The first time you have to deal with funeral arrangements is the hardest and I was very thankful to…read morefind Dwyer & Michael's Funeral home in Tarrytown to help take care of my dads affairs. It's a lot to deal with, you want someone to take the reigns and give you time to grieve and we were fortunate to receive this type of service from Michael. Another thing important to my family was budget. My dad didn't have much so they worked with us to find the services right for us without being salesmen or the pressure to spend more than we needed. I'd also like to point out the care and attention to detail taken for my dad's veteran affairs. Michael was knowledgeable and efficient when it came to arranging his military honors. Michael , thank you for being so accommodating with our time and budget in taking care of my dad. Thanks for that peace of mind. We will remember your hospitality always.

From the moment we walked in, not knowing what to expect, the compassion and service excelled…read more Carmine and Michael took their time with our family to plan everything down to the last detail. This was a retired police officer, a Vietnam Vet and Firemans funeral. They took care of all the details coordinating all aspects of the wake and funeral service. The renovations to the funeral home were very tasteful and updated as well.

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.

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.

I was so pleased with the compassion and care the folks at Ballard-Durand gave me and our family…read moreduring a sad and stressful time. They were responsive to our needs and questions. I was amazed by their ability to walk us through the cremation process in a guiding manner that would make you think they were a part of our family. Mark Press was wonderful to work with he was very accommodating to all of our questions and arrangements. Kaysie Mandel was quick and efficient in posting our obituary and slideshow on their website. I could not have been more pleased with the attention to details that they delivered. Weeks later the "Aftercare" telephone appointment with Kirstin Ferlin provided by Ballard-Durand provided important information regarding steps families need to take after the loss of a loved one. Kirstin is a well-trained Estate Specialist who can walk you through any questions you may have about what to do with your loved one's estate. This appointment usually takes around 20-60 minutes. Even if you have done estate planning (or already have a lawyer) this appointment covers all the little things that lawyers don't usually take care of. The Aftercare Service is an amazing resource that I recommend you take advantage of even if you have previously worked through this process. Thank you Ballard-Durand.

From the owner: Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services was designed to be unlike any funeral home you've ever…read moreseen; it's truly one-of-a-kind. You can have your service anywhere, and any way, you want. Your choices include the place of celebration, day of the week, and time of day; the musical selection, what prayers will be said or songs you'd like sung. We can arrange to have doves, butterflies, or balloons released at the close of the service. Keepsake gifts of wildflower seeds or a tree seedling can be given. We're here to help you create the most memorable and meaningful service to honor your loved one. We invite you to come see for yourself how we're revolutionizing the way people view funeral services.

Beautiful cemetery all around and I have to say the on site staff was so very helpful and kind. I…read morecame in search of an ancestor buried in the oldest part of the cemetery and they kindly offered a staff member to help me locate it. So helpful. This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I've ever seen. They also have a map, and a list of famous burials. Absolutely gorgeous place.

Kensico was established in 1889 under the Rural Cemetery Act of 1847, a legislative response to…read moreovercrowded urban burial grounds. The cemetery originally spanned 250 acres of rolling farmland. By 1905, Kensico expanded to 600 acres, though it was later reduced to 461 acres when part of the land was sold to the neighboring Gate of Heaven Cemetery in 1912. The grounds were designed with a park-like aesthetic: winding lanes, ponds, shade trees, and statuary that evoke both serenity and grandeur. It is much more peaceful than the flat lawn-like cemeteries but it does make finding your way a bit more challenging. Notable interments include composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, actress Anne Bancroft, author Ayn Rand, and Baseball Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig. [Round number review 24700 overall - 1147 of 2025 - 568 in New York]

When our family needs to hire a funeral home we always turn to Hawthorne Funeral Home. This past…read moreweekend we lost our Mom and once again turned to Hawthorne. Ernie was so kind and caring and put our minds at ease. Because our mom lived in Florida there was a lot of extra arrangements to be made, and once again we were put at ease and everything went so smoothly. He handled everything effortlessly. It is so comforting to know that Hawthorne Funeral Home and their staff are there to help families deal with a difficult time.

From the owner: Conveniently located in central Westchester County on the Taconic State Parkway at West Stevens…read moreAvenue, our funeral home in Hawthorne, NY, is in close proximity to many local hotels and restaurants as well as several major cemeteries, including Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Mount Eden Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Kensico and Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Ferncliff Cemetery Crematorium/Mausoleum, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, and more. Our funeral home proudly serves families in Mt. Pleasant and surrounding communities such as Hartsdale, Valhalla, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Thornwood, and Pleasantville.

I can't say enough good things about Inpeace. Clearly, this isn't a call you want to make nor is it…read morean issue you want to go through - but Inpeace made our difficult situation much easier by being responsive, warm, compassionate and caring. Our family's "Thanks" goes out to Ryan, who assisted us every step of the way, and to Matt, who runs this well-oiled machine.

The unexpected loss of my mother was a grief that I would not wish upon other people. As I was…read morelooking for a cremation service per the request of my mom prior to her passing. I came across Inpeace. The care of the team and also the flexibility made them the ultimate choice that I ended up going with. They have a quick turn around time to have your loved one cremated rather than waiting weeks to get your loved one the rest that they truly need. They were also very flexible with the payment method specially when you need to get the process moving. Any questions I had was answered with confidence or if they did not know, they would look for the answer and get back to me as soon as they were able. If you are going through what I am going through, I highly recommend Inpeace as the premier cremation service without any doubt.

It pains me to write this as it is very fresh, but I needed to express the work they did for my…read morefamimy. Our daughter unexpectedly passed away and upon my first contact with the funeral director Sept it was like no other calls mattered. Sept from the first call made us feel comfortable ( a warm hug kind of comfort). Once we decided to go with Ivy Cremations, it was constant communication, whether it was calls or via text. We did not communicate via emails which was greatly appreciated and was not an option for us. That was a big plus as communication was consistent. We met Alex tonset up the final arrangements and that interation was pleasant and due to prvios patrons we were not able to bring food, but light refreshments and finger foods were allowed. The day of, which was Monday. From the limo driver Larry, who was early and waited for everyone, and opened each individual door. GREAT JOB LARRY: GOING AND RETURN. The place was clean, set up well. Nicole welcomed us and assisted where needed. Everything on Monday was perfect, accomodating and thoughtful. We cleaned up the entire venue which Nicole was so happy to express this was a first for her...lol Samantha the billing/invoice department was also availa le via text. Mr. Sept...there are no words to express how you made us felt. Larry we made him laugh on our drive back home. It was exceptional..Our baby was done right. From the bottom of our hearts...thank you Ivy and staff

Thank you so much for making this process as wonderful and smooth as possible. We appreciate your…read moreefficiency and organization of all the details. Thank you from the Brinson Family.

Matthew was amazing , he was professional and patient with us during this difficult time . He was…read moreable to get us want we wanted for our father . Would highly recommend

Matthew had a wonderful and thorough job done on my Family's headstone, which was in need of…read moreadditional engraving and desperately needed a cleaning, being 1000+ miles away, it was a long distance request and transaction, which I am pleased to say went flawlessly. The image of the completed work sent to me showed a job done to my exact specs, and in a very reasonable amount of time. I would recommend Matthew and Grayrock Memorials for any and all of your memorial needs, they provide quality work at a fair price.