Yolanda .M - I have to say, the owner, Nicholas, of Park Avenue funeral home did a wonderful job…read morewith my granddaughter when she passed away. l've used him several times, and each time he has shown true empathy and care for my family. We've genuinely felt like family there. Such a great man.Thank you Nicholas for always being there for our family.

From start to finish Nicholas (owner) treats you with the utmost respect and your loved one with…read moredignity and care. My family has been with Nicholas for a few years sadly we've had loved ones who have passed away and it was through these most difficult of times that Park Ave Funeral Home has provided the family with excellent services right down to the slightest of detail. Their professionalism was/is so appreciated. Park Ave Funeral goes above and beyond this is what sets them apart from other businesses. Respect,love and peace Bonnie. Please Note; I HAVE NOT received any monetary compensation for this review just sharing my HONEST and HEARTFELT experience.

My Mom suddenly passed away and Fairhaven Memorial Chapel was recommended to us. Jason Sheppard…read moremade the process of this devastating time in our lives manageable. He is the ultimate professional, kind hearted, knowledgeable and exceptionally patient. He helped us to navigate taking care of her funeral arrangements with ease, grace and allayed all of our concerns. I would definitely recommend this business for your funeral arrangements-- you will not be dissatisfied or disappointed.

My mom died shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. My family had ZERO experience with this and…read morewere not tied to any specific religious organization or outlet though we are thoughtful and spiritual people. I recalled when my dad passed over 24 years ago, we used someone that took care of basically all of the things required for a respectful service and burial. I asked my brother 'who did mom use to bury daddy'. Fairhaven on Fulton Street My late evening/early nighttime call to Mr. Sheppard was returned immediately as I was in the hospice unit at MJHS in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. 'No worries Ms. Wyatt' I was told as my mom lay across the room already gone home. We will contact the facility and take it from there'. That helped because it was after business hours and knowing someone responds after 7pm or later makes it less weird to do this business. I felt as if we were at 2am, I would have received a returned call and comforting response to ease my thoughts. A day later, a brief meeting and call with my sister to share the family wishes included an exchange of information. We picked a date, and they provided everything else at quite a reasonable price based on our needs and wishes. Even a place for the repass was recommended when we couldn't identify somewhere close to the church where we held services. The docs and the arrangements are a huge part of selecting someone knowledgable but in the end it's about the things like being sensitive to the needs of the guests of the family, providing an atmosphere that respects the deceased. Someone who can receive flowers and acknowledgements and make sure they are present at the church. The Fairhaven Funeral Chapel did an outstanding job for my inexperienced family at A time we were broken. The services were outstanding, memorable and were more like a celebration of life than morbidity and loss. I have told my niece to use them for me when the time comes. They are wonderful and I am proud to be their Yelp reviewer and and answer any questions posed to me. Do not hesitate to use them. They are also culturally sensitive so they have a broad and knowledgeable reach which helps also very much. Though we are black and baptist, I would trust them no matter my race or religion, burying locally or shipping remains. They do it all. Thank you to the Sheppard Family for making something painful more comforting

I must say they always do a wonderful job with my family members and shows a lot of love to the…read morecommunity. I would definitely entrust them to care for my love one. you won't be disappointed trust me.

Excellent caring service by mr Whitfield He was responsive…read moreto all the families details right down to the clothing and hair!

"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." -- Friedrich Nietzsche…read more I attended a funeral service for a beloved respected dear neighbor, which is a horrible way to start the year 2021 adding a plethora of bad events to a plaguing year 2020. The funeral director did a great job of embalming a decedent and dressing my neighbor beautifully to provide a final positive viewing memory. The body viewed added a personal touch of the decedent as the funeral director allowed personal items as small stuff animals, and religious items as two religious rosaries wrapped around the hands. There is a kneeling ledge for family and loved ones to pray and/or ponder in deep thought front and center of the decedent. I was gazed in awe with the funeral director's quality work of embalm who carefully position the hand one above the other looking very subtle and natural, cosmetize to groom and dress beautifully. The lip stick and cosmetic applied appears very natural to match the decedent's skin which I am very impressed of the quality work. Embalming a decedent makes a significant visible difference. There is abundant seating in the viewing room and COVID-19 compliance of six feet social distancing. Lighting was very dingy and the room appears tatty and derelict in need of an upgrade for 2021 era. Cassese Funeral Home produces Catholic laminated memorial cards for your attendees. The decedent's family displayed photos and there was a guest book for attendees to sign. Cassese provides floor standing easels and console tables to display photos of the decedent's life. Cassese allows the family to provide a pastor to perform an abridged religious ceremony to bless the decedent. I am deeply sadden for the loss of my beloved neighbor. Cassese Funeral Home has a free parking lot available for guests.

I am from Minnesota, but I recently used Cassese Funeral home for my beloved brother who passed…read moreaway at age 40. It was a sad event, but the owner, Mr. James, did everything he promised to make my ordeal bearable. He was compassionate, easy to talk to, and extremely flexible. The building was spacious and clean, smelt good, and had all of the items that one would expect, such as hand sanitizers, napkins, toilet rolls, etc. The lady at the front desk was courteous and did her job very well. The entire process went smoothly, from the beginning to the very end. I would like to add that the Mr. James (owner) was everything that he appeared to be over the phone. He was a trusting person, someone that cared for others and the grief that they are going through. Thank you Mr. James.

This man has given us a total of 3 different contracts. The Day of the burial the drivers drove to…read moreNJ at about 15-20 mph because he was waiting for the documents that would allow them to bring the casket into NJ. When we got to the cemetery we had to wait for him to arrive and then my brother had to go to the office with him. He's running his funeral home under the name "PERFECT PEACE", however when making a credit card payment, it shows as "DAVID LANE". He operates from an office in Harmony Funeral Home and only comes there when he has an appointment to meet with a client. Worst service ever!!!

I unfortunately had to use this funeral service twice in less than 2years. Very personable and…read morethorough services. Mr. Gilmore went above and beyond to make sure my family was happy, comfortable and most importantly satisfied. I highly recommend his service, and he will come to you if needed. Both of the funeral services I needed were approximately 3hrs. away and in the last instance my loved one passed in another state. He was at my service and fulfilled all requests. Mr. Gilmore got it done!!! The best around and calling a funeral service from that far away should speak for itself.

We selected Westwood Cemetery since we live close by and the cost of burying my brother at a…read moreCatholic Cemetery was double or triple. Very beautiful and mostly well maintained but was better when Gordon was in charge (he retired @ 2 years ago). I emailed the LLC since the African American section ( during segregation) was used as a dumping ground for gardening refuse. By our next visit, it was cleaned up. We visit my sister, brother-in-law, brother and many people that I knew. VERY affordable and feels like it is home-town.

With my father passing my family chose Westwood Cemetery because of its location and that my father…read moreliked this place. We purchased two plots overlooking the lake. The location is beautiful. The staff was very helpful in making the selection . I dealt with Gordon who was very professional in his handling of the my fathers final affairs. I recommend this cemetery to anyone.

We had a good experience here. When my mom passed I had no clue of what to do or where to go. I…read morespent a day googling funeral homes and cemeteries and chose St. John's because it's a Catholic cemetery and not that far from where my dad lives so it would be easy for him to get to. The front desk staff was fairly friendly and the gentleman that helped us purchase the plot was very helpful and walked us through everything. He was also patient with me, in terms of decision making because I was in a total fog since it was barely 48 hours since everything happened. Once we finished the paperwork the gentleman walked us over to the actual location of the gravesite and showed us. On the day of the funeral everything went seamlessly and they did a great job of coordinating with the funeral home. They coordinated well with monument place when we purchased a headstone later in the year. It is definitely expensive but worth it for what you get. I appreciate that maintenance is included and we don't have to pay that on top of everything else you pay for. The location of the gravesite is perfect, about 2 mins from the entrance on Metropolitan. I appreciate the cleanliness of this place, every time we visit Mom's gravesite is clean as well as the surrounding areas. They also communicate well throughout the year, they will send you a flier for seasonal flowers as well as other mail for other things that may need to be addressed. If you are a Catholic and have a Catholic family member that needs a burial I would recommend this place.

I have family in two plots here a few rows away from each other and it's always well-maintained…read morewhen I visit, unlike another cemetery in the area. The masoleums are gorgeous as are many of the statues. A lot of mafia people buried here.

Billy was outstanding with his kind words and support. He went above and beyond with his kindness…read more His entire staff was very supportive and respectful.

McCourt &Trudden made our Moms funeral stress free. Karen,…read more Mike and Billie all made the process so smooth from their organization to their communication . All, and I mean all questions were addressed upfront and there were zero surprises. This business is first class and you would do your family a disservice by not using them. In addition to the services they provide they have excellent relationships and advice in regards to flowers and where to eat as a family. Thank you Karen, Mike and Billie for all you did!!