Ithaca Cremation Service closed because it does not have a manager, when the person whose license…read morethey used as manager asked for more money they denied her and I guess they thought she was bluffing when she said she would pull her license. Central New York Cremation Service opened several months before Ithaca closed and is located just 15 miles from the Ithaca, They serve all of Central New York and do not charge any extra mileage fees for people who pass in Sayre, PA for example, in fact there are no hidden fees, straight forward, honest, and simple is how we do it. Total price right now is $1350 including the crematory fee, but it has lowered twice since we opened due to the increase in families using the service. We are a people driven business not a profit driven business. Also unlike how Ithaca Cremation Operated, Central New York does work with insurance companies and pre plan trusts.

They are out of business. Their site now redirects to the Herson Wagner Funeral Home. No…read moreinformation about what happened to Ithaca Cremation Services had been discovered. But please be aware that there is one out of area Crematorium that is posing as the successor to Ithaca Cremation. Since they are out of area extra expenses will doubtless be incurred when using their services. The Ithaca area funeral homes -- Lansing, Bangs, Perkins and Herson Wagner -- all offer cremation services. Prices are competitive; however you should call for pricing. Please be advised if the death occurs in the Pennsylvania hospitals ( usually in Sayre) extra fees (above the cost of transport) will be incurred if transport to New York State for cremation is requested.

Blauvelt Funeral Home - Waverly, NY 14892. Rushed appointments. Filthy building. Carpets threadbare…read morein areas. High pressure sales.

I have attended several funerals at Blauvelt's over the past several years and the quality of the…read moreservices have been phenomenal. The facility is very clean and inviting. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they had a separate family room for kids and parents, where they can have a quiet place to go during services. Equipped with toys, games and a TV, I wish all funeral homes had this. Ron and his staff have always been friendly and helpful. They do a wonderful job making everyone feel welcomed and comforted during, what is usually, a difficult time in people's lives. I will be trusting Blauvelt's with my Funeral Services when the time comes, because I know that I will be in good hands.

Professionalism counts when dealing with tricky situations like the cremation of a loved one. The…read moreCremation Specialists handled everything for us and kept the cost manageable. I would highly recommend their services for anyone who needs to deal with a loved one who has passed. Thank you for handling the situation with such class. Thank you for respecting my father in the process.

Having to call these guys more then likely means that you've lost someone close to you. There is no…read moredoubt that they understand that and it's obvious because of how pleasant they are and how easy they are to work with. I don't look forward to having to use their services again but I will call them when the time comes. Thank you

I recently had Aegis cremation and funeral service help me with the death of a family member. I was…read morevery impressed with the kindness and professionalism of Paul and his staff. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, yet very well handled experience.

I worked with Aegis Cremation after my father's services. Everything was handled with quickness,…read moreease and compassion. I received my fathers ashes quickly and with a heartfelt message and overall feeling from their office. I also ordered jewelry through Aegis and it arrived timely, looking exactly how it was depicted on the catalog. I am so grateful for the warmth I felt from Aegis during this tragic loss. Highly recommend working with Paul and his team.

I cannot express my gratitude to Kurt and the Hopler & Eschbach team enough. My father passed…read moreunexpectedly and had no plans or arrangements in place, therefore planning his services was a very overwhelming and unknown process for me. Kurt was the utmost compassionate and patient and went above and beyond and out of his way to enable my father's services to occur the way I had hoped them to, all while being mindful of cost. Kurt is knowledgeable, sympathetic, and impressively always answers the phone after only a ring or two. I will forever be so thankful to Kurt; his care and passion for his community and the individuals and families in it is beyond admirable. I cannot more highly recommend both Kurt and Hopler & Eschbach to assist and support others during what is such a sensitive and challenging time.

Kurt, You were all…read morewonderful and compassionate in helping our family prepare our loved one to the next resting place. I can't say enough praise to you, Ben and Abi at how amazingly patient you all were every step of the way. You helped to accommodate many needs and requests and even at a moments notice. Many were surprises but you made it happen. Thank you so very much. Karen H

was here for my aunts funeral.. these people are really on point here. First they were super…read morefriendly and kind. second they made the process smooth and easy for my family. Walked us through each process, which i can appreciate..

Tim is such a great person! He made the process as easy as is could be. Truly grateful!read more

The Szczesny family are amazing people! They run their business and treat customers amazingly. If…read moreyou need to make arrangements for your loved ones, honestly look no further. They can't be beat.