George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc. was established in 1906 by George L. Doherty, Sr.. As a third-generation, family-owned, full-service funeral home, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified, and personalized service to Somerville and the surrounding communities.We also provide individualized counseling that extends beyond the boundaries of the funeral service. We understand and respect your grief.  Because convenience is so important to quality service, we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are suddenly faced with a death in your family, or the loss of a friend, put your trust in the people with compassion, dedication and experience. Put your trust in us.