I needed help this morning finding headstones and the staff were very friendly and helpful!read more

It's kind of funny and morbid to think about now, but when I was in this graveyard walking away…read morefrom the casket, I couldn't help but think "HAH! See! They don't let family and friends watch the casket be lowered like in many popular movies. Fricking dramatic effect." I think Heavenly Rest is the nicest in town (considering Restland and Catholic Cemetaries are like a 1-5 minute drive away). Awkward to say huh? Well it's true. I like that it's gated (compared to Restland). The graves up front with the plates instead of tombstones are more expensive, just FYI. The yard is very well organized but the roadways drive me crazy. Unless noted, the narrow ways are are two laned and people don't normally speed but it can get a little tight. The grounds are well kept and they even put some decorations up during the holidays. And I know Hanover Florist will come in and do some tasteful plants if you order it monthly (the florist across from here is a leetle more expensive obv because of location). There are public bathrooms connected to the office that is to the left as you enter. There is a public entrance so you don't have to go through the building. Not that you should be afraid of them since the women who helped us organize the burlal were pretty nice. OH and they close right before sundown.. so make sure you get out before then or else you'll either get locked in or have to leave by the far left entrance (going towards St. Rose away from Route 10) over by the house.

There are not enough words to express how greatful I am to Hancliffe. When my mother died, I…read moreimmediately called Michael Porter, the Funeral Director, and was comforted immediately. I knew that she was in the best care possible. Michael treated my family with such kindness and patience, it gave me the strenght to carry on with the necessary details. In this difficult time, to know that someone really cares, is the only way to get through such an emotional experience. The service was beautiful and my mother was laid to rest across the street in the lovely Gates Of Heaven Cemetery.

PROS: This was definitely one of the nicer funeral homes I've been to in a while. Nice size parking…read morelot, elegant inside, prepared the person who passed away very nicely, and was ran by two gentleman who were very nice to all of us. CONS: The bathrooms were out of the way downstairs tucked into a corner so for those who have a tough time walking down the stairs that could be a problem. However, i wouldn't let that one thing turn you away from them. OVERALL: If I was in the area and needed their services, especially for pre-planning, i would certainly give them a call

Family owned, Leonardis is what a funeral home should be. A funeral can be so overwhelming.. from…read moretalking to the hospital, the grave site, florists, car services, airports, to contacting friends and family. It's hard to imagine that you have to trust so many strangers with what may seem like your loved one's final memory. The Leonardis family is in touch with the community. We even shared a laugh or two chatting about the neighboring towns (and one of my brother's delinquent behavior as a child..haha). I just thought the wake was done so well. After all, they are a business. When it was time to leave for the night and then again the next day before the funeral, they were sympathetic and helped my family along without being too pushy. You've gotta be a certain kind of person to handle that. Not to mention there was no one wiping their eyes with a sleeve because there were tissues were placed throughout the room. The one thing I will say is the bathroom is the teensy bit creepy to me. Probably because it's on the first/bottom floor of the memorial home. Just descending the short stairs can do things to your brain.. but overall if you want less stress, let the Leonardis family take care of you.