Everything I stated in my previous review is the absolute truth. It was almost 3 hours before…read moreHoward Shenberg collected my wife's body, NOT the one hour Howard claims. My neighbor (Steve Grossman) who lives across the street from me sat with me the entire time and recalls this quite well. Also, Howard rushed back into my house after loading the hearse and proceeded to show me a large catalog of photos of coffins. I did not ask him to do this. My neighbor, Steve, remembers this clearly, also. He says he kept shaking his head no, but that I was transfixed on the photos and did not see that. Howard never discussed with me less expensive alternatives such as creation. (Locustwood Memorial Park has a Jewish Mausoleum next to my wife's grave). The next day I called Howard and told him I wanted to puchased his least expensive coffin. During that call he asked me to have a check for full payment on Tuesday, the day of the graveside service. My daughter, had traveled from Rochester, NY to be with me. She remembers quite well my saying on the phone, "look Howard, I have one of the highest credit ratings on earth, but I cannot obtain over $11,000. dollars that quickly. At that point he relented, and agreed to accept a check for half on Tuesday and the rest a week or two later. Howard charged me for a shroud, NEVER explaining to me she could be buried in hear own street clothing. He charged me for cosmetology, then never offered that I give her a final kiss goodbye by briefly lifting the coffin lid. (To this day, I'm not even certain she was in that coffin). Shortly after the graveside service, I purchased an identical prepaid funeral for myself for $9,000. The reason I never expressed any dissatisfaction to Howard was that my wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and I was in such a profound state of grief that I did not understand the various ways Howard was taking advantage of me. I want to share all this with others to let them know they should be wary of Howard. He seems very friendly on the surface, but his primary goal is to maximize his profits. Jerry Goldstein.

I had a good experience working with Howard, its never easy to bury your loved one in this case my…read moreMOM. Howard help made it as painless as possible, he did everything at a fair price and was diligent in all his work. I would use his services again although i hope never to have to.

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.

My father passed in 2010, and his services were handled by Peppler Funeral Home in Bordentown, New…read moreJersey. The Peppler family took a very difficult time and made it as painless as possible. My Father was cremated, and through a strained familial relationship, I was under the impression his cremains were collected soon after by another family member. Many years later, I learned no one had collected his remains. Now in 2025, and being fairly certain it was a fruitless call, but desperately trying to correct for my great failure, I contacted Peppler to see if they could at least point me in the direction of where my fathers remains may have ultimately been placed. To my great shock and greater relief, his cremains were still in the possession of the home; 15 years later! Their kindness and dedication carried forward into coordinating the quick shipping of my Father's cremains to me in Florida where my family now lives. There aren't words that can truly describe my deep appreciation for the service Peppler Funeral Home of Bordentown provided to my family. They are incredible people doing a difficult job, with a level of compassion and integrity, rarely seen today. Thank you.

From the owner: Serving the Community for Five Generations…read more The Peppler Family Serving the Community for Five Generations We understand that funeral planning can be a difficult thing to do. That's why our staff is dedicated to making the planning process as smooth and informative as possible. There are many options to consider, all of which can lead to a service that is personalized and reflective upon the deceased and the life they lead. Listed below are a few of the options our directors will help you with.

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!

Ruthann was recommended by Selover Funeral Home for my husbands services and I am extremely happy…read morethat selected Celebration of a Lifetime. She took the time to really get to know my beloved and truly listened to what each of us (wife, daughter, mother and brother) had to contribute. Ruthann also picked up on some details that I/we don't remember sharing but made the services all the more personal and truly heartfelt. **Thank you, Ruthann, for services befitting a wonderful man.

From the owner: For those who want a ceremony reflecting the life lived and why they mattered, Ruthann Disotell…read moreinterviews the family and creates a service that is honoring, uplifting and truly unique. With over 50 years in funeral service, you will find her caring, compassionate and calming. Each presentation shares personality and humor, as the happy moments are recalled. We also discover, now that they are gone, what we can carry on for them. Be transported from the deathbed, back into your joy. There is a life to be celebrated. There is a legacy to be shared. Make it a Celebration of a Lifetime. Ruthann is available to the location of your choosing. Also available for landmark birthdays, to uplift the one being honored with the story of their life.

Grateful we were connected with Franklin- after our father passed. He and his team provided…read morewonderful support during these somber times. He went over and above in securing military honors for my dad's services. EVERONE was compassionate and caring throughout the process. They truly made an incredibly difficult time easier to manage.

We were very grateful to Rainear for their professionalism and great kindness during this difficult…read moretime for our family. Frank showed up right away, handled things swiftly and made us feel very confident in this trying process. We recommend him highly.