During this difficult time of my life where I had to make funeral arrangements for my dad, Steve…read morewas simply wonderful. He is kind, patient, and caring. Steve was very accommodating in making the room just right for our Buddhist ceremony and he was quick to move some chairs around last minute. Steve is truly a professional who gets things done quickly and I appreciate that he was always readily available to answer my questions. Thank you Steve and the family at Higgins.

We were very impressed and pleased with the services Higgins provided for our Mother…read more(mother-in-law.) Bob is a sincere, compassionate individual. He thoroughly listened to all our requests and couldn't have written a more heartfelt obituary to honor our Mother. We cannot thank Higgins enough for the excellent attention to detail you gave to our Mothers service.

We met with Carmen Spezzi's for my father's arrangements and the experience was wonderful given the…read morecircumstances. Carmen was very patient, kind, understanding and informative to everything we wanted for my father's viewing. The services were exactly how we requested, providing comfort that our dad's wishes were honored. Thank you to the Spezzi family for everything!

When my 99 year old father passed on 12/20/20, we had no doubt that all arrangements would be…read morehandled professionally, perfectly, and in the most supportive way possible. Moira was always available with answers to my many questions, and of particular note is that we were working totally remotely, since I live out of state. Her flexibility in arrangements for a service on site, and burial service were exactly what we needed -- and I'm sure were appreciated by my dad! Family who attended, and many who were on the live stream, made special mention of the highly personal and professional approach that was taken at each moment. Carmen and Megan were also very helpful along the way. Thank you Spezzi family for making a very sad and difficult situation so effortless and and personal. God Bless and Have a wonderful new year. You are the best!

After 16 years of bringing flowers to my Father, and after a history here since 1930, to abruptly…read moredecide mourners cannot bring fresh flowers is unempethetic, rude, disrespectful... How timely to institute an artificial flowers only rule, while offering a gift shop to accommodate this. Seasonal floral arrangements available soon.... They'll be recycled I assume. It's all about $$$ Gnats? Give me a break. Have your staff deal with drying flowers or institute a 24-48 hr window-bring flowers, they will be disposed of in that time frame If I could have broken the glass, I'd have taken my father out of there today.

After my late father's surprise passing away, we were surprised by this part of the process, his…read morefinal burial place. We had the loose idea he wanted to keep it simple for his surviving family members and to be near the kids, me, so we naturally chose SHMP whose local reputation across decades is well known for reliable, respectful, and professional administration. I can after buying 2 niches (these are burial spots in a columbarium which is for urns whereas a mausoleum is for caskets), say the staff here are so totally gentle, gracious, fair, and understanding. The immense many emotions which surround the such are complex, but our initial outreach with coordinator Ennio is beyond reproach with his deep personal empathy and big heart for all patrons' human stories. Gina W. the administrator is totally on par with all the many paperwork and regulatory bits which could be a drag but she makes it all aplomb with a kind heart. The property and all its details are so thoughtfully decorated. All maintenance and facilities are so highly done as to instill high confidence. We chose the "Clearview" niches which have a clear view of the ground soutside, as the name implies. The famously beautiful views from the hills of Ridge across the Watchung Mountains towards the south and west are childhood faves for me and lifelong faves for my father so we are so totally comforted that he shall forever look out to the beloved area. It means a lot to us that the staff exhibit the care to make the view happen with perfect beauty daily. Thank you to all the staff for so much compassion and care for our father's resting place. We visit regularly to accompany him and also to enjoy his new surroundings together.

Hagan-Chamberlain is the best funeral home to work with.Losing a loved one is incredibly…read moredifficult, but Joanna and her stuff was so caring and helpful though out the entire process. Very professional. Everything I ask for was done perfectly. Very happy I choose the best funeral home . Thanks!

My Uncles Funeral was here recently and I was impressed by the professionalism and smooth…read moreoperation. I was coming from out of State. I am originally from the Northeast. I saw the past reviews and was a little concerned AND my initial experience at the Newark Airport brought back the same old memories of some 20 years ago of why I do t fly into that airport and fly into either Scranton or Harrisburg or Philadelphia. BUT I was very pleased and happy to say that I saw no issues or problems with the funeral parlor and my Uncle and our Families were treated with respect. Thank you.

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through, but in our time of…read moregrief, Sept and Samantha at Ivy Cremation & Memorial Services of NY were a true source of comfort. From our very first conversation, they treated us not just as clients but as family. Their process is so thoughtful and compassionate, and every step was handled with such tenderness and care. They patiently answered all of our questions, no matter how many we had, and always made sure we felt heard and understood. Their warmth and guidance brought us so much reassurance at a time when we needed it most. What truly set them apart was the genuine care they showed in handling every detail. Sept and Samantha made a difficult time much more manageable, ensuring that nothing was overlooked and that our family felt supported at every step. Their professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail are unmatched. I am deeply grateful for their kindness and the dignified service they provided.

Thank you so much for making this process as wonderful and smooth as possible. We appreciate your…read moreefficiency and organization of all the details. Thank you from the Brinson Family.

From our very first call, Garrett Funeral Home--led by the compassionate Mr. J.T.--brought calm and…read moreclarity to an overwhelming time. Every step, especially the viewing, was handled with meticulous care and genuine kindness. My mother and I left assured that our loved one was treated with dignity, easing our worries and lightening our hearts. We are profoundly grateful to Mr. J.T. and the entire Garrett team for their professionalism and warmth. -- The July Family

Excellent service, with Dignity and Dependability!read more

My loved one, Martin, passed away almost a year ago now - 11.24.21. I've had questions come up…read moreduring that time and Doug, the funeral director, has always been more than kind in helping out. The service at the time was done beautifully and as I asked. They even let me include our dogs (in crates, of course). When I tell you that this memorial home has gone way above and beyond the service and kindness you would want, they really have. I went to a few other places before deciding on Madison Memorial Home and believe me when I tell you, this is the one you want. Other places rushing you, trying to get you sign or agree to things while you're in the middle of crying, Literally. Doug and his staff did None of that. They were kind, patient and respectful. I hope your family never has a need for services like this, but if you do, this is the place you want.

Doug and his Wife handled EVERY detail of our Father's funeral with grace and poise and beauty…read more They made us completely comfortable. And the remembrance service/wake/funeral was personalized and beautiful. Our family and friends were all so pleased. They handled our Father with Love and Care, and made all of us feel welcome and helped us through this entire Life event. We all HIGHLY recommend Madison Memorial Home. Thank -you, Doug, and everyone at Madison Memorial Home, for such a wonderful experience as we said goodbye to our Dear Dad. Everything was handled with elegance and style, while honoring our Dad's specific personality and Loves. Thank-you, Madison Memorial Home. -The family of Thomas J. Murphy

My husband had a long illness, yet he died unexpectedly several months ago. Fortunately, our parish…read morepriest recommended Crestwood Funeral Home. I cannot recommend them more highly. All the staff were kind, knowledgeable and open to my preferences for a green funeral. A green funeral meant less profit for them, but I never felt any pressure to deviate from my preferences. My husband's brother happens to be a clergyman. Having attended innumerable funeral services, he commented that Crestwood did a superlative job of handling everything. If you are looking for funeral homes, this is a difficult time for you. My condolences.

I'm a Funeral Director from Southern California. One of my families had a passing in New York City,…read moreat the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. I reached out to Crestwood Cremation their behalf. With so many funeral homes so overwhelmed that they weren't even answering their phones and not accepting new cases, The Crestwood staff was courteous, understanding and compassionate. I was so impressed with their professionalism. They handled our case as if it was the only case they had to deal with. If they're that good at handling things during a pandemic, they must be amazing on a daily basis.