This is a great company with outstanding costumer service. Nicci went above and beyond to help me…read moreand made sure I had a the right information when I needed most.

From start to finish, our experience at Bradley, Haeberle & Barth was outstanding…read more When Mom went into hospice, my family and I were faced with the inevitable and sad task of making final arrangements for her. My call to the funeral home was answered by a sympathetic assistant who not only took my contact information and the basic situation, but took the time to ask how the family was doing and share a little about her family's experience with hospice. It was a genuinely nice gesture. I honestly didn't know what to expect when we met with the pre-planning counselor to discuss options and plans. As a cynic, I anticipated an upsell attempt, but the counselor didn't try to talk us into anything we didn't already have in mind. In fact, he made sure to let us know about veterans' burial benefits and other options that could have reduced the expense of the arrangements. By the time we left, we felt very comfortable about having Mom's memorial at H&B. The experience continued this way after Mom's death and through to the end of the memorial. Shortly after I sent an email to the pre-planner advising him of her passing on a Sunday morning, I received a call from H&B, letting me know that they were in touch with the hospital, and setting up a time for us to come in to see the funeral director the next morning. Their attentiveness took a lot of anxiety out of my desire to do the best for my mom. For the memorial, we were both surprised and touched by the lovely ways the team personalized the experience, including small keepsakes reflecting Mom's hobby, and envelopes addressed to Mom's favorite charity for visitors to make a donation in lieu of flowers. As others have said, this is not a business you look forward to using. That said, my family and I would recommend Bradley, Haeberle & Barth, based on our experience. Their care and attention to detail were a comfort in a difficult time.

We recently had our 5th service in 7 years with McCracken. This past experience was not good. Very…read moredisorganized. It seems like Divinity has made them too corporate, and less personal. It really felt like we were just renting space.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

Paula Gervasi in the office at Hollywood went above and beyond in helping me find relatives in the…read morecemetery. I live out of state and she had maps and even came out on foot to help me locate them. Paula is an asset to have at Hollywood and they are lucky to have her. What a warm and friendly woman.

My beloved husband and mother-in-law were both laid to rest here, and it is so beautiful. The…read moreup-keep is great. I'm so happy that they are resting here.

Stellar professionals here at Galante! They buried my brother Fabian back in June and was extremely…read moresatisfied with every aspect of their work. The most professional I've seen in some time. I did mortuary work myself at Dover AFB and these guys were on par with that. And I'm not surprised because the Galante founders have a military background. I feel like we got the best service we could have asked for; it was pleasant, honorable, dignified, organized, compassionate and perfect. I believe our family would do business again.

Always tough reviewing funeral home. Major drawback was water fountain instead of bottled water…read morefor guests. Mourners usually are apprehensive of drinking from water fountain. Surprised that no representative was at door upon entering. Large parking lot.

I am very appreciative of the professional and sensitive way in which I was treated when being…read moreguided through the difficult process of losing my mother. While each person's situation is unique, I found that the staff was understanding and did not rush me. This was my first time to make arrangements for a family member, and they gave me a helpful overview and respectfully answered all my questions. I thank them very much for their kindness throughout the process.

Very professional as always. Our family will always use Mastapeter Funeral Home in Roselle Park…read more Arthur's wife is the intern and walked us through step by step along with Arthur.

As my standard preamble when reviewing a cemetery, let me say--- I never mean any disrespect to the…read moreholiness or sanctity of these final resting places, or to the memory of those interred there. I've always had a fascination with cemeteries, either as (a.) repositories of history and architecture and nature, or (b.) as quietly beautiful, bucolic spots where one can reflect and meditate on life and death and other momentous subjects, or (c.) when someone I knew personally is buried within, a location where I can peacefully mourn and remember what was (as a non-religious person, I'm not thinking about "what will be"....I'm thinking, "This is probably where I'll wind up being buried someday...hopefully in the far, far distant future.") B'nai Abraham Memorial has importance for me personally because it's where I first attempted to locate the burial spot of someone "famous," (or "infamous"), which of course became a sort of "hobby" or avocation for me that has lasted through the decades. This was the start. The "famous" person in question here is Abner "Longy" Zwillman, a NJ racketeer who was once referred to as "the Al Capone of NJ." He was also a benefactor who gave to the sick and needy, as well as an avenger against Nazi Bund groups that festered in NJ in the pre-War years (a topic covered in the book "Nazis in Newark" by Warren Grover). I had loved reading about the underworld since childhood ("The Godfather" was the first R rated film my parents allowed me to see: I didn't understand most of it, but I loved it). Of course, being from NJ, that probably isn't too surprising, or shouldn't be. My grandfather had a nodding acquaintance with north NJ mob boss and Sinatra-mentor Willie Moretti (Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin were supposed to dine with Moretti in Cliffside Park on the night he was shot to death in 1951; they didn't attend that fatal dinner engagement because both of them had the flu). My oldest friend's father was friendly with Moretti's nephew and often told me stories of his interactions with Moretti. A friend from grade school was the son of "Fatty" Russo, who had a chapter dedicated to his murderous spree in an out-of-print book entitled "The Luparelli Tapes." Another friend had a cousin who dined regularly with Ruggiero "Richie the Boot" Boiardo. And so on... Zwillman was a mob boss I didn't know too much about until I read a biography on him. It wasn't a great book, but it indicated he was buried in B'Nai Abraham following his suicide in 1959. I remember thinking, "Hey, I've passed by that cemetery on Rt. 22!" I was able to talk 2 friends of mine into helping me search for the grave. Rt. 22 is an ugly highway, but the grounds of the cemetery, established in 1948, are peaceful and convey an aura of dignified beauty, with trees and foliage liberally interspersed among the flat gravestones and monuments. We picked what was probably the coldest day of the year to search. Initially, the cemetery didn't seem so huge, but after an hour of fruitless wandering down the rows, peering intently at the names on the flat tombstones, we recognized how wrong we were. It was huge, and densely packed with graves, and what had started as a lark had transformed into a daunting task. I was discouraged, but the bitter cold forced us to give up. A month later, one of the 2 friends...displaying a heretofore unknown talent for investigative detective work...said to me, "Look, in that book, there's a photo from 1959 showing his burial, and these people are walking in from the street. There's a tree off to the side--- if you imagine that tree several decades later, as it is now, maybe we can find it and nail down the exact spot." We went back (the other friend was no longer interested), found the tree in question, walked straight in from the road, and...after walking several yards...located Zwillman's modest gravestone, as well as a weathered bench with the name Zwillman on it. I "immortalized" the moment by taking a photo. Years later, I returned. In the few times that I've come to the cemetery since, I've never observed another person, making it seem even more peaceful and serene. It's still a beautiful cemetery, and it's seemingly another world away from the grim, gritty reality of Rt. 22. Just this past summer, I went there on a lovely July morning, and as I pondered the mystery of existence while standing by the grave, I was startled by what sounded like several loud gunshots, breaking harshly through the sylvan tranquility of the morning. My immediate thought, as my heart raced wildly, was, "Jeez, did I somehow piss off Longy's spirit?" Turns out, it was a vehicle backfiring at a nearby garage, outside the nestling range of trees that hide B'nai Abraham from the reality of Rt. 22 and Union's shopping mall sprawl. R.I.P., Mr. Zwillman, and everyone else resting in the serenity of B'nai Abraham. https://www.efootage.com/videos/43939/abner-longy-zwillman-kefauver-hearings

Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum is one of the most historic and picturesque places in Westfield…read more Established in 1868, it was created when the town's older church burial grounds were becoming crowded. It is both a cemetery and an accredited arboretum, with more than 100 identified tree species and self-guided tree tours. The grounds are known for their natural beauty, including wooded areas, a pond, and extensive landscaping. Fairview also serves as a historical record of modern Westfield. While many colonial-era residents are buried in Westfield's older Presbyterian Cemetery, many of the families who helped build the suburban town of Westfield are buried here. The pond, nicknamed "Ghost Pond," was still surrounded by woods when I was a kid in the 1960s. Back then, it was open to the public for ice skating. The scene in It's a Wonderful Life where George Bailey saves his brother Harry always reminds me of those childhood days skating on Ghost Pond. On my mother's side, my family lineage goes back to some of Westfield's earliest settlers. My parents and both sets of grandparents are buried here. In 2023, I worked with the cemetery office to arrange for my parents' burials in their family plot and to have a headstone made and installed. The staff was professional, compassionate, and easy to work with throughout the process. I grew up near Fairview and have been visiting since I was about ten years old. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained. Fairview contains the graves of many of the families who shaped Westfield during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The cemetery includes a notable Civil War section, several historic monuments, and "Old One Horn," a Revolutionary War-era cannon displayed on the grounds. It is also the final resting place of several notable individuals, including Whitney Houston and Dr. Virginia Apgar, whose Apgar Score is still used worldwide to assess newborns. Whenever I return to the Westfield area, I make a point of stopping by to visit family members, friends, and the parents of friends who are buried here. It remains a beautiful and tranquil place that provides comfort while honoring the memories of loved ones.

I was here to pay my respects to singer Whitney Houston's final resting place which was easy enough…read moreto find. It is in one of the aisles along the eastern edge of the cemetery. I also found the burial spot of Doctor Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) who devised the Apgar score. The score is a very quick way for doctors to evaluate the health of newborns at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The score is determined through the evaluation of the newborn in five criteria: activity (tone), pulse, grimace, appearance, and respiration. And if you missed it, that's a backronym of "APGAR." It is located in Section E, towards the northwest corner of the cemetery. Once those missions were accomplished, I was able to take some time to appreciate the rest of the cemetery. It is quiet, peaceful and in excellent condition. No damaged headstones, smooth roadways throughout and well mowed and trimmed grass. [Review 18318 overall - 151 in New Jersey - 1840 of 2022.]