I recently attended the funeral of my 94 year old beloved aunt Gertrude Linda. I was appalled when…read moreI saw her! Who ever does your makeup and cosmetology needs to go. My aunt looked like a clown, the most horrible deceased person I have ever seen. I know you were given pictures of her which apparently you didn't look at. Up to the last week or so she always made sure she looked presentable. She was very meticulous When it came to her hair and makeup. My cousins also told me that they were promised music which was not the case . I'm glad services were only an hour because I could not have looked at her any longer. No referrals from our family ever again!

Erica went above and beyond to help guide our family though an overwhelming and difficult time. Her…read moreprofessionalism and thoughtfulness comforted us when we needed it most. Everything handled by Erica and Vanderplaat exceeded our expectations, and for her help and kindness we will forever be grateful.

A bit of ambivalence concerning this particular cemetery...not for any objective reasons, really,…read morebut rather subjective, and personal. So far as I know, my maternal grandfather was the first to be buried here, and he died years before I was born. So I have early memories of coming here with my mother, sister and grandmother to visit the grave (my mother and grandmother are now buried here themselves). I remember my mother saying there were plots here for all of us, and my sister, with an odd nonchalance that I guess must be typical of the very young, said, "Wow, so I have a grave waiting for me!" And I guess I do too. My mother is buried here now, both sets of grandparents, my father's best friend, my cousin, a great uncle, and assuredly others with some connection to me. In all probability, this is where I'll be buried when I die (not to be morbid, but it is what it is). And...this isn't where I'd necessarily choose to be buried. Not for any objective reason, but just because...well, who knows? Although...if you're non-religious...dead is dead, and it doesn't really matter where they bury you, does it? And if you're religious...the body is just a shell, the spirit has left to a hopefully better realm, and it doesn't really matter where they bury you, does it? I have to confess that I've never been a fan of the name "George Washington" for a cemetery. Not that I'm unpatriotic, or feel that Washington wasn't one of our great Presidents, but it just seems odd naming a cemetery after a statesman/politician. The cemetery is non denominational, so a religious name isn't in order, but how about "Willow Grove," or "Whispering Pine Acres," or "Paramus Memorial Park," or something similar? I mean, where do they bury departed prisoners, criminals, felons and murderers--- "Richard Nixon Memorial Park"? Not to sound as if I'm mocking or being disrespectful, but it's not something I've ever really been comfortable about. There's a large statue of Washington on the grounds, and a painting of him in the cemetery office (as well as a bust of him behind the desk in the office). You'd think Washington was buried here, but he's not. Paramus as a location has little of beauty about it, but the cemetery itself is peaceful, serene, and...might as well admit it...even beautiful. There are some unique, picturesque statues and buildings located about the grounds (not many, but they're tastefully and artistically done). One statue (or metallic sculpture) is of a boy or young man playing a musical instrument; the other is of a young lady (or girl) with her arms extended upward in joy, birds flying about her...is her joy at the prospect of Heaven? Eternal life? Nirvana? Standing in the center of the cemetery like a beacon is a tall, thin building with a star, or something resembling a star, at the very top. It's been there since I can remember, and I'm not sure what it is or what its purpose is, but it does make a striking impression...always has. I needed to find 2 grave locations here recently, and the people in the office were pleasant and helpful, providing me with a map and specific instructions about where those I sought were buried. I still had some trouble locating them (I had a general idea of where they were, but its been a few years since I was last here), but the cemetery workers were actually very helpful to me, going out of their way to render aid, without being asked. I knew one guy I worked with who some years ago complained to me that the grave of his parents, who are buried here, was always overgrown and unkempt. I must confess that it didn't please me that the grave of my paternal grandparents was under a half foot of water, but you have to be realistic about these things, I think. When conditions improve, I'm sure the proper maintenance will be done. It's a large cemetery, not new, and everyone here seems as conscientious as can reasonably be expected. Just my opinion, some may disagree, but I'm the one writing the review. If I have a complaint, it's that the roads are really too narrow to comfortably navigate, but I don't know that that sort of complaint can be applied just to this cemetery. It seems intrinsic to any cemetery built many decades ago. There are some famous people buried here-- Luther Vandross, one of the Isley Brothers, and Thomas Eboli, one time boss of the Genovese Mafia Family who was shot down coming out of the Brooklyn apartment of his mistress in 1972 (obviously, they didn't bury him at "Richard Nixon Memorial Acres"). Also buried here is the family of Harry Delaroach Jr., a maladjusted, homicidal geek who fatally shot his father, mother, and 2 brothers in 1976 because his father was sending him back to military school (you wonder why he didn't consider just running away?). Objectively speaking, it's a nice cemetery, scenic in a low-key sort of way, and conducive to quiet reflection, mourning, and remembering.

I've been coming here since 1977. I've never seen the cemetery is worse shape. It looks as if it…read moreis abandoned. Burials in the earth must have plaques at the same level as the surrounding ground. Vertical headstones are not permitted. Not a problem. However many plaques cannot be read because of the over growing weeds and grass. Clover has taken over what appears to be 50% of the cemetery. Disgusting. Visit was May 2026.

PROS: This home is definitely a nice place. The staff here are all nice and professional while the…read morehome is clean and nicely set up. They prepared the body very nicely as well. CONS: The parking lot is small and it didn't look like their was more than one viewing room. OVERALL: If you're in the area I would recommend coming to this home. I gave it 5 stars because it was good, however, it isn't my first choice

Was trying to locate the exact resting place of my cousin prior to visiting the Hackensack Cemetery…read moreand the Cemetery was of little help. I was very happy with the assistance provided by the staff at Beaugard. They went out of their way to assist me and were successful in obtaining the specific details that I could not. I would not hesitate to use them in the future and commend the team on their kindness.

Very professional and sensitive staff. They are very accommodating and pay close attention to…read moredetail. I highly recommend the team here. They are very experienced and have a respectful attitude towards the families they serve.

We used them for my moms funeral and Jennifer could not be more helpful, compassionate. We were…read morepleased with the complete service. It is and was a tough time that was handled professionally. Thank you Jennifer

Kind wonderful people, who led us through the darkest days of our lives. The loss of our beloved…read morechild. They were compassionate, caring and patient. Absolutely heartbreaking.

You could not ask for a more caring and thoughtful service at one of the hardest times we all go…read morethrough. Exceptional.

Feeney Funeral Home performed such a beautiful service for a dear friend of mine. They paid such…read moreclose attention to every detail and turned such an upsetting time for all of us into a moment that we can remember fondly. It was a true celebration of her life. I loved the special flip card keepsake with all of her photos. Very unique just like her.

Feeney's made the worst days of my life more than bearable. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a…read morebetter job than they did, and I now know why they came so highly recommended. My mother passed away suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Myself, my sister, nor my father never had the misfortune of having to make funeral arrangements before. On top of being emotional, we felt helpless and confused; thankfully Feeney's made the process as painless and easy as possible for us. We met with Dave, the director, and were given simple worksheets to help us brainstorm how we wanted to memorialize my mother. He talked us through several options, helped us write her obituary for "The Record," and aided us in solidifying all our plans. When it came time for the wake, I could not believe how much Feeney's went above and beyond for us. We never spoke of any extras, so I was not expecting more than a simple prayer card and sign in book. In addition to that, they also provided a large signature board, a blown up photo of my mother fit for hanging on the wall, a large photo collage display, a brochure full of pictures and a mind-blowing origami style card that folded 4 times over revealing different photos, as well as the poem we chose for the prayer card. This card was a beautiful, wonderfully unexpected touch. Throughout both the ceremonies the staff were so courteous, always asking us how everything was and if we needed anything. Everyone was extremely helpful. The day after the wake, we decided to have a short celebration of my mother's life. It began with a very touching and well put together montage of photos converted into a DVD which we were able to keep. Norma, the celebrist (non-religious) speaker, did a great job with the eulogy from the simple timeline that we emailed her - she even stopped to play one of my mom's favorite songs. Losing a loved one is an extremely emotional and trying experience, and Feeney's not only made the process as easy as possible for us, but went the extra mile to make sure our last memories were beautiful and pleasant. I never thought I'd be writing a review for a funeral home, but this one made such an impact on me that I want to publicly praise it. I hold Feeney's in high regard and absolutely reccommend their services.

fast and professional service. cant recommend this place more after dealing with a few other…read morefuneral homes this decade. Erika is super friendly and communicates progress frequently. Youre never left hanging or having to pull teeth for answers or updates.

The staff at VanderPlaat were low key and extremely attentive. Since my mom has Alzheimer it was…read moreonly my siblings and me involved. The cost's involved were reasonable. But the way we where handled is best summed up by gentle courtesy. Our Funeral director "Gary" was extremely efficient without rushing us along. He had answers to our questions and his questions help elicit thoughtful responses from us. He kinda knew what we needed to ask and if we didn't he would lead us into that area. Although he was dealing with a very serious matter he never let us get so far off topic as to drag out the important work that needed to be done. The actual viewing was exactly as described. NOTHING was a problem, the staff was always visible and available but not in the way. Really you could do no better. A death in the family really is the worst, but i can heartily recomend Vander Plaat in your time of need