As we were wrapping up our day and driving home, we passed by the entrance of Laurel Hill Cemetery…read moreand my sister suggested we pull in because she had heard a lot about its beauty. The cemetery is absolutely sprawling and seems to have no obvious borders defining where it begins and ends. I loved taking in the sights of the intricate an ornate grave markers, but also of the wildlife that meander around Laurel Hill Cemetery. I would definitely be interested in returning during a future visit and even taking a tour to learn more about the cemetery's origins and history.

So this is my first cemetery review! I cannot say I would normally add this to my list of places to…read morecheck out. But, considering the view, the amount of historical individuals taking residence here, and the movie funeral scenes (Rocky Balboa, Creed, Transformers, etc.)...I say if you're in the area, it's a must see! Check their site for events.

Funeral homes are all about honoring those who have gone ahead of us…read more I cannot think of anyone who enjoys going to a funeral home but the expectations for a visit include a warm sincere welcome by funeral home staff, an easy to follow traffic pattern to give your respects, a clean and pleasant "smell" to the facility, and a sense that the funeral home is rich in heritage. I was impressed with the two men who guided me where to park (I was arriving rather late) so that I could be in the line of vehicles to the graveside ceremonies. They then asked if I knew where the home was (There are several funeral homes on this stretch of Paulsboro roadway.). Walking into the funeral home I could see the home's representatives positioned where they could answer questions but not in the way of any visitor. The viewing room was attractive and not too somber. There was a well thought out pattern to share condolences with the family. The funeral director's role in the ceremony was handled professionally without being presumptive of the family's and clergy's role in the service. As I left still mourning my friend's unexpected passing I thought that at least he was given a quality farewell by this funeral home.

McBride-Foley has buried nearly everyone I have ever lost in my family - my grandfather, mother,…read morestep-father, and father. They are nothing short of consummate professionals. They made the process as painless as possible. There is simply no one else in South Jersey I would call to bury a loved one.

I can't say enough about how my family was treated after the death of my husband last year. The…read moreamount of time they spent with us. They made a time this was very hard for us,much easier. Very caring. Answered all our questions.

I grew up in Glendora, and Runnemede (ie - "little Philly), is the neighboring town, where I…read morefrequented a lot at my good friend's house. Gardner is the usual funeral home used by many of my family, friends and neighbors. I think it's because of the location. To me, it can't be much else. This is your "typical" yuck factor funeral home in my opinion. Ugly, outdated, wallpaper and a funky stench, with just a touch of creepy & coldness in the air. I took a mint after our first "stop" and it was actually a soft, nasty/stale candy instead. I spit it in the trash. The one employee didn't know where my friend, the DAUGHTER of the deceased, was and looked at me clueless. Not good AT ALL. It's nice that they have tissue boxes a-plenty and I believe, small water bottles as well. The only decor, if you will, that I liked, was the cage of cute finches.

Oakland is a very old cemetery right next to friends hospital. If you tour the graveyard you will…read moresee some plots that are over 100 years old. My family is buried there and for years the maintanence staff took very good care of it but things change over time. We had planted bushes as well as flowers that would reappear year after year & things were fine for decades but now for the sake of speed the gang mowers they use have wiped out the entire garden which we replanted and they mowed it over again. Talking with management the place is not doing well, they closed down their greenhouses and killed a decades old passion plant that was so beautiful that they had sold pieces that could be rooted and grow at your home. That was a sin. Everything today is on a steady decline and this graveyard can not escape it because the families who supported it are now buried there. Regardless it is worth considering for your loved one.

It is such a beautiful cemetery! They are non-sectarian, so anyone can be buried there. At the…read moremoment, the quoted lot price is $2,100 which, compared to other places, is a total steal for this hidden gem of a place. There are probably other fees there on top of the lot cost, so please call them and inquire. The cemetery is old, but nicely maintained. There is even wildlife walking around. On my two visits there I saw a beaver, a bunch of previously unseen birds, some rather bold squirrels, too. I go here to enjoy a quiet evening and to ponder Philadelphia's history through its deceased inhabitants. Thinking about the meaning of it all goes really well in this place. I like this place a lot. I wish I could work there. The management of the cemetery takes a rather unorthodox approach to marketing. They refuse to have a web presence. They don't want a website or social media, even when it is offered to them for free. I wonder if that will spell doom for this place sooner that it deserves.

We have a family history with DuBois Funeral Home so when my mother died we chose to go with…read moreDuBois. The morning my mom died, we met as a family and took a call from the funeral director. In our first conversation, he made a comment about being tired because he had to get up early to pick up my mother's body and "had to be up all night". A couple of days after my mom died, my dad made a comment about not knowing when he would get her ring. As he had quite a bit on his plate, I told him I would call the funeral home on his behalf to inquire about her ring. I called and reached the funeral director. When I asked about her wedding band, his first response was to say she wasn't wearing one. I explained that she was. My mom had bad arthritis and her ring couldn't be removed due to her swollen knuckle, so there was no question that she was wearing her ring. The funeral director again told me that the ring must have been left at the hospital. I reiterated that her ring was on her finger as it could not be removed. At this point, the funeral director informed me that her ring was cremated and with her ashes. I was upset to hear this, but I told myself that there was nothing that could be done and prepared to exit the call. As I was about to exit the call, Mr. Dubois asked me "Why didn't you tell me you wanted the ring?" I stopped Mr. Dubois and asked him to please not put the missing ring on my family. In response, Mr. Dubois stated that he hoped someday I could understand how difficult his job was. I was so taken aback by his response that I repeated what he said incredulously, to which he replied that I was obviously an "angry woman". I was again shocked that this was his response. When I stated that I was upset that my mom's ring was gone, Mr. Dubois responded that I was lying and that my mother's ring wasn't gone, it was with her ashes. After this back-and-forth, I asked him to please stop as I was grieving and upset that I couldn't give my dad his wife's ring. Mr. Dubois told me I had an anger problem, and that I "wouldn't accept his apology", before hanging up on me. Saying "you won't accept my apology" isn't an apology. As the ring was gone and we were in the middle of planning her memorial, I did my best to move forward. On the day of the memorial service, my family and I set up memorial tables with mementos of my mom's life. Once the service started, we were very busy greeting visitors and weren't paying attention to the memorial tables. After the service, we realized that the funeral home staff had covered the tables with programs and the sign-in book - right on top of the mementos we had laid out. They didn't ask us if they could do this or request we move anything--they just put them right on top. My mom's ring and a smooth service couldn't bring her back, but not having her ring, in particular, is a loss we feel. No one is perfect and mistakes are understandable. Mr. Dubois' response was not.

My recent experience with the DuBois Funeral Home was exceptional. I used them to arrange for my…read moredad's funeral. Sandy was our initial contact. She came to our home,. which was such a help at this challenging time. She guided us through every detail, with great care, knowledge and compassion. Wally and family were so kind, arranging the church and assisting with everything from flowers to luncheon arrangements and everything in between. In a time of distress, we knew we were in good hands.

Beautiful historic spot with spectacular trees! Peaceful and relaxing. Lots of people exercising…read more There's an app with all the trees.

Woodlands cemetery is beautiful, a great place to walk, and also a great spot for a picnic. It's a…read morelovely green space as well as a piece of history.

Very nice place Amazing experience clean and very…read moresympathetic and caring during the whole grieving process. Caring and lovely people to work with.

My husband's cremation was beautifully done, we were able to be there at the start and had as much…read moreinvolvement as we could handle. It was done with class and dignity and very much appreciated.

Normally don't share reviews for funeral homes. However, this location is historic...can't wait for…read morethe renovations to end, the entire staff was extremely compassionate, caring and attentive! We must support this historic landmark... the oldest funeral home in the nation! Amazing highly recommend

Sunrise (birth) to sunset (passing) is always a difficult time for families when it comes to…read moredealing with an untimely passing. This posting is bittersweet because of the passing of my father- in- law and this is the funeral home that is handling is funeral arrangements. Just visited the funeral home with my spouse and my father- in-law's widow. Very peaceful, quaint, quiet (especially for a Sunday) and serene based off my initial impression of this place. They have been very professional leading up to and taking an active part in the funeral arrangements, which makes it better for the family that is in the grieving process.