Funeral Receptions

Funeral Receptions

   Cristina’s Restaurant can assist you with the funeral catering options. Below is general information to help begin the process.  We understand the planning process needs to be timely, efficient and stress free. Please call us directly so we can help you during this difficult time. Although our dining room hours are limited, we are available Monday – Saturdays for funerals.

Reception held at Cristina’s Restaurant 
  1. To determine the number of guests, we suggest you count your immediate family and close friends.  We ask for a range for the number of guests so we will be prepared.
  2. You will only be charged for the number who attend the reception
  3. You may leave your cars in our parking lot and have the funeral home arrange to pick you up.  This way, you do not have to go back to the funeral home to get your cars after the Mass or burial.
  4. Upon request, we can reserve tables for the family.
  5. Guests may come immediately to the restaurant after the Mass or Service if they are not able to go to the cemetery.
  6. Our servers are trained to tend bar.  However, if you require a dedicated bartender, please let us know. Additional charge will apply.
  7. Please inform us if there are special dietary needs, allergies or other restrictions.
  8. You may bring in your own desserts.
  9. There is no room rental fee.
  10. 6.25% MA Meals Tax is added to the final bill and 20% Gratuity is added to the final bill.
  11. Buffet Menu Options
  12. We are available Monday through Saturdays for funeral receptions.
  13. Receptions are held in the main dining room which is handicapped accessible.
Drop off Catering at Local Halls
  1. We can deliver party platters to local halls.
  2. We can provide chafing dishes ($16/each.)
  3. A delivery/set up fee is charged.
  4. 6.25% MA Meals Tax is added to the final bill.
  5. A catering fee applies to drop off food and will be added to the final bill. The fee is then paid to the local halls.
  6. For drop off catering, please use the Hot and Cold Party Platter Menu
Reception held at your home
  1. If you prefer to have the reception at your home, we can deliver and set it up for you.
  2. We can provide chafing dishes ($16/each.)
  3. A delivery/set up fee is charged.
  4. 6.25% MA Meals Tax is added to the final bill.
  5. For receptions at your home, please use the Hot and Cold Party Platter Menu
Payment Methods
We accept Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express.  Estate checks are accepted for funeral receptions onlY with a credit card backup.