My wife recently passed away and I chose Fowler Kennedy as our funeral home. I did this with…read morelittle consideration beyond proximity to my house. I dealt directly with Matthew, the owner, and he could not have been more professional or nicer. He was always responsive and able to help me out with a responsibility that was completely unfamiliar to me. The job they did was nothing short of phenomenal. They took a collection of pictures I provided (electronically via Google Drive if that matters) and made not only the usual video collage but also a blanket, a jigsaw puzzle, a printed collage board and, the one that garnered the mot comments, this folding memento of my wife. The visitors to my wife's Wake were all so touched and pleased by the job Fowler Kennedy had done that they couldn't stop talking about. I know this review is bizarre in the context of reviewing a funeral home but I'm hoping that somebody who was in the same boat I was in a little over a week ago will read this.

Based on the recommendations of church staff and members, we chose Fowler Kennedy Funeral Home for…read moremy mother's arrangements. My mother was to be buried out of state, next to my father, so the arrangements were understandably complex. Matt Farrow, the gentleman in charge, handled all the details with consideration and compassion as well as perfect efficiency. Everything went smoothly despite the Covid era. We are most grateful to Matt and his team for their professionalism and support.

Our family reached out to Eaton after an unexpected death. If you are searching for a family owned…read morefuneral home to guide you through an awful circumstance- this is it. From the very beginning the director/owner, Skip, was knowledgeable, understanding and kind. He provided guidance when his experience knew we needed it, and was extremely flexible on the family's needs as well. We didn't realize at the start of the process many funeral homes work closely with particular churches. Eaton has close relationships with several religious organizations in the community, and was the most flexible on helping find the right place for a service while respecting secular/agnostic view points. Throughout our services Eaton was very well staffed, helpful and kind. We can't recommend them more highly.

Allen, Eunice, Rob & staff (JoEl) are amazing! Top-notch,…read morecaring, kind, compassionate, and they host mini events. They did an amazing job on all of our family's needs and we have 17 family members laid to rest there (which goes to show you how great we feel about them). The Gardens is a really special place that is not a "sad cemetery" . It is an amazing place to honor and celebrate lives. The events are superb, and the staff is the absolute best with simple gestures that go a long way that other cemeteries never do. 1,000% recommend!

I met Eunice and Alan in 2019 when a friend's 16 years old child was being buried here. It was an…read moreincredibly difficult time. But Eunice and Allan were so patient, compassionate, professional. I was so touched by how much they knew about Chinese culture to make sure families feel good that their loved ones are blessed by all the good Karma. Since then, I come here every February to visit my friend's child. I always want to check in at the office to see Eunice and Alan. It always touches me that Eunice remembers the child's name, remembers my connection to the child. Their warm smile, calm and smoothing demeanor carry that genuine love and care for people in this world and next. Today, Eunice gave me her golden rabbit statue because it is Chinese New Year time. I am very touched. Thank you, Eunice, for bringing love and care to a sad occasion.

I have been a funeral director in Boston for many years. When my family experienced a loss we…read moreengaged the professional staff at Concord Funeral Home to assist us with caring for a member of our family. Glen and his staff went above and beyond the call of duty to provide us with our request. On a professional level his is a true example of Funeral Director one who provides Quality Service and worked within our budget.. I have recommend Concord Funeral Home to many families in the area when they have experience a sudden loss. The experience that we received will be cherish for the remainder of time.. Sincere thanks for your support and guidance.. Jason Corbin

Came for the services for a good friend's mother. It is not a very large space, but there was…read moreenough room to accommodate a healthy number of people with a few different rooms to socialize. The staff were helpful and friendly. It was kind of surprising that they don't have a parking lot. They mark off one side of the side street they are on with "funeral parking" signs - so watch for those.

Largely speaking, the circumstances, under which one needs to choose a funeral home are quite…read moreunfortunate. In the case of my cousin, who died unexpectedly in his 30s, the tragedy was even greater. The circumstances and logistics involved in arranging for a very small friends and family gathering were significantly more complex, but Timothy, Keefe, and the entire team at Keefe Funeral Home went above and beyond to support our family. My only face-to-face contact was with Timothy, and all I can say is what a delightful, authentic and truly warm and caring individual. Would recommend to anyone who is looking for an extraordinary funeral home.

I cannot express how accommodating and pleasing my experience with Keefe Funeral Home was recently…read morefor my mothers death. I had gone in months prior to prep with my sister but by the time it happened they remembered my choices & had them ready to confirm no changes. My sister was worried about costs so had opted to remove some options & they worked with us within budget. (My mother passed from Cancer and her insurance did not cover the private care we covered out of pocket so she wanted to ensure we did not get into more debt.) The option for wake from 3-7 was ideal on a Sunday night and Church at 11. My mother passed on Thursday but Arlington cemetery requires 2 days for which they originally said they were not going to accommodate us with burial Monday. Timothy drove down there to talk to a manager and was able to get us Monday after all. I wish I had taken all names of those that partook in our Wake & funeral services but Id like to whole heartily thank them all for such class & service. Everything was organized and not one hiccup for a loss we were not ready for at any age! Thanks again Tim, and everyone who was part of our mothers services - stellar support and true professionals. Our family would not recommend any other funeral home for such a delicate time and you need full coordination. God Bless you all

Cannot thank Rich and Lou at Kfoury Keefe Funeral enough for the services for my father's passing…read more They were both great to work with, always treating us with the care and compassion the occasion deserved. They were super responsive to any and all questions, answering at all hours of the day. They made what could otherwise be a complex process feel seamless. During some of the most difficult moments of your life you hope for ways to ease some of the burden, and Rich and Lou did just that for our family. Thank You.

The team at Kfoury Keefe's funeral home made our recent experience the best it could possibly be…read more Their compassion, professionalism and attention to the smallest detail was impeccable. During this very emotional time they ensured every step of the process was dignified and stress free...which is what you need. Strongly recommend you meet with them well prior to the death of a loved one when emotions and stress are much lower. Highly recommend this team of compassionate professionals.

There are numerous specialized transactions that need to happen when the services of a Funeral Home…read moreare needed - legal certifications, newspaper submissions, cemetery plots, planning of religious services - all kinds of arcane (or at least uncommon) details need to be tended to, under time pressure, when you are guaranteed not to be at your best. Finding a caring, well organized Funeral Director not only makes sure nothing is overlooked, but a consultation meeting also provides a checklist of the priority items that may need immediate attention. The Bryant family has been a part of the Wayland / Cochituate community for almost 50 years, and the connections they have built over that time are readily apparent. Their mixture of compassion and professionalism is a wonderful thing to find at a time when you need it most. Multiple generations of their family have come to the aid of multiple generations of our family, and their services are greatly appreciated.

It had been a very difficult experience. We have used this business for 3 family members. The…read morecompany has been known to us for many years, given I am friends with their cousin. Because of that, the experience has been even more distressful. There may be financial issues that have caused them to become so reluctant to return calls. The reason doesn't matter. It's not important to us any longer. It has now been 2 years since we used them, and the reason I waited until now was because we had been waiting for the military plaque to be installed after 2 years. At one point I was told "we have it and will be installing shortly". That, of course did not happen. The few times I was able to get through to a person to speak with I was told either, we are still waiting for it to come it, or it must be in a closet somewhere. How is that an acceptable response. We ended up calling the Veteran Administration to get this done in a matter of weeks. Before the incident with the military plaque, we had already had the headstone in place for the other 2 family members and just needed the engraving for the dates. That went on for over a year. My sister had to hunt down and find out who does engraving at that cemetery by calling headstone engravers in the area until she found someone did that cemetery. My sister even stopped by the funeral home more than once, no one answered. They do not return calls, have been inconsistent when we have been able to reach them and found after a long-term relationship, that we would be treated callously , was hard to understand. Whatever the reason, their line of work is to deal with people at the worst time of their lives, that is a special skill. One that appears they do not possess.

I worked with Dan White, Funeral Director, at Acton Funeral Home, to facilitate my mother's funeral…read moreplans. My Mom had pre-arranged her funeral 25 years ago after my Dad passed. She had left a garment bag at the funeral home containing all the clothes and mementos she wished to be buried with. The challenge for us and Dan was in having her shipped from California to Maynard where she was buried beside my Dad. From the notification of her passing, Dan coordinated everything from Acton. He stayed in constant communication with me during the entire process. Dan is compassionate, professional, and detailed oriented. During this stressful time for us, Dan's guidance and support was invaluable.

We used Acton Funeral Home when my mother passed years ago. The experience was such so that…read morealthough It wasn't nearby, I couldn't think of any place else I would want to go to when my father passed. Recently my father joined my mother, so I called Kathy Doran Boyle right away. She was outstanding to work with. She respected our wishes, addressed our concerns and provided ideas and recommendations we didn't know we needed. My father was a veteran, and she was very knowledgeable about the benefits he was entitled to and even helped us with the paperwork. We planned the funeral service at a location she had never worked with before, but she was happy to accommodate us. The wake was comfortable and met all our requests. The funeral also was just what we planned. She kept in touch all along the way with how plans were progressing, what she needed from us and what we could expect. She made our lives easier by providing prayer cards, thank you notes and a guest book. The funeral home itself is in an easy to find location, it is well-maintained and decorated, and there is plenty of parking.