It's necessary to point out that one of the funeral directors is a close friend. That said, you…read morewould be in caring, professional hands in a well-maintained environment. Considering the circumstances, though, you most likely would not notice. Also, it's gluten free.

Somebody told me they were going to a wake at Applebee's and I'm like, "What? Was Chili's already…read morebooked?!" But seriously, I've been there a bunch of times and it's always very nice. This is where I want to go if I should suddenly kick the bucket. Very professional.

my mother died september 14, 2019 John and James Keegan…read moreFuneral Home, picked up my mother took her gently to their funeral home with respect and dignity, they worked endlessly to make her look like her beautiful self..and let me tell.you this af first we thought it just might have to be a closed casket..but john and james keegan worked throughout the days so very hard.. and my mother looked stunning. absolutely beautiful, because of their dedication the casket was opened and we daw our mother go to the lord with beauty and dignity how do you thanks these amazing gentlemen!!! well with my prayers i offer to them love and respect and thanks. i hope when i die they ate still here to make my fubetal so amazing. i choose the magin and keegan funeral home above all others. lisa harder

We did a pre-burial arrangement. Everything was smooth, professional, and fine. We hope to not take…read moreadvantage of this too soon. But it was not stressful at all. Suggest everyone also do preplanning ahead to help your loved ones.

I am so appreciative and grateful for the care and support Levine memorial chapel provided me. From…read morethe first call to the last of arrangements, the staff was exceptionally helpful. I don't feel a review can put it all into words; but I can say, they were exactly what I needed and went above and beyond to provide for the needs I had. I live out of state and chose the chapel based on limited internet search (my brother lived near Albany), and they were "more than I could ask" which is all I could have asked. Recommend without reservation.

I have used the services of Simple Choices twice now over the last 7 years. Each time, Roy and his…read morestaff have been professional and compassionate. I felt at ease from first contact that my loved one (and I !) would be treated with care and respect. I appreciated the prompt response from the moment I reached out. Without hesitation, I would recommend Simple Choices for end of life arrangements.

I'm a year late writing this review, but it was recently the first anniversary of the death in our…read morefamily and it reminded me that we intended to share our glowing review of Simple Choices but didn't get to it in the months immediately after. At the time, I called around to at least 4-6 different places in the Albany area to understand the cremation options available, at a very stressful time obviously. Roy was BY FAR the most compassionate, patient, responsive, and clear about what to expect. Seriously, you just don't want to deal with the impersonal or callous attitudes that came across in my first phone call with some of the other places that offer cremation services. There wasn't even the smallest hint of anything other than the ideal level of genuine helpfulness from Roy. On top of that the prices were extremely fair, and the environment and decor in the Simple Choices funeral home is very comforting. Looking back, it also feels good to have supported a business & team that is committed to doing the right thing for people at their worst times. They live out ALL the values stated on their website. Oh, and I should also mention just in case anyone's looking for this detail in a review - our family isn't Christian, and Roy was nothing but pure kindness and understanding on adjusting the decor in the funeral home for our small family viewing. Roy & team, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your excellence at serving us at such a difficult time. If we could leave you a 6 star review we would!

The McVeigh Funeral Home has served us directly upon the deaths of our parents. The services -…read moretraditional wakes and funerals as well as a cremation and memorial service were impeccable. David Parente and his staff were responsive, caring, professional and fully transparent. The funeral home is beautiful and our every request was fulfilled in a most professional and respectful manner. I recommend McVeigh Funeral Home without hesitation.

I highly recommend McVLeigh Funeral Home. My mother's wake was as beautiful as she was. They were…read moreso helpful in this stressful time. They did everything for our family to help us through this. If you want a funeral home that appreciates your loss and takes care of you & your family this is the place.

Steven Myers was very helpful and did a professional job with our mother's funeral. I can strongly…read morerecommend his services.

The good folks at Lyons Funeral took care of everything from helping with decisions to guiding the…read morefamily through the process at the funeral mass. They also had a template to help with the obituary. The staff was friendly, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

From the owner: W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. is a family-owned funeral home dedicated to serving our…read morecommunity with compassion, dignity, and care during life’s most difficult moments. We understand that every life is unique, and we take the time to listen, guide, and support each family in creating a meaningful tribute that truly honors their loved one. From traditional funeral services and visitations to cremation options and personalized memorials, our experienced staff is here to handle every detail with professionalism and sensitivity. We pride ourselves on clear communication, thoughtful planning, and being available when families need us most before, during, and after services. Our facilities are designed to provide a peaceful, welcoming environment where families and friends can gather, reflect, and find comfort. Whether you are planning ahead or navigating an unexpected loss, we are committed to easing the burden by offering steady guidance and genuine care at every step. At W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., we believe our role goes beyond arrangements we are here to support, to honor, and to help families begin healing with respect and grace.