Losing a family member was one of the hardest experiences our family has ever faced, but King Fook…read moreFuneral Services made a deeply painful time feel a little more bearable. As this was our first time ever planning a funeral, we had no idea where to begin -- but from the moment we walked through their doors, we were met with compassion, patience, and professionalism. I want to give a very special mention to Joe, who was absolutely exceptional. He took the time to sit with our family and walk us through every step of the process with such care and clarity. What meant the most to us was how knowledgeable and respectful he was about our family member's Chinese Taoist beliefs and cultural traditions. He didn't just go through the motions -- he genuinely understood the significance of honoring their faith and guided us on exactly what we would need to do to carry out the proper Taoist practices and rituals. He made sure nothing was overlooked and that their wishes were respected in every way. Because of Joe and the entire team at King Fook Funeral Services, we were able to give our loved one a farewell that truly reflected who they were and the traditions they held dear. If you are looking for a funeral home that genuinely cares -- especially one that understands and honors Chinese cultural and religious traditions -- I cannot recommend King Fook Funeral Services highly enough. Thank you, Joe, from the bottom of our hearts.

We recently needed the services of this funeral home, and it was the first funeral I had ever…read morehelped plan, so I was very much in the dark about the process. The staff were exceptional from start to finish. A special thank you to Joe, who was outstanding. He was thoughtful, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to help our family. His calm presence and professionalism made a very challenging time much easier to navigate. During this very difficult time for our family, they were professional, compassionate, and incredibly supportive. They handled everything with discretion and care, and their experience was evident in the way Joe guided us through each step of the process. We had countless questions along the way, and Joe was always responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt comfortable with every decision. We are deeply grateful for the care and respect they showed our family and highly recommend their services if needed.

We held my dad's funeral at Aievoli Funeral Home and the whole experience, from the initial inquiry…read morecall to going to the cemetery, was amazing. Everyone we worked with, Bruce, Pat, Jimmy, Mike, and others who I didn't get the names of, were extremely sympathetic throughout and we never felt pressured by them; they made sure the process was easy for us and that everything went smoothly during this difficult time. Communication was great and they always made us feel like we were priority even though they were working with multiple parties--I know they value each client and their service is phenomenal for everyone who chooses them. There's plenty of parking, clean restrooms, and just a comforting environment. My aunt who had attended funerals held by another funeral home who share the same space as Aievoli commented that this was by far a better experience. I will highly recommend Aievoli to anyone who will need funeral services in the future!

For all the old timers that still reside in Brooklyn, this is the last standing funeral parlor on…read more65th St.. The place looks as old as it is yet. Brooklyn is Brooklyn and you get what you pay for. It looks like they haven't put a diamond to the place since it opened 60 years ago, but, it's local for Brooklynites..

We held a memorial for my husband at McLaughlin & Sons at the beginning of this year. The staff…read morewas so helpful - from flexibly on planning, to rearranging some furniture on the day of the memorial, to making our guests welcome and comfortable. They sincerely wanted us to have what felt right for us - and helped to make that happen with no fuss. Thank you so much.

It may seem a bit macabre or just a dash crazy to review a funeral home, but…read more. Mclaughlin & Sons has been around as long as i can remember as i grew up in Bayridge Brooklyn. A close family friend recently passed away and McLaughlin & sons handled the transport to St Patrick's church and also to St Charles Cemetery ( there was no wake) The gentleman who served as Pall Bearers were just wonderful in every aspect. They took part in the Mass at both locations, and were also very gracious, kind, respectful, professional and, yes, personable. The staff at this funeral home really were helpful to my friends family during a very stressful time. So i felt the need to show a little Yelp recognition to a long time running Brooklyn establishment.

I've unfortunately had to use Torregrossa's services twice in the last 4 years. Fortunately the…read moreteam at Torregrossa were extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, patient and professional. Most recently Sylvia and Sharlene were great as we laid my Uncle to rest. They were both so kind and patient dealing with last minute requests. It made such a terrible situation a little bit easier.

At first Sylvia appeared caring and compassionate. She attempted to save us expenses with $300…read morefrom a "good florist". They were in fact aged flowers picked off of someone else's left overs. They barely covered the container let alone the casket. I tipped the limo driver in advance as per her instructions and give her the money but he ended up asking for an additional tip in front of your family. She didn't offer the additional money back. Of course the driver denied it. The worst was desecrating my father's body. She used a person unfamiliar with working with clients of color. She tried to light me into thinking it was the church lighting. Black people know what we look like in church with makeup! We ended closing the coffin early because he looks so unrecognizable. She's used person of European descent who was older, he did not provide a haircut and gave his mustache a 70s cowboy look even though we provided a picture. Sylvia had a picture of my dad post cosmetics to "prove" the quality. I of course declined. Who wants to see their father with skin glue on his lips and eyelids. Blotchy make up. No caps underneath the eyelids so he appeared to be squinting. It was a horrible experience. She states the funeral home works with a Haitian community, but that was obviously wrong . As a healthcare provider I am aware that the deceased don't resemble themselves but family and friends didn't know who that was lying in state. This is not my first funeral but this was by far the worst. She will make all sorts of excuses and offer no apology. The experience made me lean towards cremation, no viewing,no funeral home for my own final affairs.

Terrible , did not look anything like the deceased, colored hair wrong color tried to fix while…read morevisitors where waiting. Put so much make up on that her face was melting off because of how hot they kept the funeral home , which I thought should always be on the cooler side .

The team of Scarpaci funeral home are true professionals. It's never easy losing a loved one;…read morehowever, when having a team that cares to ensure everyone leaves with a sense of happiness and good memories makes your selection of services at Scarpaci worth your decision. I highly suggest Scarpaci services and recommend Floral Fantasy, located in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, for all your floral arrangements.

My grandmother and now my father. They are wonderful people Brizzis. They go above and beyond…read more Thank you for taking care of my family!

Brizzis handled all the arrangements for my family, and we were very pleased. However I was…read moreespecially pleased with the way they handled my mothers arrangements. In her youth, my mother was a very beautiful woman, to the point that when she walked into a room all eyes turned She was ravaged by Cancer, and told them that if my mother could not be made to look beautiful I would understand, but I wanted the casket closed. I was shocked when I walked into the room. My mother looked very beautiful. I could not believe that she looked like when I was a little boy,and all the make up looked very natural. They came to ask me if I was pleased, and I cried telling them that my mother was beautiful Co-workers who never meet my mother came, and they all commented what a beautiful woman my mother was. Thank God for Dina and all their staff Robert R

During the most difficult time for our family, we are grateful to Matthew from Clavin who provided…read moreoutstanding service. Matthew's quick response time, professionalism, patience and compassion helped our family beyond measure.

We recently lost our Husband, Farther and Grandfather Albert Calcaterra. As it was very difficult…read moreand sad for our Family and Friends, Both Steven and Matthew went above and beyond to take so much burden away, and help our entire family through this most unpleasant experience. We Truly are very happy with the high level of service and friendship they provided, from the time of pickup, through the service and in his final resting place, they both went out of their way to make it as beautiful and respectful as they did. From the Calcaterra Family to the Clavin Family, Truly Thank you and God Bless. AJC

De Riso Funeral Home 5012 4th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11232…read more718-439-6169 Praising an organization that truly comes through and then goes beyond its intended services is not difficult at all. We first heard about De Riso Funeral Home from friends that had used their services many years before we decided to ask De Riso to help us with the burial of our father in 2023. We were highly impressed with their dedication and their focus on making such a grieving moment a manageable and dignified experience. They were meticulous with the myriads of details required in this process, and meticulous and artistic in the preparation of our father's remains. They were flexible and very reasonable with the cost of the arrangements while providing the highest values. Almost two years later, our mother who was in her 90's passed away and although we still resided far away in a different borough, we decided to use De Riso again. The present team, Vanessa, Michelle, and the rest of the staff stressed the same focus and unwavering dedication to what is of importance to a grieving family. This culture of caring and attention to a grieving family's burial needs with such enthusiasm, dedication, and dignity is not something that an organization learns overnight. I can easily state that this is part of a tradition. The industry needs more specialized services like De Riso Funeral Home. They have proven to our friends and family that they possess the understanding, and are consummate professionals in this field.

Our entire family cannot recommend De Riso enough. Through our difficulties surrounding the death…read moreof our loved one, Joe was phenomenal. Compassionate, patient & supportive. His follow up was equally phenomenal.

On August 23 - from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Green-Wood is having their biggest-ever Battle of…read moreBrooklyn commemoration, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this event (which, as an aside, was fought on what is now the cemetery's grounds). It's a free event, but a donation of $10/person would be gratefully accepted. Also; advance registration is encouraged, because they need to be sure they'll have enough materials on hand. The program will be held at the meadow near the Main Entrance (which is at Fifth Avenue/25th Street). If the weather condition is bad, a decision will be made at 8:00 a.m. on that day and a notification will be sent via Eventbrite e-mails. Here's the link for advance registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-battle-of-brooklyn-250-the-meaning-of-freedom-tickets-1985867881291

It feels odd writing a review for a cemetery, but I have been here a bunch of times, either as the…read moremain part of walking tours or as part of other walks, such as to Prospect Park, or otherwise at various times of the year. Side note, I am pretty sure it's free for solo people, but if you go with a large enough group, they have a $5 fee per person, which is reasonable. In general, I would recommend coming here in the fall, not just because the weather will be nicer, but also because the trees are beautiful, and winter is nice as well, due to the frozen lake, among other things. The spring is nice as well, but there are better places to see leaves in bloom, as there are more wintery shrubs here. The area is massive, and you could honestly spend many hours going to various corners. There are highlights such as a well-known view of the Statue of Liberty, many sculptures, and graves for people ranging from Samuel Morse to Boss Tweed to Leonard Bernstein to Louis Comfort Tiffany to Henry Chadwick, among others, along with many people from various wars, of course, such as the civil war with one particularly interesting grave having a confederate and union soldier next to each other for reasons. The place is particularly well-maintained compared to other cemeteries I have been to, with the entrance being striking among other things.