C, C & Z recently handled a cremation for our family. We were left heartbroken & very disappointed…read morewith their services. Our 92 year old loved one was under hospice care and passed away at home on June 15, 2018. By July 2nd I had not heard from C, C & Z and called them to inquire if the remains were ready for pickup. I was told the cremation had not taken place, they were awaiting a Dr's signature. The thought of our loved one having been somewhere in "storage" for 3 weeks was heartbreaking. After more calls and more vague explanations I reached C, C & Z on July 11th. The staff said she "was about" to call me that the remains were ready for pick up. The information with the remains indicated the cremation took place on July 4th. C, C & Z provided services for us in 2015 and we were very satisfied which is why we chose them again in June of this year. I don't know what changes they have made in the past 3 years, but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

Cesarz Charapata & Zinnecker is a wonderful Funeral Home. My teenage son passed away unexpectedly…read moreand they treated him and us with respect and kindness. They guided us through the difficult process with a gentle and experienced hand. They gave us the time to think about decisions and options and were not pushy in any way. When the visitation resulted in many more attendees than anyone anticipated, they discretely handled it by calling in more staff - so smoothly we didn't even know there was a concern. Marquita in particular was wonderful to work with and we felt she truly cared about us during and even after the process. We are very thankful for the recommendation from our pastor to use this funeral home and would highly recommend it to others.

The funeral service of John Syty was very well done. John was a very special and kind person. You…read morewere able to display it with his memobilia words from the minister. John looked really good, the best preparation I have seen especially under the c circumstances. Beth Nelson

Ben and Maria at the south 27th Street location were the most kind and compassionate people I have…read moreever met. They were not only professional, they were there for us every step of the way. They helped us have the memorial service that we wanted for my mom. They went above and beyond what was necessary and took care of what was needed to help lay my mother to rest. The facility was so warm and friendly, it did not feel at all like a funeral home. If you are looking for a lovely place to help lay a loved one to rest, this is the place I would recommend.

Very nice personnel and a soothing surroundings but a little difficult for me to find because of…read morethe way the streets are named and designed which is no fault of the funeral home

This is the actual email I sent to Prasser-Kleczka after my dad's funeral: "Thank you so much for…read moreall your help, Paula. We truly appreciate everything you've done for us. You made the ceremony in Union Grove go smooth as silk, and we will definitely look at the lovely catalogs you sent to us. The church proceedings went very well also. There were lots of people sharing good memories of our father. Thank you again, and thank everyone who helped us at Prasser-Kleczka. You were all very professional, pleasant and easy to work with."

Recently my brother in law passed away. He was homeless and Bruscowitz took care of him (and us)…read morewith extreme compassion and care. Never have I dealt with such kind, compassionate, caring and understanding people. They made everything so easy. Such understanding people. Mike and Dan are rock stars in my book!

I have worked with Dan Bruskiewitz professionally for a number of years and have found him to be a…read morevery reliable and trustworthy person.

Years ago, our family purchased a plot at Pinelawn. When my mother-in-law passed, she was laid to…read morerest at the foot of her son who died far too young. The staff at Pinelawn handled everything with such grace and compassion. They organized a beautiful procession to the gravesite, had chairs set up for the family, and even set up a complimentary champagne toast to her--on what would have been her birthday. They welcomed us to stay and watch as her urn was placed in the ground and gave us time to add flowers ourselves. It was an incredibly hard day, but their care and thoughtfulness made it bearable. We are truly grateful.

Zach and team insured that loved one's family were thoroughly taken through the process of honoring…read morethe late. I appreciate everyone that was involved.

Services at Harder Funeral Home were very nice. The funeral home is very nice and inviting inside…read morewith ample parking surrounding it. The main entrance area is a nice space with separated rooms for the visitation and mourning. Mixed seating of formal in the main and living room style surrounding makes for a comfortable space and room to spread out. There is even a lounge room for a bit more privacy during your grief. Highly recommend this place for your family and loved ones if in the need of funeral arrangements.

From beginning to end, Harder Funeral Home facilitated the process of honoring our loved one with…read moreremarkable ease. Shelly exhibited kindness, organization, and extensive knowledge, demonstrating a genuine commitment to ensuring that the service honored and celebrated their life. I wholeheartedly recommend her. The day of the service unfolded seamlessly, thanks to the exceptional efforts of Shelly and Caitlyn, who ensured that everything progressed smoothly. It was so comforting to know we had people assisting us who really cared. Thank you so very much!

I couldn't find my mom's grave. They helped me find it and loosened the flower vase in her…read moreheadstone. Very helpful.

I can echo the other reviewers with regard to Graceland's follow up and responsiveness: don't…read moreexpect any. They're good face to face and on the day, but the headstone is a few weeks late and still zero response from them.

We recently lost my grandmother and could not have been more impressed with Debra, Tom, Teri and…read moreeveryone on the Goodman-Bensman team, who had a hand in helping us to plan her funeral. From the moment we walked in the door, we immediately felt at ease when we were greeted by Debra. Not only were we taken care of with extreme consideration and kindness, but Debra made sure that every detail for my grandma's celebration of life, was taken care of. We worried about nothing and everything, including the follow-up after the service far exceeded our expectations and was second-to-none. Thanks to everyone at Goodman-Bensman for making this experience so stress free and easy for our family.

I sought the services of Goodman-Bensman after my father passed away but after this experience…read morewould not recommend them to anyone. A cousin had found and recommended Goodman-Bensman because it was important to part of our family that my father be given the traditional Jewish funerary rites, like a ritual bath and watchman. I cannot speak to how/how well those traditions were carried out because we weren't present for those, but I can speak to how shockingly expensive all goods and services were with this outfit; a wooden casket (which arrived dented), air transport home, and associated services ($2,015 forwarding fee separate from airfare) cost us more than the funeral, burial, and everything else with the other funeral home and synagogue combined. Furthermore, the way Goodman-Bensman demanded full payment (but wouldn't even accept American Express) at 10:30 pm the night before the scheduled flight seemed in poor taste, to say the least. The receiving funeral home also reported that they ended up having to pay the airline themselves (and getting reimbursed by Goodman-Bensman) because Goodman-Bensman was unable to do so. The receiving funeral home also stated that communication was slow/poor with Goodman-Bensman and that my father's last name had been misspelled in the paperwork which was sent over, causing his death notice in the local paper to be misspelled. My father, moreover, wished to be buried in his blanket and favorite hat, which I communicated clearly with the funeral director, Tom. My father's hat was ultimately thrown in a linen bag unceremoniously at his feet and was thought to have been lost or misplaced until a few phone calls (and an unpleasant conversation with the seemingly defensive and resentful Tom) clarified the error. The last straw came weeks later, as I waited for copies of his death certificates to arrive; most funeral homes will notify the Social Security Administration of a death, but when my father received an SSA payment this month, I called the SSA to find out that the funeral home had never done so. Kimberly, who took my call at Goodman-Bensman, claims that they notified the SSA online but could not provide a record. The local SSA offices report that they received nothing. All in all, I'm very disappointed in the services my family and I received from Goodman-Bensman -- services for which we paid a substantial price. I regret my decision not to seek the services of another funeral home, which would have handled my father's last wishes and trip home with more grace and tact.