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 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.

On Friday, February 6, 2026, my family laid to rest my dear sister, resting in peace next to her…read morebeloved husband. Driving into the cemetery, after a rather long, arduous drive on parkway north, we entered a beautiful, peaceful catholic cemetery.. so lovely, I thought. Unfortunately, I had to deal with two women working in the cemetery office. As we approached the counter, the workers took their sweet time to address us. Then unfortunately, this troll-like woman, whom I believe was Lydia, rummaged through our paperwork with much distain and rudeness. She was without a doubt, the most ignorant, and despicable person I unfortunately had to encounter. Believe me, these were especially trying times for myself and family. However, the other employee came to the counter and resolved the issue, which I might add, was caused by their office giving the funeral director of Evergreen Funeral Home, Middletown,NJ., incorrect or not specific requirements needed for the paperwork. Here's a thought Lydia, if you are so unhappy being employed by the Archdiocese, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in which you deal with bereaved families , you should seek employment more suitable to your demeanor and personality...such as a garbage depot. ja

Want to say "Thank You" to Father Joe, the new Chaplain at the cemetery. When I dropped by the…read moreMausoleum to say a prayer in the chapel I noticed a table set up near the entrance where Father Joe had a sign introducing himself as the Chaplain, offering to say a prayer for those whose names could be written on paper provided and asking visitors to take one of the crosses on a mirror on the table. I planned to return to the Mausoleum after visiting the graves of my relatives to get a cross before leaving. While I was at the gravesite of a loved one, a car pulled up and Father Joe introduced himself. He requested that I write a name down of a loved one who he could pray for and he gave me a Holy Spirit Pin to hold onto. He felt like so genuine a human being and meeting him lifted my spirits and felt so comforting. Father Joe seems like a truly welcome addition to Gate of Heaven and it is so wonderful to personally experience how he is making himself available for spiritual guidance to visitors

Steven and his staff were so helpful Thru such a painful…read moretime for our family. He walked us thru the process and listened to any concerns we had. Will def recommend the funeral home to others in their time of need. Thanks again Steve

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Steve Priola and his team. My second Daughter was born…read morestill, devastated we reached out to Steve. This was a very tough time for our family and Steve took excellent care of us. Steve handled everything top to bottom and made sure we were comfortable with what we had chosen. He's compassionate, responsive, reliable, knowledgeable (the list goes on) but most importantly he is there with you til the end. Thank you so much for everything. The services were beautiful and we are so grateful for everything that you did.

Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive to what was going on. They didn't annoy you while…read moreyou were grieving they went about their work and made everything a seamless experience.

From the moment I spoke with Ryan, I knew that Inpeace was the right choice for our needs. The…read moreonline setup was simple, the pricing was completely transparent, and the staff were genuine and available to answer any questions. They took care of every detail quickly and respectfully. Thank you, Ryan, for keeping your word and delivering such compassionate service. Highly recommend to anyone needing a straightforward and compassionate service.

The staff us always extremely helpful. Up keep is very good. If I ever had had a concern I mention…read moreit to the office and they are on it immediately. We are the people who speak up for our deceased, and I am happy my husband is in their care.

How people treat animals is very indicative of how they treat humans...even more concerning for how…read morethey treat our deceased loved ones who also have no voice...it does not appear like I can share screen shots of the groundskeepers extremely concerning posts

Samantha Muro-Duvidzon, funeral director at Menorah Chapels, is truly exceptional. She was…read moreunderstanding, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. I am not sure I would have been able to navigate such a difficult time without her steady guidance from start to finish. My late husband was Jewish, and while I am not, Samantha thoughtfully walked me through each tradition, explaining its meaning and significance. She made it possible for me to make respectful, informed decisions that honored Jewish funeral customs. Throughout, she was honest, compassionate, and never pushed unnecessary or costly additions. I highly recommend Menorah Chapels for their professionalism, care, and integrity during such an emotional time.

I am still haunted by the services provided during my mom's funeral last summer. I was greeted by a…read morebusinessman who expected to complete payments owed during this acute time of grief. Staff communication needs improvement in hopes of changing processes for future customers. My mom was made up to look like a clown. She was so beautiful without makeup and I never consented to this. So very disappointed. Would not recommend this chapel.

The preparation and presentation of the deceased (my dear sister) was the worst I've ever seen; it…read morebroke our hearts even further. I can't bear to describe the details, but the family had no choice but to request the casket be closed. This request seemed to irritate the funeral director to no end. He got very defensive when the family expressed dissatisfaction. My husband finally had to tell them, "Either YOU close the casket or I will". We ended up having the casket closed. The next day, at graveside, they provided a small bunch of carnations for the attendees to lay upon the casket. The flowers ran out, and the staff started pulling random flowers out of the gift arrangements to give to the guests. Definitely low-rent. There's more, but you get the point: Very poor preparation of the deceased; lousy attitudes dealing with bereaved families; poor planning of details such as graveside flowers (and cheap ones, to boot). I suggest going elsewhere.

Very kind and caring staff. They knew how to guide us through a difficult time with grace. They did…read moretheir best to make our process as easy, clear and stress-free as possible. Their website and tribute page were lovely and it was nice to be able to have several pictures of our loved one and a meaningful write-up. Thank you