Paul and his staff are knowledgeable, kind, empathetic, and supportive. We could not have gotten…read morethrough this tremendously difficult times without his wisdom and support We are forever grateful

Paul was extraordinarily caring and professional, very supportive of my nephew after his mother had…read moresuddenly died. He took my nephew through the decision making process in a direct and pressure free manner, helping him when he changed direction without hurry or pressure. Paul is direct and respectful, supportive throughout the entire journey. I truly appreciate his help and would recommend him highly.

I opted for direct cremation of my mom. Fast efficient service and price was as advertised with no…read moreupsell pressure. Doesn't take credit cards, so either check or in my case bank transfer as I had no checks...

My niece recently passed and we used Gary Ritter funeral home. The only reason we chose this one…read morewas he was considerably cheaper than the other local funeral home. Now we know why, not very professional, ill prepared for the funeral, lack of empathy, funeral home was in disrepair. There was no toilet paper in the womens restroom, when I tried to find Gary to ask him to refill, he was nowhere to be found. I had to call him on my cell and he told me he was running errands! Who does this when a funeral is going on?! There were no beverages offered, he had a water fountain with no cups. Ran out of tissues (again...funeral...crying!) He ran out of the funeral cards multiple times. The air conditioning was so old and loud you could not even hear the minister doing the service. I would never recommend this funeral home, pay the extra money.

English Funeral Home were a great assistance in planning and caring out the funeral services for my…read moreparents, both in their 90s. My mother and father lived in a retirement community near Oakmont, while my siblings and I are scattered in various places around the US. Mark, Melissa and Megan walked us through the required paperwork (including creating and publishing an obituary in the newspapers), coordinating with the church for a funeral religious service, and the cemetery for the internment. The visitation was well done prior to the church service, and a funeral procession afterwards to the cemetery was seamless. They even helped us by arranging for a military color guard for my father's (a US Air Force veteran) burial. My family is very grateful for their professional and compassionate service.

The staff was professional, courteous and sensitive. I can't speak highly enough for this crew of…read morepeople. They made a very difficult time into a pleasant remembrance. I would trust no one else with my loved ones.

Exceptional service by Jay and his team! Best thing that happened in this very difficult time when…read morewe lost our father...Grateful for Sperling funeral home's outstanding service.

From the owner: Mission Statement: To provide compassionate care, the…read morehighest service standards, and bereavement support to the communities and families that we serve. Philosophy: It is our philosophy to provide families with the highest quality of care and compassion. We have been doing that as a family for over 94 years. Our goal is to help every family with all aspects of the funeral. This allows us to build enduring and life- long relationships with the survivors. The family and staff at our funeral homes are experts in all aspects of funeral service. We provide funerals to people of all religions and lifestyles. We take pride in our ability to customize every funeral experience to the wishes of the family and of the deceased. We specialize in working with families who choose cremation or burial as a final form of disposition.

Managing a funeral during Covid is not easy and Ralph Schugar staff and Sharon Brody were beyond…read moreour expectations. They were caring, helpful and treated my family with respect and gave us welcome advise when we needed it. From start to finish, they patiently walked us through the process and helped us make the best choice for our family even arranging for a special viewing for the grandchildren to say goodbye to their beloved Papa . My mom did not want to split up my five siblings and wanted us all with her so they arranged for a stretch limo. The cemetery had issues with the actual grave site and they help navigate so that my mother and siblings were satisfied, we had a grave side service and they arranged for chairs for all of the older attendees and a tent. They even assisted with live streaming so that out of town guests could join us. My oldest brother had many many demands and required some extra attention and somehow Rose on the Schugar team was his personal aid and made him feel heard and got him what he needed quickly. We had one day to pull together a service, arrangements and shivas and they helped to get it all done. Thank you for helping us while we were at wits end during one of the worst times in our lives. I highly recommend.

There are times when all of us need to come to grip with reality regarding the inevitable. Ralph…read moreSchugar Funeral Chapel is one of the few ultra Orthodox Jewish funeral home in Pittsburgh. Clearly by far it is the best. They offer funeral packages, graveside packages, or you can make up your own. The chapel is an adequate size for the ceremony. Judaism dictates no open viewing but rather 1 hour visitation before the service. Casket remains closed. Off to the side of the chapel is the mourner's room where family and friends may pay their respects to the deceased' next of kin during that visitation period. They provide you with information on how to find the various cemeteries and give you a small book of prayers, and a listing of the yearly Yahrzeits (Hebrew anniversary of date of passing) for the deceased. Their phone answers 24 hours round the clock so there is always someone available. They provide excellent service and compassion and understanding to the one in need. Another service they offer is a prearrangement which I lean towards. Often times in a period of loss a person is under much duress and as a result has a tendency to overspend. You can arrange an apt with a member of their staff and declare your intentions for your next of kin or for yourself. Around the time of the Jewish High Holidays in the fall they give out complimentary Jewish calendars. I have utilized their services in the past and have been here on a number of occasions. Out of respect for the chapel no photographs please.

I totally agree with the other reviews. Nick is a total liar and clueless to any questions. He is…read morelike a deer in the headlights when you ask him a question! Something is fishy about the flower situation, he donates them to charity. Shouldn't the family decide what gets donated! Some flowers were never even put out! Lots of shaky things with my experience many lies! He is very nice and the facility is nice but doesn't know a thing about his job or the paper work and legalities. Find another place to go, find someone who knows what they are doing. Especially at a sad time, you need direction and guidance, you will not find it here. Also, his voice mail is always full and you cant get thru the funeral home! Death certificates can be picked up in Pgh., the next day. You dont have to wait 3 weeks! The list goes on!!!!!

We cannot say enough nice things about Alfieri. Nick went above and beyond for my mom & her family…read morein my Grammy's passing. I want to highlight how genuinely remorseful he was for our loss, and how kind he was. Matt was also so kind, helping me hook up my slideshow for my Gram, and assisting us. Every detail was really thoughtful, including a special charm Nick gave my mother and I at the end that is cut in half, one piece to stay with my grandmother & one with us. They checked in on us at the perfect times, asking if we needed coffee or water. They greeted all of our family and gave their condolences. Perhaps the most touching aspect was how Nick helped us get my Grammy home. There was an issue back home in CA with her death certificate (nothing to do with Alfieri, it was her doctors), and she almost did not make it back to PA, her final resting place. Thank you Nick and Matt, truly. You gave my Mom, her brother, and our whole family peace and closure with your services.

Pittsburgh is home to so many beautiful cemeteries that are more like sprawling gardens of lush…read moregreen, wildlife, water features, foliage, and of course headstones of remembrance of those who've left the world. It's an oasis in the middle of a city neighborhood. Like many of the local graveyards, celebrities, local figures and politicians are buried here. This particular area of burial has a modern-day significance as it's the final resting place of Pittsburgh's own, Mac Miller.

Brandy Moy, Homewood Cemetery Family Service Representative,  was extremely kind to us during this…read moredifficult time. As we faced logistical complications, she went above and beyond, offering her time and personal resources. She provided immense support and helped solve our problems as we navigated the process of grieving and saying goodbye to our grandmother. Prior to the service, Brandy took the time to get to know my grandmother and our family, building a genuine relationship with us. During the funeral preparations, she exceeded our expectations and made a very painful process much more manageable. I highly recommend Brandy Moy and the services at Homewood Cemetery. Brandy offers more than just professional cemetery services; she shared with us her genuine heart and supported us throughout the entire journey.

Frank and Jess were wonderful. Helped our family navigate with care and compassion. Offered so many…read moreoptions and took care of all the details. Thank you so much.

This is round 3 in the last 5 years with Perman Funeral Home. Frank and Jess remembered our family…read morefrom 3 years ago when my mother died and my father the year before. Our oldest brother Steve died suddenly on Thanksgiving. Within in an hour of the call Jess and Frank were there taking good careful care of him. Holding our hands. Arrangements the next day were made quick and with comfort. Warren and Judith were wonderful additions to the professionalism and caring. Times like these are not easy but Perman eases the strain and pain.