We had my grandmother's services here. They did a wonderful job and she looked lovely. Everyone was…read morepleasant to work with.

I have attended way too many funerals in my day but Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler does an amazing job of…read moreshowing their respects for your families loved ones. The location is convenient and can be found easily. There is plenty of parking in the front and back of the building for all your family and friends. On the inside, you will find a small dining area with coffee pot and sink. A small spot to sit and collect yourself when you need to. On the opposite side of the mini kitchenette, there is more seating with bigger and more comfy chairs. The room that everything takes place in is large, and has lots of seating. You can line the walls with boards and photos and memories of the one you lost and it seems that you would never run out of space to add more. They even help provide a couple easels and tables for you to set up memory boards or framed photos. The gentleman who sat with my family as we planned my mother's funeral was a very kind and caring gentleman. He did his best to explain all the options to our family and gave his recommendations on what would be best. He was never pushy or inconsiderate. He made the experience as painless as it possibly could be, given the circumstances of the situation. There were more than enough options for caskets, flowers, memory cards, and other details. So many options that sometimes it's hard to choose what's best. However, lots of options meant that there was plenty to choose from in various price ranges. They will help make what you want happen in a price range that is comfortable for you. They also put on a slideshow with music during the funeral of photos that you can provide to them. Any flowers that are delivered are promptly set up in beautiful displays. They didn't even have a problem with my family leaving the flowers there for an additional day so we could pick them up later. They also provide an additional service that I think is unlike any other. When a loved one passes, they take a fingerprint. That fingerprint is put on a necklace and given to you free of charge. You can order more if you pay, but the first one is free. And that small little detail became absolutely everything to me. You can personalize a message on the back of the necklace to complete your final memory and the finished product is almost too beautiful to wear. Communication here is amazing. They really take your feelings and your needs into consideration. They take one of the worst things you could imagine and make it somewhat tolerable. The death of a loved one is never easy and it breaks your heart. The last thing you want is to struggle through it blindly with little care or regard from others. That's why Heiligtag is so amazing. They really genuinely, from the bottom of their hearts, care. And they do nearly everything for you so you don't have to worry about a thing. Just show up and they'll help you do the rest. No matter who you talk to or what details you decide on, you'll be so glad you came to Heiligtag!

Joe and Nancy are wonderful. Going through this process was smooth and both Joe and Nancy were very…read moreaccommodating. The cost was the most affordable that I'd found. I thank them very much.

Joe and Emma both have always treated my family well. Once again, I lost a family member and Joe…read morewas professional to the bone. I will never go elsewhere and highly recommend Cypress Pointe to anyone who needs a cremation service. Joe and Emma are top notch people that do quality work.

From the owner: For many years, Cypress Pointe in St. Louis has been providing affordable cremation services in…read moreSaint Louis. From start to finish, your family can trust that our caring and knowledgeable staff will be here to assist you every step of the way. We offer affordably priced cremation services that are designed to meet your family's needs and budget. As an established cremation provider, we have helped many families over the years say meaningful and loving goodbyes to their departed loved ones.

My parents pre-arranged their funerals with Ziegenhein almost 25 years before my father passed…read moreaway. This made it so easy to plan my father's service and saved thousands of dollars. The funeral home is lovely and the chapel was the perfect size. Everything was beautifully organized, and Ashley did an excellent job preparing my father's body and coordinating everything with both the pastor facilitating the service and the cemetery. This made an emotional event go smoothly and we couldn't be more pleased with the services received.

Recently I lost my Mother. My sisters and I turned to Ziegenhein/Lemay to handle all the…read morearrangements. Everything was prepared and executed very well and my sister's and myself thought that everything went beautifully considering the circumstances. After the fact, we realized an error had occurred. Ziegenhein stepped up to the plate and took care of the situation expeditiously and with sincerity and graciousness. I respect and appreciate this business for the way they handled the situation and so I still rate it with 5 stars.

One of the oldest national cemeteries is just south of St. Louis near Lemay and Interstate 255…read moreheading into Illinois. Like all national cemeteries I have visited, JB is very peaceful and one of the greatest tributes to those who have served and died for our freedoms and country. What's very fascinating is the history of it, which I'll share a few random facts: -One of the most famous interments is Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck. Despite of the rules, national cemeteries do not allow people to lay items on graves. But people do it anyway on Jacks. -Eight Medal of Honor recipients are buried here. -Two Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are buried here: Dennis Edwards (who replaced David Ruffin) of the Temptations, and Johnnie Johnson, who is best known for his work with Chuck Berry -There are plenty of monuments and memorials here, all spread out through the cemetery. One is the Minnesota Memorial, which can also be seen in six other National Cemeteries. -The remains of the creator of the "Lassie" franchise are also buried here. Sure I'll do one more.... -Explorer/adventurer Zebulon Pike's infant child is buried in the old town part of the cemetery. I believe the name was unknown as well as the gender of the child (some sources say male, some say female). The child died at present-day Fort Bellefontaine Park back when it was a military site. Be sure to visit the Administration building at the entrance for any questions. There are computers where you can look up names, or get maps. Workers in the building will gladly assist you. You can also download the app on your phone to locate a grave. I hope I gave you plenty of reasons to visit this legendary place. Maybe you have a family member/friend/loved one buried here. Or just want to thank all of those who gave all, or gave some. You'll be glad you did.

The burial ceremony for my veteran husband was wonderful. We had his cremains buried here with full…read moremilitary honors. It was handled with precision and well organized by the staff. His headstone was placed earlier than expected and it is engraved with a personal message I was able to create. The grounds are expertly groomed year round and it is a beautiful place to visit. This benefit to our veterans and spouses is very special and I am grateful that my husband served so that we could be placed in such beautiful surroundings. The cemetery is open from dawn to dusk everyday despite their posted main office hours.

I was waiting to write a review for Chapel Hill Mortuary until a grave marker was in place, but…read morefeel it's important to get this out now as our journey has lasted a while. Note that we are from out of state, and worked with Chapel Hill through occasional visits, and email. First, our initial consultation with Bryan (not the owner) to plan our step son's death and burial, when he was a ward of the State of Missouri and before he was seriously ill, went very well. Bryan met us in our needs, was very forthcoming with options and costs, as well as some of the hurdles we will need to be aware of. He helped us choose the best services for an undefined future, and be sure that he would be provided for with his unique financial situation. This was several years ago. Last year, in June of 2016, Sean passed away from cancer. Initially, the process seemed to go well, and Bryan covered our budget options, given what we went over during our initial consultations. We had hoped he and Chapel Hill understood our very simple needs and tight financial constraints. Chapel Hill did a fantastic job of opening their beautiful facility to Sean's program friends and the many caregivers who came to share stories and celebrate Sean's life. The grounds are very comforting and peaceful, and the parlor room offered just what we needed to host many wheelchairs and another 30+ rotating guests for a few hours. Our challenge came when, after the initial service, we started looking at the remainder of the budget. Some items were missed, and we had to make some (legal) adjustments. However, that we had room to wiggle because a more expensive stone was used speaks to not completely understanding our initial request, and per Sean's wishes, that things be kept simple. The irony is that, had the correct material for the marker been used, we wouldn't have had money to use to get it into place! Per my earlier statement, it has been over a year, and the grave marker is still not in place, and we still don't have a promise date! Brian May, the owner, is one of the nicest, and most caring individuals, as is Bryan, one of the employees with whom we worked most closely. Other staff seems somewhat detached, but functional. Advice: The grounds are beautiful, and make for a welcoming place to visit a loved one's remains, but beware the budgeting process! Be sure you have everything in writing and understand what each item is for BEFORE you or your loved one dies! Also, check everything twice before monies are dispersed! The time of loss is for mourning and remembrances, not for heavy duty legal accounting and scrambling because monies were mis-directed. To their credit, they promised to do what is right and close Sean's physical burial so we can freely and joyfully remember his life. We are still waiting for the maker, however...

Visiting my loved one's grave site is like going to a garden. The area is beautiful sprinkled with…read moredog wood in the spring. One large pink one shelters my area. The area is in the older section, just as you enter the property by the first mausoleums. and thus will be easy to find for those who, in later years, will seek their ancestors memorial place. Selecting this cemetery was one of the smartest moves I have ever made.

Funeral homes have the opportunity to serve grieving families well, and Chapel Hill - Cedar Hill…read morehas done that for my family during a horribly difficult time. Every employee we worked with was kind, helpful, and compassion, starting with the on-call funeral director to every person involved with the services we received. Isabelle was our assigned director we worked with, and she has been excellent. She responds to messages quickly and has helped us with so many details. Another employee that stands out is Teresa who served our family the day of the cremation. Her presence was compassionate and much needed in that moment. From start to finish, our options were explained to us, and they helped us provide a beautiful memorial service for my dad. They took care of so many details and beautiful touches for us.

Chapel Hill seems expensive. Customer service seems nice enough but heard several different stories…read moreabout the death certificate.

Nobody wants to visit a funeral home…read more That being said, Kutis doesn't do a bad job. The building is older but well-maintained, and their staff are respectful. It's located right off of I-55 and Butler Hill, and has lots of parking. Nobody WANTS to be here in all honesty, but if you have to host a funeral/wake, this is a decent option.

A friend of mine passed away after a long illness and her service was at Kutis. I was so pleased…read morewith the way she looked- she had been so sick that when alive she no longer looked like herself. I don't know how Kutis did it, but she looked like she did before she became ill. Kutis has always done a nice job, and has always been tremendously respectful whenever I have been at their facilities for funerals.