Wood Funeral Home was very unprofessional from the start, I began to feel uncomfortable with them…read morewhen they refuse to let my sister view the body to see what condition it was in after leaving the hospital morgue. I decided to use a different Funeral Director and once we receive the body, I can tell that it had not been and bombed professionally. My mother did not look anything like herself, and the Funeral Home held her body an extra two days instead of just transferring it to the new Funeral Director. On top of that, the pricing was different than what was quoted to me and I decided not to use them at all. I would not recommend them , and if you want your loved one to look like they're sleeping and not look like a dead then please don't use this Funeral Home.. I will be looking into suing the Wood Funeral Home.

Wood Funeral Home is the legacy of Clarence Wood. He established and personally operated a…read moreprofessional service which provided comfort, care and direction to members of our community,and beyond,when our loved ones transitioned. He and his wife both extended their warmth and hospitality to all who sought their service. The Wood Family resided above their establishment with their daughters,Cynthia and Wanda, who learned from their parents example.They both chose their father's profession.The sisters are passionate about continuing the the tradition established by their parents. They deliver compassionate care with attention to detail while honoring the requests of their clients at modest cost.They have helped memorialize several family members to my great satisfaction. I've asked my son to entrust my care to Wood Funeral Home.

Sometimes, you discover a place that is like a TARDIS. Meaning: It's bigger on the inside. It…read morealso has elements of time travel, in that there are final resting places of historical importance, and also that visiting them takes you back in time, visiting gravestones that were created hundreds of years ago. West Laurel Hill is one of those places. This cemetery should not be confused with the more prominent Laurel Hill Cemetery, located across the Schuykill river. When you come upon. West Laurel Hill, it looks like it's a modest cemetery. As you explore, it seems to unfold, more and more and more. This is true no matter which entrance you use. One of the most historical graves is also a monument to the 57 Irish Immigrants who perished at Duffy's Cut. They were all hired in unscrupulous ways to build railroad tracks. They were murdered and buried in a mass grave near Malvern...almost forgotten, until their remains were found. Some of the remains were moved to West Laurel Hill where they rest with a monument to all. Every year there is a ceremony remembering these unfortunate souls. This was why Lion and I first visited, to participate in this cemetery. Since it was a beautiful spring day, we decided to walk some of the paths, where we quickly realized just how much there was. We'll surely return again and again to this beautiful, serene place to visit. Highly recommend.

I would highly recommend West Laurel Hill. Everyone we had contact with was kind, attentive and…read morevery professional. Everything was taken care starting the moment we arrived until the last of us left the lovely luncheon. This was one of the most difficult days of my life and I can't thank them enough for making it run smoothly. Everyone who attended remarked what a lovely place which made me believe I made the best choice for our family. Thank you one and all.

Mr. Ivan cared for my sister 4yrs ago and mother 2 months ago. I've had great interactions with him…read moreand his staff. professionalism was top tier. I knew what I wanted. told and he delivered. Thank you Mr. Ivan. I pray I don't see you know time soon.

Thoughtful professional great service dmand reasonable price the chapel had a beautiful serenity to…read moreit

Completely FRAUDULENT. Helen Waite fraudulently told me that she cremated my mother's body, (after…read morestealing all of my mother's body,( THEN Ms Waite LIED falsely alleging that she BURIED my mother's BODY, next to my deceased body! As everyone knows, one can NOT BURY a CREMATED BODY, and then BURY that CREMATED BODY! = Ms. Waite also lied telling me that she was burying my deceased mother's urn, which belonged to me, IF it existed. Alsio Ms. Waite stole my deceased expensive cell phone, and when I asked her about it, she falsely the alleged that she would return it to me "next time" yet since she and I were already speaking face-to-face, there was NO reason she didn't have it THEN, and I haven't heard back from her since! Additionally, Ms, Waite had NO receipts, nor ANY other evidence that there was any funeral. Worsely, since my deceased mom retired from the City of Philadelphia, Ms. Waite's Funeral Home was paid for all Funeral Services and the Funeral Home, she also scammed me out of $7,452, from my beneficiary funds!

This place is an absolute joke. I wish I could give them negative stars. I've never been to a…read morefuneral home this antiquated and unkept. The owner, Ms Waite, lies to your face and is extremely unprofessional. My father was brought here against my will and they did not properly treat his body and his body was not properly stored. When I finally got him moved his body had a smell bc of improper storing. I wouldn't take a dead rat I found on the street to this establishment. If you have a loved one who passed away Do Not take them here.

I began searching for a funeral home based on proximity and…read morereviews. But the reason I chose May Funeral was for a much more important and guttural response to people versus proximity. Parting with a parent is one of life's gut wrenching parts of life. Losing my mom was strange at best and intensely somber at worse. But one of the funeral directors, Tim was an angel. He was incredibly responsive, mindful of unexpected cost my family was not fully prepared for, and most importantly, kind. No human wants to plan a funeral, but the incredibly kind and understanding handling from the very first phone call to the end of the internment services was more than I could ask for. Tim made modes of communication flow with ease, created beautiful holy cards, handled my mom with dignity and grace, tended quickly to logistical tasks such as a death certificate and finding the perfect priest for her services, and all the while remained mindful of financial restraints and had wonderful suggestions along the way. All too often people tend to easily vent their frustration when scenarios do not go their way. But I think it's even more important to sing the praises of wonderful people and wonderful businesses who strive and achieve their best. If you are currently grief stricken, do not know where to start, and have stumbled across this review, might I highly recommend the people of May Funeral home. They will bring you comfort and ease.

My best friend's husband died suddenly in his sleep at the young age of 40. Between her in-laws and…read morethis funeral home, my friend had a viewing that was respectful and handled with such compassion, even with the large influx of people. They tried their best to accommodate the many cars, but we were able to find street parking a block away. The staff greeted us at the door and directed us to where we needed to go. They did a great job setting up tables to feature pictures and belongings. And also took care of holding and bringing all items to the church the next day. My friend needed some extra time with their 1.5 year old daughter to say goodbye at the viewing, and staff allowed her as much time as she needed. Dealing with death is never easy, but having services that help the living to say goodbye in their own way with dignity is a special gift.

A close friend of mind passed away recently. Her funeral was held at Batchelor Brothers Funeral…read moreHome. As I approached the building, a man was holding the door so we could enter. They treated all the guest with respect and professionalism. The funeral was beautiful! My friend was laid to rest beautifully. Batchelor Brothers is located at 7112 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia and offer a large list of services from Creamation to Live Streaming. I will truly miss my friend, but feel she was in good hands. I would definitely recommend this service.

My Mother and I were very pleased with the services provided for my father's service. Everyone was…read morepleasant, empathetic to our needs/concerns. The staff was attentive, welcoming and responsive. They had everything needed on premises. The service itself was lovely amd seamless. I would highly recommend them.

John J Bryers funeral home in Montgomery County ,Willow Grove, Pa "Exceptional Compassion and…read moreProfessionalism, Jeff Owner , Funeral Director was a True Lifesaver During a Difficult Time. More than 5***** and economically fair Our beloved Sister 57 year old suddenly passed away. Jeff and Brian supported us in every imaginable way. Jeff provided a service for us in 2016 when our Mother passed from Woodbine NJ (yes NJ) . Since then I recall what a wonderful service Jeff organized for us / her . Prior our father passed away in 97' and had a comparison. That being said Bryers funeral home from our families perspective were compassionate , very personable , hands on all the while economically phenomenal day. In Nov 2025 immediately thought of Jeff and Bryers. From minute one he remembered 2016 details about our Mom the day etc.... as if it were yesterday. I immediately felt Lisa was in good hands , the situation and family dynamics were a bit complicated . Jeff himself is a mature family man, which I believe lends to all his positive attributes. Jeff and Brian helped my nephew, niece and Lisa's siblings from day 1. No service was left unattended. Funeral home in excellent condition, room for well over 100 people at once comfortably. Talk about professionalism, personnel (very calm demeanor, like-able gentleman, compassion and empathy. Seemed to be always be a "YES" to accommodate, even though I was thinking he may have been thinking, " I hope that was a "May" and don't really do". Always available open communication from early morning to late evenings. Even though I could sense a very busy business. Allowed a 10 year old niece to play Bryer's organ , not knowing if she was accomplished and or would respect personal property. Arranged for a wonderful Deacon to provide service throughout the day. There were numerous family pictures for display around the rooms. Even though being presented on a monitor (thank you Brian) . All flowers were on time and wonderfully displayed and transported. The entire time and leading up to the day was impeccably organised but with ease. We weren't the easiest of people to navigate. Didn't really mention the traditional functions but believe me all was executed wonderfully Sincerely Florence Show all

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the passing of a loved one, arranging funeral services…read moreand/or burial/cremation is something we all have to face. Getting a timely response to your needs is important, but so is working with someone who understands your specific needs. Despite the shock/sadness and the need for rapid resolution, when I worked with Jeff, it was immediately apparent that he cares about the dearly departed and their family, and he is absolutely not about trying to sell you on more than you want or need. This is exactly the kind of service and professionalism a person needs in times like this. I can't say enough good about my experience, and I can recommend them without hesitation.

Oakland is a very old cemetery right next to friends hospital. If you tour the graveyard you will…read moresee some plots that are over 100 years old. My family is buried there and for years the maintanence staff took very good care of it but things change over time. We had planted bushes as well as flowers that would reappear year after year & things were fine for decades but now for the sake of speed the gang mowers they use have wiped out the entire garden which we replanted and they mowed it over again. Talking with management the place is not doing well, they closed down their greenhouses and killed a decades old passion plant that was so beautiful that they had sold pieces that could be rooted and grow at your home. That was a sin. Everything today is on a steady decline and this graveyard can not escape it because the families who supported it are now buried there. Regardless it is worth considering for your loved one.

It is such a beautiful cemetery! They are non-sectarian, so anyone can be buried there. At the…read moremoment, the quoted lot price is $2,100 which, compared to other places, is a total steal for this hidden gem of a place. There are probably other fees there on top of the lot cost, so please call them and inquire. The cemetery is old, but nicely maintained. There is even wildlife walking around. On my two visits there I saw a beaver, a bunch of previously unseen birds, some rather bold squirrels, too. I go here to enjoy a quiet evening and to ponder Philadelphia's history through its deceased inhabitants. Thinking about the meaning of it all goes really well in this place. I like this place a lot. I wish I could work there. The management of the cemetery takes a rather unorthodox approach to marketing. They refuse to have a web presence. They don't want a website or social media, even when it is offered to them for free. I wonder if that will spell doom for this place sooner that it deserves.