Dealing with a death of a family member is hard. You hope that the funeral home Director will be…read morecompassionate and attentive. I know funeral directors are taught not show emotions. Janet the owner and director of Mereness-Putnam-Putnam is the opposite. She is down right mean. She shows zero comparison and at times you feel like you are inconveniencing her. The employees are not much better. My recommendation would be to look elsewhere.

From the owner: Funeral directing: assisting people during a very difficult event.read more

I have used the services of Simple Choices twice now over the last 7 years. Each time, Roy and his…read morestaff have been professional and compassionate. I felt at ease from first contact that my loved one (and I !) would be treated with care and respect. I appreciated the prompt response from the moment I reached out. Without hesitation, I would recommend Simple Choices for end of life arrangements.

I'm a year late writing this review, but it was recently the first anniversary of the death in our…read morefamily and it reminded me that we intended to share our glowing review of Simple Choices but didn't get to it in the months immediately after. At the time, I called around to at least 4-6 different places in the Albany area to understand the cremation options available, at a very stressful time obviously. Roy was BY FAR the most compassionate, patient, responsive, and clear about what to expect. Seriously, you just don't want to deal with the impersonal or callous attitudes that came across in my first phone call with some of the other places that offer cremation services. There wasn't even the smallest hint of anything other than the ideal level of genuine helpfulness from Roy. On top of that the prices were extremely fair, and the environment and decor in the Simple Choices funeral home is very comforting. Looking back, it also feels good to have supported a business & team that is committed to doing the right thing for people at their worst times. They live out ALL the values stated on their website. Oh, and I should also mention just in case anyone's looking for this detail in a review - our family isn't Christian, and Roy was nothing but pure kindness and understanding on adjusting the decor in the funeral home for our small family viewing. Roy & team, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for your excellence at serving us at such a difficult time. If we could leave you a 6 star review we would!

During one of the most difficult times of my life, Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Funeral Home…read moretreated me and my family with true compassion and respect. Mr. Betz guided me through every step of arranging my husband's funeral with patience and kindness, making a painful process feel manageable. The entire staff was thoughtful, professional, and attentive to every detail. I am deeply grateful for the care they showed my husband and our family. I highly recommend them. Thank You, Linda Patterson & Family

We live pretty close by, but we've only really been here once. Given the circumstances, they seemed…read morevery pleasant and friendly. The place was very spacious and clean, and it seemed that everything had been taken care of and maintained with the utmost care. Also, there is a flower shop that opened just one block down the road, on Guy Park Ave.

Danny is one of the most thoughtful people i know. He went above and beyond helping us through the…read moreprocess of my mother's wishes following her passing.

Dan was truly amazing to our family during a very difficult time. His approach to funeral planning…read moreis personal, genuine, and transparent. We felt he listened to our wishes, guided us when we had questions, and truly cared. He picks up the phone at all hours of the day and is always responsive via email. The quality of services he provides and overall value is well above others in the area.

I have been to two funerals here and i must say i can't think of another location that was more…read moreprofessional or harder working than these people. They put on an amazing atmosphere and make everyone that comes here feel welcome and comfortable and comforted. There are so many nice paintings and antique furniture in this facility that it sometimes is hard to remember that you are in a funeral home and not an art gallery. We would highly reccomend and think that they are probably the best service in this area.

I recently attended a funeral here and the staff were extremely professional and friendly. I…read moreactually walked in with the owner (though I didn't realize it) and she was very kind to me not even knowing I was family to the deceased. Everyone kept asking questions to ensure that things were just as we wanted them, but they also gave us space when it was necessary. I hate funerals, as I imagine most do, but I having attended several here I can say that it is a caring, warm place.

Eannace Funeral Home made my family feel secure from the moment we called when my grandfather…read morepassed, to the moment the burial was ending. No detail went unnoticed and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable. I highly recommend Nancy and her staff when you find yourself in that tough situation after the passing of a loved one, I assure you will not be disappointed.

When my father-in-law passed away in his home in the Adirondack Park, Alexander-Baker Funeral Home…read moredid an incredible job coordinating his VA Cemetery burial. Since my husband and I live across the country, we were especially relieved and grateful to find a funeral home that was so responsive, accomodating, and attentive to detail. Erika and David were kind and flexible. They worked hard to honor all of my father-in-law's very specific and sometimes eccentric requests. Thanks to their expertise, the service and all administrative details went smoothly and we felt that he was in good hands. We would recommend this company to anyone.

Excellent! Both Dave and Erica were so helpful, caring and thoughtful. They answered all…read morequestions, provided guidance and assisted our family with all of the details. Both the wake and funeral were top notch due to their attention to detail. Every one of our guests, including those that came over 3 hours to attend services, made mention of how professional they were and how nice everything was. Dave and Erica were great and I'd use their services again if the need arises.