This batch of Yelp reviews helped us tremendously and I wanted to add. I know plenty about the food…read moreI enjoy and review restaurants accordingly. This, however, we knew very little about. Ron was extremely helpful. We needed the most basic of services, and Ron guided us every step of the way. Always pleasant, and transparent about the cost. He did not push us at all to get things which were not wanted. I actually wish he had pushed a little bit, as we forgot a couple things. Ron has our highest recommendation. Do not be afraid to ask him anything: suggestions, options, etc. He will help.

Ron Jasinski handled the funerals for both of my parents. His patient and understanding manner made…read morethe whole process as easy as possible. He expertly guided me through each logistical and legal step, he provided great support and insight, and he was always there to listen. His calming and reassuring presence helped create the meaningful and memorable experience that my parents deserved. He was always available and provided reminders as needed. All costs were clear ahead of time, he showed what all the options were and was supportive of all my choices and decisions. There was never any pressure to upgrade or include anything that I didn't want. He did provide excellent suggestions on how to make the events as meaningful and memorable as possible. I have recommended him and Kimble Funeral Home to friends who have had the same experience with Ron.

If I could give Kye and Ryan 10 stars, I would. Kye is one of the most empathetic people I've met,…read moreeven outside of using Buckland's services. Within the last 6 months, my family has had to use them 3 times and I can not imagine dealing with anyone else. Kye is extremely responsive, understanding, helpful, etc. We never had to chase her and she always ensured that we knew that she was doing the very best she could for us during such a heavy time. Even after the services are complete, Buckland is always there as a resource. Thank you thank you thank you for being such a ray of light during such a dark time.

Ryan and Kye Buckland are the Gold Standard in professional and compassionate funeral arrangements…read moreand services! I had referred several families to them in the past. But when they did my Mom in Love's arrangements... it was seamless and beautifully done! Ryan is a masterful restorative artist and had mom looking rested, peaceful and beautiful! When our minister became ill the morning of the service, he had a phenomenal replacement, Pastor Danielle Brown of Shiloh Baptist Church...and the she was amazing! I could go on forever extolling our experience. However, I want it to be known, that there is no other funeral home that our family will ever use but the Buckland Funeral Home in Somerville NJ

We recently used DeMarco Funeral Home for my step-father's service. Tom was a wealth of information…read moreand handled every detail. He even gave us poster boards to put up photo collages. He was extremely professional and kind during a very difficult time. Their home is absolutely beautiful and the rooms are all tastefully decorated. Since he was being cremated, we wanted to have pictures and some of his treasures around the room showing a very full life. They accommodated us in every way possible. Because he was a singer in a band, they also allowed us to have his music playing in the background. They helped give our loved one a beautiful send off. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you so much Tom; we appreciate all you have done for our family.

I should have written this before but I never knew you could review a funeral home before. David…read moreand his team were exemplary in their service and respect for my wishes. They never tried to oversell me. They listened and did exactly as I wanted for my husband's funeral. Every detail was taken care of. It's been 6 years but I still think back to how everything was handled and I still feel grateful!

Sorry, but I am late in submitting this review. I attended 2 funerals at Fucillo & Warren Funeral…read moreParlor in Manville, NJ within a day of each other back in early September of this year, 2024. I was again so impressed with the awesome service that the Fucillo & Warren staff provided, the same as I had experienced 2 years ago at my brother's funeral in December 2022. Again, I saw such expert order & professionalism which I really appreciate at events like these. The staff seems to know what you need before you need it. The staff also makes you feel as comfortable as possible under these circumstances. I was especially impressed with John R. Zalewski, Jr, Funeral Director who did such an exceptional job." Louisa P. Nov 08, 2024

We recently had my grandmothers funeral at this funeral home and they went above and beyond our…read moreexpectations!! Especially during this pandemic time, their sensitivity and helpfulness was so much appreciated by everyone in our family! We were able to give my grandmother the best funeral possible and allow others to attend via Zoom. They even arranged the crematorium and it was the most peaceful and beautiful location. Our family was very very pleased with the staff and everyone at the funeral home, it was the most perfect send off Thank you!!

Courteous, Dependable and Professional. My family and I were handled with great care, during this…read moredifficult time. Thank you Gleason's.

I do not have enough words of gratitude to express how my family feels about the team at Gleason's…read moreFuneral Home. We have unfortunately had the pleasure of being in their company on more than one occasion. But the two that are nearest and dearest to my heart are the passing of my father (4 years ago) and my mother, August 15, 2024. In both encounters, we were able to honor my parents as individuals and showcase who they were as people, loved by so many. Gleason's did not shy away from some of our specific requests, instead, they embraced the opportunity to help us honor our parents. We are grateful for the send-off we were able to give them both, and grateful for the care and compassion shown by Billy and the team at Gleason's. "Thank you" will never be enough...

I am posting this so that perhaps cemetery management makes the necessary changes. On 10/26/23 my…read moremother passed away and on 10/30/23 she was laid to rest in the grave that my father was laid to rest back in 1999 at Holy Cross Cemetery. My sister contacted the Cemetery to have Christmas wreaths placed at the grave of our parents and another one at our nephews grave also located at Holy Cross Cemetery. On Saturday 12/23/23 my sister and her daughter when to the cemetery. When they got to the grave of our parents the wreath was place on the decaying flowers that were never cleaned up since my mother was laid to rest two months ago. When they went to the grave of our nephew there was no wreath. The cost to have the cemetery place a wreath is $55.00 / wreath. My sister emailed the cemetery because the office on the cemetery grounds was closed on Saturday 12/23/23. Naturally, there was no response on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day but, you would expect a response on Tuesday 12/26/23. The Cemetery never responded. My sister call the Cemetery and a woman answered. My sister explained that the wreath placed at our parents grave was laid on top of dead flowers. She told my sister that they only clean twice a year and because my mother passed at the end of October the next cleaning is May. She also explained to my sister that the family should clean the dead flowers between cemetery cleanups. Then my sister explained that there was no wreath placed at our nephews grave. My sister was told that that was an oversight and they would refund $55.00. My questions: 1- If no one went to the Cemetery how would you know that the wreath you paid for wasn't provided? 2- If the family is responsible to clean up the grave sites between cemetery biannual cleanups, what's stopping me from raking the debris off my loved ones grave an onto someone else's grave? What's stopping me from placing the debris in a bag and taking it to the cemetery management office so they can store the debris until they do their biannual cleanup? 3- Why does the cemetery police have time to remove items from grave sites that they feel aren't appropriate? The cemetery police have time to remove Items like ballon's, teddy bear, etc. from grave sites but, they don't have time to clean dead flowers? I included a picture of the $55,00 wreath that the cemetery placed at our parents grave just so you can see what Holy Cross Cemetery feels is acceptable.

My grandparents are buried here. I didn't know them very well. I maybe spoke to them a handful of…read moretimes as a child even though they lived nearby. They were super old and senile. The funerals were nice. But I didn't feel any grief. Their house in East Brunswick was sold. Maybe demolished. These people are gone from the Earth without a trace. I'll let you in on a secret: I fear death, and the deaths of those I love. Death is the ultimate tragedy... a life of suffering is tough, but in most cases we can make things better. Death you can't fix. I won't romanticize death or martyrdom and drape them in metaphor. Death is real, it's brutal, it's tragic. You should be sad -- you should be afraid.

I cannot recommend Ruby Memorial strongly enough. Our family worked with Maryann Malek and her…read moreassistant, Patty. They made the most impossible time in our lives infinitely easier with exactly the right combination of skill, clear communication, compassion, and care. They were professional while also being completely human in our time of need. They catered to the needs of my sister's children with deep patience, grace, and love. I felt a wave of calm and comfort in their hands. They even helped us set up the room for her funeral and brought it to life with their own special touches and wealth of experience. Maryann held me every step of the way trying to coordinate things while I was in terrible pain. She is every good thing and your family will find itself in the most capable hands with Ruby Memorial. Every single person we interacted with there was truly exceptional. I will always think of them as a bright spot in an otherwise incredibly dark moment.

My father passed away in NJ. I was out of the state and found Ruby Memorial on Yelp. We made a call…read moreand spoke to Maryann. She was very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable about the process. We flied in to NJ on a Sunday and our father was picked up and ready to go on Monday for us. After the viewing, we talked a little more and learned what to do next. Price was fair and up front. Cash and checks preferred, but they can take credit cards. They also helped us with obtaining certified copies of father's death certificate. Thank you Ruby Memorial for making life easy, especially so close to Thanksgiving during the pandemic. It is highly recommended for your local service.

Buklad Funeral Home did a great job taking care of everything during a difficult time. Chris and…read moreMary were amazing, and the entire funeral staff was kind, professional, and supportive. We truly appreciate everything they did for our family.

Poor Christine she did not know that her mothers casket was not sealed properly, and that the seal…read morewas broken. I wasn't going to break her heart that day, but it was totally unacceptable and I only tell the truth !!