The Black Tie Coalition, founded in February 2024, is a purpose-driven non-profit that has taken on the responsibility to care for those who have yet to find a place of eternal rest. The organization, founded by licensed funeral director Matthew Mazzuchelli, offers direct financial assistance for burial and cremation to families who cannot afford the cost. As a nonprofit, the organization provides burial space, caskets, and direct payments to funeral homes, while also advocating for change. At its core, The Black Tie Coalition is a compassionate movement helping to release a loved one from the morgue with dignity and care.
According to a recent report, Massachusetts is among the top 5 states in the US in terms of unresolved unclaimed person cases. "The number of unclaimed bodies, often contributed by families unable to afford basic cremation fees, and overflowing morgues, point to a pressing social issue," he says.
