Losing a loved one is a really tough thing. You are totally overwhelmed emotionally and faced with…read morethe daunting task of planning a funeral -- not to mention being the liaison between your immediate family and pretty much everyone you all know. It is quite a challenge for anyone, even someone who is hyper-organized like me. Bob and Erich Wetzel were amazing as they helped guide us through this very difficult process. From the first contact by phone to our in-person meeting to plan the ceremony to the ceremony itself, the Wetzel family took care of our family like we were actual family. It is no mystery to me why they have been in business for more than a century. We worked closely with Bob and especially Erich, who impressed even this 24/7 plugged in gal with his speed of his reply to any email I sent at any time of day. I think at most I waited 2 hours for a reply ever, and many times I had a reply within a few minutes. In addition to the tremendous respect, care and professionalism shown to our family, I think it's important to also note that the Wetzels brought a bit of good common sense and even, yes, a bit of humor. They helped us transition from that place where you're just shell-shocked that your loved one has died to the place where you are remembering good stories and laughing with each other -- celebrating someone's life rather than mourning their loss. They were low-pressure and made us feel like the only thing we needed to focus on was making the best decisions for us. There was no pressure to buy the most expensive option or be fancier than we wanted to be. (We just aren't really fancy people, after all.) The Wetzels were tremendous communicators, with clear and concise directions. They answered all of our questions, gave us material in writing, included reminders for items we might forget and also, as I mentioned above, entertained every single question we had at all hours of the day. Due to this excellent communication, there were no surprises and the ceremony was exactly how we expected it to be and was beautiful. One other thing I wanted to mention: This is the first time I've planned a funeral, but I do feel like one thing you are paying the funeral home to do is to help take care of all the nitty gritty details for you. When you are planning a funeral, you don't want to be bothered with figuring out how to obtain death certificates, how to file for a permit or how to interact with the cemetery. Wetzel and Son was able to do all of these things for us with very minimal information or effort needed on our part. You are so overwhelmed during this time that you really need someone to help you with the details, and the Wetzels were pretty much flawless in this respect. They dealt with the cemetery arrangements, filed the right permits, put the paperwork through for death certificates and probably a bunch of things I don't even know about. For the ceremony day, they made sure the flowers were all in place on time, they ensured that everyone in our party made it to the proper place, and they even stood by to help the ladies wearing heels navigate the site. They even had a relationship with the restaurant where we had the luncheon following the ceremony and placed a discreet call to the restaurant once our ceremony started to give an exact guest count and the approximate time of arrival. These details matter for sure, but it is such a relief to hand them off to someone you trust and not worry about them yourself. Even things like making sure all of the cards from the flower arrangements made it into our hands after the ceremony were all taken care of before we could even think to do them. A+ all the way. Worth every penny we paid and then some.

Just recently lost my mom. I made a call to Erich at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home. During a day…read morewith heavy snow, he had his guys at our house within an hour help start the process. The care and sensitivity shown throughout this time period was extraordinary. There are so many things coming at you it is hard to work through the emotions and focus on the details at the same time. Erich helped to slow everything down to make it more manageable. He walked us through everything and provided excellent guidance on how to handle my mom's affairs. He and his team just made it easy in a very difficult time. If you are looking for honest, first class service in a time of trouble, Erich and Wetzel and Son Funeral Home is the way to go.

They are wonderful, caring and very accommodating. I highly Recommend Them! They made the whole…read moreprocess smooth with compassion. Thank You

The staff here are wonderful. They are compassionate and helpful. They are upfront about costs…read moreand do not try to pressure you. I buried 3 people here. Each time I was treated warmly and professionally. At the worst time, the staff here makes you feel taken care of.

I cannot say enough about Hancock Funeral Home...from the very start, they showed so much kindness…read moreand compassion. Two gentlemen arrived at the home, introduced themselves, and thoroughly explained what they were going to do. They were very professional, and attended to our loved one with such dignity and respect. At that moment, I knew we had made the right call. However, it doesn't stop there...As we continued to talk and meet with the staff at Hancock, they greeted us with such respect and compassion. They handled our matters with the utmost courtesy and professionalism. We could not have asked for a better team of human beings with such kindness. They attentively listened to us and provided us with everything we asked for and needed. I highly recommend Hancock Funeral Hom. They helped to make the process a lot easier and smooth. Everyone steps in and steps up. What a beautiful team of kind human beings!! The funeral home itself is very clean with a peaceful atmosphere. My family and I will use Hancock Funeral Home again and again and again.

Our family did all arrangements for my brother's passing via phone calls and email with the…read morerepresentatives of Hancock. I want to thank each and every individual that answered each phone call and emails. While we were planning the service, the Hancock family were patient and understanding of our circumstances. They did not once made us feel rushed or an inconvenience to them. The funeral viewing was a special one for our family and size. We had an intimate ceremony that exceeded our expectations. The setting felt like home and comforting to be in. We thank God for leading us to Hancock. My brother was sent off to be with the Lord in the most beautiful way imaginable. We are at peace because we were able to send him off. We highly recommend Hancock Funeral Home. They are knowledgeable, patient, and responsive. Losing a family member is a stressful time, and finding the right funeral home is imperative to a smoother process.

Visconto Funeral Home is a small family owned business in Northeast Philadelphia. There services…read moreare high quality and I would say they have good value. Any funeral and its associated services are going to be expensive but Visconto did not make me feel pressured with upselling of goods and services. This is the second time my family has used their services. First in 2022, when my mother passed away and just this year (2026) when my brother passed away. Before my brother passed, he wanted to do some preplanning. Lou came to our home and spoke with my brother and it made things easier when the time came. Jena was great. She worked her magic with a very well put together slideshow that had music in the background. Mike and staff were great when the evening viewing was held. The funeral mass was very well done. There was even a hiccup that occurred with the cemetery. Lou and family advocated and supported me throughout that process. My brother's urn was held for safekeeping at the funeral home. With the funeral services held April 17 & 18 and the burial service at the service finally held on May 20, that is why I am truly satisfied with the high quality services provided by Visconto Funeral Home. I like to call it the Visconto Family Funeral Home, where your affairs are truly a family affair.

Although a very sad occasion for the family, Visconto Funeral Home went above and beyond…read more They showed great empathy and provided impeccable service from start to finish. This was truly comforting for the family. We would highly recommend Visconto to anyone. Thank you so, so much again.

Cheryl and the team at Richardson were so caring and helpful in planning my dad's service. They…read moreoffered helpful advice and anticipated our needs without being intrusive or overbearing. They made a difficult situation more bearable. Thanks!

I can't say enough about Mark and his family and the way they treat your family when you're going…read morethrough such a hard time. I highly recommend using McCafferty Funeral Home in all your unforeseeable future needs!! Kyle Gibbons

McCafferty's did an excellent job in every regard for my mother's funeral…read more Mark and his family were empathetic, personable and professional . They guided us through every choice and treated my entire family with respect and kindness. Five stars isn't enough!

Dont send your loved one to this funeral home. First off it's in a strange neighborhood. Then they…read morealso scammed me out of $1900 so I can release my mother from there. I wanted her to go to a muslim burial place not a christian one pretending to be muslim. Terrible. Also gibbs threatened me over the phone. He's unprofessional and obviously doesnt care about people just money. He will manipulate you and record your conversation with him over the phone without your consent. Luckily I was able to get mom out of that sick place but at the expense of giving them $1900. Which doesnt make sense even the other funeral home was confused why he was charging that. Insane.

My family and I highly recommend R.S. Gibbs Life Celebrations Funeral Home for final services for…read moreyour love one! We knew immediately, after speaking with other funeral homes, that RS Gibbs Life Celebrations, would be our family's choice. We were not disappointed at all! Their professionalism, attention to details, and compassion sold us! All the staff members were very professional and helped us through the difficult journey. My husband looked peacefully like himself, handsome, and distinguished, like the man he once was. Thank you R.S. Gibbs Life Celebrations for your EXCELLENT Services given to my family. Cathy C