I know funerals are indeed expensive. We paid a lot. Tried to cut down our package but didn't get…read moreit down too much. The employees were for most part pretty decent to work with. One thing that drew me to this place was the therapy dog they advertised. Would have been really nice to use for the kids. Especially since it was a funeral for 8 year olds dad. But we were kind of matter of factly told the dog wasn't back yet. Would check but didn't think would be available. Very nice funeral home. Before we even signed any paperwork they already had deceased body there. Not sure if that's how the funeral homes work. I was a little surprised because I kind of felt we were still in decision making phase of where we would hold the funeral. It seems with these chains now they have a main corporate office that runs everything. The other thing I liked was everything happened at the funeral home.

It has taken me so long to do this because it is all still a blur. When my husband and I lost our…read moreoldest son at 13, it was a blur. I had no idea how to plan a celebration of life, or where to start. From the time we walked into Gearhart, Ryan, and everyone was amazing. He did so much for us, from helping with the officiant, jewelry, food, down to the emotional support dog, Jackie, for our younger children, not to mention, the hot sauce, and puffcorn during the repass, which were our sons favorites. I truly felt like each and everyone one I encountered cared. I was not rushed to leave, and everything was on our time. He was very sensitive, but straight forward with answers about things, and very helpful when it came to insurance. We literally didn't have to do anything but pick out flowers, and food. He was available when needed, via call or text. I hate that we had to do this, but I can't thank Ryan enough for making it a little easier. Would absolutely recommend.

We worked with Jordan McReavy Seitz. Ask for him and you will not be disappointed. He's both…read moreprofessional and compassionate, and gets things done. He was very easy to work with and I personally would go back to him in the future.

Preplanning for a funeral. They have considerable experience with Veterans funerals and the ins and…read moreouts of burial at Ft Snelling National Cemetery. Took a load of paperwork off my shoulders and my wife's. We made the determinations of cost and wishes. Comparing cost for a funeral was in line with what we have seen for other family members. The manner in which Steve Rogers was empathic was very helpful. I feel better knowing I will not pass on to our children any financial burdens when I pass.

Had a good experience at both times we met...very positive and helpful . thank you! nan lighltnerread more

During this difficult time, we were in good hands with NCS. From the process of removing the body…read moreand making cremation arrangements, the staff was respectful and compassionate. Rae Guntzel took great care of our family with kindness, professionalism and patience. We appreciate the staff and services of NCS.

I have used them twice, and both times they have performed all that was necessary with the greatest…read moreof care and dignity. Both times they listened to the family, and they did what we requested. They were very helpful and answered all of our questions. They wer very reasonable when it came to the cost of all of the services. I recommend them with no hesitation at all.

We were so pleased with the services Crescent Tide provided. From start to finish, they were the…read morepolar opposite of the company we had originally decided to go with for my brother's cremation. They charged a fair price of $995 including the crematory fee and everything. No extra credit card fees (or charging us $175 for the plain black plastic container the crematorium provides for free). And they actually answered their phone and talked us through the process. They were so helpful and respectful from beginning to end, and they even helped us file the burial assistance request with the county. Plus, we got to pick up the personal effects ahead of time, and our experience being there the day of the cremation was everything we could have hoped for. Highly recommend.

I arranged for my daughter's cremation in June of 2017 with Cremation Society of Minnesota. She…read moredied this morning, July 10, 2023, at 5:39. I called the 24-hr answering service to notify them of her death for pick-up of her body at Methodist Hospital. I was told Cremation Society of Mn would be contacting me this morning; nearly noon & I haven't heard from anyone. I just called the number of the Brooklyn Park location since it's where I made the arrangements in 2017 and learned that the location has been closed. I also learned that Cremation Society of Minnesota was acquired by the Foundation Partners Group in Orlando FL in June of 2021; a vulture capitalist group! I can't get an appointment until next Monday - a WEEK after her death. How does one plan a funeral with this kind of response? When I made the arrangements, I dealt with people who exuded caring and compassion. Now I'm dealing with a corporation who could care less what I'm dealing with. Both my husband & I arranged for our cremation through Cremation Society of MN. Not with an out of state corporation. This is one of those services that needs to be well done, for sure. How a loved ones death is handled really makes a difference - this is not what I expected. There should be a way to cancel papers that were signed with Cremation Society before they were bought out. I'm dealing with the death of a family member & I now have to deal with a company that has owned Cremation Socity of Mn for two years & they can't see me for another entire week. Roberta P.

I agree that it seems weird to write a yelp review for cremation and funeral services. However,…read morethis is one of those services that just needs to be done well. Allison and the team at Cremation Society of Minnesota - Brooklyn Park location were kind, caring and thorough. They really did everything well and we are grateful that their competent support helped ease our burden.

From my first phone call to the final service, O'Connell Family Funeral Home exceeded every…read moreexpectation. Karen, Austin, and the entire staff especially Mike O'Connell, was a source of great comfort and support for our family. Mike and his staff walked us through every step of the process with patience, understanding, attentiveness and compassion as they treated us like family throughout the entire process. Their support helped us feel more at ease during our time of grief. Thank you for everything you did for us. Making a very stressful time feel manageable. The service they arranged for both my Uncle Tom in December and then for his wife Margaret (my Aunt) a month later was a beautiful and fitting tribute. Their attention to every detail made all the difference. We will be forever grateful for their kindness and professionalism.

Losing a loved one is an unfortunate and heartbreaking experience that not only opens your eyes to…read morethe unknowns of the future but shakes you to your core living in the present. O'Connell Funeral Home was imperative and superb while guiding my family through those present days we walked not knowing what steps were next. Mike and his team were available at all hours of the day and night, leading the way while helping us make imperative decisions and arrangements as a family to honor our loved one. O'Connell funeral home was trustworthy, gracious, patient and communicated with an affectionate and devoted purpose. While we hope our days turn into years, and the ones we love the most could stay with us forever, life has other plans. O'Connell Family Funeral Home is going to be your blessing when you are seeking a helping hand for next steps.

Sure enough 6 weeks later my 90 y/o mother in law died. She was on home hospice so the procedure…read morewas a little different. After the pronouncing of her death I had to call the funeral home to pick her up. I was told they were busy, and they came in a timely manner. Even it's a loved one, a dead body in the bedroom is damned creepy. We were able to make arrangements the next day. I like how during the visitation they're so available and on top of things. Turns out we shared the day with a much younger man who was very popular and had almost 200 guests. We were in the smaller room across the way, yet as people came in they were drawn to our side to sign in. This basically led to me directing traffic, rather than visiting with our guests. So right away the director moved our sign in to inside our room, problem solved. They are very good at helping you keep costs down. At stressful times like this you want friendly, co-operative people at your service.

My parents had pre-planned their funeral needs through The Neptune Society. It made it very easy…read morefor me to deal with the passing of my mother (as she was still here for the passing of my father). She passed, I called a number and it set everything into motion. The staff is lovely. No high pressure sales tactics. I didn't know ANYTHING when I walked through those doors and they made sure I got all the legal documents I was going to need and stayed in touch until I felt I was ready to let go of them. I highly recommend The Neptune Society (Golden Valley branch).

Since i signed 5 days ago I am assuming there is nothing I can do. Just beware you are indeed…read morebuying an insurance policy. I canceled the travel portion that would cover transport if I am more than 75 miles from home. The rep was friendly. I was disappointed in a couple of things. Everything I read on line, said you were not required to put my down etc. I was told I had to pay $500, which I did. My plan was to purchase but get it paid off as quickly as possible - making larger payments every month. I was told I could not pay extra every month but when I wanted to pay off, I could call and be told how much was needed. Unfortunately I accepted all of this but have been doing a lot of thinking since. I would have been better off by just setting money aside (and possibly less) and going to another cremation business and pay in full. Each day I find myself regretting what I did and not checking with others. In addition they sent a link with documents and i was surprised to see my signature - I did not sign anything - and planned to read over first!