The staff at Curran-Shaffer FH in Apollo is phenomenal. They handled services for both of my…read moreparents, less than 2 years apart. James and Norm were especially helpful and went out of their way to make sure each of my parents were honored the way I envisioned. They helped make sad situations the best they could be under the circumstances.

I recently had to make arrangements for my fiance who passed and Norm made the process so…read moreeffortless. There were a lot of people involved in the arrangements and we are a verbose bunch but he didn't miss a beat. He organized the information we gave him in such a seamless manner. He also did the funeral for my mother in law as well and it was the same thing-seamless. He is so caring and sensitive to the family's needs. I highly recommend this funeral home because they aren't acting like a business that's out for profit. they are a person- centric business that cares for the needs of its customers. Norm you found your calling. Thanks for making such a difficult time much easier.

Managing a funeral during Covid is not easy and Ralph Schugar staff and Sharon Brody were beyond…read moreour expectations. They were caring, helpful and treated my family with respect and gave us welcome advise when we needed it. From start to finish, they patiently walked us through the process and helped us make the best choice for our family even arranging for a special viewing for the grandchildren to say goodbye to their beloved Papa . My mom did not want to split up my five siblings and wanted us all with her so they arranged for a stretch limo. The cemetery had issues with the actual grave site and they help navigate so that my mother and siblings were satisfied, we had a grave side service and they arranged for chairs for all of the older attendees and a tent. They even assisted with live streaming so that out of town guests could join us. My oldest brother had many many demands and required some extra attention and somehow Rose on the Schugar team was his personal aid and made him feel heard and got him what he needed quickly. We had one day to pull together a service, arrangements and shivas and they helped to get it all done. Thank you for helping us while we were at wits end during one of the worst times in our lives. I highly recommend.

There are times when all of us need to come to grip with reality regarding the inevitable. Ralph…read moreSchugar Funeral Chapel is one of the few ultra Orthodox Jewish funeral home in Pittsburgh. Clearly by far it is the best. They offer funeral packages, graveside packages, or you can make up your own. The chapel is an adequate size for the ceremony. Judaism dictates no open viewing but rather 1 hour visitation before the service. Casket remains closed. Off to the side of the chapel is the mourner's room where family and friends may pay their respects to the deceased' next of kin during that visitation period. They provide you with information on how to find the various cemeteries and give you a small book of prayers, and a listing of the yearly Yahrzeits (Hebrew anniversary of date of passing) for the deceased. Their phone answers 24 hours round the clock so there is always someone available. They provide excellent service and compassion and understanding to the one in need. Another service they offer is a prearrangement which I lean towards. Often times in a period of loss a person is under much duress and as a result has a tendency to overspend. You can arrange an apt with a member of their staff and declare your intentions for your next of kin or for yourself. Around the time of the Jewish High Holidays in the fall they give out complimentary Jewish calendars. I have utilized their services in the past and have been here on a number of occasions. Out of respect for the chapel no photographs please.

Daugherty Funeral Home helped me with final arrangements for my Dad in 2019 and most recently for…read moremy Mom. The level of compassion, incredible kindness, and professionalism were above and beyond. Thank you Dennis, for making these sad and difficult times so much easier! I very highly recommend this business!!

By far exceedingly professional, exceedingly caring, and took care of everything for us last minute…read moreall while helping us to keep it at budget. Absolutely amazing family business, highly recommended

My wife's family has long used Neeley Family Funeral Home. They have always treated the family…read morefantastically. Then after years of great direct service, Robert went out of his way this new year to send silly cat and dog calendars across the country to CA to my wife. With only a quick email about my sad wife missing her grandma, Robert immediately got the calendars in the mail. Thank you Robert! Her smile made my week!

I recently laid my dad to rest. Everything happened so fast. One shining star was Chuck!…read more The building is very well kept. The waiting room and viewing room were clean and inviting. Chuck made the administrative process easy and understandable. He took me through each phase of my dads funeral process, he made me very comfortable. He and the staff are caring, sympathetic, personable and they make you feel like family. Chuck was very well versed in all of the details. We had a 4 day window to get everything situated for my dads funeral and burial. Chuck got everything ready within 3 days! My dad was a Vietnam War Veteran, Chuck went the extra mile, with a tight schedule to coordinate for my dad to be buried at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. All of the paperwork was prepared and ready that was required for me to review and sign ahead of time, given the short window that he had to work with. He answered a ton of questions and always did it with respect and compassion. This was a very sad and stressful time for me and my family, but Chuck really came through. I am forever grateful for all of he and his staffs support and efforts. My dad was presentable and dignified at the viewing. I want to give Chuck and his staff a heartfelt Thank You for everything!!!!! My dad was laid to rest with military honors, pride and dignity! If you need to make funeral arrangements for a family member that passed away, give this funeral home a call, you won't be disappointed.

Caring, compassionate, amazing, lovely people. Beautiful building. Service was beautiful. Did their…read morebest to make sure we, the family, were all comfortable. Thank you for making this difficult time just a smidge easier.

Over the years, I have attended numerous viewings and services, but it wasn't until the recent,…read moredevastating loss of my son that choosing the right funeral home became the most critical decision for my family. Without hesitation, I chose Jaycox-Jaworski, and they truly exceeded every expectation from start to finish. The level of care, compassion, and professionalism we received was extraordinary. Every single staff member we worked with made it their mission to surround my family with kindness and comfort every step of the way. They went above and beyond in ways I never anticipated even taking a photograph of my son, beautifully refurbishing it, and having it on display for our private viewing. During such a heartbreaking time, they also took care of the practicalities with immense integrity. Their pricing was completely fair and transparent, with absolutely no hidden fees, allowing us to focus entirely on honoring my son without any added stress. The personal touches meant the world to us. Patty, Julie, and Sarah went completely out of their way to make sure the little ones in attendance were cared for without a second thought. Even the coffee bar, with its flavorful lattes and cappuccinos, provided a warm, welcoming comfort when we needed it most. Jaycox-Jaworski didn't just guide us through a process; they truly cared for our hearts.

At this funeral home, I attended a visitation for my husband's grandma two days ago and her…read moreblessing service today. My in-laws arranged the funeral, so I will comment on my experiences rather than theirs. Upon entering the funeral home, I felt impressed by the building and the staff. The parking lot had an adequate number of spaces. The interior of the building was in good condition and was stylishly and tastefully decorated. We had several rooms with many comfortable chairs and sofas on which to sit. The employees had warm personalities, expressing condolences and kindly reminding us of the 10-person limit per room during the COVID-19 pandemic. The employees also wore face masks correctly, made hand sanitizer available, and often wiped down frequently touched surfaces such as door knobs. During the funeral at the cemetery, the employees gave the family cues about what to do. They played beautiful music and released a white dove into the sky. I wonder where the white dove flew and if it is okay... On this business's website, you can find helpful resources for planning funerals and coping throughout the grief process.

Normally I wouldn't write a review about a funeral. They outdid themselves. We had thousands of…read morepeople coming and going for my sisters funeral. They ordered blankets, set up the flowers and pictures and everything we brought in. They set up the food for everyone downstairs that stayed all day long. we had hundreds of cars and motorcycles and they made it work for us. They made Kristine's last ride happen. Thank you Adam and Rachel.

We just held my beloved grandfather's funeral at Maloy-Schleifer and had a wonderfully positive…read moreexperience. My grandfather passed away relatively quickly, and we hadn't put much thought into a funeral before meeting with Bill after my grandfather passed. Bill and his son Billy are kind, thoughtful, organized, transparent, patient, and prepared -- all of which came in handy as our family was just trying to keep our heads on straight and sort out how to proceed. As genuine, kind, and caring people, the Schleifers are perfect for the line of work that they're in. Their memory for details is impeccable, and they took all the time we needed to chat about whatever topic was at hand. Although they deal with death all the time, they aren't hardened to it - they poured out an incredible amount of care and compassion to our family and friends, and were unfailingly giving, kind, and helpful. The fact that they can do this time and again for each family, for decades, speaks to theIr skill and the strength of the family's character. I was impressed by how modern their operations are. Their reputation in the community is strong, and rightfully so. Given that, they could certainly just deliver the same kinds of services that they have for decades, without changing much, and be perfectly fine. Instead, it's clear that Bill and Billy invest a lot of time and energy to be sure what they offer is competitive, modern, and the best of the best. They aren't content to just coast along on the strength of their good reputation; they earn that reputation again with each service they provide. Their website has beautifully modern personalized obituaries, tribute options, and integrations with florists so that friends and family were able to easily send arrangements to the funeral home. Bill also told us about things he'd learned from others and read in his trade association's newsletter around coronavirus (more on that below). They've won awards and distinctions for their work, and it was clear to me that they have their finger on the pulse of good new innovations in the industry. The team runs a flawless operation. Their turnaround time for everything was amazingly fast, yet we never felt rushed through anything. And although I'm sure their core processes are the same for each funeral, they were able to incorporate an exceptional amount of personalization so that we could have the service and experience we desired. The Schleifers quickly and capably organized an amazing, perfect funeral that made our hearts feel full. Since we had a funeral in mid-2020 and hadn't been to any services since coronavirus, we had some questions about how that would affect our plans. We're extremely conservative with our approach to the virus, but felt we should leave our "bubble" for the first time to have a small gathering. We didn't know what to expect before we met with the Schleifers, but once we did, we were instantly reassured by all the thought they've put into their coronavirus response: - The funeral home was spotlessly clean (as always) - The guest book table and other areas were all thoughtfully stocked with sanitizer, clean pens (and a spot for used pens), single-use materials, etc. Everything was frequently cleaned. - The visitation rooms had HEPA air purifiers and great overall HVAC ventilation - Local rules around capacity and mask-wearing were enforced - The services were live-streamed for those unable to attend in person I have high standards and can be a stickler for details. I plan, research, and notice a lot, and when it came to my grandfather's care these past several months, I've stopped at nothing to ensure he had the best of everything. I was absolutely blown away by how much the Maloy-Schleifer team did, all within 3 short days of planning. Not only did they do an amazing job with all we expected, they thought of countless other things we hadn't, and not a single thing was wrong or overlooked. I learned just how much goes into a good funeral, and they executed each piece amazingly. Bill also provided helpful, independently-written materials on what comes next in grieving and winding down an estate, as well as personalized materials that recapped our day at the funeral home and remembered my grandfather. They really thought of everything. Bill's personal, thoughtful, independent, concierge-style services go above and beyond what I would expect, and are truly unparalleled. If you're in need of a funeral home, stop reading and go give the Schleifers a call. You'll be glad that you and your loved one are in such good hands. I trust them fully and can't imagine going anywhere else in the future. Their prices seem very competitive, and feel like a bargain when I look at how much they did for us. Most of all, the Schleifers' skill and compassion brought us peace and provided a perfect send-off for my grandfather, and for that, we can't thank them enough.