This is such a well organized and well laid out cemetery. Everything is maintained so cleanly and…read morethe look and feel of the place is amazing.

It is my sincere pleasure to post my review of St. Gertrude's Cemetery in Colonia, New Jersey. The…read moreentire staff is genuinely compassionate, caring , understanding and knowledgeable. My husband, mother and father are entombed at St. Paul Garden Mausoleum. I had my name inscribed on the crypt, I regretted I had my maiden name, for quite a while it bothered me. I went to the office and explained I just wanted the initial of my maiden name, not my entire maiden name. Caretakers, Dave and Tony assured me they can fix my name just the way I want and the front office approved it, no problem. I feel at peace now knowing when I take my place next to my husband,Don, my mom and dad, I will be happy because it is exactly what I want on the crypt.It is huge relief to me. I got this right with the help of staff. I dont have a big enough thank you. Mostly, I want the world to know that the ones you love are in a safe and beautifully maintain cemetery. In 25 years since my mother was entombed here, it has always been a comfort to know she is protected and respected by all who are caretakers of the deceased. and now my husband, Don and Dad. They are together in a place I trust and have confidence. St. Gertrudes is a beautiful spot. There are so many others I know who have been buried here. Thank you so much from the depth of my soul. God Bless each of you, you all do the work of caring for our loved ones. Importantly, all the staff personify the word professional, they are professionals to the hilt.

I just want to share that during a very difficult time,…read moreJonathan Krowicki and his staff were caring and kind, and went out of their way to accommodate our needs over the course of many weeks. Jonathan was communicative, helpful and compassionate.

We recently used Krowicki Gorny for a funeral. We highly recommend them. Everyone was very kind…read moreand compassionate. They helped us through a difficult time, by taking care of all the arrangements with courtesy and expertise.

My oldest friend called me the other day to let me know his 101 year old mother-in-law had died and…read morewhen the wake/funeral would be. I knew her from visiting my friends when they were in New Jersey from California to see her and the many siblings. She was a wise and heart centered woman. I wanted to pay my respects. The wake was last night and the funeral today. I was able to attend the large gathering yesterday, but had scheduling conflicts with the funeral service and internment today. Costello-Runyon Funeral Home at Green and Cooper in Iselin, NJ, is in the old neighborhood and was an excellent space for a large family get together to honor and celebrate a remarkable life. Although a small facility, it was appropriately somber and comfortable to accommodate the 50 or so people who attended the viewing. There was enough room for the multitude of photographs and flowers around the room, as well as ample space to speak with everyone throughout the evening while paying homage to the dimming of life force and light we were there to pay tribute to. Toward the end of the gathering, a deacon from the local Roman Catholic Church led us through prayers and commiserations. He was humble and obviously a man gifted at offering condolences while calling us to remember all the good she brought into the world. He reminded all of us that humor was a big part of her life, and calling on that emotion was totally appropriate in these circumstances. So, as the generations spoke of mom, grandma and great grandma, we all laughed and cried remembering her amazing spirit. She had lived a long and meaningful life, and left nothing undone when it was her time. That we could all say as much when our time draws nigh. Thank you to Costello-Runyon for providing the right space to let that happen.

Horrible experience with their handling of my father's funeral and cremation. To begin with, they…read morewere not upfront about the assignment of financial responsibility for the arrangements. Steve Pearlmutter, told me I was signing off on the choices we made for the services, prayers, music, etc., when we later found out it was actually the bill for goods and services. Making me responsible for the costs. In the end, they ignored our calls advising them of the sale of my fathers home and requests to place a lien on the property since the executrix failed to pay the costs of the funeral from the estate, and we had to hire an attorney to have a judge order them to do so otherwise I would be liable, in essence making us their bill collector. They caused undue grief and emotional trauma by first, giving me instruction as to when and what time to pick up my fathers cremains at the crematory in Linden only to find out that steve Pearlmutter had retrieved them the day before as per his lawyers advice yet failed to inform me, knowing he told me when theyd be ready and that I planned to pick him up to prevent his exwife any chance of getting his ashes. The compassionate and courteous thing would've been to call to let me know on advice of their lawyers he picked up the remains. I would've understood. I'll never understand the way he handled this or other aspects of the service. Someone who worked with my father called the funeral home and left a confidential message for either of my brothers or myself. However, the director's son gave the confidential message to his exwife. He claimed the confidential message was for anyone??? Despite our instruction not to give anyone a death certificate copy without our knowledge or permission. We paid out of pocket for them. Yet, despite our instruction, they gave the exwife a copy which allowed her to gain access to our father's safety deposit box. These were just the most egregious of the acts which transpired lacking compassion, common sense and transparency toward the deceased's family. I realize they are the only funeral home in Clark, but I would not recommend them to anyone or use them ever again. In fact, I will never step foot in their establishment again even to attend someone else's service. We have since used and have been more than happy with the services of Petit Davis in Rahway.

****Update**** I have been in contact with the management and they have completely redone the…read moregravesite and I am completely happy with all 3 gravesites My sister in law, mother, and father are buried in this cemetery, for almost 16 years I have fought and complained about the maintenance of the graves and sidewalks. In front of my sister in laws grave the sidewalk buckled, when I complained they removed it, when I asked when new concrete would be poured they said it was up to the association that we belonged to replace. It took me 3 years to get it fixed. I am a bilateral amputee and nearly fell was all it took. I've had my mother's grave ran over by a truck and her headstone knocked down. I constantly complained of the shrubs not growing and dying. A cemetery is a place of both sorrow and solitude, for 15 years I have been able to feel at peace when visiting. After my last visit, I was told they would address all of my concerns, Im Doubtful they will.

Everstory's attorney cannot explain how 2015 third-party instructions superceded 2020 instructions…read moreput into place at the instruction and request of Beth Israel Cemetery, one of the properties they own. Period. This may be the tip of an iceberg. Has anyone else dealt with one of Everstory's properties including Beth Israel Cemetery making a mistake, taking instruction from one of the purported 'next-of-kin' knowing that they had been dealing with someone else, refusing to acknowledge the error, and then spending years trying to spin their way out of it?

Samantha Muro-Duvidzon, funeral director at Menorah Chapels, is truly exceptional. She was…read moreunderstanding, patient, and supportive throughout the entire process. I am not sure I would have been able to navigate such a difficult time without her steady guidance from start to finish. My late husband was Jewish, and while I am not, Samantha thoughtfully walked me through each tradition, explaining its meaning and significance. She made it possible for me to make respectful, informed decisions that honored Jewish funeral customs. Throughout, she was honest, compassionate, and never pushed unnecessary or costly additions. I highly recommend Menorah Chapels for their professionalism, care, and integrity during such an emotional time.

I am still haunted by the services provided during my mom's funeral last summer. I was greeted by a…read morebusinessman who expected to complete payments owed during this acute time of grief. Staff communication needs improvement in hopes of changing processes for future customers. My mom was made up to look like a clown. She was so beautiful without makeup and I never consented to this. So very disappointed. Would not recommend this chapel.