At one of the most difficult and painful times that I have experienced (the loss of my beloved Father to Covid-19) God sent me an angel in the guise of Caroline Schrank. It was during the height of the pandemic when the funeral parlors were overwhelmed with people who had passed and there was such a sense of desperation to find a service who would be able to help at a time when your heart is hurting and your mind confused. Caroline Schrank from Down-to-Earth Funerals was the most compassionate, kind, caring and understanding person at the time when it was most needed. She really cared and showed a level of sensitivity and respect for my loss that was just beyond belief. She guided me through every step with dignity and consideration. When she said she was going to do something, there was no need for follow up because she is a woman of her word. My father's arrangements were all completed within a week of contacting her and that was almost unheard of in April when the pandemic was raging. Her ability to connect on such a humane level is truly a gift and blessing and I cannot thank her enough for her generosity and thoughtfulness at a time when it was most needed. I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone who has to make final arrangements for their loved ones and be treated with a level of professionalism, empathy and gentleness that is truly outstanding. read more

Recently my uncle passed away while he was living with us here in Florida, losing a family member or loved one is difficult for anyone however my uncle is from New York with some family and most of his friends still living in the New York area my wife and I felt we should have a service there for them to attend. There are so many choices and places that you can go to but when you don't know anyone that's difficult to make a decision as to who's going to handle something so important my uncle was a lot of fun always a jokester and we wanted to create a relaxed fun and comfortable atmosphere for family and friends instead of a sad and depressing function. We feel very lucky that we are able to find Caroline at Down to Earth Funerals to help us put everything together from our first conversation we knew we had made the right choice Caroline was able to work with our budget and secure a venue notify everyone take care of the catering pretty much took care of everything I can't thank her and her staff enough losing a loved one is hard, it's nice to know that there is a company like Down to Earth Funerals out there that can help make things a bit easier. Thank you read more

My mother passed away during the height of the COVID pandemic. Caroline was a godsend during the chaos of many losing loved ones to this pandemic and so much uncertainty. After contacting several funeral homes, and many not having space or what seemed like price gouging during a crisis, Caroline stepped up and claimed her body. Not only were her prices reasonable during a time where many were losing loved ones unexpectedly, but she was extremely compassionate and supported my family through the entire process. She went over our options not once but several times as my family contemplated what we were going to do during a terrifying time in NYC. Moreover, she always kept us in the loop, answered our texts no matter what time of day or night, and checked in on us even after it was all over. During our time of distress, Caroline made the process less painful for our family. - Nancy Nieves read more

Sadly, I have had to use the services of Down to Earth Funerals twice in four months. One was a cremation and one was a burial. I simply cannot say enough about Caroline, owner and funeral Director of this business. Her professionalism was only out done by her compassion, empathy and genuine kindness. On both occasions I had to make arrangements long distance NY - NC. Caroline texted, sent documents via DocuSign, email, google forms, whatever was needed. Naturally, I was concerned about not being there in person, but that concern melted away as Caroline went step by step. She kept me informed of all that was happening with my loved ones. I really felt comfortable that they were being handled and treated with dignity. I highly recommend DTE Funerals, LLC. JEANNE K. 2/24/21 read more

Hi my name is Yanitza unfortunately on September 4, 2021 I lost my big brother and I was running crazy looking for resources to gather money to be able to view him but not luck every place I called gave me high prices‍ but god led me to Down to earth Funeral and their amazing companionate,understanding staff They are very affordable and understanded. I just love them without even knowing them personally due to the fact I'm all the way in Pennsylvania and they are in nyc but they still helped me and put all their trust in me and that means the world to me right now as I'm writing this review! I couldn't have a viewing but did get to cremate my bro and thanks god Finally my brother is resting in peace Thank you Nicole and Caroline from the bottom of my heart read more

Planning a funeral is CHALLENGING. Planning a funeral from another country during a pandemic is a NIGHTMARE! I was so thankful for the guidance and assistance of DTE Funerals. The team was there for us during our most difficult time. They were understanding, compassionate, and responsive. They really helped us navigate an unfamiliar system which was so greatly appreciated. This team has your best interest at heart. I recommend them without hesitation. read more

Excellent service! Caroline was exceptional in her assistance during this moment of grief. Courteous and also helping me feel that I was being taken care of. She took the load off me in making sure to give me the attention I needed and also felt her sincerity during the process. Anthony also was very helpful. I will recommend her to anyone who needs this service. Thank you again Caroline. read more

Caroline was wonderful. When you need a funeral director the last thing you want is to have to worry about anything but your loss. Caroline helped us figure out a complicated situation honestly and promptly and charged a very reasonable amount, especially considering how generous she was with her time. She was supportive, understanding, creative, and practical. read more

Caroline is amazing. She helped me and my family during the pandemic. During this difficult time, she truly held my hand "virtually." She kept me in the loop during the entire process despite the hundreds of miles between MD & NY. She took care of everything as I was unable to go to NY. She was a blessing. read more

Caroline from Down to Earth is truly down to earth she is caring compassionate and so very helpful Caroline you are truly a godsend thank you so much I will definitely recommend your service if I could double the five stars I would Thanks May God continue to bless you and your business read more

Thank you so much to Caroline and her team at Down To Earth Funerals. I could not express my gratitude at this time. I will be sure to recommend your services to anyone who has experienced a loss during this unprecedented time. - Thank you so much again, - The Gonzalez Family read more

Caroline and the whole staff at Down to Earth Funerals were compassionate , sensitive and amazing to work with and made a very emotional and hard time a little easier . I highly recommend them to anyone in need - Thanks Caroline ! read more

Thanks caroline and Anthony for helping me and my family with my dad thanks for making everything easy and conveniet for us thanks for the respect and patience again blessings Nice people with Good hearts read more