My dad passed away this month, which has been a very difficult loss for the family and very hard…read morefor me, as we shared a connection, a bond. Washington Memorial Funeral Home is a beautiful facility, and the staff are caring, sensitive, nice, hospitable, helpful, and efficiently and smoothly run things, which is appreciated and valued. A special shout out of excellence to John and Nancy for their comforting compassion, and to John also for his efficiency, help, assistance, and kindness. I highly recommend this facility. My dad had almost three hundred visitors paying their respects and saying their goodbyes, and so many have told me what a classy, beautiful place Washington Memorial is. September 2019

John Iacobucci at Washington Memorial Funeral Home is the consummate professional. Our family will…read moreonly use John when the loss of a family member occurs. His attention to detail, his warm and considerate manner and his easy going way make the difficulty associated with saying goodbye to a loved one, so much easier. We buried my father 3 years ago and my mother yesterday. As usual we could count on John in every way. He is wonderful. I read the one negative review as I went into this site to send him well deserved accolades. It's nonsense if you ask me. I know Mr. Iacobucci as a professional and he is excellent. If this site had 10 stars he would get them all. Thank you again John

Is it morbid to review a funeral home? Maybe. But we're all mortal so it's a service we all have to…read moreuse. I don't see a benefit to continuing the culture of opacity in the funeral service industry, so here we are. Overall, the owners and staff at Sisk Brothers are very warm, empathetic, and exceptionally transparent on fees / costs. They were very clear about the timeline, pricing, etc. when asked, while still being sensitive to the delicate situation. Moreover, my family is Buddhist and Vietnamese, and while they don't have much experience with ethnic / non-Christian ceremonies, they were incredibly accommodating to our specific needs (which included us bringing in a monk, lighting incense, playing prayer tapes, etc.) They also let us borrow an umbrella on our way to the cemetery. My primary complaint is around the death certificate. Perhaps in an effort to be sensitive / less sterile, the funeral home doesn't give you the actual death certificate to complete before they submit it to the town of Hamden. So you get this sanitized cream card that they then presumably transfer onto the official death certificate. However, the card they give you is not entirely comprehensive of all of the fields on the official death certificate, so the funeral home took some liberties in filling out fields, which they than had to print corrections. This includes marking my dad's race / ethnicity as being "White" (yes, my Vietnamese dad - I was confused as to how both the masses of Vietnamese people and Buddhist ceremony didn't give away the fact that he might NOT be White?) and misspelled his birth place in Vietnam, didn't include his education level or job, etc. All of this could have been avoided had they just had us proofed the death certificate before filing it with the city. The death certificate is now marked up with all of these corrections, which is just so upsetting / painful / sad every time I look at it. A very unfortunate, insensitive situation. Because I'm their first review, I didn't want to give them 3 stars. They're generally regarded as one of the best / the best in Hamden so don't let this deter you. I was overall glad we used them and would do so again but very much regret the death certificate situation.

A family members' services were this past weekend. Bob was great. Bob and staff were with us…read moreevery step of the way and our family is appreciative of their help during this time.

Forever grateful - Any praise is insufficient to capture the kind, professional service we received…read morefrom SSR Funeral Homes through funeral director Frank Totino. Our son's death in a car crash left us bewildered and struggling with so many unforeseen decisions. Your handling all aspects and details of the process, from the earliest moments of crisis to the burial of the ashes was exemplary, most accommodating and very personal. Beautiful work on the cards, the slideshow, and the arrangement of the flowers. Maximum consideration on the design of the urn engraving. We came to you because of your location, and the trust you inspired at our first meeting, and our experience proved beyond all expectations. Thank you. Please do not hesitate to share our contact info for personal reference.

It is never easy to handle all the to dos when a loved one passes. Hamden Memorial made the process…read moresimple and easy. My father recently passed and I honestly didn't know how I was going to handle everything especially because his wishes were to be sent home to another country. I met with Peter, he was compassionate and understanding. He handled everything from the services, customs paperwork, flight details and everything in between. He kept in contact with me throughout the process which put my mind at ease. I will always recommend Hamden Memorial. Peter goes ABOVE and BEYOND, You rock and thanks for everything!

From the owner: Hamden Memorial Funeral Home has been open and serving the community since 1936. It's the funeral…read morehome with the beautiful original flower gardens.

Porto funeral home had been the major funeral home of my friends and family. I have been to about 7…read moreor 8 different services here through the years. The parking lot is very large- if it gets full, there is a side street that allows extra parking. The home itself is very clean, spacious, private, and welcoming. For what a visit to this place means, it's not that bad. All things considered - if I'm going to go to a funeral, I'd prefer it to be at Porto.

Horrible experience, after a family member passed away, we selected Portos to handle the services…read more What a huge mistake, the Funeral Director was a complete jerk. He bad mouthed his own family in front of us. They had a very small TV for the video, there was paint peeling from the furniture in the home, especially the post in front of the casket. It smelled like an "old home". The Director left his 20 year old son in charge of the Calling Hour Service, we had over 300 people come through and the boy was no help at all. The day of the services, he was a completely rude to my family. He must have under estimated the services, because he made up charges such as delivering flowers to Hospice, multiple newspapers ads and cosmetic services to the tune of $1200. In the end, the Funeral Director was a bully, he was very disrespectful to a new widow. Seriously, who does that?

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.