This Funeral is the worst , if not the worst funeral home to ever exist…read more Their communication sucks a lot. They don't bother to reply to questions or inquiries. They took an Obituary down since November supposedly it is being re-Written and here we are , almost 3 weeks, and the my mother's Obituary page is still not found on their site. Sickening and people should look elsewhere for their families eternal place and service. This funeral home sucks big times.

Excellent, compassionate service. They were just the right…read moreamount of business and sympathy.

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!

my mother died september 14, 2019 John and James Keegan…read moreFuneral Home, picked up my mother took her gently to their funeral home with respect and dignity, they worked endlessly to make her look like her beautiful self..and let me tell.you this af first we thought it just might have to be a closed casket..but john and james keegan worked throughout the days so very hard.. and my mother looked stunning. absolutely beautiful, because of their dedication the casket was opened and we daw our mother go to the lord with beauty and dignity how do you thanks these amazing gentlemen!!! well with my prayers i offer to them love and respect and thanks. i hope when i die they ate still here to make my fubetal so amazing. i choose the magin and keegan funeral home above all others. lisa harder

Benjamin was of wonderful and professional services to my family. We suffered a very tragic loss…read moreand he provided us with amazing quality work. When a family is going thru a hard time with dealing with a death, the arrangements should be as least stressful as possible. We were extremely pleased with the work. I simply cannot begin to thank Benjamin enough. His passion and dedication to his craft and business truly shows and he is such a pleasant spirit. Hoping that I will not be planning a funeral anytime soon but it is hard to find reviews on funeral homes. Sturges is highly recommend for anyone who may be looking. Thank you for everything

From the owner: 25 years of experienceread more

When my Mother passed recently we found out she had a trust set up for her funeral, it turned into…read morea nightmare, until Jeff Collette. This was the hardest day in my life and I truly feel God put Jeff into my path. He was wonderful from start to finish. He made everything so much easier and we knew Mom would be taken care of. I truly can not thank that man enough. God bless you Jeff, this is why small business is so important, I don't think a large place would have done everything they did. My family and myself will always be thankful. Sincerely, Kellie Nardin

Jeff and his staff are the absolute best funeral home I have ever dealt with. They offer…read morecustomized, personalized service plus all the other services other "big" funeral homes offer, but for much more affordable prices. Not only did he offer to come meet us at the hospital we were at for our first meeting (so we didn't have to leave my mother-in-law's side in order to drive to the funeral home), but he treated us like we were a member of his own family from start to finish. Jeff went out of his way to ensure that we were happy with everything for my mother-in-law's funeral, he personally ensured that my mother-in-law was in his care at all times after her passing, and even ensured he had the right person in place to do her African American hair and make up (for the viewing). He knew we were concerned about costs (since my mother in law did not have an insurance policy) and was always helping us think of options that were affordable to fit in our budget. We had his personal cell phone number so we could call him directly with any questions or concerns--and he was endlessly patient with us, even when we called him three times a day or at 2 in the morning. I have never had better service--it was truly a wonderful experience. I highly recommend Jeff and his staff at Konicek and Collett.

It's necessary to point out that one of the funeral directors is a close friend. That said, you…read morewould be in caring, professional hands in a well-maintained environment. Considering the circumstances, though, you most likely would not notice. Also, it's gluten free.

Somebody told me they were going to a wake at Applebee's and I'm like, "What? Was Chili's already…read morebooked?!" But seriously, I've been there a bunch of times and it's always very nice. This is where I want to go if I should suddenly kick the bucket. Very professional.

We did a pre-burial arrangement. Everything was smooth, professional, and fine. We hope to not take…read moreadvantage of this too soon. But it was not stressful at all. Suggest everyone also do preplanning ahead to help your loved ones.

I am so appreciative and grateful for the care and support Levine memorial chapel provided me. From…read morethe first call to the last of arrangements, the staff was exceptionally helpful. I don't feel a review can put it all into words; but I can say, they were exactly what I needed and went above and beyond to provide for the needs I had. I live out of state and chose the chapel based on limited internet search (my brother lived near Albany), and they were "more than I could ask" which is all I could have asked. Recommend without reservation.

Dave Reilly handled the cremation, wake, and funeral for our son. We could not have asked for…read morebetter service. He was responsive, compassionate, and accommodating to us. Reilly and Son was recommended to us, and we can highly recommend it to others.

From the owner: Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Inc. began as Boyle & Reilly Funeral Home in 1946 when Herbert W…read more Reilly, Sr. entered the funeral business. Our location on Central Avenue in Colonie was established in 1950 as the H.W. Reilly Funeral Home. The funeral home's name changed in 1963 to Reilly & Son Funeral Home, Inc. Herbert W. Reilly, Jr. obtained his funeral director's license in 1963. In 1980, our second location was established on Voorheesville Avenue in Voorheesville.

I believe it was Peter who helped us. He was amazing. We had an unexpected death and he was quick,…read moreunderstanding, and very resourceful. Peter made the transition in a short amount of time over a long weekend happen. We are so thankful to have gotten in touch with him in that time of need. The funeral home is beautiful.