We just held my beloved grandfather's funeral at Maloy-Schleifer and had a wonderfully positive experience. My grandfather passed away relatively quickly, and we hadn't put much thought into a funeral before meeting with Bill after my grandfather passed. Bill and his son Billy are kind, thoughtful, organized, transparent, patient, and prepared -- all of which came in handy as our family was just trying to keep our heads on straight and sort out how to proceed. As genuine, kind, and caring people, the Schleifers are perfect for the line of work that they're in. Their memory for details is impeccable, and they took all the time we needed to chat about whatever topic was at hand. Although they deal with death all the time, they aren't hardened to it - they poured out an incredible amount of care and compassion to our family and friends, and were unfailingly giving, kind, and helpful. The fact that they can do this time and again for each family, for decades, speaks to theIr skill and the strength of the family's character. I was impressed by how modern their operations are. Their reputation in the community is strong, and rightfully so. Given that, they could certainly just deliver the same kinds of services that they have for decades, without changing much, and be perfectly fine. Instead, it's clear that Bill and Billy invest a lot of time and energy to be sure what they offer is competitive, modern, and the best of the best. They aren't content to just coast along on the strength of their good reputation; they earn that reputation again with each service they provide. Their website has beautifully modern personalized obituaries, tribute options, and integrations with florists so that friends and family were able to easily send arrangements to the funeral home. Bill also told us about things he'd learned from others and read in his trade association's newsletter around coronavirus (more on that below). They've won awards and distinctions for their work, and it was clear to me that they have their finger on the pulse of good new innovations in the industry. The team runs a flawless operation. Their turnaround time for everything was amazingly fast, yet we never felt rushed through anything. And although I'm sure their core processes are the same for each funeral, they were able to incorporate an exceptional amount of personalization so that we could have the service and experience we desired. The Schleifers quickly and capably organized an amazing, perfect funeral that made our hearts feel full. Since we had a funeral in mid-2020 and hadn't been to any services since coronavirus, we had some questions about how that would affect our plans. We're extremely conservative with our approach to the virus, but felt we should leave our "bubble" for the first time to have a small gathering. We didn't know what to expect before we met with the Schleifers, but once we did, we were instantly reassured by all the thought they've put into their coronavirus response: - The funeral home was spotlessly clean (as always) - The guest book table and other areas were all thoughtfully stocked with sanitizer, clean pens (and a spot for used pens), single-use materials, etc. Everything was frequently cleaned. - The visitation rooms had HEPA air purifiers and great overall HVAC ventilation - Local rules around capacity and mask-wearing were enforced - The services were live-streamed for those unable to attend in person I have high standards and can be a stickler for details. I plan, research, and notice a lot, and when it came to my grandfather's care these past several months, I've stopped at nothing to ensure he had the best of everything. I was absolutely blown away by how much the Maloy-Schleifer team did, all within 3 short days of planning. Not only did they do an amazing job with all we expected, they thought of countless other things we hadn't, and not a single thing was wrong or overlooked. I learned just how much goes into a good funeral, and they executed each piece amazingly. Bill also provided helpful, independently-written materials on what comes next in grieving and winding down an estate, as well as personalized materials that recapped our day at the funeral home and remembered my grandfather. They really thought of everything. Bill's personal, thoughtful, independent, concierge-style services go above and beyond what I would expect, and are truly unparalleled. If you're in need of a funeral home, stop reading and go give the Schleifers a call. You'll be glad that you and your loved one are in such good hands. I trust them fully and can't imagine going anywhere else in the future. Their prices seem very competitive, and feel like a bargain when I look at how much they did for us. Most of all, the Schleifers' skill and compassion brought us peace and provided a perfect send-off for my grandfather, and for that, we can't thank them enough. read more