There are some reviews that are easy to write, and then there are reviews like this one that come…read morefrom one of the hardest experiences imaginable. As professionals entrusted with arranging a memorial service for a young person in our care, we were searching for a funeral home that would treat this child (and everyone involved) with dignity, compassion, and respect. From the moment we walked into Prospect Memorial, we knew we had found exactly that. Kim welcomed us into a private space where we could gather our thoughts and discuss every detail without feeling rushed. She has a remarkable ability to make people feel seen and supported during unimaginable circumstances. Throughout the entire planning process, she met us with patience, kindness, and genuine empathy. We later learned that Kim's background as a nurse has clearly shaped the way she cares for families. Her compassion extends far beyond logistics. She thoughtfully guided us through decisions we never wanted to have to make, offering recommendations that honored this child's unique life and circumstances, including helping us find an appropriate cemetery and coordinating beautiful floral arrangements. What I'll remember most is the way Kim cared not only for the child we were honoring, but also for those of us carrying the responsibility of planning the service. She repeatedly reminded my colleagues and me that our hearts were in the right place and that our efforts mattered. Those words may seem small, but during an incredibly heavy time, they meant more than I can express. The service itself was beautiful. The funeral home is immaculate, modern, and thoughtfully designed, creating a peaceful environment for remembrance. Every member of the staff was attentive, respectful, and quietly ensured that everything unfolded seamlessly. They allowed us to focus on honoring this young life instead of worrying about the countless details behind the scenes. I sincerely hope I never find myself in a position where I need to plan another child's funeral. But if I ever need funeral services for a loved one, personally or professionally, I would not hesitate to return to Prospect Memorial. Kim and her entire team provided extraordinary care during one of the most difficult moments imaginable, and I will always be grateful for the compassion they showed to everyone involved. I hope this review conveys even a fraction of the gratitude we feel toward Kim and her team. They helped make an impossible task just a little more bearable, and that is something I'll never forget.

I attended a service at this funeral home. I was never so disappointed in a funeral home before the…read morestaff/owners were very cold and not friendly at all. The interior and setup of the service was very sloppy. Wasn't impressed at all! For a "supposedly" well knew name in Prospect Connecticut...I see it as a name doesn't mean nothing if the service isn't there. Would never recommend this funeral home for someone loved one.

I cannot put into words how grateful I am to Garrett and the entire staff of Casey's Eastside…read moreMemorial Funeral Home. They helped us plan a beautiful and meaningful service for my father. They were comforting, kind and patient with me and my entire family. The respect they showed my father and his legacy means so much to us. Thank you Garrett, Andrea, Dave, and everyone who helped and interacted with us. We can never thank you enough.

I just couldn't wait to send leave this review........on behalf of myself, my brother Dan and our…read morefamily, we would like to extend to you and your wonderful staff our deep appreciate for the extraordinary care you took with our Dad and our family and the attention to every detail associated with his service from start to finish today. It certainly makes our mourning the death of our Dad a lot easier. This is our second wonderful and flawless experience we have had with Casey's Eastside Memorial and their marvelous staff under the direction of Garrett Casey Jr. Our Mom passed away September 2019 and our experience was equally as rewarding then as it was today. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts... the Casey's Eastside Memorial is simply the best!!

I worked with Chris Duhaime while suddenly faced with having to make arrangements for my late aunt…read moreand uncle. During a very sad and tough time, it was a breath of fresh air to work with someone who was not only committed to and well studied in his field of expertise; but also willing to impart his knowledge onto others. His feedback and assistance helped make a difficult situation much more manageable. Thanks, Chris, for everything you did to support my family and me and for your invaluable information.

Phenomenal services. They really took care of the family and accommodated our needs during a great…read moretime of sorrow. Highly recommend.

I have nothing but positive things to say about my family's experience at Newington Memorial…read morefuneral home. After my father recently passed away, A.J. could not have been more compassionate and helpful while making arrangements with my mother and myself. He took the time to be present at my father's lovely memorial service, held in Jacob's Way at Cedar Hill Cemetery, and my mother truly appreciated the fact that he arranged for a Deacon to perform the service, which was very important to her. I would recommend their services without hesitation, and we have entrusted them with our own pre-arrangements.

During this very sad time they made the process extremely easy, very informative…read more a pleasure to talk to from the first phone call to the meeting to the actual day of service Kept us informed helped us with every detail very friendly The service was beautiful We had no complaints would recommend them very highly I know this family is very grateful for a great job that they did for us Thank you Teixeira family

Allstate Cremation I cannot say enough wonderful things…read moreabout Scott DeMarco and Allstate Cremation. During the most devastating and painful time of my life after losing my daughter, Scott went far above and beyond anything I ever expected. From the very first conversation, he treated me with genuine compassion, patience, dignity, and respect. He never made me feel rushed or like just another customer. He took the time to answer every question, explain every step, and help guide me through decisions when I was emotionally overwhelmed and struggling to function. What stood out most was how much Scott truly cared. In a time when everything felt cold and heartbreaking, his kindness and professionalism brought comfort to my family. He made an incredibly difficult process feel manageable and handled everything with sensitivity and grace. The services were professional, respectful, and affordable without sacrificing care or quality. You can tell this is not just a business to him -- he genuinely cares about the families he helps. I will forever be grateful for the compassion shown to my daughter and my family. If anyone is looking for cremation services and wants someone trustworthy, caring, professional, and honest, I wholeheartedly recommend Allstate Cremation and Scott DeMarco. Thank you for going above and beyond for us during the hardest time of our lives.

Scott was so kind and accommodating during a very difficult time for our family. Every question we…read moreasked was answered with the utmost respect. The process was simple on our end as Scott took care of everything. The cost was very reasonable as our family was personally responsible for all funeral expenses.

I will never forget Jim's kindness and care. It's been nearly 2 years since we lost our son,…read morebrother, uncle... a devastating time... but Jim helped us to celebrate him in the best way possible. Many thanks, Jim

Jim at Buckmiller handled the arrangements for my mother's recent funeral. He was excellent and we…read morewere very pleased with the service. I can't thank them enough for making a difficult time as easy as possible.

When a loved ones dies you expect some sort of sympathy. This was a horrible experience from the…read moreday we walked in. If we would have known my mothers service was not paid for, we would have taken her somewhere else. Guy was clueless that was helping us, the bill was paid before we left. Told us the contract would be typed out and then it would have to be signed. Couldn't get hold of the Deacon, was told we would have to pay him directly and that changed. Could not hand in the obit write up said it needed to be emailed in and she would get to us on Monday. Mind you my mothers service was on Friday and getting an obit in the paper has to be done at least 2 days before. She finally called us late Tuesday afternoon. Asked if we could quickly proof read it, because she said she had a doctors appointment she had to get to. (Really) With all the rushing the obit ended up being wrong in the paper. Thank God it was able to be changed online. We went on Wed to pay her for the Deacon and thinking we were also going there to sign the contract. We get there and she said she hasn't had time. (Really) When we were there we gave the lady a statue to be put in with her ashes and a jar so we could have some ashes kept aside. Day of the cemetery service thought it could not get worse. Lady at the funeral home calls my sister half hour before the service and tells her she needs to bring a check for the cemetery payment. This was unbelievable are there not by laws to go by? All of this should have been added so we would not have to keep going through this. So to top it off they never took out any ashes for us and the statue was still at the funeral home. They had to call and have someone bring it and take some out at the cemetery. My sister received the contract at the cemetery nothing was itemized and the contract was never signed till this day. The Deacon had a mask on and no one could hear him. I will say that we did have a good experience with my dad, but this really broke my heart. The closing I will never forget

Brother I am gonna miss you so much and all the phone calls we made, I love you very much!!!!!…read more You will be missed. Your Sister Margarette in Atlanta, Ga

When my father passed away three years ago, we were very pleased with the professionalism and care…read morethat Wakelee provided. Following my mother's recent passing, we once again turned to John Zaleski and his wonderful staff. My mother had passed away at home, and from the moment John and his colleague arrived to receive her, they were incredibly caring and sympathetic, giving us immediate peace of mind. During the arrangement process, John was knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made us feel comfortable right away. He also created a wonderful video of family photos for the wake, which gave our friends and family a sweet visit to the past. I want to extend a huge thank you to John, Millie, and staff, and to Sue for her exceptional attention to detail. The funeral home itself has such a warm and peaceful energy, and there is always someone available to answer questions or provide assistance. From the planing to the burial, the entire staff provided the utmost care for our family. I would highly recommend Wakelee Memorial. They provide the caring assistance needed during such a difficult time.

My Dad came to CT to visit us only two weeks he suddenly passed away, everything happened so quick…read moreand unprepared, but luckily we found Wakelee memorial funeral home after read all 5 starts reviews from Google. This was the best choice that I have ever made! John and his team did an amazing job, he guided me step by step with his compassion, patience, and thoughtful care, he provided the best service and have everything done professionally. I never felt I was alone, because I knew he's always there to support me whenever I needed. I would like to recommend this beautiful place and those kindness people, thank you guys again!