Now, the Palmer Cemetery isn't as nice as say St. Louis in N'Orleans or Pere-Lachaise in Paris…read more(actually, what is as beautiful as that?), but it really is a cool cemetery. It's not that big, but it does have some nice stones. And then there's the markers that are just small wood crosses, which look man made and probably are, with the names carved into the cross wood. I imagine that these are there because that's what the people could afford. See, if you live in Fishtown, you get a free plot in Palmer Cemetery! Awesome, I've already picked out my spot, so no one take it. It's near the corner where the ground rises up to a small mound. Nice! But, yes it really is a neat place to walk around or through on a brisk fall day. Maybe even have a picnic like the good old days.

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.

Parkview cemetery and crematory has helped my family so much in the last few years. After losing my…read moregrandfather they provided information and a final resting place where our family can visit in a beautiful setting. Also losing my cousin shortly after we have a beautiful memorial plague by the fountain where we can sit and visit as well.

Stacie was amazing! She took care of things we didn't even know we needed to. She is very organized…read moreand conversational. Stacie and her entire team can bring out a good, calming and comfortable feeling to a very emotional situation. I thank her and her team for everything and appreciate and see why my sister Beatrice recommended her at our time of need. My dad Emanuel Robinson looked great! Thank you Stacie so much! Always grateful, KiKi Montoya & The Robinson Familia

Alloway Funeral Home was very professional and compasionate in dealing with my family before and…read morefollowing our recent loss of my father. Their services were fairly priced. They returned phone calls promptly. I unhesitantly recommend them.

Most reliable and compassionate funeral staff I've ever experienced. Shoutout to Gianna for how…read morehelpful she was amidst the family drama with planning the service. I can't thank her enough for her patience and how conscientious she was with the details. It also helps that she has an amazing bubbly personality and is so loving. For amazing and efficient death services, look no further!

When my mother passed away back in 2007, I called Zale to ask some questions since I wasn't sure…read morewhat funeral home I would use to bury her. The person who answered the phone sounded annoyed that I would call and ask questions. If that's the way they treat people who just call there, imagine them actually handling you arrangements!! Good riddance and I hope they go out of business!

Nobody ever wants to go to a memorial service, but when it's your time to go, you can just hope…read morethat your passing will be one that is memorialized in a lovely and kind and respectful manner. Such was the case recently when a friend of ours held a beautiful service for her mother here. The building and decor is low key and modern, clean, and non-denominational. We especially loved the complimentary "thank you" provided by the home - forget me not seeds to plant in honor of the loved one. How absolutely wonderful. The room the service was held in was roomy and comfortable. Kudos for making what could have been a very sad day one that was filled with pure love.

This was not my first funeral, but it was my first funeral that I along with my two daughters had…read moreto plan Mt. Laurel home for funerals was more than helpful. Jen, who was our advisor, went over and above what I thought was her responsibility as far as making the day run smoothly she basically did everything for us, including help us with the flowers, a video montage that we had up there with the music right down to what would happen at the cemetery I hope I never have to plan anything like this again but if I do, I definitely would use Mt. Laurel home for funerals took all the stress out of it and made us feel so welcomed ! It was a military funeral so there's a lot more details involved and they just helped everything go by smoothly. Again, thank you for making this most horrible time of our lives a little bit easier to bare !

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.

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.

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.