The George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home is located on Washington Street, next to the Wellesley Police Station. The building is over 200 years old and beautifully furnished. George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Homes is an independent, family-owned business serving all faiths and backgrounds. The company was started in Wellesley in 1937 by George F. Doherty Sr. The Doherty family, along with an exceptional staff, continue to pride themselves on maintaining the highest standards of quality, compassion and respect when responding to the needs of families. The Doherty family's dedication to dignified professional service is highly regarded and unparalleled. Visit the Web site for more information about the business, which also maintains funeral homes in Dedham, Needham and West Roxbury.