Sometimes, you discover a place that is like a TARDIS. Meaning: It's bigger on the inside. It…read morealso has elements of time travel, in that there are final resting places of historical importance, and also that visiting them takes you back in time, visiting gravestones that were created hundreds of years ago. West Laurel Hill is one of those places. This cemetery should not be confused with the more prominent Laurel Hill Cemetery, located across the Schuykill river. When you come upon. West Laurel Hill, it looks like it's a modest cemetery. As you explore, it seems to unfold, more and more and more. This is true no matter which entrance you use. One of the most historical graves is also a monument to the 57 Irish Immigrants who perished at Duffy's Cut. They were all hired in unscrupulous ways to build railroad tracks. They were murdered and buried in a mass grave near Malvern...almost forgotten, until their remains were found. Some of the remains were moved to West Laurel Hill where they rest with a monument to all. Every year there is a ceremony remembering these unfortunate souls. This was why Lion and I first visited, to participate in this cemetery. Since it was a beautiful spring day, we decided to walk some of the paths, where we quickly realized just how much there was. We'll surely return again and again to this beautiful, serene place to visit. Highly recommend.

I would highly recommend West Laurel Hill. Everyone we had contact with was kind, attentive and…read morevery professional. Everything was taken care starting the moment we arrived until the last of us left the lovely luncheon. This was one of the most difficult days of my life and I can't thank them enough for making it run smoothly. Everyone who attended remarked what a lovely place which made me believe I made the best choice for our family. Thank you one and all.

A lovely day to visit both of my parents at the well-maintained historic Ivy Hill Cemetery…read more An interesting drive around the cemetery to get to my parents' graves, so many different headstones and markers honoring loved ones. I haven't had to call about anything, but when I needed an answer, Ivy Hill quickly returned my calls. Actually, I do need a service: my paternal grandparents are also buried at Ivy Hill, and I need to find out the cost of cleaning their headstone. Ivy Hill keeps the cemetery clear of debris and old flowers, thank you.

Ivy Hill Cemetery and Crematory has been here for over 125 years…read more It has beautiful grounds for your loved ones. They offer traditional in ground burials, mausoleum, cremation, and stand alone cabinets. Unfortunately, I have been to a burial and a cremation ceremony in the last month at Ivy Hill. They also offer a chapel that is open daily if you want to visit. The chapel can hold up to 35 people. This was my first time going to a cremation ceremony. They have a section of the Cemetery that they scatter the ashes. The ashes are handled with care. It is very heartbreaking seeing your love ones ashes scattered. Even though the Cemetery is lovely, I hope I don't have to go back there anytime soon.

Oakland is a very old cemetery right next to friends hospital. If you tour the graveyard you will…read moresee some plots that are over 100 years old. My family is buried there and for years the maintanence staff took very good care of it but things change over time. We had planted bushes as well as flowers that would reappear year after year & things were fine for decades but now for the sake of speed the gang mowers they use have wiped out the entire garden which we replanted and they mowed it over again. Talking with management the place is not doing well, they closed down their greenhouses and killed a decades old passion plant that was so beautiful that they had sold pieces that could be rooted and grow at your home. That was a sin. Everything today is on a steady decline and this graveyard can not escape it because the families who supported it are now buried there. Regardless it is worth considering for your loved one.

It is such a beautiful cemetery! They are non-sectarian, so anyone can be buried there. At the…read moremoment, the quoted lot price is $2,100 which, compared to other places, is a total steal for this hidden gem of a place. There are probably other fees there on top of the lot cost, so please call them and inquire. The cemetery is old, but nicely maintained. There is even wildlife walking around. On my two visits there I saw a beaver, a bunch of previously unseen birds, some rather bold squirrels, too. I go here to enjoy a quiet evening and to ponder Philadelphia's history through its deceased inhabitants. Thinking about the meaning of it all goes really well in this place. I like this place a lot. I wish I could work there. The management of the cemetery takes a rather unorthodox approach to marketing. They refuse to have a web presence. They don't want a website or social media, even when it is offered to them for free. I wonder if that will spell doom for this place sooner that it deserves.

They are wonderful, caring and very accommodating. I highly Recommend Them! They made the whole…read moreprocess smooth with compassion. Thank You

The staff here are wonderful. They are compassionate and helpful. They are upfront about costs…read moreand do not try to pressure you. I buried 3 people here. Each time I was treated warmly and professionally. At the worst time, the staff here makes you feel taken care of.

I began searching for a funeral home based on proximity and…read morereviews. But the reason I chose May Funeral was for a much more important and guttural response to people versus proximity. Parting with a parent is one of life's gut wrenching parts of life. Losing my mom was strange at best and intensely somber at worse. But one of the funeral directors, Tim was an angel. He was incredibly responsive, mindful of unexpected cost my family was not fully prepared for, and most importantly, kind. No human wants to plan a funeral, but the incredibly kind and understanding handling from the very first phone call to the end of the internment services was more than I could ask for. Tim made modes of communication flow with ease, created beautiful holy cards, handled my mom with dignity and grace, tended quickly to logistical tasks such as a death certificate and finding the perfect priest for her services, and all the while remained mindful of financial restraints and had wonderful suggestions along the way. All too often people tend to easily vent their frustration when scenarios do not go their way. But I think it's even more important to sing the praises of wonderful people and wonderful businesses who strive and achieve their best. If you are currently grief stricken, do not know where to start, and have stumbled across this review, might I highly recommend the people of May Funeral home. They will bring you comfort and ease.

My best friend's husband died suddenly in his sleep at the young age of 40. Between her in-laws and…read morethis funeral home, my friend had a viewing that was respectful and handled with such compassion, even with the large influx of people. They tried their best to accommodate the many cars, but we were able to find street parking a block away. The staff greeted us at the door and directed us to where we needed to go. They did a great job setting up tables to feature pictures and belongings. And also took care of holding and bringing all items to the church the next day. My friend needed some extra time with their 1.5 year old daughter to say goodbye at the viewing, and staff allowed her as much time as she needed. Dealing with death is never easy, but having services that help the living to say goodbye in their own way with dignity is a special gift.

Visconto Funeral Home is a small family owned business in Northeast Philadelphia. There services…read moreare high quality and I would say they have good value. Any funeral and its associated services are going to be expensive but Visconto did not make me feel pressured with upselling of goods and services. This is the second time my family has used their services. First in 2022, when my mother passed away and just this year (2026) when my brother passed away. Before my brother passed, he wanted to do some preplanning. Lou came to our home and spoke with my brother and it made things easier when the time came. Jena was great. She worked her magic with a very well put together slideshow that had music in the background. Mike and staff were great when the evening viewing was held. The funeral mass was very well done. There was even a hiccup that occurred with the cemetery. Lou and family advocated and supported me throughout that process. My brother's urn was held for safekeeping at the funeral home. With the funeral services held April 17 & 18 and the burial service at the service finally held on May 20, that is why I am truly satisfied with the high quality services provided by Visconto Funeral Home. I like to call it the Visconto Family Funeral Home, where your affairs are truly a family affair.

Although a very sad occasion for the family, Visconto Funeral Home went above and beyond…read more They showed great empathy and provided impeccable service from start to finish. This was truly comforting for the family. We would highly recommend Visconto to anyone. Thank you so, so much again.

Running a business during a pandemic is not easy. The level of compassion and flexibility I…read morereceived after the loss of my grandmother to help us accommodate our situation was truly appreciated. Thank you for making a difficult time as easy as possible.

I am so touched by the leadership at this funeral home . My dad passed away from complications of…read moreCOVID19 and We live in NY. My sister who lives in Philadelphia was unable to attend due to her age and health concerns . She did not have a 7 day shiva candle or a black ribbon to wear . I called this morning at 700 am and explained the situation. I wondered if anyone could drop these things to her so she could properly mourn for my dad . They did and quickly - I am so humbled by this at such a difficult time . Thank you again from NY - you are a TOP NOTCH business .

My mother recently passed away and we decided to go to Wade since they had handled several other…read morefamily members' viewings/funerals. I am so thankful that we chose to handle the arrangements through Wade - they made the process very easy (which is a really big deal when you can't process things very well), they communicated well, they were kind and sincere, the home is a beautiful place to for loved ones to say their farewell, and the pricing was excellent! Hopefully, I will not have to make any more funeral arrangements but I would absolutely go back to Wade if I needed to do so in the future.

My father passed away suddenly on 3/10/26 at the age of 67. This was my families first major death…read moreand the first time having to plan a funeral. I cannot begin to explain how impressed and happy we were with Wade Funeral Homes service. They were patient, explained everything in great detail and made the entire process smooth for us. The viewing was beautiful and my father looked fantastic, just as if he was sleeping. The entire staff was down to earth, kind and generous. I couldn't recommend them enough. ​​​​​