I am a fan of these park-like cemeteries. Rolling hills, trees, curving lanes throughout, they…read morebring peace to what could be a challenging and emotional time. I do now know anyone laid to rest at Gate of Heaven, Mrs. K. and I stopped through here to see the final resting places of some famous people. Gate of Heaven and Kensico Cemetery are adjacent to each other but are operated separately. Kensico was founded in 1889 as a non-sectarian burial ground. Gate of Heaven Cemetery, on the other hand, was established later and is owned and operated by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York. Certainly there are more crosses and other religious icons here at Gate of Heaven. We were able to easily find what we wanted to see. New York Yankees coach Billy Martin. Hollywood actor James Cagney. Baseball player Babe Ruth's grave was easy to spot, adorned with ball caps and such. It is a pleasant park-like atmosphere and worth remembering that some people aren't sight-seeing here, so please be respectful. [Review 1148 of 2025 - 569 in New York - 24701 overall]

This is one of the most beautiful and scenic cemeteries I've ever visited. The grounds are very…read morewell-maintained, and the staff were helpful. It's easy to get lost in this place if you're a first time visitor, because it's huge with so many twists and turns. My favorite feature is the pond which is located just south of the main entrance on W Stevens Ave.

When our family needs to hire a funeral home we always turn to Hawthorne Funeral Home. This past…read moreweekend we lost our Mom and once again turned to Hawthorne. Ernie was so kind and caring and put our minds at ease. Because our mom lived in Florida there was a lot of extra arrangements to be made, and once again we were put at ease and everything went so smoothly. He handled everything effortlessly. It is so comforting to know that Hawthorne Funeral Home and their staff are there to help families deal with a difficult time.

From the owner: Conveniently located in central Westchester County on the Taconic State Parkway at West Stevens…read moreAvenue, our funeral home in Hawthorne, NY, is in close proximity to many local hotels and restaurants as well as several major cemeteries, including Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mount Eden Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kensico and Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Ferncliff Cemetery Crematorium/Mausoleum, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and more. Our funeral home proudly serves families in Mt. Pleasant and surrounding communities such as Hartsdale, Valhalla, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Thornwood, and Pleasantville.

I highly recommend this business and this wonderful family. We worked primarily with Patrick Jr. on…read moretwo different occasions. Pat's kindness, patience and compassion helped immensely in getting through these emotional times. His professionalism and responsiveness eased the logistical challenges of funeral planning. Overall, the support received from Pleasant Manor Funeral Home and Pat Jr. was beyond expectations.

Very professional people to work with , when they pick up my dad body from the hospital I call and…read morethe son said your dad is with me and I'm treating him like how I would treat my dad that's said all for me .. we did our on line never met them until two days before my dad funeral and my brothers and I was well pleased.. Thank you guys you did a wonderful job the home was cleaned and nice.

Ballard and funeral services and cremation provides the most excellent service for your loved ones…read morethat have passed on. They are very professional & kind. Patient & impeccably clean. From the viewing to the resources available to the pick up & travel to the Church and cremation destination, it was an honor for me to celebrate my niece's life with Ballard and Durand. Thank you for making this an honorable celebration experience for our beloved, Elizabeth Molina, Absent in body, present with the Lord. Marty NY

Well it is the best during the worst of times. They understand the hardship you are going though…read moreand help however they can. A++

When my mom was in hospice - someone recommended Crawford Memorial to help us - and I'm forever…read moregrateful! John was so understanding ,compassionate and friendly and he prepared me for what lay ahead. Once mom died he swiftly put everything into place with grace, clarity and impeccable care. I didn't feel alone - and he made it easy to choose the best option ( financially and otherwise) for her funeral/burial in record speed....which was of utmost importance in our religion. He made this experience so effortless for us so I could concentrate on what mattered most. I will be forever grateful for all he did for our family.

This review is long overdue. I was referred to John Crawford through the Rosehill Memorial Park…read moreCemetery in Shrub Oak where I planned to bury my father with my mother who had passed years earlier. It was the second month of the pandemic- April of 2020. I had previously made several calls to different funeral homes asking for my father to be picked up from the hospital and buried. No one was offering this service. It was all about cremation at this time, due to the pandemic. I found John Crawford who was a lifesaver during such a terrible time. He was able to bury my father who had died from covid, which was my fathers ultimate dying wish. John came through for me when no one else did, and he didn't ask me for a dime upfront. He told me not to worry about it, and he trusted me and in this day and age its so difficult for anyone to have trust. I was unable to attend the funeral, but he promised me he would say a prayer for my father and sent me pics of the casket as it was being lowered into the gravesite. I'll never forget John. God puts angels in our lives! Thanks John!!! The Rosado Family.

The first time you have to deal with funeral arrangements is the hardest and I was very thankful to…read morefind Dwyer & Michael's Funeral home in Tarrytown to help take care of my dads affairs. It's a lot to deal with, you want someone to take the reigns and give you time to grieve and we were fortunate to receive this type of service from Michael. Another thing important to my family was budget. My dad didn't have much so they worked with us to find the services right for us without being salesmen or the pressure to spend more than we needed. I'd also like to point out the care and attention to detail taken for my dad's veteran affairs. Michael was knowledgeable and efficient when it came to arranging his military honors. Michael , thank you for being so accommodating with our time and budget in taking care of my dad. Thanks for that peace of mind. We will remember your hospitality always.

From the moment we walked in, not knowing what to expect, the compassion and service excelled…read more Carmine and Michael took their time with our family to plan everything down to the last detail. This was a retired police officer, a Vietnam Vet and Firemans funeral. They took care of all the details coordinating all aspects of the wake and funeral service. The renovations to the funeral home were very tasteful and updated as well.