My husband passed a year ago this past November. It's taken me this long to think about my review…read moreinstead of reacting in the moment. When selecting a funeral home I selected this one mainly because my hubby wished to be cremated and the crematory was on site. In our meeting, I was highly disappointed in the behavior of the director for several reasons. First, when I mentioned I had read all about cremations on google, his comment was that's where I made a mistake. Not only was that not called for but so very untrue. I learned so many things I did not know. I was as able to ask to see my husband which I did. He seemed surprised but let me. Then his cell phone rang and he proceeded to carry on a conversation with his wife when he should have said I'll have to call you back. Instead they talked about lunch. I ask if he needed to excuse himself. I ask to see the crematory for the purpose of cleanliness. He did take me down to it but also proceeded to take the clipboard off the wall to show me how they log who's in there and I knew this from google. You could see the clipboard so no need to remove it to the point I could read the persons name. He proceeded to open the crematory itself after I ask him please not to knowing someone's remains were in there. At that point I was absolutely devastated thinking to myself what would their family think along with the invasion of privacy. I went home thinking very hard if I wanted to have my husband picked up and taken somewhere else. I chose to stay there and discuss my concerns afterward and we did. You also have the right to view the cremation process and take part in process. I elected to see my hubby's care until the end and my son and the crematorium placed him up on the roller and I pushed the crematory button to start the process. Something I still do not regret. The crematorium assured me it would not be opened until his remains were removed. When I picked up his remains they were in a black box where the lid did not even fit securely. It kept coming off. It had to be taped shut. I special ordered his urn so I elected to move him over myself at home once it came in. I will say the response time to the Bethany House was incredible. And he was able to get the casket I picked out from Montgomery before the next morning and my husband looked at peace in it. I was very satisfied with the great job they did preparing him. And the director did apologize although he also made excuses along the way. So off to a rocky start but all worked out in the end. A year ago I would have rated them a 1. I do think this is probably an amazing place. Everyone else couldn't have been more respectful. Hopefully the director and his wife learned a few things during my journey.

Having worked in the funeral home industry for a number of years, I can not believe how my family…read morewas treated during this horrible time in our lives. For example, during our arrangement meeting, the owner felt that it was acceptable to take a call from his wife to discuss lunch plans. I cannot recommend making arrangements for your loved one here.

After being a stay-at-home mom for a year and a half, I made the decision to enroll my daughter in…read moredaycare. I wanted her to learn, interact with other children, build her fine and gross motor skills, spend time outdoors, and be exposed to new people and environments outside of myself. Finding the right daycare in Columbus, GA, however, was not easy. Many places didn't meet my expectations, had no openings, or couldn't accommodate our dietary needs. We don't eat beef or pork, and my daughter requires lactose-free milk. When I discovered Clarian Child Place & Learning Center, I knew it was the right fit before our tour even ended. I was immediately impressed by their security, their willingness to accommodate our dietary restrictions, and the warm, welcoming staff. The children were all smiles, the parents had nothing but positive things to say, and the director at the time, Ms. Kami, made both my daughter's and my own transition seamless. I left with complete peace of mind. My daughter's one-year-old teachers, Ms. Shanice Wheeler and Mrs. Shiara Jones, were truly outstanding. They love and care for their students as if they were their own. In just six months, my daughter was already reciting her ABCs, counting from 1-10, answering "what's 1+1," and learning so much more. I was amazed at how much she was retaining! Beyond academics, they created a fun, joyful classroom environment. My daughter came home singing and dancing every day--"Baby Bumblebee" quickly became our car ride anthem, thanks to Ms. Shanice! I was genuinely sad when she moved up to the Toddler 2's class because we loved them so much. Now, in the Toddler 2's with Mrs. Erica, my daughter continues to thrive. Mrs. Erica is phenomenal--she responds quickly to any messages, keeps me informed, and creates engaging homework projects. She's creative, organized, and supportive, even helping with potty training. Since joining her class, my daughter has been reading books, identifying animals, speaking more clearly, and forming full sentences. We truly love Clarian. This daycare has become a part of our village, and I wouldn't recommend any other place. The staff are exceptional, caring, and take their roles seriously. From the new director, Mrs. Adedolapo (Dola), to the assistant director, Ms. Angelica, and the rest of the team, everyone is welcoming and dedicated. Clarian Child Place & Learning Center is exactly where you want your child to be!

I have donated to the VRM for years now. They do amazing work and are a vital part of our communityread more

This is a great organization! The work they do is important and needed…read more Twice now i have needed to start over from scratch due to moving to Columbus from other areas and I have been able to set back up because of them. Their retail store allowed me to put furniture in my home. Their staff gave me great resources to check out. The staff was so very kind to my excited grandson as he chattered along. Their pricing was the best in town (I'd been elsewhere and kept looking.)

The instructor was very professional and extremely patient, yet required discipline from all in…read moreattendance. She used various teaching aids to enhance my speed and accuracy. I found the Lazer traing to be the most effective to teach me target aquisition and trigger squeeze. What impressed me the most about the instructor was her ability to use her knowledge of weapons safety to teach accuracy and speed. Best training my family has ever attended! It was definitely worth the investment! Mr. C

I used this company in January and they did not live up to the reputation. As soon as the movers…read moreshowed up, they started complaining about how much they had to move. They kept telling each other things like "we're only here for 2 hours, then we're gone" with me standing right there. After they were "done" loading the truck after 3 1/2 hours, the back half of the truck was poorly packed, not even to half the height of the truck, so we had to rent an additional U-Haul to move the rest of our stuff, which is a first. They put boxes clearly marked as heavy on top of fragile boxes, and some of our belongings were destroyed. I tried to make this right ever since the move, but they have been useless. Now the owner, Ricky, has completely ghosted me and is avoiding my calls. Pitiful experience.

Tammy and Mike did a great job of cleaning out my house of my large amount of boxes. I am limited…read moreas to what I can do due to health issues. My city requires all boxes must be broke down and put in recycling cans which is so difficult for me due my legs. It is a costly but it is my fault for not having it done sooner. I appreciate their help and recommend their services and Kindness of Mike and Tammy

Sent my daughter in for a hair trim and they cut all of her hair off made her look like a boy. It…read morewas a buzz cut. I was so horrible. I was so mad that I cried.

I am thrilled at the great value, and the people at Rivertown Cosmos..They hooked me up...I was a…read morereal fixer upper...in need, over OVERHAUL! they did it and I was out quick and fast....Patient and Friendly..only complaint it was a little chilly in there. But , Im from Minnesota, and that is nothing. I bring sweater next time! New home Georgia! I LOVE IT!

The growth of my daughter as a dancer has been wonderful. She started young and now is 8 and she…read moreis so passionate . She takes a total of 7 classes. Ballet, Tap Acro, Jazz , Musical Theatre, Hip Hop takes classes to learn more and enhance skills. She enjoys it and also now has been Dazzling Dolls Competition team. The owner really cares about the developing of the students. The mothers at the Studio care about all the kids and treats them as their own including myself. Small Studio with big Talent I also take an Adult Class and I'm not or ever been a dancer. Yes she has classes 3 days a week after school. This is something she wants to and enjoys doing and is on Honor Roll. The price is very reasonable compared to other studios. I definitely recommend

Great Studio with instruction in Tap, Ballet, pointe, and more. Wonderful instructors that truly…read morecare about their students!

Mr. Ward is caring, empathetic, and professional. He has an excellent process system, which makes…read morethe funeral arrangements as comforting and smooth as possible. If you lose someone you love, I highly recommend Ward's Funeral Home in Valley, Alabama.