My brother-in-law passed suddenly with no arrangements or even knowing what to do or how to do it…read more A friend recommended Serenity. They were so great - they handled everything including the paperwork we needed. We just wanted him cremated and we had a celebration of life much later. They were kind, compassionate, responsive. Highly recommend

My family and I are so grateful for Serenity Funeral Home in taking care of my mom's funeral in…read moresuch a caring and professional manner. The whole team was incredibly thoughtful and very respectful. Julie had guided my mom and dad originally when they had looked into preparing for future arrangements. We highly recommend them. Thank you so much Serenity.

In April, my husband suddenly died. He worked that day, was hanging out at home with me at night -…read moredidn't complain of any physical discomfort - but just died. The police - who were nothing short of wonderful: empathetic, respectful, caring, considerate and professional - asked if I had a funeral home to call. Are you kidding? Up until a short while ago my furthest thought was, who's our funeral home? We're not old people. Someone mentioned TM Ralph (paramedic? police?) and I recalled that every year we go to a city picnic to benefit the volunteer firefighters. And every year TM Ralph sponsors the event printing, etc. I know them. I like them. Sure, I want to use TM Ralph. And that reflexive decision turned out to be one of the best things ever. Even when the guys took Michael's body, they stopped - both when they arrived and left - to announce their condolances. I was in complete shock but still was touched by the genuineness of how one of the guys said it. He really meant it. He looked me directly in the eye. It would have been easier to get the body and leave but he didn't. I was very impressed. The next day, with Mom in tow, I met with Patty and made arrangements. Michael didn't want a funeral or memorial - he just wanted to be cremated and scattered in the water. Patty and Cathy Ralph are some of the proud children of TM Ralph's founders. They are each special because they deftly touch the most vulnerable. When people feel that the floor beneath them has given way, when walking seems impossible without a platform, the sisters are both caring. I never expected to be a widow. Especially at this age. I didn't know what I was doing and Patty went through a whole packet of info with me (giving it to me to take once my brain kicked back in). Because of her I knew to go to the Social Security Administration to solicit a one time $255 death benefit. Patty even provided suggestions about boat rentals for ash scatterings. Because of Cathy, I was able to lift pain from my heart with her help to sort through it. She kept me abreast of the status of the death certificate. They were wonderful. And so was Sam. He kept me aware of the ash cannister delivery ( I selected one they had to order). I enjoyed our heartfelt discussion about life and death. Within 3 days of Michael's death, one of his brothers was diagnosed with cancer that needed immediate surgery. The entire family was coming to FL. The trip was cancelled until everyone is healthy to unite. So TM Ralph worked with me to send special smaller ash canisters to the family so they could scatter Michael from the Puget to Jersey Shore. (Yes, I actually asked them if they could put Michael in a bucket - like chicken - a leg and wing here, etc. and to my shock they say they do that.) Every living thing dies. It doesn't matter what kills the living things. If one thing doesn't another will. Why Michael's heart gave out now I don't know. His health had been improving for a long time. It was just his time. I keep telling myself. But when people die, especially the most important people in our lives, we need to know where to turn. I can tell you from experience that TM Ralph will help carry the burden and lighten your load.

The outside is nit very inviting, needs pressure cleaning bec when I walked up if feels like theirs…read moreno pride or respect coming up to say goodbye to a family member. Then the inside has a smell theirs airwik or any air freshener you can put around the entire place so it doesn't smell like dead people like my mom said when we went to see it for her. The place needs some up grading just saying.

Working in the funeral business is incredibly demanding on the heart and mind, and the team at Star…read moreof David and Baileys Memorial truly are the unsung heroes of this work. Week after week, they meet families in the middle of shock, grief, and sometimes anger, and respond with nothing but kindness, patience, and professionalism. The staff here are consistently compassionate, responsible, and attentive to every detail. They guide families through some of the hardest days of their lives with calm and dignity, making sure loved ones are cared for with utmost respect. You can feel that this isn't "just a job" to them - it's a calling. They deserve so much recognition for what they do day in and day out. If you are looking for a place where your loved one will be treated with genuine care and your family will be supported with empathy and professionalism, I cannot recommend Star of David and Baileys Memorial highly enough.

I have been coming to this cemetery for many years now since many of my family members are interred…read morehere. I have also attended multiple funeral services and everyone ran perfectly. Star of David is very easy to access with an easy entrance and exit off the main road. There is also plenty of space inside for cars. There has been so much construction since we stared coming here. All the new space is very well done I have always found the grounds well kept and the areas around the stones clean. Every-time I'm here they are always cutting the grass or the bushes. It seems to me that the presentation of Star of David is paramount. I have attended two funerals here and without getting into small detail, everything went perfectly. Our team was very attentive to our needs and kept asking us if all was OK (Considering the circumstances.) The funerals that I attended went flawlessly. Again, I cold see the staff communicating with the family and everything went flawlessly. We have been coming here now for over 35 years and never had a bad experience. I am happy to recommend the Star of David for those difficult periods in our live.

Beautiful Catholic cemetery with lots of staff to keep funerals running safely and smoothly. They…read morehave a Deacon available for families who need an Officiant.

I never thought I'd be reviewing a cemetery but after visiting it yesterday, the experience was…read moreeye-opening enough for me to write one! Came here with family for a prayer service and watch my late nephew's ashes rest in his niche. The establishment was well-kept, very clean, ornate and gorgeous -- it really does not feel like a typical cemetery that I am accustomed to. Even though it seems like a somber moment, you don't feel sadness walking around here. I felt peace. I felt like everyone here, no matter how tragic their passing was, have moved onto the afterlife with peace. Nothing eerie at all. Even my mother was so impressed, and this was her second time visiting, that she went to the office to inquire for herself. It wasn't until yesterday that it has hit me that burial places are a lot like home-buying, the prices fluctuate, you can buy or sell your plots, and luckily here, there is NO interest rates. That means the moment you buy your spot, you can put a down payment and pay the rest of it at your leisure without worrying about interest. People go to funerals to attend for someone else but yesterday has put a thought into persepective, "What do I do when it's MY turn? What do I want?" My husband and I also had a heart to heart conversation about our preferences too... after all, my nephew had passed when we least expected it so it can happen to ANY of us. I'm glad that we had our talk and that my mom put the plan in motion for her future too. Mrs. Rosa was very helpful, even offered us waters and additional chair for our group. Even the young receptionist was very sweet and professional. Just note that this is a Catholic cemetery, one of two Catholic cemeteries in South Florida at the time of writing this review, so not only is this establishment a rarity, but also very strict. You would have to be a practicing Catholic, so yes, they will ask for the name of your parish. I will ALSO note that they use a lot of paperwork -- which may raise concern that there is no digital database for safekeeping. They do provide copies of your paperwork so KEEP THAT SAFE so in that way if someone misplaces a paper, you have your copy. All in all, a gorgeous cemetery both inside and out. Well maintained. And I saw there's a thrift shop... maybe someday when I'm in the area I can do some shopping!

I highly recommend Sunshine Cremation Services. We are far away from Florida, but in our time of…read moreneed and not knowing what to expect, Lily had a calming effect on me and with straightforward common sense took care of all necessary arrangements. She is a kind and compassionate woman, and very professional. Lily treated me with respect and kindness and did her job in a dignified way. I can't thank her enough. I also found that it was affordable. They will not take advantage of a sorrowful situation and will choose the best options for you. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner. I also thank Bailey for her assistance; she is a kind and compassionate woman and very concerned to give her assistance.

I have to say that sunshine did such a great job to help myself and my husband when his mother…read morepassed away at 3:00 am on memorial Day. They took care of everything and was extremely helpful. Nobody ever wants to be in this situation but this business is exactly what you're looking for. I would highly recommend Sunshine cremation if you could make any arrangements in advance or even if you needed last minute like we did.

I had a very good experience with this funeral home. In a time of grief it's nice to have kindness…read moreand compassion when making arrangements. Their prices are reasonable and they are knowledgeable, patient, and respectful. I highly recommend their services for anyone experiencing a loss.

In our time of grief, the last thing you need is to feel you are being hustled. NOT HERE! Jason was…read moreextremely helpful and kind through our time with him. All things that mattered were handled with grace and dignity. Our brother Michael S. is at peace and so are we. Thank you .

Very pleasant and easy on the options and explanation of what to expect. Showed us around and made…read moreyou understand comfortably.

First of all I never thought I would be writing a review for a funeral home however I lost my son…read morevery sudden in a bad car accident, Luc and his staff handled everything for me and my family. They blended in with our guest and you could tell they genuinely care and want to help make everything seamless. Luc went as far as giving me his personal cell number and advised me to call anytime. Its rare when I get amazing customer service. Thank you so much for such amazing customer service. If you want your love one final day to be amazing go see luc and his staff . choose this funeral home because they will go that extra mile.

I have been coming to the cemetery since 1998. My great grandmother was first buried here, then my…read moreuncle and grandfather, and now my grandmother.. It is not in the greatest part of Fort Lauderdale, but anytime I have gone, day or early evening, I never had any safety issues. In the beginning I used to have an issue with my great grandmother's vase always being missing but the last couple of times that I've gone, it's there. The grounds for the most part is clean, but they can do something about all the ant piles that are on top of these graves.. I do like that they do have a section for different religions.. For my grandmother's funeral a couple months ago some of their ground workers were arguing while we were getting ready to lower her casket, that was a bit unprofessional, but we got through our funeral. Making the final arrangements for my grandmother, was pretty quick and easy, but that was due to her paying off her plot years in advance. She was being buried with her mother, and we were told that the headstone was going to take a couple of months to possibly a year, but it got done within two months of her death, so it was great to see that they were on top of things. All in all, we have been using the cemetery for our family for a very long time and haven't had any major issues with it.

Amazing cemetery includes Marciano really stunning actually great landscaping . Have to visit the…read moregreatest boxer of all time