On Friday, February 6, 2026, my family laid to rest my dear sister, resting in peace next to her…read morebeloved husband. Driving into the cemetery, after a rather long, arduous drive on parkway north, we entered a beautiful, peaceful catholic cemetery.. so lovely, I thought. Unfortunately, I had to deal with two women working in the cemetery office. As we approached the counter, the workers took their sweet time to address us. Then unfortunately, this troll-like woman, whom I believe was Lydia, rummaged through our paperwork with much distain and rudeness. She was without a doubt, the most ignorant, and despicable person I unfortunately had to encounter. Believe me, these were especially trying times for myself and family. However, the other employee came to the counter and resolved the issue, which I might add, was caused by their office giving the funeral director of Evergreen Funeral Home, Middletown,NJ., incorrect or not specific requirements needed for the paperwork. Here's a thought Lydia, if you are so unhappy being employed by the Archdiocese, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, in which you deal with bereaved families , you should seek employment more suitable to your demeanor and personality...such as a garbage depot. ja

Want to say "Thank You" to Father Joe, the new Chaplain at the cemetery. When I dropped by the…read moreMausoleum to say a prayer in the chapel I noticed a table set up near the entrance where Father Joe had a sign introducing himself as the Chaplain, offering to say a prayer for those whose names could be written on paper provided and asking visitors to take one of the crosses on a mirror on the table. I planned to return to the Mausoleum after visiting the graves of my relatives to get a cross before leaving. While I was at the gravesite of a loved one, a car pulled up and Father Joe introduced himself. He requested that I write a name down of a loved one who he could pray for and he gave me a Holy Spirit Pin to hold onto. He felt like so genuine a human being and meeting him lifted my spirits and felt so comforting. Father Joe seems like a truly welcome addition to Gate of Heaven and it is so wonderful to personally experience how he is making himself available for spiritual guidance to visitors

A small funeral home located in Morristown, New Jersey. They have a number of rooms where you file…read morethrough before heading to the viewing space. They had a TV for photo memories and small tables scattered around and easels to allow for photo books and photo displays for memories. A small water fountain with water dispenser right beside that needed to be refilled sat by the stairs. Some of the elderly had to be helped with the entry steps, I'm not sure if they have a handicap entrance available on the other side that I missed. I'm not sure this was originally designed as a funeral home, it felt almost more like a home that had been renovated to fit the funeral at some point due to the design inside. Or maybe that was their point? Was here for the funeral of an educator and parking was scarce in the lot, fortunately the family had notified the town for a police officer so they could help direct the traffic in front. Many students and teachers came, and parking was filled up on the street for blocks around. The line extended well out to the corner of the street, but the funeral home was kind to keep allowing folks to come in even though it was well past the end 8:00 p.m. time for the viewing. No photos, as I felt it would be inappropriate here. As I did not interact with the staff, I would highly recommend a visit before making any decisions.

I'm partial to the Doyles as I have know them for decades. They have handled all of my paternal…read morefamily's losses. However- Kathleen went above and beyond to keep my brother's death private. She had strangers walking in to ask about his services before we even planned them. Some people at flat out insane. While it was the worst experience of my life, the Doyle family does ease some of that pain.

Nothing is harder than parting with a loved one, but Dangler Funeral Home, and Kip Dangler made the…read morejourney toward healing so much easier. He was very empathetic regarding my family's loss and was very responsive. He never tried to up-sell me anything. No question was left unanswered. No issue was too difficult to work through. Kip was with us 100%. Robert was fantastic as well. He was there to open the door and helped me with picking up the flowers after the wake. Everything was done seamlessly. The funeral home itself is immaculate and dignified. It is completely handicapped accessible. Dangler Funeral Home turned one of the worst days of my life into something very human and compassionate. I am grateful for their kind assistance during that time. I HIGHLY recommend Dangler Funeral Home.

Professional, friendly and welcoming staff. They arranged a beautiful celebration of life with…read moreplenty of tissues and water on hand. Something I found very respectable was the arrangement of pamphlets by the door with explanations and tips on how to grieve loss in many different scenarios. The entire place was very clean and had plenty of seating for large families such as mine. Thank you for bringing us comfort during such uneasy times.

My family and I are very grateful for the excellent care taken by Dooley Colonial with the recent…read morepassing of our mother/mother-in-law. We met with Ryan several times and he was very clear in his communications, and very compassionate. The evening of the wake and the funeral morning were staffed by Mary and Laura and another Dooley associate, and they were all wonderful to us. They helped us disseminate some of the flowers, which was a worry for me. I really appreciated the care and concern. The renovations to Dooley Colonial are very beautiful. We loved having the lounge room to take a little break and have a snack. No one will take better care of you than Dooley!

My Family & I would like to say a Big Thank You to Laura & the Staff at the Dooley Colonial Funeral…read moreHome. Your kindness and total attention to detail was so appreciated by my 3 Siblings & I over this past weeked. Laura took care of everything perfectly and even had a spare Titleist Golf Ball we could have out of her own golf bag, when we all realized that we had brought a Calloway ball and our Dad, Paul Aloia, would never have golfed with that brand! Talk about "Customer Service"! Everything went Beautifully. The renovations they have done have really made the area so comfortable and enhance the feeling of being in your own home and your own kitchen, providing sandwiches & soft drinks to family and friends. Thank you from the Bottom of our Hearts for your special care of our Dad. We feel you now have a forever friend in the four of us!

Fairview Cemetery & Arboretum is one of the most historic and picturesque places in Westfield…read more Established in 1868, it was created when the town's older church burial grounds were becoming crowded. It is both a cemetery and an accredited arboretum, with more than 100 identified tree species and self-guided tree tours. The grounds are known for their natural beauty, including wooded areas, a pond, and extensive landscaping. Fairview also serves as a historical record of modern Westfield. While many colonial-era residents are buried in Westfield's older Presbyterian Cemetery, many of the families who helped build the suburban town of Westfield are buried here. The pond, nicknamed "Ghost Pond," was still surrounded by woods when I was a kid in the 1960s. Back then, it was open to the public for ice skating. The scene in It's a Wonderful Life where George Bailey saves his brother Harry always reminds me of those childhood days skating on Ghost Pond. On my mother's side, my family lineage goes back to some of Westfield's earliest settlers. My parents and both sets of grandparents are buried here. In 2023, I worked with the cemetery office to arrange for my parents' burials in their family plot and to have a headstone made and installed. The staff was professional, compassionate, and easy to work with throughout the process. I grew up near Fairview and have been visiting since I was about ten years old. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and exceptionally well maintained. Fairview contains the graves of many of the families who shaped Westfield during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The cemetery includes a notable Civil War section, several historic monuments, and "Old One Horn," a Revolutionary War-era cannon displayed on the grounds. It is also the final resting place of several notable individuals, including Whitney Houston and Dr. Virginia Apgar, whose Apgar Score is still used worldwide to assess newborns. Whenever I return to the Westfield area, I make a point of stopping by to visit family members, friends, and the parents of friends who are buried here. It remains a beautiful and tranquil place that provides comfort while honoring the memories of loved ones.

I was here to pay my respects to singer Whitney Houston's final resting place which was easy enough…read moreto find. It is in one of the aisles along the eastern edge of the cemetery. I also found the burial spot of Doctor Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) who devised the Apgar score. The score is a very quick way for doctors to evaluate the health of newborns at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The score is determined through the evaluation of the newborn in five criteria: activity (tone), pulse, grimace, appearance, and respiration. And if you missed it, that's a backronym of "APGAR." It is located in Section E, towards the northwest corner of the cemetery. Once those missions were accomplished, I was able to take some time to appreciate the rest of the cemetery. It is quiet, peaceful and in excellent condition. No damaged headstones, smooth roadways throughout and well mowed and trimmed grass. [Review 18318 overall - 151 in New Jersey - 1840 of 2022.]

Had to be here for a family members funeral. They were very helpful and accommodating for my…read morefamily. Thank you again in our unfortunate time.

They have been a family owned business since 1936. They have been at this location since 1975. Over…read morethe years I have attended many funerals for friends and fellow firefighters at Tuttles and always found them to be a very caring funeral home. I have gotten to know Todd Tuddle personally an he and his staff will go out of there way to make the death of your loved one as easy as possible. Hopefully you won't need there services any time soon but if you do I recommend them!

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.

Valley Memorial Funeral Home took care of both my parents' funerals, my mother in 2014 and my…read morefather in December 2019. They were kind, considerate and compassionate, the atmosphere was warm and inviting for the guests, it felt like a home. The video memorial was easy to create and came out beautifully. We were able to host a special ceremony for Dad that was enjoyed by all. I recommend this Funeral Home, they do a great job and are wonderful to work with.

Terrible service. My aunt died, I was executor, and I could not believe the ineptness and poor…read morecommunication. It's one thing for them to procrastinate and ignore voicemail messages, it's another thing to indicate a wrong death date and marital status on death certificate. Inexcusable.