Is it morbid to review a funeral home? Maybe. But we're all mortal so it's a service we all have to…read moreuse. I don't see a benefit to continuing the culture of opacity in the funeral service industry, so here we are. Overall, the owners and staff at Sisk Brothers are very warm, empathetic, and exceptionally transparent on fees / costs. They were very clear about the timeline, pricing, etc. when asked, while still being sensitive to the delicate situation. Moreover, my family is Buddhist and Vietnamese, and while they don't have much experience with ethnic / non-Christian ceremonies, they were incredibly accommodating to our specific needs (which included us bringing in a monk, lighting incense, playing prayer tapes, etc.) They also let us borrow an umbrella on our way to the cemetery. My primary complaint is around the death certificate. Perhaps in an effort to be sensitive / less sterile, the funeral home doesn't give you the actual death certificate to complete before they submit it to the town of Hamden. So you get this sanitized cream card that they then presumably transfer onto the official death certificate. However, the card they give you is not entirely comprehensive of all of the fields on the official death certificate, so the funeral home took some liberties in filling out fields, which they than had to print corrections. This includes marking my dad's race / ethnicity as being "White" (yes, my Vietnamese dad - I was confused as to how both the masses of Vietnamese people and Buddhist ceremony didn't give away the fact that he might NOT be White?) and misspelled his birth place in Vietnam, didn't include his education level or job, etc. All of this could have been avoided had they just had us proofed the death certificate before filing it with the city. The death certificate is now marked up with all of these corrections, which is just so upsetting / painful / sad every time I look at it. A very unfortunate, insensitive situation. Because I'm their first review, I didn't want to give them 3 stars. They're generally regarded as one of the best / the best in Hamden so don't let this deter you. I was overall glad we used them and would do so again but very much regret the death certificate situation.

A family members' services were this past weekend. Bob was great. Bob and staff were with us…read moreevery step of the way and our family is appreciative of their help during this time.

Our family has been dealing with the Wallingford Funeral Home for decades, most recently for my…read moremother. The service that we received was more than I could ever have asked for. From the minute, we first met with David his knowledge and compassion was evident which makes the process a lot smoother. The day of the services I can't begin to explain how it made me feel to see my mom look so beautiful and peaceful for last time that I would see her. If you can somehow have a perfect day on such a terrible day that's just what it was and it was thanks to David and his team at the Wallingford Funeral Home.

David MacDonald and staff do a great job in making sure that every detail is attended to. You will…read morebe most happy in doing business with them. They are also exceedingly honest people.

Not going into detail, but Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home....previously in West Haven and now in…read moreHamden has always taken care of my family, going back years and years, and most recently, my mother. They are the most caring people and truly the best on earth. Thank you for everything.

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home was compassionate, professional, and incredibly supportive during…read moresuch a difficult time. Arthur and his staff answered all our questions, guided us through every detail of the arrangements, and truly listened to our needs. Their caring approach made an unbearable moment a little easier. Thank you is not enough to express how much they did for us.

There are some reviews that are easy to write, and then there are reviews like this one that come…read morefrom one of the hardest experiences imaginable. As professionals entrusted with arranging a memorial service for a young person in our care, we were searching for a funeral home that would treat this child (and everyone involved) with dignity, compassion, and respect. From the moment we walked into Prospect Memorial, we knew we had found exactly that. Kim welcomed us into a private space where we could gather our thoughts and discuss every detail without feeling rushed. She has a remarkable ability to make people feel seen and supported during unimaginable circumstances. Throughout the entire planning process, she met us with patience, kindness, and genuine empathy. We later learned that Kim's background as a nurse has clearly shaped the way she cares for families. Her compassion extends far beyond logistics. She thoughtfully guided us through decisions we never wanted to have to make, offering recommendations that honored this child's unique life and circumstances, including helping us find an appropriate cemetery and coordinating beautiful floral arrangements. What I'll remember most is the way Kim cared not only for the child we were honoring, but also for those of us carrying the responsibility of planning the service. She repeatedly reminded my colleagues and me that our hearts were in the right place and that our efforts mattered. Those words may seem small, but during an incredibly heavy time, they meant more than I can express. The service itself was beautiful. The funeral home is immaculate, modern, and thoughtfully designed, creating a peaceful environment for remembrance. Every member of the staff was attentive, respectful, and quietly ensured that everything unfolded seamlessly. They allowed us to focus on honoring this young life instead of worrying about the countless details behind the scenes. I sincerely hope I never find myself in a position where I need to plan another child's funeral. But if I ever need funeral services for a loved one, personally or professionally, I would not hesitate to return to Prospect Memorial. Kim and her entire team provided extraordinary care during one of the most difficult moments imaginable, and I will always be grateful for the compassion they showed to everyone involved. I hope this review conveys even a fraction of the gratitude we feel toward Kim and her team. They helped make an impossible task just a little more bearable, and that is something I'll never forget.

I attended a service at this funeral home. I was never so disappointed in a funeral home before the…read morestaff/owners were very cold and not friendly at all. The interior and setup of the service was very sloppy. Wasn't impressed at all! For a "supposedly" well knew name in Prospect Connecticut...I see it as a name doesn't mean nothing if the service isn't there. Would never recommend this funeral home for someone loved one.

Porto funeral home had been the major funeral home of my friends and family. I have been to about 7…read moreor 8 different services here through the years. The parking lot is very large- if it gets full, there is a side street that allows extra parking. The home itself is very clean, spacious, private, and welcoming. For what a visit to this place means, it's not that bad. All things considered - if I'm going to go to a funeral, I'd prefer it to be at Porto.

Horrible experience, after a family member passed away, we selected Portos to handle the services…read more What a huge mistake, the Funeral Director was a complete jerk. He bad mouthed his own family in front of us. They had a very small TV for the video, there was paint peeling from the furniture in the home, especially the post in front of the casket. It smelled like an "old home". The Director left his 20 year old son in charge of the Calling Hour Service, we had over 300 people come through and the boy was no help at all. The day of the services, he was a completely rude to my family. He must have under estimated the services, because he made up charges such as delivering flowers to Hospice, multiple newspapers ads and cosmetic services to the tune of $1200. In the end, the Funeral Director was a bully, he was very disrespectful to a new widow. Seriously, who does that?

It is never easy to handle all the to dos when a loved one passes. Hamden Memorial made the process…read moresimple and easy. My father recently passed and I honestly didn't know how I was going to handle everything especially because his wishes were to be sent home to another country. I met with Peter, he was compassionate and understanding. He handled everything from the services, customs paperwork, flight details and everything in between. He kept in contact with me throughout the process which put my mind at ease. I will always recommend Hamden Memorial. Peter goes ABOVE and BEYOND, You rock and thanks for everything!

From the owner: Hamden Memorial Funeral Home has been open and serving the community since 1936. It's the funeral…read morehome with the beautiful original flower gardens.

Absolutely horrible and heartless at such a trying time for families. A representative for this…read morefuneral home met me at the door around March 6 with no smile, no sympathy or feeling. I don't even think this employee took a moment to say he was sorry for my loss. Once upstairs, he immediately started speaking of pricing, letting me know that "freezers and electricity cost money so you have to hurry up and decide what you want to do." Thanks B.C. Bailey funeral home for now placing the image of my young daughter in a freezer in my mind, as if I wasn't already suffering and grieving enough. He put tremendous pressure upon me to decide what my next move was going to be, stating that I would not find a better price elsewhere. I excused myself and left in tears. And I did in fact find a funeral home with a heart and with better prices. I felt bullied and uncared for. I could not imagine having a service for my loved one under the direction of this funeral home.

We recently lost my father-in-law and we turned to B.C. Bailey for assistance. I cannot even put…read moreinto words how wonderful Matthew Bailey, and the entire staff at B.C. Bailey, were throughout the whole process. There are so many things to think about in planning a service and it's often difficult to think clearly when you are grieving. B.C. Bailey anticipated everything that we would need, before we even knew we needed it. They handled every detail, no matter how small. The entire staff is genuine, caring and so very kind. They went out of their way to make a difficult time in our lives so much easier. If there were more than 5 stars to give them, I would do it.