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.

My sister passed in a local nursing home. When the gentleman came to transfer her to the funeral…read morehome, he was unkempt. At the funeral home, he was matter of fact and when questioned about the $3,800 (if we paid in full) cremation, I was told that the funeral business is expensive. This was cremation only...no service, no announcement in local paper. Just felt like we could have been shown a little more of a caring attitude. Tragically, her son died 6 weeks later. Completely different funeral home and experience. Could not and still do not understand the cost for her cremation.

I am pleased to share with others about our positive experience with Herson-Wagner funeral home…read moreduring the memorial and burial of my mother during November 2023. We were grateful for their support during our burial of my dad in 2017, so we chose them again. Steve Sedlock as director and his team provided support that was thoughtful and respectful. Calling hours before the mass of burial gave us a chance to connect with my mom's circle of friends. The instructions for the pallbearers were clear and the process of bringing her coffin into the church for the mass and then taking her in the procession to the Pleasant Grove cemetery all went smoothly. Parting with a parent is always difficult but we felt cared for in a respectful way. They were also helpful with logistical legwork which reduced stress at a time when we really wanted to focus on mom.

Thank you so much for helping our family process the loss of my late father. Russell Mollica was a…read moregreat man and father. Your assistance in honoring his memory in a sensitive and responsible way made all the difference. Rea

Our mom was laid to rest at Greensprings. It's very beautiful, with the air of a nature preserve…read more Lansing Funeral Home helped us figure out what sort of plot to get and helped us get it paid for using an online invoice, and the staff at Greensprings helped us look at options for a tree to plant at the gravesite and other specifics. The Greensprings folks also met us at their parking area, and provided transportation to and from the gravesite for those of us who needed mobility support. All of the people we've interacted with have given us the impression that they care deeply about our planet and are being careful to preserve the natural ecosystem with plantings as well as with their rules about burial shrouds and coffin materials and so on. When we returned home from the burial, I had the impression we'd been on a hike in the hills - a very different vibe from the usual somewhat depressing and formal funerals I'd seen in movies, and a feeling more like a beginning than an ending. The whole experience was perfect for our family and has left me feeling confident that Mom is safe in the arms of the earth, exactly where she wanted to be, surrounded by wildlife and flowers and trees.

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