This review is long overdue. I am returning to express my gratitude for my mother's handling while…read morein the care of E. Vaughn Wray in November 2022. I am eternally grateful for the diligence, respect, and kindness shown to my family while my mother was in their care. Their team meticulously prepared my mother and presented her more beautifully than I could've imagined. I remember feeling much anxiety about a viewing - as anyone would - but experiencing an indescribable feeling when I did it; my mother was gorgeous. I cannot forget the warmth I felt while carrying out the difficult task of coordinating my mother's remains at every stage. I was shown patience, empathy, and respect. My mother's funeral was held in New York, but her first stop was with E. Vaughn Wray, and they took expert care of her. They even continued to reach out to my family as we traveled behind my mother from Virginia to New York for her services. They reached out during the process to ensure that her interstate transition went as smoothly as possible. They even offered their support after her services had concluded. Again, I'm grateful and I will continue to recommend them.

On 2/4/2022, I signed a contract with E. Vaughn Wray Funeral Establishment to embalm my mother's…read morebody and send her by plane to NY. The contract also involved the purchase of 6 certified death certificates. The total bill was $2114.00. ($542 for air transport by American Airlines and $1572 for the embalming, death certificates and tax). My mother's body was sent to another funeral home in Queens, N.Y. On 2/9, the embalmer at the other funeral home called me with the following disturbing information. 1. My mother's body was not embalmed properly. 2. She was sent in a container that was neither new nor approved for remains. He said the E. Vaughn Wray funeral home simply took an old container, flipped it inside out and placed my mother's body inside of it. He said she was not strapped in properly as well. He said it was the most disrespectful thing he had ever seen, in addition to other disturbing observations. Immediately after I spoke with this person, I called EVR funeral home to inform him of what I was told. I asked him for a refund. He refused. On 2/22, I called him to ask about the certified death certificates and why I had not received them. He said "this is a service that my company provides and we won't be providing this service". I am currently seeking legal advice on this matter. I had a gut feeling that I should not use this company when he asked me on the phone, even before I met him at the establishment, if I was bringing check or credit card. He also (multiple times) insensitively referred to transport of my mother's body as "shipping", as if I was purchasing an item on Amazon. The process of burying your mother is tough enough. Companies like this make it even more unbearable.

Beautiful facility (new construction) on the southern section of Chesapeake (Great Bridge). A…read morefriend of the family passed unexpectedly and his family had the service there. The staff were very respectful and always available to direct you to the appropriate room. Difficult industry to review but I was very impressed with how beautiful and peaceful their facility was.

I can't say enough about how wonderful Tim , Christi & the staff are ! The day came I have dreaded…read moreand refused to talk about basically my entire life, I lost my mom after a week on home hospice care. The compassion & patience that everyone at Briggs Funeral Home showed me ( and our family ) was truly amazing. They were able to make the hardest few days of my life less stressful than I thought possible. Thank you so much for taking such good care of my Mom and our family during such difficult time

It is with a sad heart that I'm in attendance of this place again. To lay to rest my dearest…read morefriend's son. My heart breaks for her. Graves does an amazing job and is very professional.

Graves Funeral Home, Inc. served my family with so much love, care and dignity. They treated me and…read moremy family with so much kindness and professionalism. They took care of me and my family when my husband died 3 years ago with EXCELLENCE. Now a week ago they took care of me and my family when my mother passed away with the same amount of EXCELLENCE. They have truly demonstrated to me, my family and community that they truly have a heart for people. Thank you, J W. Johnson (A. M. Wright-deceased) Love, The Family

Unfortunately we had a death in the family and was in need of services - JT Fisher was recommended…read morehighly. The call was made, we were met with nothing but the highest professional support staff. The timely manner in which the patient was removed until all was complete- the service provider was impeccable... The cost of the services were very reasonable and I will recommend this place of service for your loved one. They handled everything with much respect and care,,,, The request of services were followed responsibly, cremation was handled nicely!

JT Fisher handled my mother's final arrangements via Affordable Cremations, which was highly…read morerecommended by Suncrest Hospice, who handled mom's EOL care. No bells and whistles at JT Fisher, which is exactly what I'd been hoping for. Our family will have an internment in another VA city later this year, so we just needed the minimum. Lovely professional staff who explained all about the paperwork and how to travel with it. Highly recommended for no-frills cremation services!

I have used H.D. Oliver twice for both of my parents. They were very easy to work with and make…read morearrangements. My parents chose to be cremated so we did not use some of the other typical funeral home services. Additionally, they did give me a few tubes of the cremation remains to give to my siblings. I also purchased cremation urn rosaries from an outside source and they kindly filled the crosses with the ashes for me.They also connected us and filed the proper paperwork to have military honors at my Dad's service. I would recommend them for ease of service, kindness and compassion. All of this made the value priceless for the process during such a time of grief. They are longstanding in Norfolk for reason.

This funeral home provides the best of care/services to meet the needs of families experiencing…read moregrievances. Thank you!

We felt we made the absolute right choice with At Peace Cremations, a family-owned company. Wayne…read moredid everything he said he would do, and the pricing was half to a third of what his competitors charge. No surprises. He was very capable, accessible, and personable throughout this difficult process. Highly recommended.

My family uses Mr David Loving as our Funeral Director all the time. The care and understanding for…read morethe family is such a blessing to our families. He's super busy but the care and quality of work for our deceased family member goes over and beyond to make sure our loved ones are taken care of properly. You get quality care and respect. They are no. 1 to call in time of need.

Mr. David Loving does an excellent job. My family got the utmost respect and he handled everything…read moreperfect. Thanks so much. God bless you.

Permanent Place for husbands cremation urn. The experience…read moreand staff were excellent. They were kind, informative with attention to detail and answered all questions. The grounds are beautiful and well kept there also.

The Albert G. Horton Memorial Cemetery is a State Veterans Cemetery on Milners Road in a rural area…read moreof Suffolk. Its 2004 opening provided a military cemetery for the huge military community that chose to retire in Coastal Virginia. The cemetery is one of a number of regional cemeteries run by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, Eligible Veterans receive one free burial site & USDVA provided outer burial receptions/crypts & headstones. Should a veterans's wife predecease him, the headstone is inscribed with her information facing forward. When the veteran dies his information is inserted on the opposite side and the headstone rotated so his information faces the front, My Uncle had originally planned to be buried at Arlington. After his wife died, the funeral director mentioned Albert Horton. When we left my Uncle asked what I thought. We both had individually felt that it would be a place where we could more easily visit her. We toured the next day. Even the drive down Milners Road is picturesque. The cemetery itself was clean, new and beautifully laid out. The staff was friendly. The decision was made. At that time word of the beautiful Veterans Cemetery had not yet widely spread. She received a convenient plot near the drive through and near a bench. There appeared to be space for burials for many years. That hasn't been the case. The Cemetery filled over the years and has been expanded. When my Uncle died I had my first experience with the Pavilion, which is used to provide a military graveyard service with Honor Guard. It was a moving experience for the man I considered my second father. The Honor Guard was a special final recognition for the retired Naval Commander, buried in his uniform, who had served in WWII, Korean & Vietnam. Albert Horton Veterans Cemetery continues to serve as a valued source for a final resting place for those who have served our country. Wreaths across America places gorgeous holiday wreaths on each grave. The Horton Wreath Society places wreaths on military holidays. Contributions can be made and are encouraged. Whether the burial be a traditional plot with stone, a columbarium or in ground urn, there is no cost for those Veterans who qualify. Thank you to the Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Virginia Veterans Cemeteries are such a valued contribution provided to our Veterans.