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Since 1889, Gately Funeral Home has provided funeral, burial and cremation services to Melrose, MA. There is no single proper funeral service.

At Gately Funeral Home, we encourage families to create very personalized services. It is important to acknowledge that life that has been lived and to offer to the community a way in which to celebrate that life. By offering services and memorializing features that are personal and special a unique life can be remembered and honored in an individualized way that is comforting to the family and friends. Since 1889, Gately Funeral Home has been dedicated to providing the people of Melrose and the surrounding area funeral services unsurpassed in caring and quality. When death comes many families are not prepared emotionally to handle all the details of the funeral service. Please call upon the funeral directors of Gately Funeral Home to provide comfort and practicality during this trying time. A funeral represents a purposeful opportunity to reflect on the meaning of a life that has been lived and to determine the impact of that meaning for the family and friends. It is a time for human sharing in its deepest sense. You and the ones you love are at the very center of the process and the choices you make will determine its significance for you. As you participate in the planning of the funeral service, you help create a meaningful experience for everyone. It is the goal of Gately Funeral Home to help people complete the relationship with the one who has died and to provide a climate that encourages each person to give and receive emotional support. During the funeral service, family and friends have the opportunity to relate to each other at the deepest levels and find mutual strength. Traditionally, the funeral will be a Complete Funeral Service. This includes a family or public viewing of the deceased. Following this will be a service typically in the church or at the funeral home. This would be followed by the earth or above ground burial of the casketed remains. Caskets selected may cost from several hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars depending on the material the casket is constructed of. Many cemeteries require that a minimum grave liner be used to encase the casket when earth buried. These minimum liners are constructed of concrete and are designed to hold the weight of the earth maintaining the cemetery property. A sealed vault may also be used. The vaults are also constructed of concrete and are designed to not only protect the grave site but are manufactured with inner liners that not only restrict the entrance of grave side elements (water and earth) but increase the strength of the vault. The Graveside Service can be another selection. This many times would follow a time of visitation at the funeral home. The casketed remains would then be transferred to the cemetery where a grave side ceremony could take place followed by the burial. The Complete Cremation Service is another type of selected offering. This service will be just like a Complete Funeral Service except cremation will follow instead of the casketed burial. This can be accommodated by the use of a cremation casket (casket that is designed to be cremated) or even a rental casket may be used. Following the viewing, service or ceremony and eventual cremation the cremated remains can be buried properly scattered or returned to the family for safe keeping. Urns are used to hold the cremated remains. Urns can be constructed out of basic materials like cardboard or plastic or constructed out of more protective materials like basic and semi-precious metals, ceramics and woods.

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day: There is no health without mental health.
Take care of yourself mentally and emotionally as well as physically. Find resources to guide/heal you and reach out when you need help. Remember 988 in a mental health crisis.

10/09/2025

Melrose Farmer’s Market
Thursday afternoons through October
+HHS booth on Thursday, October 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bowden Park, Melrose, MA
Enjoy a fall afternoon at the Melrose Farmer’s Market, held right by the Cedar Park Commuter Rail stop. Browse fresh produce, local goods, and community tables throughout the day. From 3:30–6 PM, Melrose Health & Human Services will be joined by The Bridge Recovery Center for added resources and conversation. Enjoy a welcoming market that brings neighbors together.
https://melrosefarmersmarket.org

10/08/2025

Mid-week check-in: How are you taking care of yourself today?
- Drink water
- Take a mindful moment
- Walk or sit in nature
- Be grateful

10/06/2025

In 2025, more than 300,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Please keep your doctor appointments, as early detection is helping breast cancer patients live full lives following today's more effective treatment plans. And remember those we have lost to this prevalent disease.

10/05/2025

Today is National Do Something Nice Day! Be sure to do something nice for someone. A simple act of kindness and a smile can go a long way to brighten another person's day. Pay for the next person's coffee or hold the door for the next person. Say hello to an older adult or call a distant relative just to chat. There are many ways to do something nice! Share this post and see how many nice things you can do today!

10/02/2025

October is Fire Prevention Month, making it a good time to check the batteries on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Check the function and replace the batteries if needed.

10/01/2025

MAAV Candlelight Vigil & Walk to End Domestic Violence
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School, 360 Lynn Fells Pkwy., Melrose, MA
Join neighbors and friends for the Melrose Alliance Against Violence 30th Annual Candlelight Vigil and Walk, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and raising hope for a safer future. The evening begins with a vigil, followed by a two-mile, family-friendly walk symbolizing the community’s commitment to breaking the cycle of violence. Proceeds support MAAV’s vital programs, from Healthy Relationship education for local students to direct support for survivors. Take part in a meaningful way to stand together and make a difference.
https://www.maav.org

09/28/2025

Embrace the fun of fall markets and pumpkin patches!

09/27/2025

Nature is stunning! When you have a moment or need a nature fix, scroll through the winners of the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards.
https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.com/winners-2025

09/25/2025

If you have never tried mindfulness or meditation before, the American Heart Association has a graphic to help guide you. Loving kindness meditation promotes compassion for ourselves and for others. It is a time to sit quietly and imagine peace, love, and health for all.

Loving-kindness meditation is a way to practice feeling unconditional compassion for ourselves and.

09/24/2025

Melrose Rotary Golf Tournament
October 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bellevue Golf Club, 320 Porter Street, Melrose
Cost: $250 Single Golfer, 4-some, $800, Dinner $60,
The Melrose Rotary Club invites the community to enjoy a full day of golf, camaraderie, and fun at the beautiful Bellevue Golf Club. This special fundraiser is not only a chance to experience one of the area’s finest courses but also an opportunity to support the important service work of Rotary in the community. For those not swinging clubs, there will be a lively “party on the patio” and a co****le tournament, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With limited foursome spots available, early registration is encouraged. Sponsorship opportunities are also open for local businesses looking to showcase their support.

https://members.melrosechamber.org/communitycalendar/Details/melrose-rotary-golf-tournament-1461974?sourceTypeId=Website

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79 W Foster Street
Melrose, MA
02176

Telephone

+17816651949

Website

http://www.gatelyfh.com/

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Since 1889, Gately Funeral Home has been dedicated to providing the people of Melrose and the surrounding area with funeral services unsurpassed in caring and quality. When death comes, many families are not prepared emotionally to handle all the details. Please call upon the funeral directors of Gately Funeral Home to provide comfort and practicality during this trying time. We can also assist with preplanning your services to relieve stress from your spouse or children.

Why Have a Funeral? A funeral represents a purposeful opportunity to reflect on the meaning of a life that has been lived and to determine the impact of that meaning for the family and friends. There is no single proper funeral service. It is a time for human sharing in its deepest sense. You and the ones you love are at the very center of the process and the choices you make will determine its significance for you. As you participate in the planning of the funeral service, you help create a meaningful experience for everyone.

It is the goal of Gately Funeral Home to help people complete the relationship with the one who has died and to provide a climate that encourages each person to give and receive emotional support. During the funeral service, family and friends have the opportunity to relate to each other at the deepest levels and find mutual strength.