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Hathaway Funeral Home Obituaries: Search the Official Memorials and Confirm the Right Location
Hathaway Funeral Home obituaries are published through Hathaway Family Funeral Homes for families connected with Fall River, Somerset, Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, Fairhaven, and nearby southeastern Massachusetts communities.
Use this guide to open the official obituary search, choose the right Hathaway location, verify the service address, open map directions, ask current price and appointment questions, and handle Massachusetts tasks such as death certificates, DTA funeral assistance, Social Security, VA benefits, and Bristol County probate routing.
Independent guide last reviewed September 26, 2026. FuneralHomeObituaries.org is not owned, operated by, or affiliated with Hathaway Family Funeral Homes.
Fast Answer
Official obituary sourceUse Hathaway Family Funeral Homes’ obituary search at hathawayfunerals.com/obits.
Immediate needHathaway lists an immediate-need number: (800) 259-1893.
Location choiceMatch the memorial to the correct branch before calling, sending flowers, or traveling.
Map ruleUse the event address in the memorial. A funeral, Mass, burial, and reception can be in different places.
Death certificatesMassachusetts death certificates are requested through the city/town clerk or Massachusetts RVRS route.
Local court routeMost Hathaway locations are in Bristol County, where Bristol Probate and Family Court handles probate matters.
Quick workflow: open the official obituary page → search the person’s name → open the full memorial → identify the Hathaway location → verify each event block → map the exact venue → save the official memorial URL.
Confirm You Are Using the Official Hathaway Family Funeral Homes Source
The official obituary source is Hathaway Family Funeral Homes at hathawayfunerals.com. Search results can also show copied memorials, newspaper notices, tribute mirrors, or old location pages. Start with the official site when the service is current, when you need flowers or directions, or when a family member may have changed the schedule.
| Check | Official detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Official domain | hathawayfunerals.com | Use this to separate Hathaway’s own memorials from copied obituary websites. |
| Obituary search | The obituary page provides a name search and location filter. | A surname search is often safer than scrolling because Hathaway serves several communities. |
| Immediate need | (800) 259-1893 | Use the immediate-need number when a death has just occurred and Hathaway is the selected funeral provider. |
| Location network | Fall River, Somerset, Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, and Fairhaven locations are listed by Hathaway. | The funeral-home branch is only one possible event location; a memorial may also list a church or cemetery. |
Before acting: confirm the official Hathaway domain, the person’s name, the branch/location, and the event date before sending flowers, sharing a notice, making a payment, or traveling. Similar same-name and copied-notice issues are explained in the Davis Funeral Home obituary guide.
Official Hathaway Funeral Home Locations and Contact Details
Use this table to match the obituary to the correct Hathaway branch. The address below is useful only when the memorial says the event is at that funeral-home location.
| Hathaway location | Address and phone | What to do after opening the obituary | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Home for Funerals | 1813 Robeson Street, Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 673-0781 |
Confirm whether the memorial points to the Fall River funeral home, a church, a cemetery, or another venue. | Fall River location |
| Hathaway Community Home for Funerals | 900 Buffinton Street, Somerset, MA 02726 (508) 672-3572 |
Use this branch when the obituary or family notice points to Somerset or nearby Swansea / Fall River area services. | Somerset location |
| Crapo-Hathaway Funeral Home | 350 Somerset Avenue, Taunton, MA 02780 (508) 822-3318 |
Use this branch when the memorial identifies Taunton or Crapo-Hathaway. Check each event address separately. | Taunton location |
| Donaghy New Day | 465 County Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 992-5486 |
Use this when the obituary, family notice, or service route points to New Bedford. | Hathaway contact page |
| Foley-Cook New Day Cremation and Funeral Care | 126 South Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) 222-0498 |
Use this when the notice points to Attleboro or the Foley-Cook New Day location. | Attleboro location |
| Fairhaven Funeral Home | 117 Main Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719 (508) 994-9471 |
Use this when the memorial identifies Fairhaven or a nearby South Coast service location. | Hathaway contact page |
Location tip: the funeral-home branch is not always the service venue. The memorial may list a church, cemetery, graveside service, veterans cemetery, family cemetery, or reception site.
Hathaway Location and Google Map Links
Because Hathaway serves multiple locations, one embedded map would be misleading. Use the map link for the branch named in the obituary, or use the exact church/cemetery address printed in the memorial.
Fall River, MA
1813 Robeson Street. Open Google Maps. Somerset, MA
900 Buffinton Street. Open Google Maps. Taunton, MA
350 Somerset Avenue. Open Google Maps. New Bedford, MA
465 County Street. Open Google Maps. Attleboro, MA
126 South Main Street. Open Google Maps. Fairhaven, MA
117 Main Street. Open Google Maps.
1813 Robeson Street. Open Google Maps. Somerset, MA
900 Buffinton Street. Open Google Maps. Taunton, MA
350 Somerset Avenue. Open Google Maps. New Bedford, MA
465 County Street. Open Google Maps. Attleboro, MA
126 South Main Street. Open Google Maps. Fairhaven, MA
117 Main Street. Open Google Maps.
Map caution: if the obituary lists a church, cemetery, graveside service, parish hall, veterans cemetery, or reception location, map that event address instead of the Hathaway branch address.
How to Search Hathaway Funeral Home Obituaries
- Open Hathaway’s official obituary page.
- Use the name search first if you know the person’s full name.
- If the full name fails, try surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname, middle initial, or spelling variation.
- Use the location filter when you know the branch: Fall River, Somerset, Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, or Fairhaven.
- Open the full memorial rather than relying on the preview card.
- Confirm identity using age, date of death, residence, family details, service city, and the Hathaway branch shown in the memorial.
- Read every event block separately: calling hours, visitation, funeral, Mass, memorial service, graveside service, burial, reception, and livestream can use different addresses.
- Share the official memorial URL instead of copying the full obituary text or sending a screenshot.
Archive tip: Hathaway’s obituary search covers multiple branches, so surname search plus location filtering is usually faster than browsing the newest notices. For another archive-search example, see the Heritage Funeral Home obituary archive guide.
Service-Day Checklist Before You Travel or Send Flowers
Event typeLook for calling hours, visitation, wake, funeral, Mass, memorial service, graveside service, burial, or reception.
Exact venueDo not assume every event is at a Hathaway branch. Read the individual memorial and copy each venue separately.
Date and timeConfirm whether calling hours, funeral, and burial occur on different days or at different locations.
Flowers or donationsFollow the family’s wording. Some memorials point to flowers, memorial trees, a church, hospice, charity, or no-flower preference.
Parking and accessibilityIf parking, mobility access, or seating matters, call the branch or event venue before arriving.
Route timingSoutheastern Massachusetts services can involve funeral-home, church, cemetery, and reception stops. Plan those as separate routes.
For another example of why funeral-home and cemetery routes must be separated, see the Haysi Funeral Home obituary guide.
If a Death Has Just Occurred
Hathaway lists an immediate-need phone number, but the correct first step depends on where the death occurred and whether medical, hospice, facility, police, or emergency staff are already involved.
Expected death under careFollow hospice, hospital, nursing facility, or medical-provider instructions first, then contact the selected funeral home.
Emergency or unattended situationUse emergency services when official help or death pronouncement is needed. Do not begin with an obituary page.
Call HathawayUse the immediate-need number, (800) 259-1893, or the branch phone once the proper medical or emergency process is underway.
Prepare detailsHave the person’s full legal name, location of death, next-of-kin contact, Social Security number if available, and any prearrangement information ready.
Do not delay urgent steps: a funeral-home obituary is not the first step when a death has just occurred. Use medical, hospice, facility, emergency, or official local instructions as the situation requires.
Prices, Appointments, and What to Ask Hathaway
Do not rely on old screenshots, copied pages, or third-party estimates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, consumers may ask funeral homes for price information by phone and receive a General Price List in covered arrangement situations.
| Need | What to ask | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Current prices | “Can you provide your current General Price List and explain the basic services fee, transfer/removal, embalming, viewing, funeral ceremony, cremation, burial, casket, outer-burial-container, and cash-advance items?” | An obituary page can show service details, but it usually does not explain every current arrangement cost. |
| Branch appointment | “Which Hathaway location should we meet with, can we start by phone, and what information should we bring?” | The correct branch may depend on where the death occurred, where the family lives, and which cemetery or service venue is chosen. |
| Death certificate | “Who prepares the death-certificate information, and how many certified copies should the family order?” | Banks, insurance, pension, benefits, property, and estate tasks may require certified copies. |
| Service logistics | “Where exactly is each event, is parking available, is there accessible entry, and are flowers or donations preferred?” | A Hathaway memorial can route visitors to a funeral home, church, cemetery, or another venue. |
If a phone number, address, or payment request feels suspicious, verify the official domain and phone number first. The Keefe Funeral Home obituary guide uses the same exact-domain verification approach before sharing private information.
Death Certificates in Massachusetts
Massachusetts says death certificates are public records and may be requested from the city or town clerk where the death occurred. Mass.gov also says the funeral director may obtain copies for the deceased person’s closest legal living relative. Use the local clerk route when you know the city or town, or use Massachusetts Registry of Vital Records and Statistics guidance when the state route is better.
| Task | Official route | Prepare before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Order a death certificate | Use the city or town clerk where the death occurred, or the Massachusetts RVRS order route. | Legal name, date of death, place of death, applicant contact information, payment method, mailing or pickup choice, and number of certified copies. |
| Ask the funeral director | Ask Hathaway whether the funeral director can help obtain copies for the closest legal living relative. | Relationship to the deceased, expected uses, and copy count for banks, insurers, property, benefits, and estate work. |
| Check timing | Mass.gov’s certificate-ordering page says requests typically process in 7–10 business days, with expedited ordering available. | If an insurance, bank, or estate deadline is urgent, choose the fastest official ordering method that fits your situation. |
Massachusetts Funeral Assistance, Social Security, VA, and Local Veterans Help
DTA assistanceMassachusetts says DTA may help pay funeral and burial costs when a Massachusetts resident dies and there are not enough resources.
Maximum benefitMass.gov’s economic-support page states that DTA funeral and burial payment assistance has a maximum payment of $1,100 for eligible individuals.
Application documentsState guidance says supporting documents may include funeral-home documents, a death certificate, receipts, prepaid-funeral or burial contracts, insurance policy, and bank statements.
Social SecurityA funeral home usually reports a death to SSA, but families should contact SSA directly for survivor-benefit questions or if reporting did not happen.
VA benefitsEligible Veteran families may review VA burial allowance, national cemetery burial, headstone or marker, burial flag, and memorial benefits.
Local veterans officeFor Massachusetts state and local veterans assistance, check the city or town Veterans Services office connected with the deceased person’s residence.
Bristol County Probate and Estate Route
An obituary does not give anyone legal authority over property, bank accounts, vehicles, or estate paperwork. If estate authority is needed, use the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court route for the county connected with the decedent’s estate.
Common Hathaway countyFall River, Somerset, Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, and Fairhaven are in Bristol County.
Probate courtMass.gov lists Bristol Probate and Family Court locations serving all cities and towns in Bristol County.
When it may matterProbate may be needed for estate authority, property, accounts, vehicles, court filings, or a will.
What to gatherCertified death certificate, will if any, asset list, contact information for interested parties, and court form guidance.
Do not use the obituary as legal proof: a memorial can help identify dates and relatives, but certified records and court filings handle legal authority.
After You Find the Obituary: Practical Checklist
Family task checklist
- Save the official Hathaway memorial URL.
- Confirm the Hathaway branch and each event address.
- Call the correct branch when a service route, cemetery, flowers, livestream, or donation detail is unclear.
- Ask for current price information and the General Price List before choosing services.
- Ask how many certified Massachusetts death certificates the family should order.
- Check Massachusetts DTA funeral and burial payment assistance if the family may qualify.
- Contact SSA for survivor-benefit questions.
- Check VA benefits and local Veterans Services if the deceased was a Veteran or eligible dependent.
- Use Bristol Probate and Family Court when estate authority or property transfer is needed.
An obituary does not replace
- Certified death certificate.
- Funeral contract or itemized statement.
- Social Security death report or survivor-benefit application.
- VA benefit eligibility decision.
- DTA funeral-assistance approval.
- Probate filing or estate authority.
Official Hathaway and Public Resources
Hathaway official obituaries
Hathaway contact page
Hathaway Fall River location
Hathaway Somerset location
Crapo-Hathaway Taunton location
Foley-Cook New Day Attleboro location
Hathaway funeral information
Hathaway cremation information
Massachusetts death certificates
Massachusetts funeral and burial payment assistance
Bristol Probate and Family Court
Social Security: when someone dies
VA burial and memorial benefits
FAQs About Hathaway Funeral Home Obituaries
What is the official Hathaway Funeral Home obituary page?
Use Hathaway Family Funeral Homes’ obituary page at hathawayfunerals.com/obits. It includes a name search and location filter for Hathaway’s southeastern Massachusetts locations.
Which Hathaway location should I choose?
Choose the branch named in the obituary or family notice: Fall River, Somerset, Taunton, New Bedford, Attleboro, or Fairhaven. If the memorial lists a church or cemetery, use that event address for travel.
What is Hathaway’s immediate-need phone number?
Hathaway lists an immediate-need number: (800) 259-1893. You can also call the branch listed in the memorial or on the official contact page.
Why does this page include map links instead of one embedded map?
Hathaway has several locations, so one map would be misleading. Use the map link for the branch named in the obituary, or map the church, cemetery, or venue shown in the individual memorial.
How do I find an older Hathaway obituary?
Use Hathaway’s official obituary search. Try the full name first; if that fails, use surname only, maiden name, married name, nickname, middle initial, or a spelling variation.
What should I verify before attending a Hathaway service?
Verify the event date, start time, venue name, full address, cemetery or graveside location, flower or donation instructions, and whether the event is public or private.
What if the Hathaway obituary lists a church or cemetery?
Use the church or cemetery address for that event. Do not substitute a Hathaway branch address unless the memorial specifically says the event is held at that funeral home.
How do I get current funeral prices from Hathaway?
Call the verified branch or immediate-need number and ask for current price information and the General Price List. Do not rely on old screenshots, copied pages, or third-party estimates.
How do I get a death certificate in Massachusetts?
Use the city or town clerk where the death occurred or Massachusetts RVRS ordering guidance. Ask the funeral director whether they can help obtain copies for the closest legal living relative.
Can Massachusetts help with funeral or burial costs?
Massachusetts DTA may help pay funeral and burial costs for eligible cases when there are not enough resources. Check Mass.gov’s current funeral and burial payment assistance rules before applying.