We cannot say enough wonderful things about Gower Funeral Home. They handled my step father's…read morefuneral efficiently and with great care and warm compassion. Everything went exceptionally well, and the whole while they were respectful and supportive of our family. It was nice knowing that they had everything under control, easing our stress during a difficult time. Thank you.

I want to thank Daryl Ann and the Gower staffs for their professionalism. You did an amazing job…read morewith my mom. I couldn't believe how good my mom looked. She looked like herself and peacefully. They took care of everything. They contacted us to keep us in the loop of everything. Daryl Ann spent so much time explaining everything, step by step. The staff treated everyone who attended the viewing with consideration, kindness and respect. Daryl Ann thank you so much for treating us like family. You also made things much easier and understanding. Thank you my friend for everything you and your staff done for us. I highly recommend this place. You won't regret it. Ruby D

It's sad to say, I have been to this funeral home for the loss of a family friend. They did a…read morebeautiful job, for my friend and her family. She stated they treated her like she was part of there family during such a traumatic event, they let her grieve , and took over everything.

I am so happy with the care taken in with for my husband and me after my husband passed in February…read more2017. Tommy's compassion made me feel so at ease while planning the viewing and funeral. I highly recommend them!

While no one wants to have to go through the loss of a loved one, Cantelmi Long did a wonderful job…read morein helping us through this emotionally challenging process. They responded to all communication instantly and the arrangements they made (flowers, etc) was beautiful and a real honor to our loved one. We appreciate all the help they provided and would strongly recommend them.

Even before my father passed away, I knew that I wanted to use Cantelmi-Long Funeral Home for his…read moreservice, From the moment we contacted them, Justin expertly led us through the most difficult week of our lives. He took the time to listen and create the most beautiful memorial we could have imagined. Everything was perfect from the flowers to the slideshow. The military honors he arranged were done right in front on the lawn and it was one of the most moving things I've experienced. Justin arranged for them not only to play "Taps," but also to play my dad's favorite song, "Amazing Grace" and "Wild Blue Yonder" since he was in the Air Force. Justin took care of every detail and is even helping us navigate the process that comes after all of the services are done. The facility itself is stunning and the feeling of warmth and comfort it offers is unmatched. I highly recommend their services. They will be the only funeral home for our family's needs.

We entrusted Bartholomew with the arrangements for our Dad. We could not be more satisfied with the…read moreservice we received. The funeral director Zee did an excellent job with everything, and handled our requests with warmth and professionalism. Great local business that I won't hesitate to recommend.

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Dustin is amazing at a difficult time when you need someone to guide you and "take care of things."…read more I cannot thank him enough for the help and support through Dad's funeral yesterday. With the snags we couldn't control and those that I created, he handled everything and took the burden off of us. Thank you!! As a native of Emmaus, I have been to more funerals at Schantz Funeral Home than I can count. I always appreciated that for every one, there were "senior" Emmaus natives who I recognized from my dad's generation guiding the many guests and managing the parking and processionals to the cemetery with such kindness and solitude. I appreciate the legacy and tradition of the Schantz family that Dustin embraced and continues for this Emmaus community as the "home" to go to, without question, when a loved one passes. Thank you, Dustin and crew!

As far as I am concerned, Schantz Funeral Home is the only place I would trust for my family's…read morefinal journeys. This week was the third funeral that Schantz handled for us, and it was perfect. I always worry that all businesses lose their luster as time goes on, but not the case here. All 3 experiences were just what we needed. This last one put us under some pressure because my mother-in-law had outlived most of her insurance so the budget was tight. It didn't matter. Dustin is an expert at what he does and helped us arrange a wonderful service. We are very grateful. Thank you all so much.

As a member of a local honor guard, I have had the opportunity to visit numerous Lehigh Valley…read morefuneral homes. It was because of this, I chose Strunk Funeral Home for the arrangements when my wife recently died, and I could not have been more than satisfied and comforted during the days following her passing. Chip not only attended to every detail with professionalism, but compassion as well. He noted every detail we discussed and even assisted me, as the surviving spousewith insurance and pension issues as well as the surviving spouse after her funeral. Don't hesitate to contact either Chip or Stephanie when you are faced with one of life's most daunting challenges. They will make transitions such as these more easily manageable with compassion, empathy, and understanding.

These folks do an amazing job. They handle every arrangement for the families with patience,…read moredignity and respect, present all options, and explain all details well, which is so important for such difficult times. Chip does an amazing job coordinating the initial steps for your loved one. Melissa explains all details with full disclosure and ensures everything is as you want it, and Kevin does a great job working with the cemetery on your family's behalf (which unexpectedly became a very important aspect for us recently). Just the fact that I remember their names shows how impressed I am with their services. Strunk has handled all arrangements for my parents and other relatives, from the first steps through guidance with follow up filings/needs, and we never had a slip up or issue. I wish other companies ran this smoothly,

Born Vera Jayne Palmer on April 19, 1933, in Bryn Mawr, PA, Jayne Mansfield was an American actress…read morebest known for her bombshell curves and film roles during the 1950s and '60s. On June 29, 1967, while traveling between nightclub engagements, she was killed on Highway 90 between Slidell and New Orleans, Louisiana, when her car struck the back end of a tractor-trailer. Since we were in the area visiting family, my partner and I came to her final resting place, located at Fairview Cemetery in Pen Argyl. Her heart-shaped tombstone is one of the most notable features of the cemetery. Thank you to fellow Yelper Edward T for the discovery.

This was 1 of the 1st historic cemeteries I decided to visit, way back when, that was decidedly…read moreoutside my "comfort zone." PA was pretty much "alien territory" to me back then, and not a place I was inclined to make a "road trip" to, but Jayne Mansfield changed that for me. At the risk of giving out TMI about myself-- when I hit adolescence, and the hormones started kicking in feverishly, there were only so many "girlie" magazines I could shoplift from the local luncheonette. At one point, I stole a book about Jayne from the local public library entitled "Jayne Mansfield and the American 50s" by Martha Saxton, fascinated by her blonde good looks and extremely voluptuous figure. Initially, I was more interested in the photo spread than I was in the text (I don't objectify women, and I'm not sexist or a misogynist, so let me re-iterate again...I was a geeky teen), but I eventually became interested in her story and read the book in spite of myself. The NJ connection in Jayne's past was intriguing although...at that point...I had no idea where Phillipsburg was. But when I went to Hollywood, CA, as a young adult and visited Hollywood Memorial Cemetery (now Hollywood Forever), I found a grave marker for Jayne. However, I was chagrined to learn that she's not actually buried there, that it's a sort of "memorial stone" erected by fans. The actual burial site is in Pen Argyl, PA, which I had never heard of. Back in NJ, I consulted a map, and learned that it really wasn't all that far from where I lived. So, I filled my tank with gas, grabbed my camera and map, and headed out on Rt 78 W. like the intrepid explorer I imagined myself to be. I passed through Easton (and discovered Quadrant Books, which I recommend), headed up on Rt. 33 through the Lehigh Valley's pastoral and surprisingly affecting beauty (the Lehigh Valley isn't New England or upstate NY...regions which have been my ideal of magnificent natural beauty and spiritual renewal since my childhood days...but...objectively...the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos are beautiful areas). I exited at Wind Gap and followed 512 into Pen Argyl. Unsure of where the cemetery was, I stopped in a Turkey Hill store, and was told to make the next right, continue up the road past the park on the left, and the cemetery would be on my right. And so it was. A pretty, sedate country cemetery with majestic mountains framing the horizon, and Jayne's enormous white heart-shaped marble tombstone impossible to miss in the approx. center of the relatively small cemetery. Adorned with flowers and souvenirs, emblazoned on the bottom of it were the words, "We Live To Love You More Each Day." With respect, I took my photos, and decided to explore the rest of the cemetery. In one portion under the shelter of some trees were the worn and age-old slate tombstones (the area is known as the "Slate Belt") of Italian immigrants (my assumption would be that they were miners, but I'm really not sure of that; I know the nearby town of Roseto has a large Italian population). Some family names on other tombstones were interesting (there are a lot of "Bonney's"...relatives of Billy the Kid? Probably not...). Most appealing, though, were the mountains that stretched up in the distance. Truly awe inspiring. Fairview is a quietly picturesque, peaceful final resting place for the area's residents, and that goes well beyond the glamour/celebrity allure of Jayne's gravesite. I came out to visit a few times since that initial sojourn. One time with a friend interested in seeing Jayne's gravesite, and one time when I was in a bad relationship, and just wanted to kind of "space out" in the tranquility of a setting that wasn't all that familiar to me but was relatively close at hand. And it was, suprisingly, a restorative process, although I didn't linger too long (there's a house close by the cemetery, and I didn't want anyone to think I was an obsessed "Jayne fan." I guess you could say I was a fan, but not an obsessed one). Self-reflecting and reflecting in general while lingering on this sacred ground which memorializes those who have lived and died, celebrity and average citizen alike, memorializes those who have passed into that great eternity into which all of us must ultimately pass into, the pettiness of a "bad relationship" becomes pretty petty indeed. Hopefully, I don't come across as trivializing the overall purpose of cemeteries. For those who have directly suffered loss and tragedy and pain, they're places to mourn, to remember, to appreciate the mystery and majesty of life and death, to hopefully transcend and reach a place of peace with the present and a hope for the future. For others (like me), they're a connection to the past, to history, to the rhythm of life and death that flows on and on like an eternal river, running from the known past into an unknown (but hoped for) future. It encompasses all of us. Death is truly the great equalizer. I hope to revisit it again someday.

My mother in-law passed away 12/2025 and Stephen's Funeral home took really good care of everything…read morefrom the moment they picked her up from our home to the day we put her to rest on Christmas Eve. It hasn't been easy or the same without our Lilly but I'm comforted knowing we picked the right place to honer her legacy. Rodney was really good at answering all our questions his staff was patient and kind. I highly recommend this place. Also it has a kid room that came in handy for my Grandkids Thank you again.

My Mother in law passed away on Christmas Day. Matt took my call that day. They were completely…read moreprofessional, courteous and caring. The embalming of my Mother in law couldn't have possibly been more perfect. Barely any make up at all, just some lip stick. She looked healthy and literally like she was sleeping. The staff was completely accommodating to our minuite by minute changes. Every attention to detail was carefully and respectfully paid. We will never use another funeral home. Absolutely recommended

Excellence is the word to describe the quality of our experience with Heintzelman Funeral Home,…read morefrom the first interaction to the sendoff for our most beloved. In the planning stage David Heintzelman received us in a dignified way, actively listened to our petitions, and masterfully guided us, when necessary; the execution on the day of the service was top notch with an attention to detail that reflected an anticipation of the unexpected. Our family is so grateful for the level of professionalism extended during a difficult time; and as we look back, we greatly appreciate the concerted effort to allow space for the sacredness of bidding farewell to our dearest.

This was our second occasion to use Heintzelman Funeral home and our family could not have felt…read moremore cared for and supported. The gentlemen run this service like clockwork, thinking of any and all aspects that might allude you in the season of life. They are professional, efficient, well priced ( let's be honest funeral service can be pricey), and had an innate sense of what our family needed. For us they guided our family through the process with grace and humor. The only downside (if I had to mention it and WE DID) was the hideous matching February ties! Seriously David, get that together... :) But honestly; David, Chad, and crew could not have been kinder & funnier. We are forever grateful as a family!

I can't say enough good things about my experience with the Flynn Funeral home…read more I came from out of state when I heard my uncle was sick and his death was unexpected. After all the ugliness of my uncles illness and feeling like I was thrown to the wolves at the hospital, to say that I was overwhelmed with the events that took place over the past few weeks would be an understatement. My thoughts were scattered and I was emotionally numb. I called Flynn funeral home at a most unorthodox hour and was stunned when Tommy Flynn answered the phone. Stunned. He was kind and patient and addressed my fumbling, babbling questions and requests and made me feel understood and most of all, like I was not sounding slightly insane. It turns out that Tommy has an excellent working relationship with the hospital where my uncle died and was able to expedite the process of having my uncle cremated remains and even the death certificates available in less than 72 hours. Tommy was more than professional and respectful, he was humble and so kind. So kind. I can't emphasize that enough. He didn't try to upsell me and he explained everything very well. I am so thankful for receiving the best service for my uncle and also for meeting Tommy. Goodness knows the number of broken hearts he must have seen over the years yet he was still so gentle. It meant the world to me.

Tommy Flynn and the FLYNN GANNON funeral home have always provided me a compassionate, excellent…read moreprofessional service for my family during troubling times. Tommy Flynn help me correct my father's grave marker that was sent to us with a wrong birthday. My father was the United States, Marine sergeant. Tommy Flynn corrected the grave marker and sent it to heroes way VA cemetery in GOSHEN so that my father can be recognized in the proper place with all the other HEROS. My aunt and sister we're also taken good care of at Flynn Gannon Funeral Home in Monroe NY. This is a FUNERAL HOME that is always so compassionate , concerned whatever we as a family needed to make our saddest days somewhat alleviation of pain. Tommy FLYNN did that for us many times. It is an excellent choice for your family when experiencing a loss. From the beginning of the process with them to all the needs and wants for the families. All the preparation's and care so that you and your family can have a very warm, clean , professional experience to try to be at Peace for your family member. Thank you Tommy Brendon and all the staff. Extremely grateful for your help!! O Vazquez and mom Isabel