In commemoration of the Juneteenth Celebration of the Emancipation of Slavery from the Union,…read moreBergen County in NJ has opened this historic cemetery that's normally locked to the public for self-guided tours, which my partner and I paid a visit to today. Located on a 1 acre sandy hill west of the Hackensack River in the northern half of Little Ferry, Gethsemane Cemetery was founded in 1860 as a burial ground for Hackensack's African-American population as they were not allowed to be buried in the general Hackensack cemetery due to their race. There are three panels that list the names of those known to be buried among over 500 people. Among those buried are former slaves, wealthy landowners, and two Civil War veterans. One of them was Elizabeth Dulfur. Born a slave in 1790, freed in 1822, and dying in 1880, she began amassing land here as early as 1847 by owning a clay business, eventually becoming one of the area's wealthiest businesswomen and landowners. The last documented burial of Louis Swinney occurred on December 14, 1924. The remaining stones show dates between 1878 and 1911. The two most common family names found are Thompson and Jackson. In 1944, this cemetery is listed on the New Jersey and National Register of Historic Places due to the significant role it played in the enactment of NJ's early civil rights legislation as well as containing evidence of West African burial customs. If you are a history buff, we can recommend this place.

Used this funeral home in 2013 when my mom passed as it was affordable and received excellent…read moreservice. Then in 2019 when my uncle passed we went back thinking we'd get the same quality service we received before, boy was I wrong. The moment we walked in we were met by pure ratchetness. Dudes that looked like they belong elsewhere eating wings and a so called funeral director (not the same one I dealt with in 2013) just as ghetto. No tact no empathy. I requested a change of casket since the one my cousin chose wasn't up to par and I was told it couldn't be done bc allegedly the body was already in the casket which I suspect wasn't true. Finally the morning of the burial they were over an hour late to pick him up and go to the cemetery. No reason given just kept telling us they were on the way. Unless this place has changed management and staff in the last 7yrs I would not use this place. I'd rate them no stars but that's not possible.

I was pretty much in shock when I contacted First Avenue Funeral Service in October from another…read morestate to make arrangements for a funeral. From the start they were compassionate, gentle and kind. There was no attempt made to upsell their services. They quickly took possession of my brother before I arrived in New York and it was a comfort to my family that he was no longer in the city morgue while I flew out to NY. They made the entire process of his wake and cremation as simple and gentle as possible. Mr. Lee was the one who prepared my brother for viewing. Mr. Lee is an artistic genius, due to throat cancer my brother did not look as he once did but Mr. Lee worked a miracle and despite the circumstances of his death my brother looked as if he had just settled down for a nap on my sofa. I half expected his ankles to be crossed as was his habit in life. While searching for a funeral home I found out that the one my family traditionally used was having legal issues over quality and was forced to look elsewhere to arrange funeral services. I'd contacted several funeral homes before deciding to go with FAS due to their location and was surprised to find that they were the least expensive out of all the funeral homes I'd contacted. They were budget friendly without being skimpy. Located in an area with several funeral homes, they are small, not so flashy and easily overlooked but they provide wonderful service and are kind and compassionate. I highly recommend them and will use them again should the need arise.

Went for my friend's mother's funeral. They did a lovely job from start to finish. They do offer…read morevalet and they also have an area for the repass. They took care of everything for my friend and her family with care and ease.

This is a classy, professional and family run business. I went here for a family member's funeral…read more(and cremation) in 2025; we also hosted the repast here. The young man from the funeral home who directed our loved one's service played the piano and sang like a pro--he was gracious, empathetic, and quietly dignified. They took extra care to find a preacher from my relative's country to lead the services--that was such a thoughtful touch. Please move away from money grubbing funeral homes like the one in Canarsie that everyone goes to -- they don't care about you nor your family member. Harmony proves that you can provide an important service to your community without emotionally nor financially blackmailing families to pay for unnecessary costs. Their prices are extremely fair and their service and attention to detail is top-notch.

I wish I could give zero stars, I am thoroughly disgusted. Right from the beginning, my…read moregrandfather's stone was put in crooked, and was never fixed. We paid good money for 'perpetual care', which seems to mean nothing. We have had to knock ourselves out, trying to get some grass to grow on our plot. Any changes made have not been for the better. All the trees are disappearing. The last straw was today. We bought a plot next to the road, to make it easier for elderly relatives to visit. Now the road has been plowed up, and filled with new graves. My poor mother, who walks with a cane, could not even visit my father's grave for Christmas. There is dirt and rocks thrown all over the existing graves, debris everywhere, with a total lack of respect for the feelings of families with loved ones in that area. If there was any way I could do it, I would move my father and grandfather out of there right now.

there were no restrooms nor port-o-potties available for use. the person in the office advised…read morethere were no restrooms available as there was construction going on and the port-o-potties had been removed. it's a very small thing...but being that a burial is an emotional experience, having a small comfort such as a restroom, even a port-o-potty would've made a sad experience a bit easier...to boot, there was no apology no sorry for the inconvenience...just nope, no bathrooms. the grounds themselves were adequately kept(at best) lots of potholes in the roads going around the cemetery...

The service was unbelievable, even it was a funeral, I enjoy every minute of it…read more Thanks

Frank and his team are always helpful and kind which is so important during a time of loss and…read moremourning. They really care about the work they do, and we have always had a positive experience when working with them. We have used them in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

Everyone was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive to what was going on. They didn't annoy you while…read moreyou were grieving they went about their work and made everything a seamless experience.

Thoughtful, affordable and simple. No tacking on fees. No trying to push other services. Just a…read morecremation done in a reasonable time from good people;

Loosing someone one is never easy and the circumstances can be very rough. I tragically lost my…read morehusband a while ago during the holidays in an auto accident. Both Ms Kimack and Mrs Kimack were very kind, respectful and helped me through the process. They answered my questions and got me through the delays in getting my husband's body after the investigation. I couldn't afford a service and there was no judgment or pressure. My son and I got to say our goodbyes. I have lost many people in my life. I have experienced dealing with funeral directors I have know my entire life that tried to rip me off when my mom passed. Kimacks would have been my husband's choice also.

I have had to come to this funeral home several time. My notable is when my mother passed away;…read moreDenise was very helpful in making arrangements. The whole place is nice and understanding. The pricing seemed fair to me. It is never a happy time to need a funeral home but if you do need one hen Kimak is the way to go. Clean well kept building with very nice viewing rooms. Not sure what else I can say other then that I have never had a problem here and I have never heard of anyone else having a problem here. Here's to hoping none of us eevr need to vgisit a funeral =)

I went to the mosuleum to visit my grandfather and the…read moreblonde woman That works there thought I was interesting my colored hair so followed me around peeking at me I caught her she ran off with her phone camera in hand not a good feeling when mourning I stopped her in parking lot she garble excuses very unprofessional and inappropriate

I've been waiting six weeks to have a plaque installed on my husband's grave. I've called and…read morestopped by a few times and I was told by the end of the month. It's now the beginning of a new month and it hasn't been installed. I was told it wasn't a priority, funerals are a priority. Funerals every day for six weeks? The sad part, tomorrow is the six month anniversary of my husband's death and there is no plaque on the grave for my family to see.