First off, this is not a happy place. It is a place of the afterlife where your loved ones is…read morehoused. To my family, what was important was the kindness of the Director and her staff's willingness to guide us through the whole plot purchasing process along with options provided. My mom passed away a few years back (f*ck cancer!) and we were not in the right headspace. We were first timers and really needed guidance and patience. Landscape, Upkeeps, Grounds are all clean. The staff are very nice. It can be quite hectic at times during traditional Chinese cultural visits like during Cheng Ming, which coincides with Easter. The staff keeps it going and are usually helpful. If you have the money, this location is best for any family living in the 5 borough. Otherwise, it's Jersey or Upstate NY. The only 2 issues I have with Cypress Hill is 1) we paid for perpetual care but often we see lots of weeds & trash around my moms' grave. So we end up cleaning it ourselves. 2) WHY is there ONLY 1 bathroom?!? It's horrible and that bathroom is quite gross... so you might want to hold your bladder... Good luck friends.

My family and I have been visiting CHC nearly yearly since 1990 when my grandmother passed away…read more The land has been consistently well cared for. They even have trash receptacles just in case. I normally bring a large jug of water because the water spigot is a bit of a walk from where my grandmother is buried. I'd also imagine that the spigot is shut off during winter to prevent water from freezing and damaging the pipes. Normally I go to Glendale Florist about a few blocks away from the cemetery for a bouquets of flowers and cemetery cones but there are many other similar businesses in the area too. For those who might be wondering why there are large evergreen bushes planted next to graves in the Asian section, it's a symbolic cultural ritual that a number of people cherish. I respect other people's beliefs but my family and I don't participate in this particular activity. I had to ask about the beliefs behind this practice since I was not knowledgeable and also wondering. It was explained to me that these evergreen bushes are connected to the thought of eternalness which is probably why these bushes aren't shaped or pruned either. The sections are well marked. I don't know how much a plot costs because a family member made these arrangements so contact CHC for answers to your questions.

I imagine all funeral homes offer fine service and understanding. But Romanelli was not just…read moresympathetic. They made my family feel heard, and taken care of. When one of the hardest times of your life comes, you just don't have it in you to protect yourself. With Romanelli, they're not trying to take advantage of you when you're most vulnerable. They're not trying to up sell you. They provide the kind of funeral or the service that best fits your needs. And they do it in a way that doesn't make you feel like just another sale. Phil was amazing and all the other people we encountered were just as professional and lovely. My family and I highly recommend them. You'll be in great hands.

The entire staff headed by its Director gave special attention to ensure that the service we…read morerequested for our Dad was carried on with ease and dignity. We were guided through every step until Dad was layed to rest at the Cemetery. Thank you very much. We Highly recommend their professional services.

My father in law recently passed away and we had to make arrangements for his funeral. My…read morewife was feeling overwhelmed and didn't know where to start. I had looked up a few funeral homes and NF Walker was one of them. We were very impressed with how they treated us. They were compassionate , offered fair pricing and reassurance that everything would be taken care of. Thank you for showing us kindness during this very difficult time for our family.

I want to thank Paul and his wife Annmarie for helping arrange my Mother's and then a short time…read morelater Father's funeral. It has been a tough time for me and my family. They made a difficult time bearable. I would recommend Walker Funeral Home highly.

I recently called Cypress Hills Cemetery to locate my loved one. The person that answered was…read moreabsolutely awesome. She was very patient, understanding and caring. She gave me the information and said when I did come to visit they would give me a map and show me how to get there. I asked if I could ask for her when I do go, she said yes and that her name is Olga. A couple of weeks later I did visit the cemetery and found Olga working in the office. She remembered our conversation and gave me a map with the directions, she was very kind and offered her condolences for my loss. I was actually thinking I would be given the information and be on my own. However it was totally opposite, she was very helpful, knowledgeable, and her voice and tone was that of an Angel. She made what was for me a very difficult situation totally manageable. Thank you Olga for all your help, you're a very special person.

The only National Cemetery in New York City also functions as one of the city's best (and unknown)…read morepublic open spaces. Solemn rows of uniform white stones matched by pure white dogwood trees in May. More immaculately manicured than any other cemetery or park in the city; atop the steep hill lies a grassy spot for quietly enjoying the view over Jamaica Bay.

This was our second time using Grace Funeral Chapels (my dad 9 years ago and my mom October 2024)…read more Our Funeral Director, Shante Huson, put me at ease immediately. She is warm, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and professional! There's nothing more important than knowing that your loved one is in good hands and I am grateful beyond words! It was also a great value!

Grace - simple elegance or refinement of movement…read more I wanted to lead with the meaning of the word because this is more than what my family experienced with Grace Funeral Chapel. From the time we connected with them days leading up to my mother's passing until the burial was more than we expected.. Our family has known Jean for many years and we reached out to her after contacting another Funeral Home and she highly recommended Grace Chapel. Jean connected us to Ansa and everything flowed from there. Ansa walked us through the process and kept in contact with us even when we were concerned about the delay in transport of our mother from NC to NY. My sisters and I explained what mom would have liked and Ansa did not disappoint. My mother looked llike the queen that she was in life. They set up a police escorts and the limousine drivers were the best. I would highly recommend this Funeral Chapel to anyone looking for their love ones and family to be handled with dignity and care.

I lived in Glendale for a long time, and this funeral home has had many of my friends and family…read moremembers wakes. Everyone there is just so warm and caring. I just had my fathers wake there, and he looked great. My mother made the arrangements and she was comforted by all members of the staff.

During such a difficult time I can't tell you how well taken care of we were by Peter, and everyone…read moreat Walsh & Labella. Their fair and honest pricing and willingness to take on the entire job of tending to my mother-in-law's wake and transportation to Pennsylvania, where she was laid to rest, astounded me. You can trust that you're in good hands in your time of grief with Walsh and Labella.

The people at Heritage Memorial recently over saw the home going service for my grandmother, and…read morelet me tell you it was beautiful. The service was beautiful, structured and well put together. They made my grandmother look so good. The atmosphere of the venue is warm and inviting. And they took care of all of our needs in a short space of time. I definitely would recommend Heritage Memorial to everyone seeking a kind yet professional hand in their time of mourning.

The Home going of my cousin Thomas (Harold) Aikens Jr. Mrs. Cheri and her family are truly a rare…read moregem. They have accommodated my family in their hour of need of a memorial service. It was my niece first time arranging a funeral service, and I must tell you, they did an excellent job. Mrs. Cheri, has a beautiful soul and her patience with all of the demands that my neice wanted to do went through without so much as a sigh from Mrs. Cheri. The Heritage Memorial Chapel does not feel or look like a funeral home, in fact, the uncaring, cold feeling of death (sorry for the harshness) was quite the opposite, it felt as I am sitting in my living room. By the way, there is this sofa and love seat that is so comfortable that I wanted to take it home with me. I will end this by saying if you are in need of funeral (I pray not) services, community meeting, small events, then this is the place talk too. Thank you once again Mrs. C.Wlliams-Pugh and Family

A cemetery in Brooklyn…read more The front entry is a bit tight for two cars, but they don't open up other exits for the most part, so getting in and out can be crowded. They have a lack of exit signs, and when they are there, some are confusing, I saw one driver take the same route twice around the same area and finally he stopped for directions. Plots are maintained okay, but you can tell they freshly mow whenever someone is going to be in an area. The areas where they don't have guests look much wilder. There are quite a few mausoleums here and a tall monument to the Jewish soldiers who died in conflicts across history.

This is the cemetery of Manhattan's renowned Temple Emanu-el. Many of the names you will see are…read morethose of important Jewish personages. Check Wikipedia for Salem Fields Cemetery. Many members of my family are buried and inurned at Salem Fields Cemetery. The grounds are quite lush indeed. I haven't been there in a long time, but I think it is definitely worth a visit!

I never thought I'd be reviewing a funeral home however here I am. Last week we had an urgent need…read moreto make arrangements and after a few calls decided to go with Ponce. The attention to care & details received was impressive. Dorothy was such a blessing throughout the whole process. Her attention to details was above & beyond what I expected. To be honest even if Ponce was more expensive than the other places I've called I would have still chosen them because of her.

my mother funeral was held there. They had no AC. Then we go to the burial grounds where we had to…read morewait an extra 30 minutes because they were. It's not organized for my mother to be placed in the ground. It was no apologies we didn't even feel like they acknowledged a mistake. Be careful if you're gonna use this funeral home, waiting three weeks just for the death certificate.

During one of the most difficult moments of my life, the staff at Werst & LaBella Funeral Home…read moreshowed our family incredible compassion and professionalism. When my father passed, they handled everything with dignity, patience, and kindness. They guided me through each step of the arrangements and made sure every detail was taken care of, which brought so much comfort during such a painful time. Their care and respect for my father and our family meant more than I can express. Losing a loved one is never easy, but having people who truly understand and support you through the process makes all the difference. I am deeply grateful to the entire team at Werst & LaBella for helping us honor my father in such a meaningful way.

Everything you need and things you didn't KNOW you need are right here…read more Johanna will expedite with elegance and grace and the rest of the staff is thoughtful and courteous.