I never thought I'd be writing a five star review for a funeral home, but here we are. If not for…read morethis business and their care and kindness, an extremely difficult time would have been impossible to bear. When it became evident that my mother was in her final days, we considered other funeral homes in the area, but despite the lack of reviews, the Wantagh Abbey has a stellar reputation for over 50 or 60 years, so we decided this would be the place to handle arrangements. My father had one request: that we also arrange for my grandmother who had passed 8 years ago, to finally come out of the basement and laid to rest (yes, you're reading correctly. Don't worry, she was cremated). We're admittedly a weird family when it comes to death and I can't tell you how 8 years had passed without figuring out a place for grandma, but with ashes you always have these grand plans for (illegal, don't worry we didn't do it) spreading in magical or important places. Or putting in a piece of jewelry. You get where I'm going with this. The problem was that we didn't have a cremation certificate for some reason, so while dealing with my mother's arrangements when she passed exactly one week later from our first planning visit, all kinds of hoops had to be jumped through and the Abbey went above and beyond to help us in this pursuit (it was not easy). I Doug, the Funeral Director, and his staff couldn't be more helpful and kind throughout the week of planning for my mom's wake, funeral (wish we would have just kept it all to here as the Catholic Church truly failed my mother with her funeral) and burial arrangements. They even recommended a five star florist (Numa's). Mom was laid out in the one large room (currently they only have one wake at a time). The space is not overbearing, rather almost comforting with plenty of types of seating from chairs to couches and loads of little tables, easels etc for photos and mementos. They assisted us with our USB for a photo stream and provided us with poster board for photo collages. What I also appreciated: no upselling to the Caddy caskets (or is that just done on TV? I think of Six Feet Under...) They show you all options and let you make your decision. We combed through the options and found the perfect rose gold casket for my rather glitter and glamour loving mother. Other stuff to know: They have a dedicated parking lot that's across the street. The other place in Wantagh we considered did not have off street parking. It's also literally a block walk from the Wantagh LIRR station. It's super convenient for your friends and family who wish to pay their respects. Thank you, Wantagh Abbey, for everything. I hope not to use you again for a long time, but it's comforting to know you're there in times of need.

This is a classy, professional and family run business. I went here for a family member's funeral…read more(and cremation) in 2025; we also hosted the repast here. The young man from the funeral home who directed our loved one's service played the piano and sang like a pro--he was gracious, empathetic, and quietly dignified. They took extra care to find a preacher from my relative's country to lead the services--that was such a thoughtful touch. Please move away from money grubbing funeral homes like the one in Canarsie that everyone goes to -- they don't care about you nor your family member. Harmony proves that you can provide an important service to your community without emotionally nor financially blackmailing families to pay for unnecessary costs. Their prices are extremely fair and their service and attention to detail is top-notch.

Went for my friend's mother's funeral. They did a lovely job from start to finish. They do offer…read morevalet and they also have an area for the repass. They took care of everything for my friend and her family with care and ease.

They provided amazing service, empathy, and kindness during an extremely difficult time. When it…read morecame time to choose a place for my brother's funeral, we were drawn back to Walker as our family was raised in Merrick. We cannot say enough about Mr. Baxter's professionalism. He is a kind, calming presence when you are grieving and having difficulty making decisions. Thank you so much from the LaSalle family.

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Billy was outstanding with his kind words and support. He went above and beyond with his kindness…read more His entire staff was very supportive and respectful.

McCourt &Trudden made our Moms funeral stress free. Karen,…read more Mike and Billie all made the process so smooth from their organization to their communication . All, and I mean all questions were addressed upfront and there were zero surprises. This business is first class and you would do your family a disservice by not using them. In addition to the services they provide they have excellent relationships and advice in regards to flowers and where to eat as a family. Thank you Karen, Mike and Billie for all you did!!

When my grandpa died we weren't sure what to do. When we contacted Long Island Funeral Trade, Sean…read morewas able to explain to us the steps that needed to be taken and was able to schedule everything for his veteran burial at Calverton national. Sean was with us from the start to the finish. Thank you for your kindness and compassion every step of the way.

From the owner: Long Island Funeral Trade (LIFT) is staffed with compassionate individuals dedicated to ensuring…read moreyour loved ones receive the care and respect that honors their memory. With more than a decade of experience, we have provided peace of mind to families from Montauk to Manhattan. We also offer many of our services nationwide with having known shipper status with all the major airlines, making every aspect of the funeral planning process accessible and accommodating.

I've went here for a friend's parents funeral and it was beautiful! The parking lot is tiny though,…read moreso if you don't get to a funeral when they start be prepared to park on the road.

Totally odd for me to think to check in at a funeral home, but totally felt compelled to after…read moretoday's visit for a totally deserving and super amazing fella that truly lived a good life. This location was easy to find and had street and parking lot options to choose from. Personally opted for street as I knew I was running in for only a bit. The lot didn't seem that big, and in my mind save it for the family that is there the entire time. Location like many others was clean and conformable upon entry. Even the restroom (universal for all) was super clean and kept up well. What I found unique and different at this location which compelled me to post a review, was that eventhough not a mega sized locations with multiple rooms (in use at same time, usually), this one seemed very personal able, and have a second floor (basement level), which was a playroom type of space for kids. That's right...no fear parents of dreading to bring your little ones with you to say your goodbyes, as they can be brought in to see family and then escorted downstairs to ride out the time you want to stay and be with family safety. I thought this to be pretty different and unique. Who knows maybe other locations have something similar and I never noticed, but this time totally jumped out at me as being totally note worth.

Inpeace provides a service you hope to never need - but eventually you will. They were fantastic…read morethroughout the entire process - from transparent pricing to continuous updates via text (my preferred form of communication). Despite the circumstances, they were phenomenal to work with.

The unexpected loss of my mother was a grief that I would not wish upon other people. As I was…read morelooking for a cremation service per the request of my mom prior to her passing. I came across Inpeace. The care of the team and also the flexibility made them the ultimate choice that I ended up going with. They have a quick turn around time to have your loved one cremated rather than waiting weeks to get your loved one the rest that they truly need. They were also very flexible with the payment method specially when you need to get the process moving. Any questions I had was answered with confidence or if they did not know, they would look for the answer and get back to me as soon as they were able. If you are going through what I am going through, I highly recommend Inpeace as the premier cremation service without any doubt.

Pillars beyond the casket gave a perceived depth of further distance, not of another world, one…read morevery much of our own. Laid to rest was an acquaintances father, sturdy and gentlemanly the kind soul that he was, he left his earthly body at the celebratory age of ninty four. The man who received us was very fair and frail with the flaxen hair of a Nordic man, his mannerisms were well enough and spoke beautifully, more nobly than his job - assumingly not the owner As the parish priest spoke, I drifted back to the pillars defying the notion of any possibility of being called upon as if sitting in class, yet he did. Something about Star Wars, father and son, God the father and Jesus - I'm beginning to think that my desire to listen in most situations is rapidly eroding, even with men of the cloth. I'll need to address this sooner than later. Easy to locate off the Cross Island Pkwy upon exit as, as my buddies 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 navigational system took us on a local, displeasing scenic route on our way to the wake. Waze it home partner. Barring the extreme heat inside, I found the funeral homes apoearance and staff to do well for the family in mourn.

Our loved-one was laid to rest following a beautiful memorial service at Elmont Funeral Home on…read more09/16/21. Our funeral director, Joseph Camolli, was beyond helpful and professional; his attention to the details of an otherwise overwhelming process made for a truly memorable tribute. We are thankful to him, James and other staff members for their attentiveness and services including a thoughtfully selected addition to the casket. The facility was clean with a convenient, ample parking lot; easy accessible throughout for physically-challenged attendees. One suggestion would be an upgraded / stronger wifi/router signal as in these times streaming services will become the 'new-norm'. We would like to commend them for a job well done, from our first appointment to the burial. Rhona Mason-Fogah