I rarely write reviews, but my experience with Plinton Curry Funeral Home was deeply disappointing…read moreand upsetting that I felt compelled to share. I wouldn't recommend this funeral home based on my family's recent experience. It felt more like a business transaction than a place meant to handle a loved one's final arrangements with love. From the start, they were difficult to reach, reluctant to provide a price list, and overall, the process felt more like a money grab than a service rooted in care. Getting a clear, itemized price list. felt like pulling teeth, despite the FTC's Funeral Rule requiring funeral homes to provide it upon request it was a violation of basic transparency and consumer rights. When I questioned the $12,128 cremation quote with a $6,000 discount due to a family connection to my uncle. Every conversation seemed to circle back to cost, not compassion. Ron Curry set up a Zoom meeting with my family that was supposed to start at 4pm, we waited over 2 hours for him to join, and he never did. After reaching out several times we were told that he was with another family and rescheduled for 8pm.Even then he never joined the Zoom but via his cell phone, when asked if he was going to join the ZOOM he replied, "do you need to see me". They have two locations listed but when I requested the Westfield location I was told that location is only to prepare not for reviewing. Mr. Curry condescendingly called me "sweetheart" .....letting me know they are very expensive and cost more than other funeral homes in the Newark area (he did mention names, but I won't) that was completely unprofessional and disrespectful during such a vulnerable time. We were left with unanswered questions and some aspects--like how her body was presented--left us deeply disappointed. After sending several more pictures Ron did do some touch-ups to make my aunt look more like her pictures and we were pleased. Stephanie referred to my loved one as "the remains" before changing it to the body never by name, and never with the respect she deserved. It was upsetting and dehumanizing. The compassion I expected simply wasn't there. My aunt service was scheduled for May 14th, 2025, during the meeting I asked what day she would be cremated and could the family attend....I was informed by Stephanie to attend the cremation would cost $150 per person. I asked what's included with that price because I have attended a few cremation services and NEVER recall paying a fee to attend. Rahim was the only person who showed genuine kindness and professionalism he was the saving grace in an otherwise troubling experience. He went beyond the call of duty by offering to pick up or drop off things to make it easier for the family instead of traveling all the way to the Somerset office. My Aunt's service was May 14,2025 it wasn't until we called to inquired if she had been cremated just so happen, she was cremated on that day. Due to the office only being open from 9am -2pm Monday-Friday and only open on Saturdays if they have a service NOT 24 hours like they advertise I requested; they mail me my aunt's ashes. They used The United States Postal Service Grief is hard enough. Families shouldn't have to feel like they're being taken advantage of in the middle of it. Families deserve better during moments of grief. I sincerely hope this business reflects on how they treat people during such sensitive times. My aunt deserved dignity and respect, but instead, the process felt rushed and impersonal. RUN DON'T WALK!!!!!! .

The staff was amazing. Everything was professionally done. The family was greatly pleased. I highly…read morerecommend them.

They were wonderful. Very professional and compassionate. They thought of every detail. Much…read moreappreciated.

We had my Mom's Visitation and Funeral with Cusick Funeral Home on June 12th and 13th. From the…read moremoment I met Lauren, just minutes after my Mom passed away, I knew she was amazing at what she does. She immediately put us at ease. She made every step of the process easy to understand and this is extremely valuable when living through the death of a loved one. I really appreciate her and all she did for our family. I highly recommend Lauren and Cusick Funeral Home.

Definitely recommend this FH. The process, ceremony and way they handled everything was very nice…read moreuntil the end. I do like the place have like an old vibe decor in the inside but our experience what matters most. Thank you

I recently lost my mother and needed the services of a funeral home. I chose Bridgewater Funeral…read moreHome because I think they have one of the nicer facilities in the area. The funeral home is very warm and has a very home like atmosphere. After spending 5 minutes with the director James DeMaio I was thoroughly impressed and knew I made the right decision. He took his time explaining everything and made me feel like I was part of his family. The day of the viewing when I walked in the room where my mother was I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. James made her look like the way she did before she got sick with pancreatic cancer. He has a talent and truly is kind caring man. Thank you for all you did for our family during such a difficult time in our life. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a funeral home.

We dealt directly with Martin Goldstein. We thought it would be a positive experience working with…read morethe owner. That's specifically why I went to this place. It was my choice. What a mistake! An absolute NO! One of the worst business experiences of my life. Mr. Goldstein knew my parent was a proud Veteran. We met with him 2 weeks before the passing and specifically told him that. And they were living in a Veterans' Home. No way to miss the fact of them being a Veteran. Meanwhile, when it was time for the funeral, the American flag was missing from covering the casket, a glaring omission and very upsetting to those in attendance. As a mourner, the child, I never received the standard laminated document that is usually handed out listing the yahrzeit dates for the future. When I later called and made a simple request for the yahrzeit laminated sheet, included as part of funeral cost, I was literally yelled at by Martin Goldstein for some reason. In his screaming, out of the blue, he said the following, screaming at the top of his voice through the phone: "You're not my mother." I don't know what he was talking about. I was making a simple request. The man has very, very serious anger management and other issues.

It has taken me a year to complete my mourning for my mother but now I have I want to share my my…read moreprofound disgust and sadness about was not placed into the casket prior to her internment. When my mother, Susan Farber made her arrangements for her funeral she made it very clear to Mr. Goldstein that she wanted her hearing aids, false teeth, and glasses to be placed in the casket with her. In fact when I spoke to him on the day of my mothers passing he said please bring those items because my mother especially mentioned she wanted them with her. I brought them to you that day 10/21/22 and left them in his care! Upon arriving to the cemetery on the day of the funeral your employee gave me a bag with what I presumed was just the yarzeit candle. It was only after the funeral and I internment that I looked in the bag and was absolutely horrified to see that the last physical request my mother made of me was not met. The hearing aids, teeth and glasses were still in the bag. I felt violated. You knew this was important to my mother so in turn was important to me. I immediately called Mr. Goldstein and his answer was to say leave the items in the office and he would bury them the next day. I was disgusted that he thought I'd leave it that to him. He began yelling and said what do I want him to do? I wanted him to do his job. I went back to the cemetery and unfortunately the items could not be put with my mother in the casket because that would require an exhumation. I could only settle for having the items buried near her. It is not what she or I wanted or requested. The lack of professionalism and follow through did not meet what my mothers or my expectations. Beware of your expectations of Goldsteins Funerals as you will be gravely disappointed

Hagan-Chamberlain is the best funeral home to work with.Losing a loved one is incredibly…read moredifficult, but Joanna and her stuff was so caring and helpful though out the entire process. Very professional. Everything I ask for was done perfectly. Very happy I choose the best funeral home . Thanks!

My Uncles Funeral was here recently and I was impressed by the professionalism and smooth…read moreoperation. I was coming from out of State. I am originally from the Northeast. I saw the past reviews and was a little concerned AND my initial experience at the Newark Airport brought back the same old memories of some 20 years ago of why I do t fly into that airport and fly into either Scranton or Harrisburg or Philadelphia. BUT I was very pleased and happy to say that I saw no issues or problems with the funeral parlor and my Uncle and our Families were treated with respect. Thank you.

Anderson Funeral Service just serviced my family regarding the passing of my grandfather. They did…read morean outstanding job! It's difficult to go through preparing home-going services for a loved one while grieving but Anderson was supportive, comforting, and my grandfather looked so good. His service was absolutely beautiful! From beginning to end, Anderson was there and on the job. Sometimes I forgot they were providing a service for our family, because it felt like they fit right in like family and friends. One thing is for sure, I couldn't have done this without them! I HIGHLY recommend them. Thank you Anderson Funeral Service!

During our recent loss, Hillsborough Funeral Home provided the services for our Mom. We were…read moreextremely satisfied with the professional and caring staff and for accommodating our out of the ordinary needs. While the services were here in Hillsborough, the burial was in Brooklyn. Everything went perfect! Jeff handled our needs and we couldn't be more appreciative of his expertise and compassion.

Losing a family member is one of the hardest parts of life. We have used Hillsborough Funeral Home…read moretwice now and have been extremely satisfied and grateful for the care and compassion they've shown us each time. They take care of all the details and are on call at anytime to answer any questions we had. They helped make one of the hardest events of our lives a little bit easier and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for any type of funeral service.

I cannot recommend Ruby Memorial strongly enough. Our family worked with Maryann Malek and her…read moreassistant, Patty. They made the most impossible time in our lives infinitely easier with exactly the right combination of skill, clear communication, compassion, and care. They were professional while also being completely human in our time of need. They catered to the needs of my sister's children with deep patience, grace, and love. I felt a wave of calm and comfort in their hands. They even helped us set up the room for her funeral and brought it to life with their own special touches and wealth of experience. Maryann held me every step of the way trying to coordinate things while I was in terrible pain. She is every good thing and your family will find itself in the most capable hands with Ruby Memorial. Every single person we interacted with there was truly exceptional. I will always think of them as a bright spot in an otherwise incredibly dark moment.

My father passed away in NJ. I was out of the state and found Ruby Memorial on Yelp. We made a call…read moreand spoke to Maryann. She was very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable about the process. We flied in to NJ on a Sunday and our father was picked up and ready to go on Monday for us. After the viewing, we talked a little more and learned what to do next. Price was fair and up front. Cash and checks preferred, but they can take credit cards. They also helped us with obtaining certified copies of father's death certificate. Thank you Ruby Memorial for making life easy, especially so close to Thanksgiving during the pandemic. It is highly recommended for your local service.

We recently used DeMarco Funeral Home for my step-father's service. Tom was a wealth of information…read moreand handled every detail. He even gave us poster boards to put up photo collages. He was extremely professional and kind during a very difficult time. Their home is absolutely beautiful and the rooms are all tastefully decorated. Since he was being cremated, we wanted to have pictures and some of his treasures around the room showing a very full life. They accommodated us in every way possible. Because he was a singer in a band, they also allowed us to have his music playing in the background. They helped give our loved one a beautiful send off. I would recommend them to everyone. Thank you so much Tom; we appreciate all you have done for our family.

I should have written this before but I never knew you could review a funeral home before. David…read moreand his team were exemplary in their service and respect for my wishes. They never tried to oversell me. They listened and did exactly as I wanted for my husband's funeral. Every detail was taken care of. It's been 6 years but I still think back to how everything was handled and I still feel grateful!