Completely unprofessional, and dishonest. Damaged my car and failed to take responsibility. Do not…read moredo business with Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home. Find a better provider. Any funeral services/home provider would be better than this one.

I've been to many wakes here and the staff have always been professional and courteous. The loved…read moreones that they memorialize for the families have always been spot on and looked like themselves before death. (The wakes I've been to anyway) I used to work in the Healthcare field so I've been to at least 15 wakes there over the years. I left the Woburn area years ago but have always planned to come back and use there services for myself. Awesome place!!

A funeral home that does very professional work. In a time of great sadness, this takes much…read moreburden off the family of a loved one.

I had my father waked there. They were very helpful, respectful and professional!! Everything went…read moreperfectly and the graveside ceremony went flawlessly!! Wish my father could have seen it.

Perfect in every way. Two family members received excellent attention in their funeral arrangements.read more

My dad died recently, and Sullivan Funeral Home handled the services. Kevin Sullivan and his team…read morewere so wonderful to work with from start to finish. Every detail was taken care of. I could just change the name of the reviewer and reuse everything that Roberta C said in her review from 2018. Six years later, I concur 100%. We were guided through each detail in a genuinely caring manner. The only difference is, in our case, my father's services were not pre-arranged. Thank you to Sullivan Funeral Home for caring for our dad and our family at such a difficult time.

They handled our needs with dignity and compassion. The priest was…read morereally amazing. Excellent experience. I highly recommend their services to anyone.

Excellent experience they go above and beyond in every way. They helped us with both parents…read morepassing. Did everything possible to make it an A+ experience during a difficult time.

It's hard to come up with an appropriate rating for University Monument Works…read more On the one hand, there is Kendra, a really sweet employee who, albeit a little giggly and ditzy, is very helpful and kind. Choosing a monument for a loved one is never an easy thing to do, but she helped make a difficult, sad, overwhelming process bearable and even a little uplifting. On the other hand, there's The Owner. Otherwise known as Vinny Giusti. I'm pretty sure he hired Kendra to be the cheerful customer service side of the business, because he's almost too rude to deal with. I will say this: I received a gorgeous, gorgeous monument in what seemed like record time. I will also say this: I was told by University Monument that I was restricted to a certain monument size and font style, only to discover that the stone I ordered is now flanked by two stones that are much larger, with varying fonts, and they were also crafted by University. Seems Kendra gave me some wrong information, but that's okay, I guess, because I love the way it turned out. WHAT I DID NOT LOVE: The cost for my monument was a little over $4,000. Pricey, but worth it, because I wanted it to be special and unique. I paid a deposit of 50% during the initial design process. When the stone was finished, I sent another payment which I thought would take care of the balance, or at least the majority of the balance. We had gone above our original quote due to some additional wording additions and design upgrades during the design process. When I sent that second check, I sent it via Fed Ex, and included a letter praising University. I also asked for a final bill so that I could clear up my balance, which I estimated to be about $200. (Side note: It took about 60+ days for them to cash that check, which was slightly annoying.) I never received a final bill, and several calls to University left me a little confused. Kendra was never available, and Vinny would always tell me that it was Kendra I needed to speak to about any open balance. I finally stopped by in person, but alas, Kendra was not there. The man who was there (not Vinny) looked up my account and told me that he THOUGHT I had about $300 due, but as he was not able to process payments, I would have to speak to Kendra or Vinny. I left a handwritten note for Kendra asking her to please give me a call, or to just mail or fax me the amount of the final outstanding balance. At this point, I had paid the VAST majority of a very large balance, so I wasn't overly concerned. But, for good measure, I dropped a check for $250 in the mail later that week, along with yet another note requesting a final balance. That check was never cashed. Things got busy at work, one thing after another, and before I knew it, six months had passed and I had not heard from University. UNTIL I GOT THEIR LETTER. Their letter, typed in all capitals, which bluntly informed me that I had an overdue balance (which turned out to be about $400), and that if it was not paid in full immediately, the stone would be repossessed by University and removed from the cemetery. I burst into paranoid, terrified tears when I read that letter. I was so upset that my husband immediately went and paid the balance with cash. And then I got angry. I had asked, so many times, for a final balance. I never received a bill in the mail, never received a phone call, not even an email or a fax. And when I did go in person and attempt to pay, I was turned away because the only person there was not authorized to take a payment. And when I sent a check in anyway, they never cashed it (though they did receive it, according to Fed Ex). I love the work that University Monument does, and am grateful for their help and their incredible designs. However, the fact that I nagged them for my remaining balance to no avail, only to receive a threatening notice like that, has lost them any future business on my part. Note: Kendra left me a voice mail apologizing for the confusion, and told me that the stone was never going to be removed. I appreciate that apology, but it doesn't excuse the panic they caused for my family and I due to an oversight on THEIR part. University Monument does a great job. I encourage you to use them in your time of need. Just make sure you pay your entire balance up front, regardless of their assurances that there's "no rush." And if they tell you they're going to send you the final bill, well, don't wait around for it.

My grandmother passed away back in Sept 2019 ... University Monument has done work for many of my…read morefamily members in the past... I would never imagine something like this would happen... my parents met with Vinny, picked out a stone and he made a cash deal with them of $1,800 ... when asked for a receipt he stated this deal could not go in the books and if they wanted the " deal " there would be no proof of a receipt.. red flag right there if you ask me. Preying on people who have lost a loved one and are vulnerable is just WRONG! Months go by and no word on the stone and when it would be completed.. my mother called numerous times and left voicemails threatening to report to Better Business Bureau if she did not get a call back or update on the stone.... she gets a call back from a man who says he is Vinnys " brother " and he would be taking care of things from here on out...He blamed Covid and said they are not allowed in the cemetery & this is why the stone is not up yet... my mother called the city and they confirmed this is incorrect they are in fact allowed on premises. She called back and again no answer and no call back until finally a woman who claimed to be Vinnys mother asked when and what time did this payment happen... she went on and apologized by saying " I am sorry my son has issues " what issues we are unclear of .. possible drug or alcohol addiction, gambling or mental issues ???? We may never know.... she claimed she would send my parents a check via mail and went on to explain they could no longer take on the job!? This month Sept 2020 will make ONE YEAR since my grandmothers passing and the thought of my parents being scammed and my grandmother without a stone is beyond hurtful. They have yet to receive this "Check " ... This was a reputable family who has done many stones for my family members in the past.... my parents did not think twice and were in such despair that they trusted Vinny and University Monuments... I understand that things happen and people develops issues but who knows how many others this has been done to. I'm sure his family knew of his issues and why they allowed him to still work for them is BEYOND ME! Scamming from people who have lost loved ones and scamming from your OWN family!? This man should be arrested and I myself will be reporting to Better Business Bureau!

General lack of professionalism throughout the process. 1. I…read morewas emailed the list of packages and prices, but when my siblings went to the funeral home to purchase a package, they were not given the same options as I was given--some bait and switch going on here 2. Tough to get a hold of throughout the process 3. At the wake, we were walking about with the cards left by visitors when a Barile staff person said they would take care of it and literally took it from our hands. Of course, they forgot to bring them to the funeral. But Barile's solution to forgetting the cards was to make my sister go pick them up--at a different Barile funeral home. Incredibly tacky IMHO. Parking is not easy here, facilities are dated, they bring a dog to the services whether you ask for it or not. Please do not use this funeral home.

In July we had to set up a pre-need arrangement for a family member. Called Braile Funeral Home in…read moreStoneham to explain the situation. An account was set up and we were told that all we needed to do when needed was to call them. When we notified them the person had passed, they they were quick, professional, respectful and careing for both the body and family. The wake, burial and grave side services went beautifully. Thank you to Ralph Jr, all the staff and to the priest who did the grave side services.

Meaghan was great to work with during a difficult time. she was kind, understanding and did a great…read morejob on my Mom. you would never had known my mom had survived breast cancer earlier in her life and did a remarkable job with respect to the devastation breast cancer can do. I was pleased with the service they did and how they handled everything for me and my family. I appreciated how Meaghan coordinated with the cemetery my Mom was laid to rest at which was several towns away. The grave yard service was handled much nicer than my Father's when he was laid to rest by the local funeral home in the town where they both are buried.

In just over a year I lost both of my parents. Cota Funeral Home handled the services and…read morearrangements for both of them and they did a fantastic job. My parents were laid to rest with dignity and they took care of all of the details making a difficult time manageable.

We recently entrusted Gately Funeral Home with our mother's final arrangements, and we are…read moreprofoundly grateful for the exceptional care and compassion we received. From our very first call late on a Saturday night, Leo Spano responded promptly and guided us through every step with professionalism, patience, and kindness. Leo's attentiveness, knowledge, and genuine compassion made a difficult time easier for our family. He ensured that every detail--from the preparation and presentation to the church service and burial--was carried out beautifully. Our family wishes to sincerely thank Leo for his outstanding service and support. He is truly an invaluable member of the Gately Funeral Home team.

Losing my father unexpectedly was one of the most difficult experiences of my life. However, Leo…read moreand the entire team at Gately Funeral Home provided an exceptional level of care and professionalism that brought our family great comfort during this painful time. From our very first meeting, it was clear that Leo is deeply dedicated to his work. He told us that he only has one opportunity to do things right, and he truly lived up to that promise. Leo was compassionate, honest, and transparent throughout the entire process. He never attempted to upsell us or pressure us into unnecessary purchases. Instead, he asked about our budget and helped us find ways to stay within it. He even mentioned that we could purchase certain items elsewhere, though he often offered better prices himself. His integrity and empathy were evident in every interaction. Leo provided his personal cell phone number and responded promptly to every question or concern we had. Because my father's passing was unexpected, he first had to go through the medical examiner. During that time, Leo kept us updated regularly and contacted me immediately once my father arrived at the funeral home. We felt confident that my father was being cared for with the utmost respect and dignity. The wake and funeral services were beautifully arranged. Since my father was a Navy veteran, Leo ensured that he received full military honors. When the two representatives performing the flag ceremony did not fold the flag correctly, Leo personally offered to have it redone properly and delivered it to my mother's home a few days later -- a gesture that meant a great deal to our family. At the cemetery, a miscommunication caused confusion regarding the burial plot. While the issue was ultimately with the cemetery, Leo went above and beyond once again, offering to bring my father back to the funeral home until everything was resolved. His concern and advocacy stood in stark contrast to the cemetery's suggestion to "leave the vault out overnight." Ultimately, the cemetery resolved the issue by removing a tree that was in the way -- something we thought would take months -- but thanks to Leo's persistence, it was completed within a week. I cannot thank Leo and the staff at Gately Funeral Home enough for their compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. They treated our family with kindness and my father with the respect he deserved. I wholeheartedly recommend Gately Funeral Home to anyone in need of funeral services. They truly go above and beyond in every way.