fast and professional service. cant recommend this place more after dealing with a few other…read morefuneral homes this decade. Erika is super friendly and communicates progress frequently. Youre never left hanging or having to pull teeth for answers or updates.

The staff at VanderPlaat were low key and extremely attentive. Since my mom has Alzheimer it was…read moreonly my siblings and me involved. The cost's involved were reasonable. But the way we where handled is best summed up by gentle courtesy. Our Funeral director "Gary" was extremely efficient without rushing us along. He had answers to our questions and his questions help elicit thoughtful responses from us. He kinda knew what we needed to ask and if we didn't he would lead us into that area. Although he was dealing with a very serious matter he never let us get so far off topic as to drag out the important work that needed to be done. The actual viewing was exactly as described. NOTHING was a problem, the staff was always visible and available but not in the way. Really you could do no better. A death in the family really is the worst, but i can heartily recomend Vander Plaat in your time of need

A very happy result in sad situation Bryan was a great help…read morein our time of need Kevin M

My father passed away July 13, 2023. He was 92. My dad used to paint at Richard's Funeral Home…read moreyears ago with his brother. From the moment I got the call from Brian, I could hear sincerity in his voice of him remembering my dad. It was heart-warming to know that they would take care of my dad and do the best they could for a beautiful send off. Upon walking in to the wake and seeing my dad in his casket, I was tearful and felt so blessed to see how good and pristine my dad looked, better than he had looked in years! That made the whole night easier. The room was set up so beautifully. The whole team at Richard's are so sweet and soft spoken and accommodating. My whole family used Richard's Funeral home and never anywhere else and now I understand why. I'm very thankful for their kindness and attentiveness. 5 stars plus!

Communication horrible and then threaten bc of emergency that would not be able to bury my loved…read moreone??? CEMENTARY SAID THATS RIDICULOUS.

Grandfather was buried here in 2007. Two things stand out that make me not even want to give them…read moretwo stars: -They took on a very circuitous route (local roads) when we could have taken the highway and been there in 15 minutes for the actual burial. Due to this, half of our funeral procession got lost and didn't even go to the burial and straight to the reception after. This is not reason #1 of #2 why I was annoyed, though. -At the actual funeral, they had the nerve to approach my father (whose father we were burying) with a bill. Beyond unacceptable. We had been going to this funeral home for years apparently, but that alone is enough for me to ever want to go there again. They also turned the lights out on us when we were outside talking after the wake was over the night before, which was very childish too. Could have just came out and told us it was time to leave. We were paying them thousands of dollars for a nice setup, and that is the treatment we got? Obnoxious.

Very professional and sensitive staff. They are very accommodating and pay close attention to…read moredetail. I highly recommend the team here. They are very experienced and have a respectful attitude towards the families they serve.

We used them for my moms funeral and Jennifer could not be more helpful, compassionate. We were…read morepleased with the complete service. It is and was a tough time that was handled professionally. Thank you Jennifer

I don't know for how long they've been in business, but it seems as if it has been forever, at…read moreleast to my memory. I grew up in the area and I can't remember a time when they didn't exist. The housing development standing behind their establishment now used to be a large empty field way back when. My grade school (Packanack) is just a stone's throw away, across Ratzer Rd. The Catholic Church my oldest friend had to attend as a kid is also directly across the street (when I briefly flirted with the idea of converting to Catholicism but had trouble with the idea of confessing my deepest transgressions and sins to a celibate priest I didn't know, I asked my friend what he used to confess to when he went to confession, and he said, "I made stuff up."). My 1st job at 13 was delivering Wayne Today newspapers up Ratzer Rd. in the opposite direction from Vander May (I was a scrawny nerd trying to maneuver my ramshackle bicycle up the heavily traveled roadway with a heavy canvas bag of newspapers on my shoulder in all kinds of bad weather). Still, I've only been inside Vander May twice, and never had to arrange a funeral for one of my relatives here. When my oldest friend's mother died...a kind, sweet woman I had known all my life practically...her wake/funeral was held here. I hadn't had much experience with funeral homes at that point, but everything proceeded as it's supposed to, in a professional and respectful way. My main memory of that day is seeing my friend's mother in death, and maybe for the first time confronting the reality of mortality. People you grew up around and came to love weren't going to be here forever, no matter how much you wanted to deny that bitter fact, or retreat from it. Years later, my friend's father passed, and his wake/funeral was also held at Vander May. I was older, my mother was dying torturously of cancer, and this was the man who had once referred to me as "his 3rd son," so maybe it hit me harder than it might have under different circumstances, but at his wake, I had to leave abruptly, as I started crying like a little kid. I rode up Ratzer Rd., past my old school, past where he had lived and raised his family, with tears streaming down. He was a unique man, in my experience--- very tough, a man who had been hardened by life, but maintained a good heart and spirit in spite of all that. He once owned 3 bars in Paterson, and knew a wide variety of people: actors, politicians, policemen, mobsters. His opinions of them weren't always what you would expect-- he didn't like Lou Costello, was supportive of crooked political boss Joe Bozzo, and thought mob boss Willie Moretti was a good guy (in his younger years, he palled around with Moretti's nephew, and once told me that Moretti had built a dollhouse for his daughter that was "as big as the room we're sitting in right now."). He also knew FBI agent Joe Pistone aka Donnie Brasco, who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in NYC and was the subject of a movie starring Johnny Depp. In fact, Pistone arranged for my friend's father and his friend (my friend's godfather-- real godfather, not Mario Puzo's version) to have bit parts in the movie. (My friend's father grew impatient with the movie making process and didn't stick around, but my friend's godfather remained, and you can see him briefly in the scene where Depp and Mike Madsen walk through a room where flunkies are counting gambling proceeds.) Because of the emotional turmoil I was going through at the time with my mother's situation and the death of my friend's father, I was in a bit of a daze, but I do remember that...once again...everything was handled in a professional and compassionate manner. I remember my friend giving the eulogy for his father, something I would never have had the grit or strength to do. There's ample parking, and my last memory of Vander May is walking out to my car as we were to proceed to the cemetery. I remember seeing a familiar looking guy with sunglasses standing in the parking lot, and later, I asked my friend, "Was that guy in the parking lot who I thought it was?" "Yeah," my friend answered, "It was Pistone. He came to pay his respects." I guess the bottom line is that if you're in business for as long as Vander May has been, you're obviously doing something right, whether you're running a store, a restaurant, or a funeral home. I would imagine that successfully running a funeral home can be uniquely daunting. In addition to conducting the nuts-and-bolts business aspects of it, you have to deal sensitively, compassionately and professionally with a wide variety of people facing the often unexpected, tragic loss of loved ones, the harsh reality and finality of death, the accompanying emotions of grief and despair, pain and trauma, good memories and bad ones. My experiences with Vander May haven't been direct in the sense that I've had to arrange funerals here myself for loved ones, but I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

Go here for a funeral for your loved one! Charlie and the staff did an amazing job working with me…read morethrough this difficult process. The constant graceful communication and patience despite all my questions at all hours of the night and many requests was greatly appreciated. I was worried that I wouldn't have sufficient photos collages and they went above and beyond even surprising me with custom creations that I will likely frame or use again at an annual memorial celebration. The attention to detail and quality helped to facilitate a beautiful tribute to my father. While the overall process felt like an intense wedding to plan, Charlie directed the process with grace and tact each step of the way providing me with some comfort and reassurance as I wanted perfection for this final walk down the aisle with my dad. The Cemetary and church were also coordinated by Charlie and he made this easy as there were multiple moving pieces. The morning of I was a little upset because some of the posters I printed were too large and weren't laying right but Gareth went to the rescue and was able to trim the edge and posted it on a hard board so it would be perfect. I loved the photo handouts for all guests and the laminated cards and laminated obituary. They offered quality touches that I haven't seen at Vander Platt which is where I was trying to originally go. Everything happens for a good reason. I'm happy I landed here for my dads funeral/wake. They give you a checklist and make everything easy for you...there are SO many decisions to make. Even the donation cards were a nice touch. They provided me with an extra glass bowl so I could supply gum for guests and accommodated my every need and question. I loved the program and directions that were provided to the guests. Also, they packaged up everything extra in a neat bag with a bow and provide an unlimited number of custom thank you cards. This place is top notch and I'm SO GLAD I put my trust in Charlie and the staff at Vander May! Thank you for a beautiful day to remember my dad!

The team at Wannamaker and Carlough took great care of my mom. They were very professional and…read morehelped us through every single step. Coordination between the church and cemetery was all taken care of, as well as death certificates etc. The facility is very comfortable, clean, welcoming. They did a great job which helped us through a really tough time. I am very grateful to Mike and his whole team. Thank you.

Yes I am writing a review about a Funeral Home why you ask? Well because hardly anyone does and it…read moreis important. Death and taxes are a sure thing which effect everyone at some point in their lives. Also if you ever lost a loved one you'd realize that death is big business and it costs a lot of money when you are in a very emotional state. I've attended 2 services at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home. They've done a nice job both times and my family was happy with the services provided. Easy to find via GPS and they have ample parking. The slide presentation loop of your loved ones photos is a nice touch giving family members a nice way to remember their loved one.

Feeney Funeral Home performed such a beautiful service for a dear friend of mine. They paid such…read moreclose attention to every detail and turned such an upsetting time for all of us into a moment that we can remember fondly. It was a true celebration of her life. I loved the special flip card keepsake with all of her photos. Very unique just like her.

Feeney's made the worst days of my life more than bearable. I couldn't imagine anyone doing a…read morebetter job than they did, and I now know why they came so highly recommended. My mother passed away suddenly a couple of weeks ago. Myself, my sister, nor my father never had the misfortune of having to make funeral arrangements before. On top of being emotional, we felt helpless and confused; thankfully Feeney's made the process as painless and easy as possible for us. We met with Dave, the director, and were given simple worksheets to help us brainstorm how we wanted to memorialize my mother. He talked us through several options, helped us write her obituary for "The Record," and aided us in solidifying all our plans. When it came time for the wake, I could not believe how much Feeney's went above and beyond for us. We never spoke of any extras, so I was not expecting more than a simple prayer card and sign in book. In addition to that, they also provided a large signature board, a blown up photo of my mother fit for hanging on the wall, a large photo collage display, a brochure full of pictures and a mind-blowing origami style card that folded 4 times over revealing different photos, as well as the poem we chose for the prayer card. This card was a beautiful, wonderfully unexpected touch. Throughout both the ceremonies the staff were so courteous, always asking us how everything was and if we needed anything. Everyone was extremely helpful. The day after the wake, we decided to have a short celebration of my mother's life. It began with a very touching and well put together montage of photos converted into a DVD which we were able to keep. Norma, the celebrist (non-religious) speaker, did a great job with the eulogy from the simple timeline that we emailed her - she even stopped to play one of my mom's favorite songs. Losing a loved one is an extremely emotional and trying experience, and Feeney's not only made the process as easy as possible for us, but went the extra mile to make sure our last memories were beautiful and pleasant. I never thought I'd be writing a review for a funeral home, but this one made such an impact on me that I want to publicly praise it. I hold Feeney's in high regard and absolutely reccommend their services.

This isn't one of the historic cemeteries I've made a hobby of exploring over the past few decades…read more(and let me re-emphasize that I journey through those historic cemeteries and "explore" them with respect and regard for the dignity of those interred there and those they left behind who mourn them). I grew up in nearby Wayne, and traversed Franklin Lake Road many times over the years with my parents (there's a lake near the border with Oakland that we used to ice skate on in the winter), but never was aware of this cemetery until people I knew passed on and were buried here. In other words, you're not just going to stumble on this place while driving along-- you're going to have to search it out. I first came here in the early 90s when my oldest friend's mother passed away. Off an innocuous side street, you drive past the modernistic office building at the entrance and the cemetery opens up in a vast expanse of green before you, up to the limits of the horizon where there is a forest surrounding the property. There are not a lot of trees in the cemetery itself and those that exist are interspersed with some tastefully rendered statues. I'm not sure how old the cemetery is, or how many acres it contains, but I would have to guess it's a fairly recent creation, and it seems quite large (an impression the lack of trees seems to enhance). The stones are all flat, and...as far as I can tell...there's little ornamentation to them; no enameled portraits to remember the departed by. It's simple but tastefully beautiful, particularly if you come here in the early morning during spring or summer. My 2nd time here was some years later, when my friend's father passed away, and I wept like a baby (in part because I had known him since I was 7 or 8 and he once referred to me as his "3rd son,"; also, my mother was ill with the terminal cancer that would ultimately kill her, I was navigating my way through the days and nights in a state of numbed shock, and I guess this was an occasion to release that intensifying internal pressure--- at the risk of sounding like a dimestore psychiatrist, I think I was crying as much for my mother as I was for my friend's father, and maybe for myself as well because I had reached that stage of life where the people I had grown up with and loved were getting sick and dying). The other person I know that is buried here is my friend's grandmother. She was a character-- irascible, unpredictable and unforgiving, dogmatically judgmental, harshly insulting if she didn't like you, and she didn't like a lot of people. I grew up listening to her "real life" ghost stories (every house she occupied in Paterson or Wayne was haunted). She had supposedly had encounters with serial killer Joe Kallinger and homicidal Mafia Don Albert Anastasia in which she emerged triumphant. She had had a hard life. It turned out I was the only friend of my friend's that she liked, and I used to visit her up until the time she died (towards the end, she was no longer safe by herself and was of necessity in a nursing care facility, and in one of my last conversations with her, she said, "Eddie, get me the hell out of here. We can just keep driving and rob banks for a living."). For reasons I've forgotten, I wasn't around to attend her funeral a few years ago, but the personnel in the office were very helpful in pointing out to me where she was buried. So far as I know, there are no "famous" people buried here, but the people I knew that are will be in my heart forever. Christ the King is a sedate, beautifully constructed and designed cemetery that conveys awesome appreciation for life's great majesty and death's profound mystery-- it's a spiritual tonic for the faithful who come with the expectation that their loved ones are in a better place, and an opportunity for respectful reverence and spiritual reflection even for the likes of jaded 'ol agnostics like myself. It's the perfect setting to mourn and remember those we loved, and still love, even though they're gone.

From the owner: Christ The King Cemetery in Franklin Lakes, NJ, offers a peaceful and picturesque environment for…read moreyour loved ones' final resting place, just 20 miles from New York City. Our cemetery features special committal gazebo sections and elegant marble and granite-covered outdoor columbariums for cremation spaces. Traditional plots with minimalist flat markers provide a serene setting for prayer and meditation. Our Memorial Planning Advisors guide you through planning arrangements with tact and patience.