I never thought I'd be searching on yelp for a funeral home, as I've never had to work with one…read moredirectly. I was supposed to be going on a cruise with my partner, I flew out from California, and sadly, she passed away suddenly right after I got here. I live in California, she lived here, and we kept this crazy cross country relationship going for 20 years. We had a. Helluva run..... I called, and I spoke to Bernie. He was the primary person I worked with. I came in for my initial visit, he sat down with me to explain the process He was patient, caring, and he listened to what I had to say, We even talked about a few things that helped lighten up the conversation as well. He knew just what I needed to hear. We made arrangements for them to pick up the body, for the cremation, and for me to pick up her ashes for a later scattering in the Atlantic Ocean. I mentioned it to him that I would like to see her one more time, and we made arrangements to do it the next day. I had earlier stopped by her apartment, there was a suitcase there, and for some reason, I decided to put it in the car. I'm glad I did, because he asked if I had access to clothes. We picked out a nice outfit for her, and also, she used to golf herself, she loved watching professional golf, and her PGA tour baseball cap just happened to be in the suitcase. So we got that for her as well. I came back the next day to see her, and Bernie advised me that her face did have some bruising because it appeared that she had rolled out of bed right before she passed away. I told him, that's OK, I still wanted to see her one last time. It wasn't as bad as I was afraid it might be, but I'm still glad that he let me know ahead of time. They did the cremation, and I picked her ashes up a couple of days later. Everybody here was nothing but 100% gracious, friendly, and helpful, they understood what I was dealing with. They answered any questions I might have, they listened to my stories, and they really helped me start my journey in saying goodbye. Thank you so very, very, much......

I was so pleased with all of the services offered for my mom's funeral. Of course, it was a very…read moreemotional day. I have attended and planned several funerals in Kingston for family throughout the years, so I have a good history of comparisons. Bernie and all of the staff at Leahy funeral have been wonderful and so kind and accommodating. Bernie literally took everything off my hands and created a wonderful and most touching celebration of my mother's life. From the flowers to the memorial cards to the building accommodations and wake and to the graveside memorial, I couldn't have asked for a better celebration and comfort in our time of grieving. He even helped me plan a gorgeous mass service with such ease. I highly recommend Leahy Funeral Services in Kingston, NY.

Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive to what was going on. They didn't annoy you while…read moreyou were grieving they went about their work and made everything a seamless experience.

From the moment I spoke with Ryan, I knew that Inpeace was the right choice for our needs. The…read moreonline setup was simple, the pricing was completely transparent, and the staff were genuine and available to answer any questions. They took care of every detail quickly and respectfully. Thank you, Ryan, for keeping your word and delivering such compassionate service. Highly recommend to anyone needing a straightforward and compassionate service.

I have used the services of Simple Choices twice now over the last 7 years. Each time, Roy and his…read morestaff have been professional and compassionate. I felt at ease from first contact that my loved one (and I !) would be treated with care and respect. I appreciated the prompt response from the moment I reached out. Without hesitation, I would recommend Simple Choices for end of life arrangements.

I'm a year late writing this review, but it was recently the first anniversary of the death in our…read morefamily and it reminded me that we intended to share our glowing review of Simple Choices but didn't get to it in the months immediately after. At the time, I called around to at least 4-6 different places in the Albany area to understand the cremation options available, at a very stressful time obviously. Roy was BY FAR the most compassionate, patient, responsive, and clear about what to expect. Seriously, you just don't want to deal with the impersonal or callous attitudes that came across in my first phone call with some of the other places that offer cremation services. There wasn't even the smallest hint of anything other than the ideal level of genuine helpfulness from Roy. On top of that the prices were extremely fair, and the environment and decor in the Simple Choices funeral home is very comforting. Looking back, it also feels good to have supported a business & team that is committed to doing the right thing for people at their worst times. They live out ALL the values stated on their website. Oh, and I should also mention just in case anyone's looking for this detail in a review - our family isn't Christian, and Roy was nothing but pure kindness and understanding on adjusting the decor in the funeral home for our small family viewing. Roy & team, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your excellence at serving us at such a difficult time. If we could leave you a 6 star review we would!

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through, but in our time of…read moregrief, Sept and Samantha at Ivy Cremation & Memorial Services of NY were a true source of comfort. From our very first conversation, they treated us not just as clients but as family. Their process is so thoughtful and compassionate, and every step was handled with such tenderness and care. They patiently answered all of our questions, no matter how many we had, and always made sure we felt heard and understood. Their warmth and guidance brought us so much reassurance at a time when we needed it most. What truly set them apart was the genuine care they showed in handling every detail. Sept and Samantha made a difficult time much more manageable, ensuring that nothing was overlooked and that our family felt supported at every step. Their professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail are unmatched. I am deeply grateful for their kindness and the dignified service they provided.

Thank you so much for making this process as wonderful and smooth as possible. We appreciate your…read moreefficiency and organization of all the details. Thank you from the Brinson Family.

The seminar provided was encouraging to avail of Neptune services. Well prepared and very…read moreinformative. Handouts give additional info on what to expect and prices are straight forward.

I can't begin to tell you how much of a comfort it was to have Neptune take care of everything in…read moreone of the darkest times of my life. Teresa is one of the pure gems of the organization. She was helpful answering questions and putting my mind at ease during this difficult time.

We used Direct Cremation for my mom at the suggestion of our hospice provider. They were amazing…read more Fast, reasonably priced, respectful of what the family needed and never tried to upsell us or take advantage of us in our time of need. They took care of literally everything. An incredible company that took care of us when we needed it the most. I always recommend them!

They were great and very helpful. Made it very easy for me, much thanks! Also the price was very…read morefair.

My mom passed away in 2005, my dad in 2008. I find that anything I put at their graves in…read morerememberance of them, quickly becomes broken, or gone! Every other gravesite around that area remains intact. Regardless off how much stuff is there! I have spoken to the owner who said kids walk through from the nearby golf course and are sometimes destructive. There is no fence to devide the 2 properties. This is not an answer to me, and why can't a fence be put up?! Very frustrating for me and other members of my family! When did people start disrespecting those who have passed on! What happened to morals? Now I bring nothing! So unfair!!!