You know it's never good when you end up going to more funerals in a year than baby showers or…read moreweddings... I guess I'm just getting older! They have a large parking lot (which is a nice change, not all funeral homes in NJ have this much space for parking), and a relatively small footprint of a building. The space is smaller as the ceilings are lower and not as elevated as some of the newer funeral homes I've been to so a bit tight seating in rows behind the couches upfront for the family. The staff here was quick and efficient in getting us inside and seated, going through the viewing. They have audio/video support for videos and memory slideshows, microphone, and while they accidentally interrupted the speakers before they were all done, they did a quick closing and helped wrap up the signing of the guest book and were in no rush to send guests going.

Planning a funeral for a loved one is never easy. However, the entire staff at Waitt guided me…read moreevery step of the way with constant professionalism and kindness. They were easy to talk to, helped us in our decision making and worked to optimize our budget. They had beautiful touches, such as a 11x14 portrait displayed in the foyer, that no other offered. I will cherish that portrait. Coffee and cookies were offered to those paying their respects. These are small touches that mean a lot. David, Danny, Adriana, Morgan, Debbie, Peter, to name a few, were supportive and easy to work with. I know dad would have been proud of the send off. thank you to Waitt for honoring him.

Cathy and Kathy were like having close family members helping me out with a lot of responsibilities…read morefor my mom that I wouldn't have known what to start with. And I can't thank them enough for everything they've done for my mom and me. And her obituary photo with me was from when a close friend who is a physical rehabilitation professional as well as the lead singer of a Heavy Metal band in Minnesota made sure that she worked with physical rehabilitation professionals here in New Jersey. And she absolutely loved the personalized autographed poster from the band congratulating her on doing her exercises needed to be independent and back in her own apartment for another three years before her passing.

Upon receiving notice that my brother in law passed away in another state I was panicking and…read moredidn't know what to do. I called the funeral home as I've been there for a ton of services for friends in years past. It was a semi rare situation and I need all the help I could get. Kathy answered right away the day before Christmas Eve and got right on everything. She worked very hard and made magic happen with all the specifics involved getting everything done. She couldn't promise me everything I so desperately wanted done as it was a lot but she delivered and I'll be forever grateful for helping me through every step of the way.

Keeps calling trying to sell plots even though I have asked them to stop calling. They say they…read moreare exempt from the do not call list cause they are a non profit. No one wants a call like this, it is worse then ambulance chasing.

The compassionate care and service that was provided when my Beloved fiancé passed away was a great…read morecomfort to me-well, as great of a comfort as can come in such a tragic time.

From the owner: We offer assistance in selecting your final resting place. St. Gabriel's Chapel Mausoleums is a…read morefull service-minded cemetery offering compassion and caring to all. The cemetery and historical church were established in 1878. Our mission is to provide

I have had the unfortunate need to use Freeman Funeral Homes twice in the past ten years and both…read moretimes the experience from beginning to end was as painless as it could have been. Staff were thorough, helpful, empathetic and compassionate. In particular Mr. Levine and the second gentleman that arrived at my home at 5:30 AM were professional, caring, and respectful with taking my mother to the funeral home as well as with my family. Natalie, Alison, and Tony were also part of this experience to make it as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend Freeman Funeral Home in Manalapan. - From Shari B in Manalapan.

From the owner: Freeman Funeral Home, located at 344 Route 9 North in Manalapan, NJ, has been serving families with…read morecompassion and professionalism since 1847. As the oldest family-owned funeral home in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, we offer a range of services, including burial and cremation, to honor your loved ones with dignity. Our experienced staff is dedicated to supporting you through every step, ensuring personalized and respectful care for all faiths. Contact us at (732) 972-8484 or visit our website at freemanfuneralhomes.com for more information.

I'm deeply grateful for the compassionate and professional care we received from the funeral home…read moreduring such a difficult time. From the very beginning, the staff treated us with kindness, patience, and respect, guiding me through every step of the process with genuine care. Everyone that I encountered was phenomenal. The precision from the wake to the entombment was done with razor sharpness. They paid close attention to every detail, ensuring that everything was handled beautifully and with dignity. Their support brought me comfort and peace of mind when I needed it most. I truly appreciate their dedication, empathy, and exceptional service. I would highly recommend this funeral home to anyone seeking caring and professional funeral services.

I'm a little late reviewing but as they say never too late. During another sad and devastating loss…read moreto our family, Holmdel Funeral home was there for us. Emotionally drained and hard to make decisions we were gently guided during this extremely tough time. The Boglioli Family and staff were truly amazing. Our family for over thirty years has trusted Holmdel funeral home when we have needed it most. Thank you for being there for us.

What a wonderful, caring business! From the planning to the…read moreservice and all the details in between, Angelica was so attentive, very professional and so very caring! She went above and beyond to help my Mother in law in her time of grief. Angelica eased her worries and took care of Every Detail! Thank you for helping us through this difficult time , we are grateful for your support and gratitude. The Gulla Family

We had a family member pass suddenly & Mike helped our family through the difficult process of…read moreplanning the wake & funeral. The couple days we spent at the funeral home could not have gone more perfectly. The guests loved the video montage that was sweetly offered to us. The venue itself was beautiful & emasculate. The travel from NJ to SI went perfectly. We couldn't have asked for an easier more beautiful service.