Managing a funeral during Covid is not easy and Ralph Schugar staff and Sharon Brody were beyond…read moreour expectations. They were caring, helpful and treated my family with respect and gave us welcome advise when we needed it. From start to finish, they patiently walked us through the process and helped us make the best choice for our family even arranging for a special viewing for the grandchildren to say goodbye to their beloved Papa . My mom did not want to split up my five siblings and wanted us all with her so they arranged for a stretch limo. The cemetery had issues with the actual grave site and they help navigate so that my mother and siblings were satisfied, we had a grave side service and they arranged for chairs for all of the older attendees and a tent. They even assisted with live streaming so that out of town guests could join us. My oldest brother had many many demands and required some extra attention and somehow Rose on the Schugar team was his personal aid and made him feel heard and got him what he needed quickly. We had one day to pull together a service, arrangements and shivas and they helped to get it all done. Thank you for helping us while we were at wits end during one of the worst times in our lives. I highly recommend.

There are times when all of us need to come to grip with reality regarding the inevitable. Ralph…read moreSchugar Funeral Chapel is one of the few ultra Orthodox Jewish funeral home in Pittsburgh. Clearly by far it is the best. They offer funeral packages, graveside packages, or you can make up your own. The chapel is an adequate size for the ceremony. Judaism dictates no open viewing but rather 1 hour visitation before the service. Casket remains closed. Off to the side of the chapel is the mourner's room where family and friends may pay their respects to the deceased' next of kin during that visitation period. They provide you with information on how to find the various cemeteries and give you a small book of prayers, and a listing of the yearly Yahrzeits (Hebrew anniversary of date of passing) for the deceased. Their phone answers 24 hours round the clock so there is always someone available. They provide excellent service and compassion and understanding to the one in need. Another service they offer is a prearrangement which I lean towards. Often times in a period of loss a person is under much duress and as a result has a tendency to overspend. You can arrange an apt with a member of their staff and declare your intentions for your next of kin or for yourself. Around the time of the Jewish High Holidays in the fall they give out complimentary Jewish calendars. I have utilized their services in the past and have been here on a number of occasions. Out of respect for the chapel no photographs please.

Paul and his staff are knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, and supportive. We could not have gotten…read morethrough this tremendously difficult times without his wisdom and support We are forever grateful

Paul was extraordinarily caring and professional, very supportive of my nephew after his mother had…read moresuddenly died. He took my nephew through the decision making process in a direct and pressure free manner, helping him when he changed direction without hurry or pressure. Paul is direct and respectful, supportive throughout the entire journey. I truly appreciate his help and would recommend him highly.

We worked with Simons on funeral services and were treated with courtesy and respect. Communication…read morewas outstanding. They helped us even find a contact for the cemetery out of town we wished to use.

This is the funeral home that my family has used for years- not sure why- but I have to say they do…read morea phenomenal job. Everything about this place is classy. The house itself is beautiful & it's surrounded by pretty trees. The attendants and personnel are extremely professional but also very caring. The makeup person does a great job as well. They also have a nice little chapel area where we actually had the funeral services for my grandparents. The bathrooms are also very nice- seems strange but I can always appreciate a good bathroom! They also go the extra mile & make a slide show DVD of your loved one if u provide them with pictures. The DVD makes a beautiful & comforting keepsake. Overall I would highly recommend Simons.

Ed Kanai and Brenda were extremely kind to us during this difficult time. They were generous with…read moretheir time and provided immense support as we navigated the logistics of grieving and saying goodbye to our grandmother. Ed and Brenda went above and beyond our expectations, making a very painful process much more manageable. I highly recommend their services; they offer more than just a professional funeral home--they provide genuine heart and support throughout the entire journey.

The Griffiths were especially helpful, extremely professional and very understanding throughout an…read moreemotional time that required attention to and coordinating a great many details. We received positive feedback from every relative and friend who attended. People especially liked the intimate setting and the fact that we were not sharing the building with competing funerals. Their pricing was very fair and their gentle guidance and explaining each step of the process was really helpful to each family member.

Amazing family business, very clean very professional. You can rest assured your loved ones are in…read morethe best hands possible here. 5 starts all around, always . Thank you guys.

I've been to many funerals and mzny different guneral homes throughout my 74 years on this planet…read moreand no one takes such care of visitors and mourners as Syka Funeral Home.

Sadly a dear friend of ours suddenly passed away. We attended the viewing, the prayer service, the…read moretrip to the church and the final trip to the cemetary. I was pleased with what I saw, as much as one can be pleased in such circumstances. The building is beautiful and has ramps for those that need them. There is ample parking but it is on a one way street parallel to Ohio River Boulevard. The room was arranged beautifully. Employees were available but were not obtrusive. They could sense when someone might need a little help inside the viewing but they didnt hover. Everything was perfect both days. We knew where to be and what to do, accompanying our friend to the church and later to the cemetery. Syka struck just the right balance of professionalism and compassion. It's a sad time. Not everyone is experienced with the rituals that may be part of the entire funeral experience. My friend had a beautiful funeral. But I am sad she is gone.

English Funeral Home were a great assistance in planning and caring out the funeral services for my…read moreparents, both in their 90s. My mother and father lived in a retirement community near Oakmont, while my siblings and I are scattered in various places around the US. Mark, Melissa and Megan walked us through the required paperwork (including creating and publishing an obituary in the newspapers), coordinating with the church for a funeral religious service, and the cemetery for the internment. The visitation was well done prior to the church service, and a funeral procession afterwards to the cemetery was seamless. They even helped us by arranging for a military color guard for my father's (a US Air Force veteran) burial. My family is very grateful for their professional and compassionate service.

The staff was professional, courteous and sensitive. I can't speak highly enough for this crew of…read morepeople. They made a very difficult time into a pleasant remembrance. I would trust no one else with my loved ones.

I recently laid my dad to rest. Everything happened so fast. One shining star was Chuck!…read more The building is very well kept. The waiting room and viewing room were clean and inviting. Chuck made the administrative process easy and understandable. He took me through each phase of my dads funeral process, he made me very comfortable. He and the staff are caring, sympathetic, personable and they make you feel like family. Chuck was very well versed in all of the details. We had a 4 day window to get everything situated for my dads funeral and burial. Chuck got everything ready within 3 days! My dad was a Vietnam War Veteran, Chuck went the extra mile, with a tight schedule to coordinate for my dad to be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. All of the paperwork was prepared and ready that was required for me to review and sign ahead of time, given the short window that he had to work with. He answered a ton of questions and always did it with respect and compassion. This was a very sad and stressful time for me and my family, but Chuck really came through. I am forever grateful for all of he and his staffs support and efforts. My dad was presentable and dignified at the viewing. I want to give Chuck and his staff a heartfelt Thank You for everything!!!!! My dad was laid to rest with military honors, pride and dignity! If you need to make funeral arrangements for a family member that passed away, give this funeral home a call, you won't be disappointed.

Caring, compassionate, amazing, lovely people. Beautiful building. Service was beautiful. Did their…read morebest to make sure we, the family, were all comfortable. Thank you for making this difficult time just a smidge easier.