We had a loved one's wake this week and we were absolutely impressed by how compassionate,…read morerespectful, and professional the staff was. They all went above and beyond to ensure our loved one was honored with dignity. The interior was absolutely beautiful, tastefully decorated, immaculately clean, and filled with soft lighting that created a serene and dignified environment. The space felt both elegant and comforting, offering a place of quiet reflection and peace. Thank you to the owners and staff at Riverdale On The Hudson Funeral Home for making my experience in your established very comforting. I will highly recommend to family and friends.

Making arrangements after a loved one has passed is a stressful endeavor for anyone. However our…read moreexperience at Riverdale-on-Hudson was a very positive one. It was as easy and as stress-free as it could be under the circumstances. We worked with Laura, our funeral director, who was extremely accommodating and helpful. Our requests were simple and nothing was pushed on us which we really appreciated. This was our second experience with ROH, having had our mom's funeral there, which was equally positive. Because of our streamlined requests for cremation without any extra trappings the cost to us was very reasonable. We had a beautiful video which was part of the service and a large room to welcome the visitors. The memorial service was lovely. Laura did a fantastic job leading the ceremony and invited others to share their stories and memories. I can't say enough. ROH is a real gem in the Riverdale community.

I never thought I'd be writing a five star review for a funeral home, but here we are. If not for…read morethis business and their care and kindness, an extremely difficult time would have been impossible to bear. When it became evident that my mother was in her final days, we considered other funeral homes in the area, but despite the lack of reviews, the Wantagh Abbey has a stellar reputation for over 50 or 60 years, so we decided this would be the place to handle arrangements. My father had one request: that we also arrange for my grandmother who had passed 8 years ago, to finally come out of the basement and laid to rest (yes, you're reading correctly. Don't worry, she was cremated). We're admittedly a weird family when it comes to death and I can't tell you how 8 years had passed without figuring out a place for grandma, but with ashes you always have these grand plans for (illegal, don't worry we didn't do it) spreading in magical or important places. Or putting in a piece of jewelry. You get where I'm going with this. The problem was that we didn't have a cremation certificate for some reason, so while dealing with my mother's arrangements when she passed exactly one week later from our first planning visit, all kinds of hoops had to be jumped through and the Abbey went above and beyond to help us in this pursuit (it was not easy). I Doug, the Funeral Director, and his staff couldn't be more helpful and kind throughout the week of planning for my mom's wake, funeral (wish we would have just kept it all to here as the Catholic Church truly failed my mother with her funeral) and burial arrangements. They even recommended a five star florist (Numa's). Mom was laid out in the one large room (currently they only have one wake at a time). The space is not overbearing, rather almost comforting with plenty of types of seating from chairs to couches and loads of little tables, easels etc for photos and mementos. They assisted us with our USB for a photo stream and provided us with poster board for photo collages. What I also appreciated: no upselling to the Caddy caskets (or is that just done on TV? I think of Six Feet Under...) They show you all options and let you make your decision. We combed through the options and found the perfect rose gold casket for my rather glitter and glamour loving mother. Other stuff to know: They have a dedicated parking lot that's across the street. The other place in Wantagh we considered did not have off street parking. It's also literally a block walk from the Wantagh LIRR station. It's super convenient for your friends and family who wish to pay their respects. Thank you, Wantagh Abbey, for everything. I hope not to use you again for a long time, but it's comforting to know you're there in times of need.

Firstly, Margaret is a gem. She was so helpful and kind during this very painful season for my…read morefamily and me and we couldn't be more grateful. She handled our loved one's ashes with care and ensured we had everything we needed. As for the remaining staff there that day, a dark haired man, Roger or Rob, was very unkind towards my family and me when picking up our loved one's ashes. His demeanor and behavior towards us made an already sad experience worse. He was very cold and I was ready to write it off until there was a painfully noticeable difference in the engagement between my family and another woman who was there about a loved one as well. When you lose a loved one, you hope to be treated with kindness and compassion. While I can understand that everyone may not have the capacity to do so, given the line of business this is truly unacceptable. I hope that going forward, EVERYONE who walks through the doors of Macken Mortuary is met with the kindness and compassion they deserve.

Horrific experience…read more I accompanied a friend to pick up the remains of their spouse today and it was one of the worst encounters in recent memory. We walked in and were greeted by a man (without a mask) with a, "Hey, what's up, guys?". The casual and insensitive tone was a bit jarring but not a big deal. But the transactional nature of the process was. We were treated as if someone had accidentally dropped a delivery at the wrong address and we were mildly inconveniencing him by picking it up. When another friend asked the man to kindly put on a mask, he was told (not once but twice) that he was welcomed to wait outside. Due to great restraint, nothing else was said but my widower fried was clearly confused and distressed. Very quickly, another gentleman stepped in to finish the "transaction", which tells me this was not the first time this level of disrespect had happened. The whole wretched experience of picking up the remains of a loved one was made surreal by an insensitive and uncaring man who has clearly been doing this too long. I highly recommend trusting your loved ones and their families anywhere else.

My beloved mother passed away unexpectedly last month. The day after I googled funeral homes in the…read morearea and this one had the best reviews. I didn't want to deal with anyone who would sell me something or people who were cold. Leo F. Kearns gave me everything I needed and more to plan the best funeral for my mom. Yrcania is genuinely phenomenal. She made everything feel natural, each conversation was focused on what would represent my mom the best. She never pushed me to do or buy anything, she was responsive to all my needs and communicated everything. I appreciated that they only hold one wake at a time so you feel like the space is really yours. One thing that really stood out to me is that my parents are from 2 different faiths and she ensured that both were represented at the wake. I didn't even consider it and appreciate that she would do that. On the day of the funeral, she ensured everything went smoothly and guided us through each part of the morning. Throughout this process, I never felt stressed or overwhelmed and I felt like my mom was safe and honored in their care. They provided the most professional service and I highly recommend.

Mike Sherman, the Funeral Director and his staff, especially Herb were exceptional. Caring,…read moreattentive and accommodating to our every need for our extremely fluid situation. Highly highly highly recommended. God bless them. From the moment of our first call, they were professional and kind walking us through each phase. Class acts, through and through.

Joseph, Lisa and the team made a very difficult transition as bearable as it could be. They were…read morekind, professional and did everything within their power to honor our family's wishes and vision for the funeral. I will always be grateful for their compassion, empathy and logistical expertise. Thank you is an understatement for how they handled everything, including being very clear about the costs.

Joseph and the entire team at Roslyn Heights Funeral Home were absolutely wonderful. From pre…read moreplanning during the pandemic to my father's funeral today we were met with kindness, compassion and complete professionalism.

Macken Mortuary Inc, provided exceptional support and service. They made a difficult time, a little…read moreless challenging. I have recommended their services and specifically their location in Island Park, NY. We had my mom's Celebration of Life there in April; oand Margaret and Nora at Macken Mortuary Inc., have gone above and beyond; with dealing with the loss of my Mother and a few other issues, their team helped me breathe a little easier. Thank you all for assisting me with what has been a most difficult time in my life and being a blessing for us. To the wonderful Deacon Jack McKenna, Thank You for your support, kindness and lovely words that made my Mother's prayer service a memorable celebration and done the way she would have cherished and said the way all of us knew her. With lots of heart, kindness and love. Deacon McKenna, you made me feel at ease and less stressed, you are definitely an asset to the families and Mortuary community.

This is a beautiful Place to be viewed after death. The ladies room is clean and dress fit for a…read morequeen. It's lovely to be greeted at the door as we went in. Each room is amazing.Familys are gathering to mourn and to love on each other the perfect place.

I can't express how grateful my famiy and I are about the services provided by Leo Kearns. Paul!!…read moreHas been an excellent, very professional and very cooperative. My requests were granted. Thank U Leo Kearns Services. My father had a beautiful send off. Sincerely Priya Kumar New Jersey

The attention to detail was impeccable. I felt genuinely cared for and the location on Woodhaven…read moreBoulevard is sumptuous and inviting, not at all like those dreary dark parlors that are so depressing. This location is tops for celebrating the life of your loved ones. Spacious, clean and the staff is so attentive. Plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot by the church across the street which is available to all funeral guests.

We had a wonderful experience with everyone at Leo F Kearns. Everyone we dealt with was extremely…read morecaring, and a pleasure to deal with during this very difficult time. From what I understand, they are one of the last remaining family owned funeral homes. I highly recommend.

.My father passed away last week. This place was amazing. They cared for my dad like they were…read morefamily. They showed so much respectful and heart-felt empathy. We have used their services for my grandparents and uncle bye far the are highly recommended. They handled everything for us, even contacting and setting up his military burial. Thankyou again Kearns