Feeney Funeral Home performed such a beautiful service for a dear friend of mine. They paid such…read moreclose attention to every detail and turned such an upsetting time for all of us into a moment that we can remember fondly. It was a true celebration of her life. I loved the special flip card keepsake with all of her photos. Very unique just like her.

Feeney's made the worst days of my life more than bearable. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a…read morebetter job than they did, and I now know why they came so highly recommended. My mother passed away suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Myself, my sister, nor my father never had the misfortune of having to make funeral arrangements before. On top of being emotional, we felt helpless and confused; thankfully Feeney's made the process as painless and easy as possible for us. We met with Dave, the director, and were given simple worksheets to help us brainstorm how we wanted to memorialize my mother. He talked us through several options, helped us write her obituary for "The Record," and aided us in solidifying all our plans. When it came time for the wake, I could not believe how much Feeney's went above and beyond for us. We never spoke of any extras, so I was not expecting more than a simple prayer card and sign in book. In addition to that, they also provided a large signature board, a blown up photo of my mother fit for hanging on the wall, a large photo collage display, a brochure full of pictures and a mind-blowing origami style card that folded 4 times over revealing different photos, as well as the poem we chose for the prayer card. This card was a beautiful, wonderfully unexpected touch. Throughout both the ceremonies the staff were so courteous, always asking us how everything was and if we needed anything. Everyone was extremely helpful. The day after the wake, we decided to have a short celebration of my mother's life. It began with a very touching and well put together montage of photos converted into a DVD which we were able to keep. Norma, the celebrist (non-religious) speaker, did a great job with the eulogy from the simple timeline that we emailed her - she even stopped to play one of my mom's favorite songs. Losing a loved one is an extremely emotional and trying experience, and Feeney's not only made the process as easy as possible for us, but went the extra mile to make sure our last memories were beautiful and pleasant. I never thought I'd be writing a review for a funeral home, but this one made such an impact on me that I want to publicly praise it. I hold Feeney's in high regard and absolutely reccommend their services.

My father in law passed away a couple of weeks ago. We were referred to Darren from the hospice…read morecare. Darren was extremely caring and helpful from the beginning to the end. There was no pressure at anytime, and he guided my husband and his family with care and empathy. Highly recommend this funeral home.

loved the place and the people but my kid started crying at the end the way they got people out by…read moresaying a ice cream truck was coming we waited there for 45mins because my kid refused to leave! it never came that is so wrong they tricked about five kids! After a very sad event! this did not help! VERY DISAPPOINTING

I don't know for how long they've been in business, but it seems as if it has been forever, at…read moreleast to my memory. I grew up in the area and I can't remember a time when they didn't exist. The housing development standing behind their establishment now used to be a large empty field way back when. My grade school (Packanack) is just a stone's throw away, across Ratzer Rd. The Catholic Church my oldest friend had to attend as a kid is also directly across the street (when I briefly flirted with the idea of converting to Catholicism but had trouble with the idea of confessing my deepest transgressions and sins to a celibate priest I didn't know, I asked my friend what he used to confess to when he went to confession, and he said, "I made stuff up."). My 1st job at 13 was delivering Wayne Today newspapers up Ratzer Rd. in the opposite direction from Vander May (I was a scrawny nerd trying to maneuver my ramshackle bicycle up the heavily traveled roadway with a heavy canvas bag of newspapers on my shoulder in all kinds of bad weather). Still, I've only been inside Vander May twice, and never had to arrange a funeral for one of my relatives here. When my oldest friend's mother died...a kind, sweet woman I had known all my life practically...her wake/funeral was held here. I hadn't had much experience with funeral homes at that point, but everything proceeded as it's supposed to, in a professional and respectful way. My main memory of that day is seeing my friend's mother in death, and maybe for the first time confronting the reality of mortality. People you grew up around and came to love weren't going to be here forever, no matter how much you wanted to deny that bitter fact, or retreat from it. Years later, my friend's father passed, and his wake/funeral was also held at Vander May. I was older, my mother was dying torturously of cancer, and this was the man who had once referred to me as "his 3rd son," so maybe it hit me harder than it might have under different circumstances, but at his wake, I had to leave abruptly, as I started crying like a little kid. I rode up Ratzer Rd., past my old school, past where he had lived and raised his family, with tears streaming down. He was a unique man, in my experience--- very tough, a man who had been hardened by life, but maintained a good heart and spirit in spite of all that. He once owned 3 bars in Paterson, and knew a wide variety of people: actors, politicians, policemen, mobsters. His opinions of them weren't always what you would expect-- he didn't like Lou Costello, was supportive of crooked political boss Joe Bozzo, and thought mob boss Willie Moretti was a good guy (in his younger years, he palled around with Moretti's nephew, and once told me that Moretti had built a dollhouse for his daughter that was "as big as the room we're sitting in right now."). He also knew FBI agent Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in NYC and was the subject of a movie starring Johnny Depp. In fact, Pistone arranged for my friend's father and his friend (my friend's godfather-- real godfather, not Mario Puzo's version) to have bit parts in the movie. (My friend's father grew impatient with the movie making process and didn't stick around, but my friend's godfather remained, and you can see him briefly in the scene where Depp and Mike Madsen walk through a room where flunkies are counting gambling proceeds.) Because of the emotional turmoil I was going through at the time with my mother's situation and the death of my friend's father, I was in a bit of a daze, but I do remember that...once again...everything was handled in a professional and compassionate manner. I remember my friend giving the eulogy for his father, something I would never have had the grit or strength to do. There's ample parking, and my last memory of Vander May is walking out to my car as we were to proceed to the cemetery. I remember seeing a familiar looking guy with sunglasses standing in the parking lot, and later, I asked my friend, "Was that guy in the parking lot who I thought it was?" "Yeah," my friend answered, "It was Pistone. He came to pay his respects." I guess the bottom line is that if you're in business for as long as Vander May has been, you're obviously doing something right, whether you're running a store, a restaurant, or a funeral home. I would imagine that successfully running a funeral home can be uniquely daunting. In addition to conducting the nuts-and-bolts business aspects of it, you have to deal sensitively, compassionately and professionally with a wide variety of people facing the often unexpected, tragic loss of loved ones, the harsh reality and finality of death, the accompanying emotions of grief and despair, pain and trauma, good memories and bad ones. My experiences with Vander May haven't been direct in the sense that I've had to arrange funerals here myself for loved ones, but I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

Go here for a funeral for your loved one! Charlie and the staff did an amazing job working with me…read morethrough this difficult process. The constant graceful communication and patience despite all my questions at all hours of the night and many requests was greatly appreciated. I was worried that I wouldn't have sufficient photos collages and they went above and beyond even surprising me with custom creations that I will likely frame or use again at an annual memorial celebration. The attention to detail and quality helped to facilitate a beautiful tribute to my father. While the overall process felt like an intense wedding to plan, Charlie directed the process with grace and tact each step of the way providing me with some comfort and reassurance as I wanted perfection for this final walk down the aisle with my dad. The Cemetary and church were also coordinated by Charlie and he made this easy as there were multiple moving pieces. The morning of I was a little upset because some of the posters I printed were too large and weren't laying right but Gareth went to the rescue and was able to trim the edge and posted it on a hard board so it would be perfect. I loved the photo handouts for all guests and the laminated cards and laminated obituary. They offered quality touches that I haven't seen at Vander Platt which is where I was trying to originally go. Everything happens for a good reason. I'm happy I landed here for my dads funeral/wake. They give you a checklist and make everything easy for you...there are SO many decisions to make. Even the donation cards were a nice touch. They provided me with an extra glass bowl so I could supply gum for guests and accommodated my every need and question. I loved the program and directions that were provided to the guests. Also, they packaged up everything extra in a neat bag with a bow and provide an unlimited number of custom thank you cards. This place is top notch and I'm SO GLAD I put my trust in Charlie and the staff at Vander May! Thank you for a beautiful day to remember my dad!

Many years ago a family member had chosen this location in preparation to her terminal illness. The…read moreprocess was so smooth my grandma asked us to assure when her time came that we go through them as well. Years later as her time was approaching we came and met with the gentleman there. No death is easy. The preparation of one is truly by far difficult. Yet, this place was sensitive and professional all together. Returned last week for a family friend. The sibling whom handled all the arrangements had such a relief with how this place handled her loved ones death. There is street parking along with parking in the back. Look out for street parking signs. The place itself is a very clean home. Sufficient seating in all rooms.

Mr. Thiele personally ensured that everything was in order, every single step of the way. My entire…read morefamily was very impressed with his services and I would recommend this Funeral Home to anyone reading this review.

During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Stellato provided a level of care, compassion,…read moreand professionalism that was truly impeccable. From the moment we first contacted them, we felt supported and heard. Dori was kind, attentive, and incredibly respectful, guiding us through each step of the process with patience and grace. Her staff was equally professional and respectful, especially on the day of the funeral since it was raining. They handled every detail with precision--from the preparation and presentation to the service arrangements--ensuring that everything was seamless and dignified. She even handled the flower arrangements and the church services which made the process less overwhelming. The facilities were immaculate and peaceful, creating a comforting environment for our family and guests. Most importantly, they honored our loved one's memory in a way that felt deeply personal and meaningful. Our mom wanted a closed casket, but Dori and her team made her look so beautiful, they way we remembered her when she was well, so we had an open viewing. Also, during the procession to pass by the house, Dori got out of the car and placed a rose by the Madonna in front of her home. These extra touches to honor her memory really left a lasting impression on us all. We are incredibly grateful for their exceptional service and would not hesitate to recommend Stellato to anyone in need of compassionate, high-quality care during such a sensitive time. With sincere thanks, Christina S.

I would like to share the wonderful experience my family and I had with Stellato Funeral Home in…read moreFairfield, NJ. Dori was our funeral director. She was very sweet and empathetic while preparing the arrangements for my grandmother's funeral service. It was overwhelmingly touching that she, on her own doing, added special sentimental details during the services. On the day of the service, she prayed with us and guided through each step, ensuring we felt supported as a family. Following that, we were then led in a procession to pass my grandma's house. It was then that Dori got out of her car and put a beautiful pink rose in front of my grandma's house to honor her. The procession led us to her church service and the pallbearers were professional and respectful while carrying her casket to and from the hearse to the church. The next moment was so sweet and carrying on behalf of Dori. During our first initial meeting, my mother had mentioned where my grandma, her mother, had worked for over 40 years. My mother explained just in conversation how she built her career and loved her job, while still being a wonderful mother and wife. As the mass ended and we headed to the cemetery, we were led past the building in which my grandma worked for so many years. Dori was so attentive and listened to my mother so intensely on our first meeting and added the special detail of passing the building that she had worked so many years ago. We then found out at the cemetery that Dori had planned that sweet gesture to honor my grandmother. We were all so taken back in a wonderful way. My family was so grateful that Dori went above and beyond in doing this gesture to honor my grandmother. My family and I highly recommend using the Stellato Funeral Home in Fairfield. Dori was an angel during our time of need.

Obviously it is a little sad to be reviewing a funeral home. As we know the reason for our visits…read more Nice decor and ambiance like a comfortable living room. They have four viewing rooms. Staff is very attentive and caring. Professional skills are excellent on their duties. Good parking lots and confortable surroundings.

I have been in many funeral homes and I must say Brown and Son does not compare. I was shocked at…read morethe substandard job they did on my niece. The family had to cover her eyes with sunglasses. Her face was black and blue. It was very disturbing. When lines of people were exiting the funeral home several male employees were laughing and joking around. I thought that was in bad taste. I would not use this funeral home.

Of course putting together a funeral is one of the most difficult things you can do in your life…read more This funeral home really went out of their way to make me and my mother comfortable. They are upfront and honest with how the insurance can cover the costs. When my mother was crying And walking down to the front of the church director walked with her. She felt like it was her father, because her father passed away many many years ago and helping her through a hard time, burying her own son. I can't hear it enough I praise thinking of the event itself that happened over two years ago makes me want to cry. But it was the cleanest most beautiful funeral home in the area and down to earth and nicest people I have ever dealt with.

Let me start by saying, even though my dad was 90 when he passed, i wasn't ready. I thought he and…read morethe roaches would survive anything. Cancer got him. These people were compassionate and caring and kind and waited for me to stop crying before we made plans. They were so good and everything went as planned. Their place was beautiful and i will definitely use them again. You will not regret your choice if you pick them.

I don't recommend this funeral home. It's upkeep isn't good, they changed prices on me at the last…read moreminute, two of the employees were bickering and made things very awkward for us and they were just unprofessional. They are good about answering the phone but that's all I can say that's positive about this place. It looks nice from the outside but inside it's dark and outdated. The AC was also broken when we were there.

Kind, compassionate, tactful, and helpful. I was very satisfied with the service received for my…read morerelative during a very difficult time.