My husband and I have only been in Milford for eight years, and we were unfamiliar with the funeral…read morehomes in the area. When my husband passed away in May, I had to scramble to find a place to handle the cremation. Buma-Sargeant Funeral Homes was mentioned by several friends and kept coming up in my research. I made the call, and it was definitely the right call. Buma-Sargeant went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and taken care of. My husband was what is called a direct cremation. There is no funeral, memorial or viewing. The interaction with the funeral home is limited. But that never stood in the way of them helping me through a difficult process. I spoke with Jim Burma twice, once before they came for my husband - explaining step by step what to expect when they came to pick my husband up. And again, when a few details needed clarification. He was kind and caring. He never once rushed me or made me feel less of a client because we chose direct cremation. His staff was equally compassionate and professional. When I went to pick up my husband's ashes, I got there far later than I was supposed to and they appeared to be closed. However, I encountered Jim's mother who actually lives in the house. I don't know for sure, but I believe she is retired from the business. That did not stop her from taking the time to bring me my husband's ashes. She also took time out of her own day to talk with me. We shared some of our mutual experiences with the loss of a beloved spouse. She told me about the things that helped her cope. She went above and beyond simple courtesy to a place of genuine compassion. As a retired pastor, I have been on "the other side" of the process when a family loses someone they love. I knew what to expect, but that doesn't change the impact when it is your loved one. My experience, over the years, with funeral homes has generally been positive. But at Buma-Sargeant, being the people who take care of our loved ones on the last day of their life is not a job. It is a calling. And Buma-Sargeant embraces their calling with a grace and compassion that makes the process less devastating. I thank each person at Buma-Sargeant who took good care of me, my husband and my family. Calling them was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I cannot say enough praise about Buma-Sargent Funeral Home! My family for years has always used the…read moreservices of First Sargeant's and then Buma Funeral Home. Several years ago, my wife and I decided we wanted to be proactive with our final wishes. We wanted to save the burden not only for us, but our family as well. We contacted Betsey Buma who sent Leo Dube to meet with us at our home. Leo was fantastic. He walked us through many options, and we picked the one that fit us best. Unfortunately, my wife passed away this past 29th of December. At the hospital it was such a relief not to have to go through all the hassle dealing with what to do with her remains. I was able to say we have arrangements with Buma Funeral home. The next morning, I contacted Buma Funeral Home. I spoke with Betsey Buma who had me speak with her son Jim. Everything was handled per our wishes. Such a relief!! Every part of our wishes and then some were met. Jim and staff were so helpful every step of the way. Jim went way beyond expectations especially helping with The Veteran's Association on the final location for my wife and my resting place. I cannot find the words to express the care I experienced using Buma Funeral Home! THANK YOU, Jim and Betsey Buma from the very bottom of my heart!

I pray my family and I do not have to do this again for a very, very long time. With that said, the…read moreowners of Ginley-Crowley were so very helpful when we needed their services this past week... The directors are James and Robert (I believe). They met my Dad and Brother early on a Sunday morning, and really helped us with every detail imaginable when planning services for our Mother. It's overwhelming to say the least, but they have it broken down for you, like a check list of what to do first, what to do next, etc. I won't get into specifics, but you can't know how much really needs to get done in such a short amount of time until you're planning a wake and funeral. It's like you shift into 'auto pilot' and just do it. It's somewhat of a blur... It's a beautiful facility as well. They helped us tremendously during this very, very difficult time, and I can't thank them enough. I recommend them highly, although I hope you as a reader of this post never have to make a call to them.

On Tuesday Sept. 26,2017 ,we buried our fourth family member with the services of Ginley-Crowley…read moreFuneral Home in Medway,MA.Arrangements had to be coordinated with two states (FL,MA).We wanted our brother to be buried "back home"in MA with our parents and another sibling. Due to the hurricane in FL (where our loved one was living), everything had to be delayed while power was being restored to the area.It took 10 days for our brother's remains to be transferred to Ginley-Crowley. During the waiting time, the funeral home staff guided us through the preparations for his services. Bob Irving was our anchor through it all.We are a large family and he patiently dealt with all sorts of personalities.Our questions and requests were many and often, yet he displayed only kindness (even though we are sure he was exasperated at times it was never exhibited). Everything was seamless due to Bob's meticulous attention to details. We thank all the staff ,at Ginley-Crowely, Medway Funeral Home ,for or all you did to help us through this sad,difficult time. To Bob Irving ,for all you did and who you are ,we say-Thank You! We pray we will not need to plan a funeral for a long time. When we do, we will call Ginley -Crowley in Medway.

I recently went to a wake and funeral service at the Hopkinton location. Wow, have they done a…read morephenomenal job on their expansion! It's beautiful and very spacious. The service I went to was very large and they were able to accommodate hundreds of people for it, the staff was very friendly. Not something you ever want to have to use, but we all know it is something that is needed and I know the family was happy from start to finish. I am impressed.

I am so grateful for all that Keefe and Andrea Chesmore did to help when my mom passed. They took…read morecare of all the details and were knowledgeable, kind, and very flexible for my family. I had called around and their prices were the best, too. The Chesmores really treated me with care....they get my highest recommendation!!

I never expected to need their services, but Joe has been one of the most caring and respectful…read morepeople I have ever worked with. I have gone through this process before with extended family members, and the way he cared for my mother still leaves me speechless. He made such a painful transition feel as comforting and peaceful as possible. No matter how many times we called, he answered with patience, compassion, and reassurance that helped keep our family calm during an incredibly difficult time. I would never wish this kind of loss on anyone, but if you ever find yourself needing these services, I wholeheartedly recommend them. Their care, compassion, and professionalism truly make a difference and go a long way.

My father passed away suddenly and I live in Las Vegas while he was in Milford. I contacted Joe…read moreand he was compassionate, kind, thoughtful and knowledgeable. He handled every step of the process for my family. He communicated throughout the process via email, text, calls etc. he answered all of our questions and never once asked for payment. This was by far one of the hardest things to do as a daughter and without Joe's help and kindness I couldn't have done it. Not to mention he went over and above to ship me additional items from the hospital.

Beautiful old burial ground with history we did not know was there! The Church of Jesus Christ of…read moreLatter-Day Saints recently dedicated a historic marker and monument to the five generations of the smith family buried here as a early church historical marker. These people came across on the mayflower and endured serious hardship in the early colonial years. A great stop just outside of Salem Mass. not hard to find and a nice leaf peeping drive to get there.

We had to bury my grandson in September. I was told Bishop was the only Black-owned funeral home in…read moreWorcester, and with my large multi-ethic family this was important to us. Their willingness to work with us, and the quality of their services was excellent. I would definitely recommend Bishop Funeral Home to others.

It is never easy when a loved one dies. I had never arranged a funeral and I was completely lost…read moreuntil I called Bishop funeral home. This was after I had called several other homes who told me a lot of stuff that I didn't understand this being the first time. I was absolutely amazed at the personal service and professionalism that Victor had to offer. He walked me through everything that I had to do and was there each step of the way. Thank you Bishop Funeral home for making my burden lighter to bear.

Thoughtful, patient, kind, generous, trustworthy. We are fortunate to have Doherty & Sons Funeral…read moreHomes when we need them.

A great funeral home with very kind, attentive people. They offer a great deal of comfort to those…read morein need. A top notch business.