Death is hard. Working w Sweets funeral home after my mothers death was a wonderful experience…read moreduring a hard time. Ryan and Rob were so kind and helpful. . Their removal of my mothers body was done with dignity and respect. I couldn't imagine having chosen any other funeral home. Thank you so much, Sweets

Rob Sweet and Ryan were so pleasant to work with regarding my moms funeral arrangements. I never…read morefelt rushed or stressed out about making any decisions for her services. This is clearly a time when you emotions are heightened and may not be thinking clearly. They walked us through each step of the process again not rushed or felt I was being taken advantage of. They helped with church services too which again was a relief. 1st class operation.

I never thought I'd be searching on yelp for a funeral home, as I've never had to work with one…read moredirectly. I was supposed to be going on a cruise with my partner, I flew out from California, and sadly, she passed away suddenly right after I got here. I live in California, she lived here, and we kept this crazy cross country relationship going for 20 years. We had a. Helluva run..... I called, and I spoke to Bernie. He was the primary person I worked with. I came in for my initial visit, he sat down with me to explain the process He was patient, caring, and he listened to what I had to say, We even talked about a few things that helped lighten up the conversation as well. He knew just what I needed to hear. We made arrangements for them to pick up the body, for the cremation, and for me to pick up her ashes for a later scattering in the Atlantic Ocean. I mentioned it to him that I would like to see her one more time, and we made arrangements to do it the next day. I had earlier stopped by her apartment, there was a suitcase there, and for some reason, I decided to put it in the car. I'm glad I did, because he asked if I had access to clothes. We picked out a nice outfit for her, and also, she used to golf herself, she loved watching professional golf, and her PGA tour baseball cap just happened to be in the suitcase. So we got that for her as well. I came back the next day to see her, and Bernie advised me that her face did have some bruising because it appeared that she had rolled out of bed right before she passed away. I told him, that's OK, I still wanted to see her one last time. It wasn't as bad as I was afraid it might be, but I'm still glad that he let me know ahead of time. They did the cremation, and I picked her ashes up a couple of days later. Everybody here was nothing but 100% gracious, friendly, and helpful, they understood what I was dealing with. They answered any questions I might have, they listened to my stories, and they really helped me start my journey in saying goodbye. Thank you so very, very, much......

I was so pleased with all of the services offered for my mom's funeral. Of course, it was a very…read moreemotional day. I have attended and planned several funerals in Kingston for family throughout the years, so I have a good history of comparisons. Bernie and all of the staff at Leahy funeral have been wonderful and so kind and accommodating. Bernie literally took everything off my hands and created a wonderful and most touching celebration of my mother's life. From the flowers to the memorial cards to the building accommodations and wake and to the graveside memorial, I couldn't have asked for a better celebration and comfort in our time of grieving. He even helped me plan a gorgeous mass service with such ease. I highly recommend Leahy Funeral Services in Kingston, NY.

The staff of this funeral home was so caring and professional. They helped my family through an…read moreextremely difficult time and we couldn't be more grateful.

Burnett and White took great Care in our funeral arrangements for our Dad. They are compassionate…read moreand loving family. Could not have gone any better. All our requests were no problem for this establishment I highly recommend them.

They are very caring and compassionate people. They have a perfect attention to detail. They…read moretreated us with kindness and respect, making the best experience at a terrible time in our lives.

Both my mother and father were laid out here for their wakes Jack and staff did a wonderful job of…read moretaking care of them for their saying goodbye flower arrangements were taken care of and displayed beautifully Thank you Seamon-Wilsey Jimmy O

After my father died, I was surprised to learn from my mother that she would be using this mortuary…read moreinstead of the one our family used many times in the past. The entire staff at Doyle did an absolutely wonderful job with my father, from the pickup at our home to his interment. Everyone there is caring and attentive, making a difficult situation easier to handle. My mother expressed how pleased she was with how everything turned out (justifying her decision to switch). I highly recommend Timothy P. Doyle Funeral Home for your funeral needs.

I went to a funeral with of a friends father last year. I did not go to the funeral home, but at…read morethe church, Doyle was rude and visibly impatient. He showed no compassion and kept rushing the family in the most impolite way and obvious way. No tact, no compassion and no idea how to treat this family

Very kind and loving business. They will work with you and make it as comforting as possible…read more Would highly recommend.

This is Torsone, in Poughkeepsie, on Mill Street…read more I never thought I would be writing a review for a funeral home. However, three years ago we lost our father in a house fire. This was devastating to say the least. John and his staff handled everything with dignity, respect, sensitivity, compassion and ease needed in the difficult area of death. We never felt rushed, pressured and John took his time with us and explained everything in clear detail. A very honest man. Unfortunately, I lost my brother suddenly last week. There was no hesitation in our minds who we would choose to take care of my brother. John who is very detail oriented, patient, kind and very professional was there for us. We are extremely thankful for the services he and his staff provided. Thank you John and staff. Krystyna Soltysiak

It's a bit strange to write a review for a funeral home, but at a difficult time like the passing…read moreof a loved one, we all need to know that we'll be in good hands and not have to worry about the details. Ron Rhynders at Parmele/Auchmoody was just what we needed - efficient, helpful, knowledgable and affable. He went the extra nine yards to make sure that everything went smoothly.

Thank you Mike & Ginny for helping us though this very difficult time. Ginny you addressed every…read morewish and concern we had. The rest of the staff was very caring and efficient also. It was very comforting to know that my dad was in great hands. Thank you.

Just mostly wanted to say thanks to the current owners of Poughkeepsie Rural for giving my mother…read more(and me by Facetime) a detailed tour of the grounds and showing as many available plots as possible when my father passed. We were completely unfamiliar with the process of getting a plot and the process for burial, and these folks made a patient effort to help us pick the best plot as my father did not have any preset wishes for a specific place. Additionally, the current owner was super flexible with his time to allow us enough space to make a well-informed decision, and based on what I saw on video during the burial, I am very satisfied with the plot that was decided upon. The grounds are beautiful, many areas face the river or are lined with lovely flowering trees. My dad has always admired the dogwoods here. As feedback, some kind of written reference of all the different options when purchasing plot features a la carte (as opposed to the all-inclusive mausoleum garden spots) would have been helpful for us to figure out where the majority of the costs would be -- one of our friends helping us with the selection process also noted this as well, and it could have made our initial contact by phone more effective / easier at a stressful time.

I first became aware of this historic cemetery when I was a kid taking field trips up with my grade…read moreschool class to the Roosevelt estate in nearby Hyde Park. I'd see a portion of the cemetery from the corner of my eye as we passed on Rt. 9 and, given my fascination with historic cemeteries (although I didn't necessarily know it was historic then), determined that someday I would pay it a visit. Turns out, I didn't actually get up there until I was an adult, but I've been visiting it on and off for the past 25 years, and hopefully will continue to do so for more to come (I live in NJ, so it isn't the easiest trip). Located on the east bank of the Hudson River, it is approximately 200 acres of bucolic beauty on the outskirts of urban Poughkeepsie. There's nothing beautiful about Rt. 9, but the cemetery is an oasis of calm and serenity amidst rolling hills, trees, a lake, and...of course...tombstones and monuments. The "famous" buried here include the Smith brothers (founders of Smith Brothers Cough Drops) and Matthew Vassar, founder of Vassar College. Of more immediate interest to me, Margaret Hamilton, the wicked witch from "Wizard of Oz," was cremated here (she lived nearby), although she's not buried here. George Custer was briefly interred here before permanent burial in West Point (across the river, not far away). Not actually sure how they determined Custer's remains were actually those of Custer, but I digress... Of course, sometimes the more fascinating monuments are those of the not-famous. The anonymous wealthy have sometimes elaborate mausoleums. Occasionally, one sees mournful statues, decaying somewhat with the passage of the decades, but still seeming to reflect with perpetual solemnity on those who have passed into the eternal. Most poignant was the small tombstone of a 12-year old child who died either of disease or in an accident (I would assume although I don't actually know). Next to her name and dates of birth and death is a self composed poem that reads, "In the spring everything is so nice and gay, the leaves such a pretty color, the flowers chuckle. It sounds like they are singing. It makes the earth move and groove. Just like us humans. I run so gracefully through the leaves. It feels like I am running in the thin air. The breeze of the wind feels like I am in the clouds." Sadly, the stone is lichen covered and a bit forlorn, although obviously the child was loved and remembered by those she left behind. The landscape is gorgeous, and the views of the Hudson River, the mountains and hills on the other side of it, and the majestic Mid-Hudson Bridge to the north, are truly magnificent. I've taken some great photographs here, although there was an issue approximately 20 years ago. I was told it might be a good idea to let the front office know I was taking photos. When I called, the person I talked to sound exasperated and impatient, although they didn't say I couldn't take photos. I found out later that a low-budget movie outfit named Troma was attempting to film scenes for a movie in the cemetery, and I guess the person I spoke to was fed up with their entreaties. Given that their most notable film was "Toxic Avenger," I guess the cemetery administration felt allowing such a thing would compromise the dignity and tranquility of the cemetery, and I'm assuming permission to film was denied. In any event, I've taken numerous photos since then, and I've never had any problems. Be respectful and discreet, and you shouldn't either. There's a large public mausoleum structure in the north part of the cemetery with an area for religious services, a lake towards the sound end where one can sit and contemplate the mystery and majesty of existence itself, the cycles of life and death, or the beauty and grandeur of what man has constructed in memory of those who have gone before us, as well as the awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur of nature itself. I believe there are walking tours that are given in the cemetery, and during the week, you can encounter those taking a stroll on their lunch hours during work. I should also mention that there are allegations that this cemetery is "haunted," but any ghosts I've passed by in the years I've been coming here are benevolent or shy ones, and have never overtly made their presence known to me. So don't be deterred.