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.

The best of care, from the very best of people Just a short note to thank, Stephanie Easter and…read morethe entire staff at Pittsburgh Cremation! They are unbelievably compassionate and making a difficult time truly bearable. Stephanie, keep doing what you doing, your truly amazing and awesome. Yours, George Ross

When your loved one passes, you are grieving and there is so much you don't know what to expect …read more I'm glad we turned to McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home. They go far above and beyond especially in: Compassion, quality, & exceptional value for the price. Compassion: they help you through the planning and implementation process. The little details like the prayer verses on the cards are so ideal for the loved one, it will bring a tear of love to your eye. Everyone on the staff is so kind, caring, and exemplary in the mission of helping the family through this transition. Quality: the home is beautifully decorated, and they arrange floral and photos of the loved one. It's little touches and well appointed attention to all the aspects of care that stand out. From ushers to open doors to beautiful cars & hearse. Value: no corners are cut yet at the same time, they 'don't empty your 'bank account'. Their offering and services are fair price, in fact you get more for your money than you would have imagined. By far the services from McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home set the bar high by comparison to many other arrangements I've had to make for loved ones in recent years outside of this area. I can't recommend them highly enough.

From the owner: When you select the McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd. we will treat you as one of our family. We…read morewill listen to your concerns and requests, and provide a dignified tribute that is unique to your individual needs. Care, compassion, integrity and value continue to be the foundation of our service. We are committed to helping the families we serve through this very difficult time. No matter what faith, race or economic standing, we will do our best to earn your confidence. For the past 90 years the firm has taken great pride in providing the communities of Houston, Canonsburg, Meadowlands, Hickory, Eighty Four, Washington and surrounding areas with the highest level of professional funeral service.

Very professional place and the funeral director took excellent care of my family and my departed…read moregrandmother this week. Facility is quiet and clean and they take care of all of the details for you so you don't have to worry about a thing during such a rough time.

Today I went to visit my grandmother and great grandmother at Forest Lawn Gardens for Mother's Day…read moreand what I saw was heartbreaking. As soon as I get out of the car there are Walmart bags, trash, and plastic laying all in the grass. This trash wasn't even near the trash can so I knew it wasn't from blowing around. As I was walking up the hill I noticed how there were clumps of grass laying on multiple headstones. Others were covered by the weeds being anywhere from 1-2 feet high. I was in disbelief. Well once I reached my family's headstones it was the same situation. I had to remove clumps of grass, pull weeds, and wiped off the headstone to clean it. In disbelief I walked down the hill and noticed various vases knocked over, dead flowers all over the place, and just a general lack of maintenance. Knowing this is where my own parents plan to be buried, I thought it would be best to address this to the director. She was anything but comforting, told us that she didn't want to see the pictures we taken, they were aware of the situation, and how since they are a corporate company it was out of their hands at the site but they are working on it. Feeling upset, I responded asking if this was the actual truth or if this is what they are told to say? Then I had to spend the next few minutes hearing about how I supposedly called the director a liar. I didn't appreciate her trying to prove a point while I was visibly upset. Also don't you think if you were corporate then you would be willing to provide contact information so we can address the right people? I am so sorry for anyone who has been treated in a similar manner. If you live in the South Hills area please consider your multiple options outside of Forest Lawn Gardens. This is my review from last year. I returned today and even though the grass looks better maintained, there are still some issues. Especially with appearance. Enormous pot holes everywhere! Still not impressed. Every-time I post images they get taken down. Please be careful when you go.

From the owner: Whether you prefer in-ground burial, above-ground entombment, or a permanent memorial choice…read morespecific to cremation, we have options ranging in price and style to accommodate those needs. CMS West Inc., Broker

Professional and high-quality care would describe the service we received from Beinhausr.read more

Great group of people to work with. They truly care about families, made sure that our loved one…read morewas respected, and did everything they could to be transparent and accommodating to our requests. I highly recommend.

Paul and his staff are knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, and supportive. We could not have gotten…read morethrough this tremendously difficult times without his wisdom and support We are forever grateful

Paul was extraordinarily caring and professional, very supportive of my nephew after his mother had…read moresuddenly died. He took my nephew through the decision making process in a direct and pressure free manner, helping him when he changed direction without hurry or pressure. Paul is direct and respectful, supportive throughout the entire journey. I truly appreciate his help and would recommend him highly.

English Funeral Home were a great assistance in planning and caring out the funeral services for my…read moreparents, both in their 90s. My mother and father lived in a retirement community near Oakmont, while my siblings and I are scattered in various places around the US. Mark, Melissa and Megan walked us through the required paperwork (including creating and publishing an obituary in the newspapers), coordinating with the church for a funeral religious service, and the cemetery for the internment. The visitation was well done prior to the church service, and a funeral procession afterwards to the cemetery was seamless. They even helped us by arranging for a military color guard for my father's (a US Air Force veteran) burial. My family is very grateful for their professional and compassionate service.

The staff was professional, courteous and sensitive. I can't speak highly enough for this crew of…read morepeople. They made a very difficult time into a pleasant remembrance. I would trust no one else with my loved ones.