as much as you are comfortable with and we'd be pleased to meet with you to discuss further. See the form below for details.