Lola Tom was extremely helpful from our initial meeting until the funeral. The ceremony was a…read morecelebration of life blending Chinese and Western traditions. Lola and her team were exceptional with the Chinese details. Our loved one was living in Quincy, but her roots were in Brighton. We appreciate that Lola and Hamel were able to secure the use of a Newton/Brighton funeral home. This venue allowed elderly friends to pay respects locally. Lola and her team had every detail covered. The amenities and services provided to our loved one and our visitors made the experience exceptional at this time of sorrow. Chinese snacks and refreshments were provided for the day. The car service and police detail were excellent. Hamel did their due diligence by driving out to the cemetery and our funeral route in preparation for the day of the funeral. Lola also dealt with the cemetery and the florist on behalf of our family. At the funeral, Lola explained both in Chinese and English for our visitors the particulars of the day. We were extremely pleased with Hamel and would highly recommend them, but especially their Asian services.

If you are looking for Chinese funeral services in the Boston area, please choose this funeral…read morehome. Our family lives in Newton and made a hasty decision regarding a different local funeral home as our grandmother passed in the middle of the night. This other funeral home we chose did not have any guidance to offer regarding transportation of cremains to China and so we called Hamel Lydon. Though we did not conduct funeral services or cremation through them, they were extremely kind and helpful regarding next steps for our family and even reached out to this other funeral home to help coordinate. This process is never easy but it was a relief to speak with someone who was well versed and willing to help.

Losing my husband, John (Jack) Flannery, was the most heartbreaking moment of my life -- but from…read morethe very first phone call, Richard Sweeney and everyone at Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals in Quincy showed us nothing but care, compassion, and the highest level of professionalism. Richard guided us through every step with patience, empathy, and calm reassurance. He listened closely, honored every request, and helped us create a service that truly reflected who Jack was -- dignified, warm, and full of love. The attention to detail was extraordinary. Every element, from the flowers to the printed materials to the peaceful setting of the room, was handled with grace. We never felt rushed or overlooked. Instead, we felt supported, cared for, and respected during every interaction. Richard has a true gift for what he does. He helped carry us through a time of sorrow with gentle guidance and heartfelt understanding. Because of him and the entire team at Sweeney Brothers, we were able to focus on remembering Jack and being together as a family. I will be forever grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown to us. Thank you, Richard, for helping us honor Jack's life in such a beautiful and meaningful way.

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I would highly recommend this company. It was easy to deal with them 22 years ago. I saw the…read morebeautiful rose quartz stone from the highway, and knew that this was what my rock collecting science Mother would love as a memorial. When something went wrong with the plaque, all of these years later , they were happy to fix it. They were responsive and responsible. Jeff Poirier was professional and patient. I am most appreciative.

The staff (Matthew, Cecelia, Julia) at Quincy Memorial was wonderful to work with. Very…read moreprofessional, warm and friendly. Kept us apprised during every step of the process from draft of design to installation. Accommodated our request for a customized message and design on our stone and made various edits at our behest. We felt their pricing was very reasonable as well.

Mount Wollaston Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery that was founded in 1855 and added to the…read moreNational Register of Historic Places in 1984. In 1854 when Hancock Cemetery in the center of the town had been filled to near capacity, a committee was formed at a town meeting to determine the site of a new burial ground. The committee chose a plot of land in the town farm, which had been donated by William Coddington and was located just west of the site of Quincy's founding spot, Mount Wollaston. The first two plots were ceremoniously purchased on May 5, 1856 by Charles Francis Adams, Sr., prominent attorney and son of the late former President of the United States, John Quincy Adams. An area known as the Veterans Section, located at the main Sea Street entrance to the cemetery, features several monuments honoring members of the military. The Civil War Monument, dedicated June 25, 1868, features a large granite monument surrounded by four period cannons. Other memorials include a Spanish-American War Memorial, World War I, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials and statuary monuments dedicated to the city's firemen and policemen. Notable burials include several Congressmen and politicians as well as Ralph Talbot (1897-1918), first United States Marine Corps aviator to be awarded the Medal of Honor. The cemetery is in excellent condition, well mowed and maintained. It's an easy walk and there are a few shade trees throughout. [Review 15225 overall, 727 of 2021, number 1087 in Massachusetts.]

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the kind, caring and compassionate service you…read moreprovided for my Aunt Ruthie . I feel I could not have picked a better place to take care of her final services. Pauline and all your staff were wonderful, and were so understanding of my (our) feelings. You made a painful processes go smoothly and with perfect respect to Ruth and what a joy she was to us all. I have nothing but respect for the services you provide. Thank you for everything!

Had an aunt and a parents wake here and they both looked terrible in their caskets. They just blew…read moremy aunt's hair straight back and did the same to my father. We gave them pictures of how they looked in life but they obviously never looked at them. When I complained about the condition of my father they came back with vaseline and a comb. I'm still very upset about this several months later. They also didn't fit my father's suit jacket correctly. It was all bunched up. Never again will I go here if I can help it.

Jed and his staff were amazing through this experience. We started with Bill who walked us through…read moreall the paperwork and explained each step. We were hesitant at first because it was a Vietnamese wake and funeral. But Jed and his staff were willing to learn and accommodate us and all our needs. We called often for one thing or another and no one ever was annoyed by our calls or requests. Jed and his staff were attentive, professional, and very sensitive throughout the whole process. It is apparent that Jed and his family have been doing this for a very long time. We are grateful for the open mindedness and attention to detail we received. We look forward to working with Dolan again.

This Doherty family was extremely helpful, caring , patient to us , we live out of state and they…read moreassisted us in finding a florist, live-streaming Mass, and speaking to us in such a kind manner. We would highly recommend them to everyone. Death is such a difficult reality but they make it so dignified and gentle to help the deceased family feel cared for in a sincere way.

Eddie helped us from the onset throughout the whole process with respect, care, and dignity. Jack…read morewas phenomenal as well. I would give them a 6-star if that was available. I would highly recommend them. Thanks for helping us honor the life and legacy of our mother in such a beautiful and dignified way. Nathan