English Funeral Home were a great assistance in planning and caring out the funeral services for my…read moreparents, both in their 90s. My mother and father lived in a retirement community near Oakmont, while my siblings and I are scattered in various places around the US. Mark, Melissa and Megan walked us through the required paperwork (including creating and publishing an obituary in the newspapers), coordinating with the church for a funeral religious service, and the cemetery for the internment. The visitation was well done prior to the church service, and a funeral procession afterwards to the cemetery was seamless. They even helped us by arranging for a military color guard for my father's (a US Air Force veteran) burial. My family is very grateful for their professional and compassionate service.

The staff was professional, courteous and sensitive. I can't speak highly enough for this crew of…read morepeople. They made a very difficult time into a pleasant remembrance. I would trust no one else with my loved ones.

Paul and his staff are knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, and supportive. We could not have gotten…read morethrough this tremendously difficult times without his wisdom and support We are forever grateful

Paul was extraordinarily caring and professional, very supportive of my nephew after his mother had…read moresuddenly died. He took my nephew through the decision making process in a direct and pressure free manner, helping him when he changed direction without hurry or pressure. Paul is direct and respectful, supportive throughout the entire journey. I truly appreciate his help and would recommend him highly.

The staff at Kelly & Son are very caring and supportive during the process of stone selection,…read moredesign, blasting, and placement. They make helpful suggestions and offer guidance, while leaving the final decisions to you. You will be treated well and will feel good about the memorial that you created for your loved one.

From the owner: Kelly R H And Son, based in Hastings, PA, is a dedicated Monument Maker renowned for their…read morecraftsmanship and attention to detail. Specializing in creating personalized and lasting memorials, they cater to families and individuals looking to commemorate their loved ones with dignity and respect. With years of experience in the industry, Kelly R H And Son offers a range of custom monument services, ensuring each piece is a unique tribute. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made them a trusted name in the community for all memorial needs.

horrible people horrible service made my sister wait 2 hours to remove our dead pitbull and to…read morecremate him for them to tell us that we need to pay 400 upfront after being told by their receptionist that we don't have to pay for anything until after everything is completed which then my mom spoke to their boss on the phone and all he had to say was no they're not doing this for nothing and that his receptionist heard wrong and that he has to pay for his grandparents or parents to be moved into a nursing home and the movers who were there all they had to say was that I'm so sorry for our loss but our boss wants the payment upfront mind you we are a black family I bet you if we were a white family this would have never happened they would've just took our word for it and let us pay after everything was done which we was told from the beginning that was the case but as soon as they got there, they wanted the payment upfront so instead of taking him, they left him there in our bedroom to rot to go pick up another dog and not only did they make us wait two hours they made us wait until everybody was already closed so we couldn't even find other people to come get him. So never go here it's run by heartless money hungry people!!!!

Over the course of a year and a half, I was involved in planning 3 separate family funerals - my…read moreuncle, my grandmother, and my great aunt. Mr. Harris (Bill) and his staff could not have been more professional, compassionate, or respectful of our family during our period of grief. Bill and his staff made everything run as smoothly as possible, patiently explaining all of the steps for the funeral and interment, walking the family through the major decision points, and outlining other things needed after someone passes that we wouldn't have thought of otherwise - like getting extra copies of the death certificates for life insurance, legal, and financial paperwork. For my grandmother's funeral, he helped coordinate a car service, which took a large amount of stress off of the family on an otherwise devastating day. Bill also offered a projector for us to share a photo slideshow I created, and they added music appropriate for the day. For my great aunt's funeral, the florist dropped the ball and delivered the arrangements to the wrong funeral home, but Bill and his staff did all of the calling and coordinating for us to ensure that new flowers arrived prior to the start of the visitation. It seemed like the whole staff tried to make things as easy as possible on the grieving family, which is appreciated in such a difficult time. The facility also offers a private area for the immediate family, which we needed when it became too emotional for us to speak with visiting guests. Finally, I feel that credit needs to be given to the preparation and dedication given to our dearly departed; Bill was able to present them in a way that honored our memories of each of them. Bill paid attention to small details and made sure personal affects for the viewing were returned to the family. As much as I'd like to never have to plan a funeral again, I know that if/when I do, Bill and his team will be there to offer comfort and support as they always do.

Managing a funeral during Covid is not easy and Ralph Schugar staff and Sharon Brody were beyond…read moreour expectations. They were caring, helpful and treated my family with respect and gave us welcome advise when we needed it. From start to finish, they patiently walked us through the process and helped us make the best choice for our family even arranging for a special viewing for the grandchildren to say goodbye to their beloved Papa . My mom did not want to split up my five siblings and wanted us all with her so they arranged for a stretch limo. The cemetery had issues with the actual grave site and they help navigate so that my mother and siblings were satisfied, we had a grave side service and they arranged for chairs for all of the older attendees and a tent. They even assisted with live streaming so that out of town guests could join us. My oldest brother had many many demands and required some extra attention and somehow Rose on the Schugar team was his personal aid and made him feel heard and got him what he needed quickly. We had one day to pull together a service, arrangements and shivas and they helped to get it all done. Thank you for helping us while we were at wits end during one of the worst times in our lives. I highly recommend.

There are times when all of us need to come to grip with reality regarding the inevitable. Ralph…read moreSchugar Funeral Chapel is one of the few ultra Orthodox Jewish funeral home in Pittsburgh. Clearly by far it is the best. They offer funeral packages, graveside packages, or you can make up your own. The chapel is an adequate size for the ceremony. Judaism dictates no open viewing but rather 1 hour visitation before the service. Casket remains closed. Off to the side of the chapel is the mourner's room where family and friends may pay their respects to the deceased' next of kin during that visitation period. They provide you with information on how to find the various cemeteries and give you a small book of prayers, and a listing of the yearly Yahrzeits (Hebrew anniversary of date of passing) for the deceased. Their phone answers 24 hours round the clock so there is always someone available. They provide excellent service and compassion and understanding to the one in need. Another service they offer is a prearrangement which I lean towards. Often times in a period of loss a person is under much duress and as a result has a tendency to overspend. You can arrange an apt with a member of their staff and declare your intentions for your next of kin or for yourself. Around the time of the Jewish High Holidays in the fall they give out complimentary Jewish calendars. I have utilized their services in the past and have been here on a number of occasions. Out of respect for the chapel no photographs please.