Cremation Society of New Hampshire

The Cremation Society of New Hampshire (CSNH) has proudly served families in the Granite State since its founding, with the Boscawen location at 172 King Street established on June 21, 2007, through the acquisition of Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services. This expansion allowed CSNH to extend its compassionate, affordable, and professional cremation services to the Lakes Region and central New Hampshire. Strategically located just four miles from Exit 17 off Interstate 93 on Route 4, the Boscawen facility is less than two miles from the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, making it a natural haven for serving veteran families with expertise and reverence.

CSNH is dedicated to providing a wide range of cremation options tailored to every family's needs and budget. Their core packages include Direct Cremation, Veteran’s Tribute, Cemetery Gathering, and Life Celebration. They also offer special consideration and religious/cultural packages, along with complete online arrangement options. The Boscawen location features a function room and catering for memorial gatherings, and video streaming services for remote attendees. As part of their commitment to transparency, CSNH provides detailed cremation pricing online and backs their services with a low-price guarantee. They also offer a comprehensive membership and plan-ahead program with a nationwide protection plan.

Beyond basic arrangements, CSNH provides extensive resources including educational guides on cremation, social security benefits, death certificates, writing obituaries, and bereavement support. They accommodate body donation inquiries and offer flexible payment options through CareCredit. The Boscawen location is wheelchair accessible with a dedicated parking lot. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and families are encouraged to call 603-622-1800 anytime when a death occurs. CSNH also offers a variety of merchandise such as cremation urns, keepsake jewelry, flag cases, and even cremation diamonds, as well as green cremation (alkaline hydrolysis) as an eco-friendly alternative.

A special hallmark of the Boscawen location is its flag retirement service. Families and community members may deposit worn American flags into a red, white, and blue mailbox outside the facility; CSNH then retires each flag with dignity in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Additionally, families of deceased veterans can request that their loved one’s cremation include a retired flag. The staff’s deep knowledge of veterans’ benefits—including free burial space for cremated remains at the state veterans cemetery, pre-eligibility applications, and death benefits—underscores their commitment to those who served. With a perfect 5-star rating from nearly 300 reviews, the Cremation Society of New Hampshire in Boscawen stands as a trusted, compassionate partner in honoring life.