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

It makes me sad that I even get to rate this place, but here it is. Recently, my partner passed…read moreaway and I was in desperate need of a place that was a) open minded and b) willing to help me work through all the paperwork necessary to get a cremation done. HD Oliver did everything for me. Because of how networked they are in the area, they pick up your loved ones from wherever they are and fill out all the necessary documentation through a hassleless method. They easily could have give me a lot of problems, but instead they took the time to understand my situation and worked through all of it with me. Everything was completed in a matter of 4 days and I was able to come by and pick up the remains at their Norfolk location. I did not use their facilities for a reception so I will not be able to comment on that, but they do deserve 4 stars for their empathy and diligence.

When I asked when my mother's remains would be ready for myself or my brother to collect. The woman…read morehad the audacity to tell me she was just cremated and was waiting for the ashes to cool off. No one in their right mind wants to hear that after losing a loved one. They are not too helpful when we had our mothers memorial service the man from Metropolitan was so quick to throw the bag at me so he could run out of there. Find you a place that would actually have compassion.

Metropolitan Funeral Service was one of most unorganized funeral home services I have ever…read moreexperienced. Their lack of consideration and empathy for those grieving a loved one is shockingly disappointing. I lost my fiancée unexpectedly on February 21, 2023 and met for arrangements on the 24th. That process seemed to go well until all that was agreed upon and promised did not take place. By the end, it felt like hell. There was ABSOLUTELY NO COMMUNICATION about the details of the services except for on the day we met for arrangements. I would say, that was the only time we had clear communication with this company. We were told the family needed to view the body before the public and that they would call with the day and time. We never got the call and was unable to reach anyone. 30 minutes before the scheduled viewing for the public we were told "come now". This is because another family member arrived early and was denied access to view until one of the immediate family members viewed the body first. That is when we were told to "come now". If that family member did not show up early, people would not have been able to see him on schedule. That was very unprofessional and inconsiderate. It definitely added to the load of mourning we were experiencing for our loved one. Second, they assured us the video slide would play on all monitors throughout the facility, but it was only shown on one small monitor in the hallway. And because it was only on one monitor, the hallway was congested with people trying to watch this video on a small monitor. This led to them to having constantly dispersing and disrupting those trying to attend the viewing of our loved one. Third, they never stated a scheduled time for the limos to arrive to our homes the day of the funeral service. We had to contact them that morning. Let me say this... this is not something a people who are in mourning should be concerned about especially when you are entrusting the final plans of your loved one to a service who guarantees it. It was a total disaster. Forth, there was another service taking place at the same time. They asked us to wait in the limo until they cleared the hallway of the other grieving family. Clearly, they have scheduling problems. Why on this God's green earth would you have services so close they would overlap one another. This robs ANY family the thought of feeling like your loved one was special. Instead, it felt more like we were dropping someone off to a busy day care. Fifth, but not final (I am just tired of talking about this), we pre-paid for death certificates during arrangements on Feb 24th. We received a call to come to the funeral home today (Mar 22nd). Assuming we were going to receive the certificates, we find out they were not even ordered. Almost 30 days later! We had to sign documents to have the order placed. How unprofessional is that? Rest assure, I will be forwarding this complaint to the Better Business Bureau, Google Reviews, Norfolk City Mayor and a host of publications. I will NEVER use their services again and I will NEVER recommend their services to anyone else. They owe my family apology!

Mr. Wilson and his staff not only offer world class professionalism, but are truly compassionate in…read moreones time of vulnerability and sadness. From start to finish they ensured that the needs of myself and my family were met. I could have not have asked for better service. Thanks Chris and the Hale Funeral Home family!

I came here for my great uncle's funeral for viewing and burial. I like how it is clean and open it…read moreis very big and spacious the room to eat is nice. I also think toilets the flushing need to be fix even if you said hold and push down once it did it goes down but 2nd time trying it would not go flush. The bathrooms are nice. I don't know the value. about. It is quiet. I did not happen to ask for any help there sine i ask my relatives that was doing the things there for where their things are. The cemetery is nice and big but what a snake road soooo long you drive thru like a long snake road. It was my first time here so place is pretty big. There was no service at all no mention of telling other cars to line up in the back telling one car but not others.

Wow, I'm actually writing a review on a funeral home. Losing a loved one is extremely difficult,…read moreand the entire process can be overwhelming. We sought the services of Woodlawn last year when my Aunt passed away, and Liana made the process go smoothly as possible. I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. Now here we are again, needing their services again, as my grandmother passed away on April 8th. With the issue of COVID-19, things were a little different. We had the pleasure of working with Liana again, and she arranged for a private viewing of my grandmother, where we could view her in groups of 10. We were not able to have a traditional funeral, therefore, a private gravesite funeral was arranged to host my grandmother's Home Going celebration, and it was just as beautiful, just like she was. The grounds of where your loved one will be laid to rest, are simply gorgeous. I hope this review will give someone reassurance that your family will be well taken care of. So with that being said, losing a loved one is never easy, but Woodlawn will make your experience as seamless as possible.

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.

It is a beautiful setting....My husband thinks it is too far out.... but, I don't think it…read morematters...to get a lot of land you have to go far out.

My brother passed away at the beginning of October. During my family's darkest days, Woodlawn was…read morehere for us all. The team here is no less than amazing. No matter how many questions or what we requested was too big, too small, or ever seemed troubling. The teamwork and professionalism here is IMPECCABLE AND OUTSTANDING! Kimberly, Laura, and her entire staff are professional and amazing individuals who truly care about you and they put their all into our family to ensure the services ran smoothly and honorably. No matter what hour of the day or night they were there for us. Robb, Maria and Carter were phenomenal in helping us find my brother's final resting place at Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery . Every and any question always had a solutions no matter how many steps they went through behind the scenes to make it happen. Who would have ever thought a funeral home could be so comforting. This is the hardest thing my family and I will ever go through and the amazing team at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Woodlawn Gardens Cemetery made a true and everlasting impact on us during those dark days. There isn't enough time or words to praise these amazing individuals. Thank you so much Woodlawn for being our rose that grew from concrete.

About 24 years ago I was approached on Mothers Day (while grieving at my Mother's grave) by one of…read moretheir salesman trying to sell me a cemetary plot. It happened again today. This time I was approached as I entered the cemetary by an employee that wanted me to fill out a raffle ticket! On my exit I was approached by more employees trying to do the same. What a deplorable, greedy, and tasteless way to do business. It is shameful, disgraceful and disrespectful to prey upon people who are only there to visit and mourn the loss of their loved ones.

We drove past Oman several times while visiting my Dad who was on hospice at a facility nearby. I…read morelooked at the reviews, which were very good and decided to use them for my Dad's final arrangements. The staff were pleasant and helpful. They follow strict procedures for cremation process and explained all the rules thoroughly. Our Dad passed away late at night and they came pretty fast to pick him up and handled the task very professionally, while providing dignity and respect. I think the price was fair as well.

Absolutely would not trust any other company. The general manager Tim took such amazing care of my…read morefather and then a few short months later grandmother. the building is very pretty and extremely clean. They treat all family with such respect and they are 100% there for the family and try and help how ever they can. They are just absolutely amazing and very professional! When it comes to the service they are great at making sure its exactly what you want and how you want. they also provide a nice big black bus for families to travel in the day of services.

They did a good job today for my mom creamed they went though everything and me and my family can…read moresee our mom for the time and say good bye to her . It's hard on me because she gave me her kidney when I was 8 years old I know she is inside of me forever.

My step son's service was at the Norfolk location. They did a terrible job with his appearance -…read moredidn't even resemble my son to the point that his mourning wife had to redo his make-up IN THE CASKET so it would at least resemble him. Then after the service, the short man was SO RUDE and started telling people we had to leave. He tried to refuse my daughter access to the bathrooms, asked that same daughter to please use another room to nurse her 3 month old, and told another son WHO IS IN A WHEELCHAIR that he could not stay in the aisle because he was blocking the aisle. WTF??? That whole experience was terrible and I would NEVER recommend them.

Sam twiford from the chesapeake altmeyer was amazing. Compassionate. In touch day or night When we…read moreneeded him. Good to us in a time of absolute hell. so reasonably priced. I mean he literally went out of his way above and beyond!! GO TO THIS PLACE!!! TJ FISHER quoted us 950$ on cremation for an 17.5 wk baby who was 22 cm long, 1/4 lb .... private cremation for my son who passed in utero... Altmeyer did it for $600 i will never ever recommend a better funeral home. Ever.

There was no attention to the family. Masks were allowed to come off at the viewing because there…read morewas noone there to assure they stayed on. IVE NEVER been to a service where there is no funeral director in the building, unprofessional

Christy Crews was Compassionate and very professional in our time of need.. She helped take the…read morestress off of our decisions of cremation and guided us through the whole process. We want to thank her personally and her staff.

Virginia's laws on cremation require several medical signatures before a death certificate can be…read moreissued and cremation begun. Eric Stewart is the Funeral Director and Owner and he took extra time and effort to track down these approvals after a holiday weekend and was able to meet our strict deadline for a funeral mass. Our family is very greatful for all that he did in bringing a quick closure in our time of need. His demeanor and attentativeness helped us in this sad moment.