The woderful staff at Renaissance handled all the arrangements when I lost my mother in 2023 and my…read morefather in 2025. Caring, sympathetic, professional guidance for me as I made difficult decisions. I won't go anywhere else when the need arises again. Lisa Piratzky

When you are having the very worst day of your life, then you want to make sure you have…read moreRenaissance's number. We were at a complete loss this morning when my father passed this morning and this place was recommended. We called them from the beginning they immediately showed professionalism and kindness. When Mark first showed up he was so kind and made us as comfortable as possible in this situation. When we showed up for our appointment we met Heather who shared our grief and was so very patient and kind and walked us entirely thru a painful process. They go over everything without trying to sell you something. They treat you humanely and offer an Eco-Green burial option. When my time comes I know I can count on Renaissance to help with my burial service.

I cannot express how grateful I am for City of Oaks Cremation during the most devastating time of…read moremy life. My 31-year-old son unexpectedly passed away, and from the very first phone call with Olivia, I felt a sense of comfort and care that I truly needed. Her gentle voice, compassion, and patience meant more to me than words can describe. She took the time to explain everything clearly and never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed. From beginning to end, she handled every detail with such kindness and professionalism, making an unbearable situation just a little bit easier to get through. The team did an absolutely beautiful job preparing my son for the family viewing--he looked peaceful, and that is something I will carry with me forever. I also had the honor of meeting the owner, Edward, who was incredibly kind and comforting. You can truly feel that this is not just a business, but people who genuinely care. I will never forget the compassion they showed my family. I highly recommend City of Oaks Cremation to anyone in need of their services.

Excellent And curious Service. Thank you for all you do. Staff are very helpful. you are needed and…read morewelcomed in our community.

There is no better or befitting name for a funeral home than "Endswell." This is the best…read moreexperience that I have ever had in seeking answers to this process and I am over 72 years old. I want to thank Hunter who took my daughter's call at midnight and my granddaughter's call and met with us, and we were able to view our son and her father's body. It was absolutely a remarkable and enlightening experience. I will always use their services and recommend their services to all who are tired of the traditional lacking services. Thank you, Hunter and Veronica, for your quality service and your dedication and caring for Michael.

When my father passed unexpectedly in April I was out of the state and had no experience or…read moreknowledge of what to do when it came to end of life care as the next of kin. Veronica was immensely compassionate and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions, coordinated transfer with the medical examiner, and even took time to speak to family members when I was overwhelmed. Endswell was transparent with their services and prices while other funeral homes I spoke with had confusing lists of services. The fact that Endswell is more environmentally friendly alternative to typical cremation was also an important factor for me. I would highly recommend Veronica and the rest of the Endswell team for end of life care services and education.

I think lately the place got a bad rap. Mr peterkin was very nice and the cost is very reasonable…read moreprobably a third of what somebody around Boston my charge. And it's not like you have a lot of money saved up for unexpected tragedy. You are just getting over a truly life-changing loss and then suddenly you have to come up with like $10,000 with some other funeral homes. I'm in Boston and my girl was in North Carolina. However Mr Peterkin handled everything well and it was very reasonable. It's like you are Shell Shocked from the loss of your loved one and you just want everything taken care of for you. And that's what Mr Peterkin was able to provide me. Nobody's perfect but he was always in touch and it made a big difference to me during a very tough time and sadly, it doesn't get easier. But Mr Peterkin really did a great service for me handling everything and did a great job in a very reasonable price and he was completely understanding and nice.

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As a funeral director, I have used Joe and Kat to assist with transport for the past two years…read more They are very reliable, kind, great communicators and are always very compassionate and patient with the families we serve. Many of our families have gone out of their way to tell us how much they appreciated them and I highly recommend them!

From the owner: We make every effort to provide the highest level of service and respect with every client. This…read morefamily-owned business is built on a foundation of modern service with traditional dignity. We appreciate becoming a part of every family that we encounter, providing admirable service with compassion and integrity.

I am giving this review for Richard Earle. He is no longer with Pine Forest Memorial Gardens…read more Last November our beloved father, Joseph Mitchell, passed away. We were heartbroken. Thank heavens we met Richard. He spent a lot of time with me not only discussing the many options at Pine Forest but sharing my grief. His kindness and empathy are exceptional. He really helped me and our family navigate this difficult time with patience and understanding. He was available for my numerous questions and answered them promptly, We set up arrangements for my Dad, Mom and us. We also recommended him to our recently widowed neighbor. We did have a snafu with recent management wanting to charge us $2000 dollars for a weekend cremation service which is free during the week. But Richard handled everything well, Richard designed an amazing marker for my parents. We all loved it. But sadly we couldn't tell him in person. We wish him well with his future endeavors.

They should be ashamed of themselves. Pine Forest Memorial Gardens has become a place of…read moreheartbreak, neglect, and disrespect under its new management. Families were given no notice before employees came through and stripped graves of personal belongings--flowers, toys from children's graves, tokens of love, even temporary markers--and tossed them aside like garbage. Some were literally thrown in the trash, others dumped in the woods. These were not "decorations." They were sacred symbols of love, remembrance, and grief. For parents mourning babies, for spouses grieving partners, for families holding on to memories, these items carried immense emotional weight. To have them ripped away without warning is devastating and cruel. The irony is painful: families tried to bring dignity and beauty to their loved ones' resting places because the cemetery itself has failed to maintain the grounds. My grandparents have been buried here for over a year, and their resting place is still nothing but a mud pit. Surrounding graves are caked in dirt so thick you cannot even read the names. Despite repeated complaints, nothing has been done. Families have poured their own time, effort, and money into making these sites look presentable--a place they could actually visit and find peace--only to have management come in and rip it all away under the guise of "making the area look nicer." When confronted, management's excuse has been to point at the fine print in the contract, saying no additional items are allowed at graves. Let's be clear: when families are grieving and making arrangements for a burial, they are not dissecting legal clauses. They are burying their loved ones. And for years, families have seen tokens, flowers, and mementos left at surrounding graves without issue, which created a clear expectation that such things were permitted. To suddenly, and without warning, strip everything away and discard it in the most callous way possible is not "policy enforcement"--it is negligence, disrespect, and a total lack of compassion. Policies do not excuse the absence of humanity. A caring management team could have: * Notified families ahead of time. * Offered a grace period for loved ones to retrieve their belongings. * Worked with the community to create a respectful solution. Instead, Pine Forest Memorial Gardens blindsided grieving people at their most vulnerable moment, and then hid behind "contract language" to justify it. We demand accountability. At the very least, Pine Forest Memorial Gardens should: 1. Issue a public, formal apology to the families they have hurt. 2. Establish a clear, compassionate policy that includes proper notification before removing any items from graves. 3. Commit to regular, thorough maintenance of the grounds and markers so families do not have to do it themselves. A cemetery should be a place of reverence, peace, and dignity. Right now, Pine Forest Memorial Gardens is a place of pain, neglect, and betrayal. What has happened here is shameful, and families deserve better.

We had to make the heartbreaking decision to let our sweet dog, Henry, take his final rest. Henry…read morewas so deeply loved and truly the best boy. We entrusted Paws Remembered with his aquamation, and we couldn't have asked for more compassionate care. Brad showed us such kindness, patiently guiding us through every decision we had to make. Even in the midst of our grief, it genuinely felt like we were leaving Henry in the care of a trusted friend. We are incredibly grateful for the work Paws Remembered does and for the love, dignity, and respect they showed both our beloved Henry and our family. We highly recommend them to anyone who wants their pet to be treated with exceptional compassion during one of life's hardest goodbyes.

I want to thank Brad for coming out to Smithfield right away to take our boy, Groot. Nobody else…read morewould come to us, and Groot was a big dog. I'm a fan of aqua cremation and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend Paws Remembered.

Absolute Great job for my family! They definitely took an extreme amount of weight off of our…read moreshoulders..

This company did the cremation of my father. They did an outstanding job and they did it at a very…read morereasonable price. Thank you to all of you: Amy, Amanda and Karen!