Laughlin Funeral home did an EXCELLENT job with my father this past week. The staff went above and…read morebeyond to make this very difficult time a little easier for us. Highly recommend!!!

A really first rate Funeral Home that pays attention to the smallest details. I attended my…read morefriend's memorial here and they were very welcoming and supportive. The rooms were tastefully decorated and you felt like you were in a lovely home at all times. There's a tasteful chapel on the second floor with comfortable seating and good sight lines. The acoustics were excellent. Highly recommended.

Losing my father was one of the hardest moments of my life, and navigating the arrangements during…read moresuch a difficult time was incredibly overwhelming. Even writing this review is hard for me as this is still so new. That said, I am forever grateful for the compassionate care and professionalism that Gary and the team at Ball Funeral Chapel provided during this process. In terms of service, quality and value you just cannot go wrong trusting your loved one with them. I read some of the poor reviews I DO NOT understand the upset at all. Seriously, he was amazing to us. We wanted someone professional, kind, very upfront in terms of cost and logistics and he was all of it. From the very beginning, Gary's approach was nothing short of exemplary. Unlike some other funeral homes we considered, he never once (not. even. once) tried to upsell us on services or push us into making decisions that weren't aligned with our wishes or our budget. In fact, he made it clear that he was there to guide us, not take advantage of our grief, which meant the world to my family. He was always a phone call or an email away, and he was prompt with purposeful response. He helped us navigate the complex process of dealing with the hospital, the VA, and the many other details that we didn't know how to handle. His support allowed us to focus on healing, rather than getting lost in the logistics of it all. Not to disparage other funeral homes, but they seemed to play on folks emotions by hinting that anything else than the diamond package was a stain on our love and dedication to my Dad. Outrageous! I understand that grief affects everyone differently, but if you're looking for someone who is kind, professional, and truly knows his craft, I wholeheartedly recommend Ball Funeral Chapel. Gary and his wife provided my family with the highest level of care and respect, and we will always be grateful for the peace of mind they gave us during the hardest time in our lives. I encourage anyone who needs these services to turn to them for the support and professionalism that you deserve. Thank you again, Gary, for everything.

Gary had absolutely zero compassion, scoffed when I didn't understand the question he was asking,…read more acted like providing cremation services was a major inconvenience for him. Yea they're really affordable but the way they treated a family who is grieving was appalling. We went with another funeral home, spent more, but being kind goes a long way.

The Funeral Director Jeff S was disrespectful and unprofessional throughout. Many issues with him…read moreand his bloated ego. He was NOT in the least consoling or comforting at a time that is so deeply hurtful. He only added to my stress. A meeting with him to address these issue was met with distant and some inane explanations for his actions. At no time did he offer any semblance of an apology. Subsequent meeting with the owner was very much respectful and empathetic to my dismay and anger at Jeff's demeanor. There is a problem with communication policy/practice at Slater's. Events must be conveyed to bereaved individuals in a thorough and specific manner. This led to much confusion and stress for me. My husband had a grey/black mustache which became a black smudge for his viewing. I could understand if there was an accident but just be honest. Slater's as whole was good BUT the Funeral Director needs to find another career choice. Simply believe he has been doing this for 30 plus years and lacks empathy and common courtesy when interaction with his customers. Truly truly a sad state.

John Slater Funeral home laid out my husband. From the first meet Slater's handled my planning,…read morefuneral, and viewing with compassion and perfection. All my needs were met with absolute caring. I cannot say one thing wrong or not perfect through my whole experience there. I have been to many many funeral homes, and not one of them can compete with Slater's. You will never hear one bad review of Slater's.

Paul and Diane's professionalism and compassion truly made a difference as they took care of every…read moredetail related to both our parent's arrangements, just four months apart. From our initial consultation to the final farewell, their staff was gracious, attentive, and respectful. It was evident that they put great care into ensuring everything was handled smoothly and with dignity. We highly recommend Szafranski-Eberlein Funeral Home to anyone seeking support during a difficult time. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional service we received from Paul and Diane. The Kusluch Family

When a family needs a funeral home it is certain that spirits are low and it's easy to become…read moreconfused or overwhelmed at the work required to handle the death of a relative. Paul & Diane Eberlein seem to possess unlimited amounts of patience, kindness, calm, and organization. They handled the transportation of my Aunt, her preparation, and details of her final rest quickly and professionally. Their funeral home is clean, warm, and inviting, and their attention to the paperwork details is unmatched. It would be hard to imagine how any other funeral home could do better or more than Szafranski-Eberlein. On behalf of my entire family, thank you so much!

The Schwartzmiller family is amazing. We couldn't ask for a better experience. So thorough,…read moreprofessional and respectful. They tended to every little detail, and were available evening/weekend evening hours to fully support our family as we planned. The venue is beautiful, ample parking, and a convenient upstairs room for family to take a break. John and his daughter Lexi gave us the lovely gift of a memorable, peaceful and dignified viewing and parting ceremony for our cherished mom.

Recently had a family funeral at this location. The owner John and his staff were wonderful and…read moretook care of every need and went above and beyond for us in certain areas. If you need this service , you can trust these people.

My friend had a funeral here. The money was paid in full, ahead of time, with many days to spare…read more DURING THE WAKE, the owner asked for more money. The man deserves to go to hell. I am just heartbroken. I can't imagine such levels of greed, and to be confronted with it at the wake seems just crazy.

My Niece was just laid out there in all of my years I have never seen someone displayed such a…read moremess, they didn't have anybody come do her long beautiful hair, her cousin had to come do it , worse thing they didn't put make-up on her neck at all it was BLACK and her upper arms no makeup her family AND friends had to see her this way the saddest unforgivable thing was her 8 yr old daughter had to see her mom that way. He should be ashamed of himself.

Incompetent from start to finish - save yourself a huge headache at a very stressful time…read more Goofed up obituaries - never made it into Pittsburgh Post. Waited, in procession, at the cemetery because the incorrect time was communicated to them. Death certificates took three plus months to arrive because the first submissions were glaringly incorrect. Spoke to random individual on the telephone about the issue without family permission or knowledge. Unbelievably unprofessional when it really matters most.

Both of my in laws died in the past 3 weeks and the way that David & Natalie & staff took care of…read moremy wife was nothing short of fantastic. From the very first time they walked into our home, they touched our hearts with a prayer and a sincerity that is rare these days. There was never any pressure. Their prices were very reasonable. The makeup and hair specialist was truly amazing. And the actual building is large and very beautiful.

I want to thank Danielle, Sandy and staff for the exceptional care of my beloved husband, Edward J…read more Tatko, at a most difficult time. They were caring, kind, patient and most professional. With my being married to Ed, a funeral director and owner of the Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home, Inc., for over 45 years I understand the commitment in helping a bereft family navigate the emotions and difficult decisions. I know the time and love it takes to do it proudly and properly. Pittsburgh Cremations & Funeral Care provided me with everything needed to make the final journey of my loved one special. We were allowed to make the day of viewing a true celebration of a life well lived, as witnessed by family and friends. My husband was dedicated to his family business and I know he would have been pleased and approved of the handling of his final journey. With much heartfelt thanks, Donna J. Tatko

If I could give this owner and business zero stars, I would. I chose this business because it is…read moreall women owned. I thought this would be a great way to honor my loved one's memory. Well, I was wrong.The owner, Danielle, does not know the laws r/t POA and legal decision-making which cost my loved one's estate thousands of dollars in attorney's fees. She also made changes to the obituary at the request of an individual who did not have the authority to make any decisions. Not only did Danielle change the obituary without my approval, she didn't even have the courtesy to let me know that she made changes. The owner was unprofessional and refused to do the right thing for my loved one who ended up spending 21 days in their care because she refused to "get involved." She had no problem taking my loved one's money. Shameful behavior from a so called "professional" who cares about the people she supposedly cares for in the end. Would never recommend this funeral home to anyone even as a last resort.