About 24 years ago I was approached on Mothers Day (while grieving at my Mother's grave) by one of…read moretheir salesman trying to sell me a cemetary plot. It happened again today. This time I was approached as I entered the cemetary by an employee that wanted me to fill out a raffle ticket! On my exit I was approached by more employees trying to do the same. What a deplorable, greedy, and tasteless way to do business. It is shameful, disgraceful and disrespectful to prey upon people who are only there to visit and mourn the loss of their loved ones.

I lost my grandmother on 7/9/20 & my grandfathers in 2015 & 2017. They are all buried out here. I…read morehaven't had any experience with dealing with their staff. I simply was there for the burials. The cemetery looked very well kept. The staff on the grounds were friendly. I watched them put my granny in the ground when they thought all of my family had left. I've never stayed at a cemetery long enough to witness that. They seemed to take great care in burying her. I don't know know about their pricing or sales practices. Looking at the other reviews, I'm a bit concerned there. If I ever needed their services in the future for a family member, I may consider them.

I am from California and needed information about funeral homes and cemeteries in the Suffolk area…read more They handled my call with professionalism, and gave me the important details that I needed to move forward. Their website and phone etiquette make them top-notch in my book. Thank you for your help!

Doing a review for a funeral home is very bittersweet. Let's be honest, who looks forward to…read morefuneral services? However, during a really difficult time for my family while handling the death of my grandmother, we enlisted Crocker Funeral Home to assist with her final wishes. Millions of THANKS to Ms. Ebony Johnson, who was EXTREMELY helpful to my family, especially to my mother, while trying to navigate such an emotional time. She made the process much easier and took care of so much. When there were "family complications," she was patient and gave us reasonable enough time to get things situated and straightened out. At one point, there was a minor mix-up with the obituaries and Ms. Ebony had it corrected right away without issue. That speaks to customer service for me. Now, in relation to the care, I will say that I literally cried when seeing my grandmother for the first time after her passing. I had to hug Ms. Ebony after seeing my grandmother. My grandmother had not looked like herself in such a long while due to being ill, and they really restored her (pre-sickness) beauty and made sure she was put away with dignity. I admit I was even pretty tickled because they requested we provide necessities that were inclusive of a slip and panty hose. (Why would she need a slip and panty hose??!!). But then it was explained that it was regarding the dignity and properly putting the person away. Also, my grandmother wasn't overly caked with make-up where she looked like a completely different person (you know the strange ghastly look), and each and every person who came said how beautiful she looked! The limo and the hearse drivers were friendly and courteous. We were very happy with what was provided, and we are very grateful for the help from Crocker!

The Albert G. Horton Memorial Cemetery is a State Veterans Cemetery on Milners Road in a rural area…read moreof Suffolk. Its 2004 opening provided a military cemetery for the huge military community that chose to retire in Coastal Virginia. The cemetery is one of a number of regional cemeteries run by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Eligible Veterans receive one free burial site & USDVA provided outer burial receptions/crypts & headstones. Should a veterans's wife predecease him, the headstone is inscribed with her information facing forward. When the veteran dies his information is inserted on the opposite side and the headstone rotated so his information faces the front, My Uncle had originally planned to be buried at Arlington. After his wife died, the funeral director mentioned Albert Horton. When we left my Uncle asked what I thought. We both had individually felt that it would be a place where we could more easily visit her. We toured the next day. Even the drive down Milners Road is picturesque. The cemetery itself was clean, new and beautifully laid out. The staff was friendly. The decision was made. At that time word of the beautiful Veterans Cemetery had not yet widely spread. She received a convenient plot near the drive through and near a bench. There appeared to be space for burials for many years. That hasn't been the case. The Cemetery filled over the years and has been expanded. When my Uncle died I had my first experience with the Pavilion, which is used to provide a military graveyard service with Honor Guard. It was a moving experience for the man I considered my second father. The Honor Guard was a special final recognition for the retired Naval Commander, buried in his uniform, who had served in WWII, Korean & Vietnam. Albert Horton Veterans Cemetery continues to serve as a valued source for a final resting place for those who have served our country. Wreaths across America places gorgeous holiday wreaths on each grave. The Horton Wreath Society places wreaths on military holidays. Contributions can be made and are encouraged. Whether the burial be a traditional plot with stone, a columbarium or in ground urn, there is no cost for those Veterans who qualify. Thank you to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Virginia Veterans Cemeteries are such a valued contribution provided to our Veterans.

It is a beautiful setting....My husband thinks it is too far out.... but, I don't think it…read morematters...to get a lot of land you have to go far out.

This funeral home provides the best of care/services to meet the needs of families experiencing…read moregrievances. Thank you!

It makes me sad that I even get to rate this place, but here it is. Recently, my partner passed…read moreaway and I was in desperate need of a place that was a) open minded and b) willing to help me work through all the paperwork necessary to get a cremation done. HD Oliver did everything for me. Because of how networked they are in the area, they pick up your loved ones from wherever they are and fill out all the necessary documentation through a hassleless method. They easily could have give me a lot of problems, but instead they took the time to understand my situation and worked through all of it with me. Everything was completed in a matter of 4 days and I was able to come by and pick up the remains at their Norfolk location. I did not use their facilities for a reception so I will not be able to comment on that, but they do deserve 4 stars for their empathy and diligence.

JT Fisher handled my mother's final arrangements via Affordable Cremations, which was highly…read morerecommended by Suncrest Hospice, who handled mom's EOL care. No bells and whistles at JT Fisher, which is exactly what I'd been hoping for. Our family will have an internment in another VA city later this year, so we just needed the minimum. Lovely professional staff who explained all about the paperwork and how to travel with it. Highly recommended for no-frills cremation services!

Pure lack of empathy. Transportation of my husband to their facility was ridiculous and in poor…read moretaste. Waiting for my husbands remains took over two weeks. I am doing this all alone and this has been a terrible experience.

During one of the worst days of our lives, Candice at Graham Funeral Home treated our family with…read moresuch care, compassion, and constant support. She truly made a difficult time a little more manageable. The funeral home itself is clean, beautiful, and thoughtfully maintained. Every detail was handled with intention, and it did not go unnoticed. We are so grateful.

Scott and his team at Graham Funeral Home were wonderful to work with when my dad passed away…read moreunexpectedly. They handled everything and took the stress off of mom and myself when planning the service. They walked us through everything step by step and never once pressured us to make a decision we weren't ready to make. They checked on us along the way and provided us with so much comfort. Every time we left or talked to Scott we always said how nice and caring he was. The service and reception following was perfect. Scott and his team did an amazing job and we will be forever thankful for the way they carried us through our darkest days. Even after the service, Scott reached out to remind us he will always be here if we need him. There is no better place to have your loved ones cared for than Graham Funeral Home. The family there is truly something special.

Largest of Norfolk's 8 municipal cemeteries with 165+ acres of land that hosts a natural arboretum,…read moreof 70+ tree species: crape myrtles, black walnut trees, dogwoods, live oaks, Chinese fringe trees, hollies, maples and more. Most important to our family, this is where my father is buried. It's easy to access off of Granby St with several points of entry/exit that connect to paved roads swirling throughout the property. Open to the public, sun up to sun down, with an ADA ramp and restrooms. Signage present denoting each se toon of the cemetery. The city employees do a good job keeping up the grounds. I've never thought any area was overgrown or unkept.

Not that I have a lot of cemetery's to compare to but I was really happy with this one. We did a…read morelittle family research only to find out our great grandfather was buried someplace in Norfolk. This cemetery has a great data base that located his plot in less then 5 mins. With the name of location we were able to browse the streets and easily find him resting peacefully. We were expecting an over grown plaque. Instead we found all the stones very well kept. The lawn was very clean and no stone was covered with grass or weeds. If you are planning to book your stay may I recommend this location.

This review is long overdue. I am returning to express my gratitude for my mother's handling while…read morein the care of E. Vaughn Wray in November 2022. I am eternally grateful for the diligence, respect, and kindness shown to my family while my mother was in their care. Their team meticulously prepared my mother and presented her more beautifully than I could've imagined. I remember feeling much anxiety about a viewing - as anyone would - but experiencing an indescribable feeling when I did it; my mother was gorgeous. I cannot forget the warmth I felt while carrying out the difficult task of coordinating my mother's remains at every stage. I was shown patience, empathy, and respect. My mother's funeral was held in New York, but her first stop was with E. Vaughn Wray, and they took expert care of her. They even continued to reach out to my family as we traveled behind my mother from Virginia to New York for her services. They reached out during the process to ensure that her interstate transition went as smoothly as possible. They even offered their support after her services had concluded. Again, I'm grateful and I will continue to recommend them.

On 2/4/2022, I signed a contract with E. Vaughn Wray Funeral Establishment to embalm my mother's…read morebody and send her by plane to NY. The contract also involved the purchase of 6 certified death certificates. The total bill was $2114.00. ($542 for air transport by American Airlines and $1572 for the embalming, death certificates and tax). My mother's body was sent to another funeral home in Queens, N.Y. On 2/9, the embalmer at the other funeral home called me with the following disturbing information. 1. My mother's body was not embalmed properly. 2. She was sent in a container that was neither new nor approved for remains. He said the E. Vaughn Wray funeral home simply took an old container, flipped it inside out and placed my mother's body inside of it. He said she was not strapped in properly as well. He said it was the most disrespectful thing he had ever seen, in addition to other disturbing observations. Immediately after I spoke with this person, I called EVR funeral home to inform him of what I was told. I asked him for a refund. He refused. On 2/22, I called him to ask about the certified death certificates and why I had not received them. He said "this is a service that my company provides and we won't be providing this service". I am currently seeking legal advice on this matter. I had a gut feeling that I should not use this company when he asked me on the phone, even before I met him at the establishment, if I was bringing check or credit card. He also (multiple times) insensitively referred to transport of my mother's body as "shipping", as if I was purchasing an item on Amazon. The process of burying your mother is tough enough. Companies like this make it even more unbearable.