this place is where all of my family members have came. the people were extremely nice and…read morecomforted we when i was crying. the people also told me i could go up and give a speech. and i did. the service people were so nice i cant describe. i dont know their names but they were actually amazing. service -5/5 the quality was overall pretty good, very nice and fancy, even the smell was good. ive been there millions of times and i love it. quality -5/5 i don't know the price at all because my family members used to pitch in and pay but they usually say its not that much. value -5/5

Very understanding and reasonable,respectful at the time of a great loss. If need be can work to…read moregive you time to have to pay befor the funeral

I needed help finding information about my grandfather's funeral in 1981. I wasn't sure what they…read moremight have on record since it was so long ago, but anything would've been appreciated. I was able to secure what I wanted with the help of Heather Corcoran. She was professional, kind, and knew how to find what I wanted quickly. She went above and beyond to help me and I'm just so thankful. I would recommend Raynor and D'Andrea to any family, because during such a terrible time (death of a loved one), kind and professional employees mean everything. Even if it's been over 44 years! ;)

My Mom's funeral was at Raynor & D'Andrea earlier this week and I must say they did a fantastic job…read morethroughout the entire process. The place is impeccably clean and aesthetically pleasing. The staff was very caring and my mother looked beautiful and peaceful in her casket. Even when I had an issue where my flowers were not delivered on time (my bad - I mistakenly phoned them in to an outside vendor ) they had their personal florist deliver a gorgeous spray in time for the funeral. The deacon and the staff (especially Barbara) were extremely helpful and compassionate making an otherwise painful day a lot more bearable.

It took me just over a year to write this difficult review. My family and I unfortunately had the…read moreexperience of using Branch Funeral Home. Even though the circumstances were one of the worst anyone wants to experience Branch did the best they could do to make the experience smooth and well, quite beautiful and dignified. Aside from the sensitive and caring staff, the funeral home itself is beautiful and you don't feel like you're in a funeral home. At least not one I've ever been to. Thank you Branch

Probably best that I spare y'all the sadnesses of this day. But I can tell you that sadness and…read moredepression isn't just a state of mind, it's far more. Foolish me, Mr. Machismo - Mr. Opinionated would tell others (thankfully not the deceased) *tell your problems to a therapist or Jesus, then go run a mile, you won't be sad after that.* Gosh what a foolish thing to say. Walking through the parking lot it started to rain again, one of those slow and musty New York rains that has a certain meanness to it that ya just can't define. And it gave the parking lot an oily greasy look to the blacktop pavement and the street beyond had an unhealthy glow. This young man, three years my junior, brought me eggplant parmesan every week because I told him how much I loved his. He did use three chesses Locatelli Romano, Parmesan and Granna Padanna, delivered hot to my door. He wrote my mother one of the most sincere Get Well letters years ago after she had sustained an injury. To kneel up upon him was about as sad as I've been in a good while, my female friend was flowing like Niagra, not a dry eye in the house, but enough of this. If cremation wasn't my choice, you can be rest assured that I'd be a handsome and proud corpse in any coffin within the walls of this beautiful funeral home, it didn't smack of sadness, the paintings, the six foot oval in wall fish tank, flowing staircases, ornate carpeting. Then to enjoy watching from above ground (maybe below, not completely sure about that just yet) my pictures being fingered and smiled at by my loved ones -- laughing and crying with my favorite music playing throughout. Lots of the Greatful Dead was strumming away with words that glow on this sad evening. My family owns a bunch of plots atop a beautiful hill with a variety of trees and they aren't thrilled of "that crazy cremation idea of yours" anyone wanna buy a grave? I'll hook you up -- but then your stuck with my family for eternity and I can assure you, that probably ain't no picnic. I am beginning to rethink this decision and it's in part due to Branch's modern touch. One wide and long room dwarfed any of the Brooklyn and Queens showing rooms, appropriate social distancing, cards to write find memories of the deceased. I filled up two which revolved around sneaking him into some clubs years ago, I was 22 he was underage and I had the best (fake) extra ID. It was the right of passage to be indoctrinated into acceptance with the older crowd and some light good 'ole boy hazing, only two are chosen and I was one when I was the young whipper snapper -- shocking, right?

During such a difficult time David made everything as simple and easy as possible. I can never…read morethank you enough.

From the first call, in the most difficult moment of my life, they were amazing, very kind and…read moreloving people. They took care of everything! And what I had to do they walked me through. I have been blessed with my choice for my fathers wake. I recommend

Ode to life and love, in the end we are all equal!…read more Thank you to the fundamental principles of human existence and dignity that this funeral home offered to the services of a loved individual. I'm sure all people feel their loved one needs to be protected and respected. We were so happy with the results they extended to our family . We definitely decided to cremate our beloved Mary Lou. All of our expectations were met and fulfilled. Thank you again. The process of losing someone is very difficult. We are at peace and your support was appreciated!

It's been almost two years since my father, A. Webster (April 2024), passed away, and I can still…read morerecall the kindness I was shown while making his arrangements. We had talked in the past about what he thought he wanted, but after a long conversation he decided on a direct burial -- "no fuss, no muss," as he always said. Everyone went out of their way for us. One man in particular -- who himself passed away months later -- made sure the details I provided were perfect. He wore his cap, treated my father with dignity, and was kind enough to place some of my cat's ashes in my father's hands. When I saw my dad two days later, dressed as best as they could in one of his favorite outfits, he looked like he was simply taking a nap. I even made a comment about the florist -- I had asked for one arrangement and they sent something completely wrong, but that was on them, not the funeral home. They closed the lid, and off we went -- just my husband and me in the limo. When we arrived, the Director read a beautiful poem and made sure I was safe walking on the ground, which was still soft from a week of rain. Even on the ride back, he checked on me, got me to chuckle, and made sure I wasn't alone in the heaviness of the moment. When we returned, I handled the last few things that needed to be done. Within a day or two, I had the certificates in hand, and we shook hands. It was perfect. Everyone I've known who has been in their care has been treated personally and with such attention that I am confident, when my time comes, I want them to take care of me as well. I know it will be done just right.

WOW! Year after year this facility cares for those we lost and most importantly us!! Those left…read morebehind from the loss. Each and every staff member takes time, has patience, reaches out and genuinely cares. For each service over the past 30 years they took the time to know who they were taking care of . They meet the need of every families financial needs, religious needs and most importantly they actively listen to what we find is most important to represent our loved ones passing(video,music,picture wall). This took me a few years to write r/t grief. They are absolutely wonderful.

There is a good reason why Clayton Funeral Home has taken care of generations of families. This…read moreis their only business and it is still run by family. My family and I could not have been treated more compassionate during such a difficult time. They were with us from Beginning to end.

My brother passed away on 02/15/26 I was estranged from him…read more When I learned he passed, I helped my niece with the arrangements. She lives upstate NY, I live in Nassau County. Everything took way too long to be taken care of. From the time he was brought from the ME office, to being notified that his body was picked up and the cremation was complete. I was NOT notified where to pick up his ashes. Then I was finally told, St James! It was supposed to be a funeral home in Freeport(much closer to where I live) Then I was NOT notified about the additional 4% charge for paying with my credit card. 5 death certificates were ordered. Neither my niece or myself have received any to date! This was paid in full, one month after his actual date of death on 03/15/26 Today is 04/13/26 another month has passed. No accounts can be taken care of without a death certificate! This is extremely unprofessional and I would never recommend the business to anyone

LIC Cremation Service was truly there for me during one of the hardest times in my life. As a…read morefamily-run business, they showed me real care, compassion, and dignity from start to finish. They were always available to answer my calls, listen, and offer comfort when I needed it most. They truly comforted me and made me feel supported through every step. They helped me find peace in such a painful time. The price of losing a loved on can not be measured, but LIC Cremation service offers a value any family could afford.

For a sad day i truly felt so comfortable with being there. Melissa was amazing with all the…read moredetails and follow ups. And on the day of the wake, Kathy was there to assist in any way possible. SHE WAS SO INCREDIBLY ATTENTIVE. My family and friends said everything was so beautiful and felt so special.

My mother in-law passed away back in June 2023 and we were informed that this was the funeral home…read morethat whe was going to be laid to rest from. When I called to find out the arrangements the lady on the phone said the funeral director we ould call me back, of course he never did. Two days ago on 11/13/2023 I called Forrester Funeral Home again to find out how we have my mother in-laws name added to the headstone. The lady who answered the phone took all my information and promised the funeral director would call us back the same day. Of course no phone call was ever made. This was my wifes mother and even though the funeral home know this they kept all information private. This funeral home is a disgrace. How do you keep information private from a DAUGHTER????? We have been informed that the funeral home has nothing to do with adding name to headstone. That does not however explain how RUDE they were when my wifes MOTHER passed away. Extremely unprofessional and does not deserve to be in the funeral business. I can't believe this funeral home actually called the two sisters and asked them to call us to remove this factual information. Forrester funeral home didn't even have the common curtisy to return our phone call. Absolutely disgraceful.