During one of the most heartbreaking times in our lives, the staff at the funeral home (especially…read moreJohn) treated our family and our precious baby with extraordinary compassion, kindness, and dignity. Every detail was handled with care, and they guided us through the process with patience and genuine empathy. Their professionalism and sensitivity gave us comfort during an unimaginable loss, and they made sure our baby's service was beautiful and meaningful. We are deeply grateful for the respect they showed our family and for helping us honor our little one with such grace. Thank you for your exceptional care and support. We will never forget the kindness you showed us during a time when we needed it most.

Our family has used Farenga Funeral Home for years, which made this experience especially…read moredisappointing. There was very little patience or understanding during the insurance and payment process, adding unnecessary stress to an already painful time. During such a difficult moment, we expected our loved one to be treated with dignity, care, and respect. Saying goodbye is one of the most meaningful and lasting experiences a family faces, and every detail matters. Instead of leaving with comfort, we were shocked and distressed. It was heartbreaking to see her that way. That lack of attention to detail, care, and compassion was terrible. We were told the owner, Gus, would reach out to discuss our concerns, but he never did, which was very disappointing and spoke volumes. We hope that by sharing our experience, families will think twice before entrusting this funeral home with the care, respect, and dignity their loved ones deserve.

A funeral home? Yes, why not? From time to time we have the unfortunate need for them. So wouldn't…read moreit be good to know who you can rely upon? I was at Lawton-Turso just last week for a wake. It was a nice place with attentive, caring staff. What I particularly liked about this funeral home was its personal nature. There were no services going on other than the one I was attending. And while there was a high volume of visitors, it was nice to have an option to move into an adjacent room to sit or have some water. Just nice touches.

The most compassionate, professional, heart warming experience ever had at a time of such despair…read more My family and I had originally went with tradition in choosing where to celebrate my father's life. Upon meeting john and speaking within the first 20 minutes his warmth, his words, his energy and patience to have everything meticulously done in such a classy, elegant, and forever remembering way. He helped us break a old tradition just to start a new tradition with him going forward. Special thanks to Marty as well! Thank you all for everything! Words cannot Express.

Excellent staff especially. Kenny Kornhouser The mortuary…read morewas very clean and warmly inviting

People die to get in this place…read more The Original Owner of Parkside sold out to Dignity more than a year ago. It's kind of like those mergers you hear about where a big fish consumes a small fish. In this case, the owner of Parkside reached his retirement years so he was looking for a buy-out. He was a responsible man who would return your calls that I chatted with a couple of times. I enjoyed chatting with him. After the merger, they closed down the original Parkside of many years on Queens Blvd and then combined operations with other Funeral Homes at this new location on Queens Blvd listed above. Economy of scale. My family and I did business with Parkside many times over the years--not Dignity--so not sure if things changed. Probably did. Reality is that there is nothing pleasant about Funerals and Funeral Homes. I had to pick out a casket and burial plan for my mom per her instructions before she past on and take care of the business end of things. I highly recommend doing that at least a few weeks in advance of death or longer if the person knows what they want--get all plans finalized and paid in advance is the way to go. New York State law requires that the funds go into escrow until the death. You won't lose them. The guy I was dealing with at the home was a retired NYC cop. Working at these homes was a retired cop doubling dipping kind of job. And they know who to call if you need heavy lifting pall bearers. And they make arrangements for a secure hearse and limo rides--retired cops part-time on those gigs too. People turn over cash at funeral homes and there can be violence sometimes as families meet who have not seen each other in a while or are unhappy with the will or someone trying to take jewelry off the corpse during viewing. They can tell you 100's of stories. It's a good thing to have cops there to make sure things go right. But I was also part of a funeral where the widow did not pay in advance for the funeral and on the day of, we were locked up in a room at Parkside negotiating and writing checks--you don't want to be there. I still have bad memories from that. Don't do that to yourself please. And as far as Caskets go--if your budget can handle it--try to get a nice casket. You don't need the Gucci, Burberry or YSL model with the logo on the side, just a nicely appointed one--that looks classy. Costco sells caskets too--not sure how that coordinates with the Funeral Home? And with Costco if you are unhappy with the performance of the Casket--they offer a lifetime return policy.

Karma Gardner von Burg transitioned from complications of breast cancer on Sunday, October 6, 2024…read moreat 11.11am at her home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York. When my granddaughter and I arrived at Arthur's from Dallas, TX the next day, I knew immediately that we were at the right place. Alan, and Arthur Dybaniwski, went far beyond the call of duty to assist us at a time when we were overcome with grief and desperate for support and assistance. From working with the medical examiner to get her death certificate in 48 hours, to sending a courier to pick up the documents, to guiding us through the surrogate's court requirements, to her cremation just a few days later, they compassionately served our all needs. I was especially grateful that Alan told me about the documents needed to go through security with her ashes. I rarely write reviews but I absolutely had to wirte this one!

Five stars and if I had an opportunity to give them six stars I would. The most awesome funeral…read morehome experience ever, and unfortunately I've had plenty of experience. Arthur and his assistant director Alan were incredibly professional and caring from start to finish. Every time we would start to ask about something, they would say that they've already taken care of it. Just amazing experience. Highly recommended for anyone in need. And honestly, I could could go on and on about how caring and compassionate they were in our time of need, but you get the idea...call them, they'll take care of you and your loved ones.

They went above and beyond in helping me fix a sunken monument. They got all the information needed…read moreto get the job done and kept on top of my request without charging a dime.

Julie is a truly a professional. In 2024 we made contact with Julie, we setup an appointment. She…read moreinformed me that I needed the burial plot deed, that the owner of the plot had to signed power of attorney given us authorization for the Headstone. She inform the family how long the process takes. My neice picked out a Headstone. Once the Headstone was placed at the burial site Julie took a picture and sent the family a picture of the final product. "It so beautiful". We were all extremely happy. In June 2025, we made contact with Julie to informed her our Ma had passed, we needed to add her name to the Headstone. She made the process effortlessly again. An appointment was made, she inform us of the time frame process it will take. Then when everything is completed Julie goes out to the cemetery to take a photo picture of the completed work. I had no worries or concerns, Bushwich Monument has knocked it out of the park the 1st time we used their service, It's a family business who have been in the community forever. We have complete trust in this business. I will not hesitate to reach out this business again. Thank you for staying and serving our community with so much dignity and respect.

I highly recommend Seneca Chapel, especially Zamira. She went above and beyond to help our family…read moreduring one of the most difficult moments of our lives. She was patient, compassionate, and always available whenever we needed guidance. She made sure every detail was taken care of and helped us through the entire process with professionalism and genuine kindness. We will always be grateful for her support on our sister Yomaira Zoraida Lazaro Salas funeral.

seneca chapel went above and beyond to help out family through this difficult process! they are…read moresupportive and incredibly attentive to detail. our fathers funeral was organized and incredibly detailed. The staff was so helpful and sympathetic during the process and helped put it all together in a beautiful manner. A funeral home is not a place we want to be but we had to pick one and this place has exceeded every expectation and helped us honor our father beautifully!

Wonderful, warm and compassionate. The staff guided us every step of the way. They are true…read moreprofessionals.

Under New Management - they are now known as Sniffen-Sagala - I went in person today to pre plan…read morefor my moms cremation. Both my first inquiry phone call and todays visit with Mr Foley was courteous, informative and professional. He explained all the options and fees clearly - and unlike the quotes I received from other funeral providers - Mr Foley did not try to upsell services I did not need. Planning for one's end of life experience is very personal, I prefer a family run business for that reason and this one I highly recommend.

My mom passed away a year ago, and Joel and the staff at Greenwich Village Funeral Home were so…read morekind and helpful. Someone was always available to answer my call and help me. I really can't thank Joel enough for his patience. He showed me what was available and never pressured me into buying anything. He just guided me through the process, gave me advices, and allowed me to take my time making decisions. I told him what I wanted/needed, and he handled everything.

I called them during the worst experience of my life, the passing of a loved one. They were kind,…read moretransparent with their services, and fair and forthright with pricing. When searching for direct cremation services after the death of a loved one, I called three places in Manhattan. Pricing was comparable but the conversations seemed impersonal, cold, and purely transactional. While I'm sure these other places provide fine services, my call to GV Funeral Home was the first conversation that felt warm and personal. They conveyed condolences (which in my experience was not standard protocol amongst others) and expressed a personal interest in my family's needs. By the time I visited to do our paperwork, I had spoken to multiple individuals at their business who all introduced themselves. My father, an older man, was the next of kin, and they took the time to ensure he understood what he was signing. The same level of care over the phone was further exemplified in person. There are many places that offer this type of service, but dealing with funeral directors Gregory and Jennifer reassured me that I was getting the care my loved one deserved. The exceptional level of service at GV Funeral Home helped alleviate the pressure of what is otherwise an incredibly difficult time.