This graveyard is well kept, but other people should know you can't plant flower for long term, it…read morewould be impossible to keep this place nice and tidy.... My Mom and Grandparents are buried here and I come every time I'm up here, and they maintain this very well... their stone was leaning and I ask one guy could you fix it and they did, I slipped a 20 spot to him and said this means a lot to the people that have family here... A BIG SHOUT OUT to the maintenance crew that do a very good job maintaining this cemetery...

Growing up, I was always one of those kids who was afraid of ghosts, creeped out by graveyards, and…read morethought I [literally] had skeletons in my closet at night. Mausoleums still rub me the wrong way. But, here's something that surprisingly didn't scare me: Albany's many graveyards. At first, I thought it was weird how they were squooshed between fast-food chains and went right up to the streets. Then, after thinking about it, it's OUR modern culture that doesn't necessarily have enough respect for the dead to have a more sacred place for them. Many of these cemeteries popped up before development (Albany IS almost 400 years old, anyway). So the other day, I went around looking at all the cemeteries. Out of four I visited that day, Our Lady of Angels was hands-down my favorite. Well, maybe not favorite, but definitely the most beautiful and the least creepy. While the land is flat and expansive, it's kept up beautifully, and there are some really stunning edifices in honor of the people who lie beneath, no matter how creepy that sounds. I was floored by some of the cementwork--sunbleached and clean--depicting many saints, angels, and even an enormous crucifix, complete with a colorful Jesus. This place seemed peaceful, the way a cemetery should be, despite the fact it's right off a busy road.

This cemetery has beautiful rolling hills and lots of winding roads. It has many visitors and an…read moreentrance that is a little difficult to maneuver but making your way up the drive makes it all worth it. Loses a star for not being Max-approved - no dogs allowed by order of Board of Trustees.

I have used the services of Simple Choices twice now over the last 7 years. Each time, Roy and his…read morestaff have been professional and compassionate. I felt at ease from first contact that my loved one (and I !) would be treated with care and respect. I appreciated the prompt response from the moment I reached out. Without hesitation, I would recommend Simple Choices for end of life arrangements.

I'm a year late writing this review, but it was recently the first anniversary of the death in our…read morefamily and it reminded me that we intended to share our glowing review of Simple Choices but didn't get to it in the months immediately after. At the time, I called around to at least 4-6 different places in the Albany area to understand the cremation options available, at a very stressful time obviously. Roy was BY FAR the most compassionate, patient, responsive, and clear about what to expect. Seriously, you just don't want to deal with the impersonal or callous attitudes that came across in my first phone call with some of the other places that offer cremation services. There wasn't even the smallest hint of anything other than the ideal level of genuine helpfulness from Roy. On top of that the prices were extremely fair, and the environment and decor in the Simple Choices funeral home is very comforting. Looking back, it also feels good to have supported a business & team that is committed to doing the right thing for people at their worst times. They live out ALL the values stated on their website. Oh, and I should also mention just in case anyone's looking for this detail in a review - our family isn't Christian, and Roy was nothing but pure kindness and understanding on adjusting the decor in the funeral home for our small family viewing. Roy & team, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your excellence at serving us at such a difficult time. If we could leave you a 6 star review we would!

We are incredibly grateful for the respect and dignity shown to our father and for the kindness…read moreextended to our entire family. Vincent was professional, compassionate, and caring. His thoroughness and attention to even the smallest details made an overwhelming process feel manageable. We always felt informed, supported, and reassured, knowing everything was being handled with such care. Thanks to his exceptional level of service, we were able to create a beautiful and meaningful service to honor our father's life. We highly recommend Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home to any family in need of compassionate and professional care.

Words cannot properly express my thanks to Vince and the staff at Dufresne and Cavanaugh Funeral…read morehome for their care and attention to detail with the passing of my Father back in December. We had met with Kevin some time ago to go through the pre-planning steps and he was very clear and empathetic through the entire meeting. After Dad's passing, we were originally not going to have a wake, but after reconsidering Vince made that happen with everything taken care of. Dad's wishes were also to be buried out in Farmington N Y (rural part of Rochester) and they made the whole process so easy and seamless, transporting Dad, staying through the service and making sure the internment went well before making the long drive back to Albany. Vince and Kevin's sensitivity and compassion throughout the whole process was extraordinary and made that part of Dad's passing a little easier. I would HIGHLY recommend Vince, Kevin and the staff for any of your Funeral needs including the pre-planning process.

We did a pre-burial arrangement. Everything was smooth, professional, and fine. We hope to not take…read moreadvantage of this too soon. But it was not stressful at all. Suggest everyone also do preplanning ahead to help your loved ones.

I am so appreciative and grateful for the care and support Levine memorial chapel provided me. From…read morethe first call to the last of arrangements, the staff was exceptionally helpful. I don't feel a review can put it all into words; but I can say, they were exactly what I needed and went above and beyond to provide for the needs I had. I live out of state and chose the chapel based on limited internet search (my brother lived near Albany), and they were "more than I could ask" which is all I could have asked. Recommend without reservation.

The McVeigh Funeral Home has served us directly upon the deaths of our parents. The services -…read moretraditional wakes and funerals as well as a cremation and memorial service were impeccable. David Parente and his staff were responsive, caring, professional and fully transparent. The funeral home is beautiful and our every request was fulfilled in a most professional and respectful manner. I recommend McVeigh Funeral Home without hesitation.

I highly recommend McVLeigh Funeral Home. My mother's wake was as beautiful as she was. They were…read moreso helpful in this stressful time. They did everything for our family to help us through this. If you want a funeral home that appreciates your loss and takes care of you & your family this is the place.