Charles G Schmitt Funeral located in Seaford is truly God sent . This is a family owned business…read moreand the Funeral Director Curt Schmitt truly went above and beyond to assist in a unusual family circumstance. Our family can never thank him for the peace he has given us. My brother Glenn recently passed away in Texas. He he did not have a wife or family who could take care of his burial in Texas. I contacted Schmitt's funeral and spoke to Curt and he recommended a funeral director in El Paso TX who I was able to get my brother from the hospital morgue to a facility where he could be properly cremated and then after some veterans paperwork... We were able to have his remains shipped to New York to the Charles G Schmitt funeral home. Curt was wonderful with his staff making arrangements for my brother who is an army veteran. The thing is I haven't been in contact with my brother for over 40 years so I didn't have a lot of information and what little information I was able to provide they were able to get my brother approved to be laid to rest at the Long Island National veterans cemetery in Farmingdale. The staff at the Long Island National veterans cemetery was amazing, I was thankful for the honor guard as well as the clergy that was provided. There is no words for the value and appreciation one gets from a military service. Whether you choose to have your loved one buried in a traditional grave site or placed in an urn and put in a niche... Contact them and have a conversation and I'm sure you will be satisfied with the professionalism and sincere care that they provide.

I recently had the unpleasant experience of having to bury my dad , when I contacted Schmitt it was…read morean experience that George and Mary made as easy and pleasant as something like this could be, they were both very compassionate and understanding with everything and couldn't have possibly been more accommodating- Thank you

My experience with Valerie was very much less than desired. She was completely disorganized. And…read moresadly made disrespectful comments about a descendent to my face. If you are going to use the business. Do your self a favor and avoid her at all costs. Your welcome in advance.

Funeral home review... Ok! I went to a wake here on a Thursday night. There are two parking lots…read moreand a barn-like white building that is not the funeral home, I'm guessing they store their hearses in there? It's the nicer building across the street. Solemnly walked up the steps and was greeted by a host. I gave the last name and he instructed me where to go. Looks like they have a few decently sized rooms. Signed the welcome book and entered the room straight to the back. As you can imagine there was a coffin in the back of the room, rows of chairs, a couple couches, those bronze hand things to hold Mass cards... Flowers etc. Looked like a nice place, comfortable and solemn feeling. I said my condolences and got out of dodge because dead bodies in a room seem weird to me. When I left the host said something pleasant, but I said, "have a nice day" and bee lined. If this is your last stop, and your family wants to traditionally display you while they hover around... I'd consider this place. Grief isn't a laughing matter, and these people seem Professional and well versed in how to handle these situations, unlike myself.

"Should any detail of our service not meet the expectations as promised in our agreement, we'll do…read moreeverything we can to make it right, up to refunding that portion of the service." Your pledge. Funerals are closure, helping families cope with profound loss. The time of entombment is especially stressful for those in mourning so hearing comforting words from a spiritual leader is essential to help mourners grieve. I have never been to a service without clergy present. The family was in shock over the passing of their church-going, fiercely faithful matriarch. We were so surprised the clergy was absent. From what we observed, it wasn't a full house at the funeral home so why was your coordinator filling in for the clergy? Shouldn't you, as the orchestrator of this funeral service, ensure there is proper closure for a loyal parishioner and long-time member of the community? The fill-in failed at offering the family those words of comfort they needed to hear today. Furthermore, my child had to correct her on the pronunciation of the deceased name. Attention to details matter. But most important, a proper sendoff of the deceased is expected. I tried to send an email to you directly because I think the family deserves an apology. But I couldn't find one. So no. Not all of this service met the expectations as you described. And when your name is on the building, it is your responsibility to attend to every detail with precision, professionalism and excellence. That final part leaves the wrong impression for a grieving family gathered together for comfort, compassion and closure.

Very accommodating location when it comes to funeral needs…read more The staff is very professional and kind. I have now had at least 3 of my family members pass in the last 10+ years span of time and locally utilized James Funeral home services to prepare for final rest of our loved ones. They have been there to aid my dad & aunt with every needed detail for the proper services/burial. Thanks to all the hard working staff that makes these sad moments go smoothly.

I never thought I'd be writing a five star review for a funeral home, but here we are. If not for…read morethis business and their care and kindness, an extremely difficult time would have been impossible to bear. When it became evident that my mother was in her final days, we considered other funeral homes in the area, but despite the lack of reviews, the Wantagh Abbey has a stellar reputation for over 50 or 60 years, so we decided this would be the place to handle arrangements. My father had one request: that we also arrange for my grandmother who had passed 8 years ago, to finally come out of the basement and laid to rest (yes, you're reading correctly. Don't worry, she was cremated). We're admittedly a weird family when it comes to death and I can't tell you how 8 years had passed without figuring out a place for grandma, but with ashes you always have these grand plans for (illegal, don't worry we didn't do it) spreading in magical or important places. Or putting in a piece of jewelry. You get where I'm going with this. The problem was that we didn't have a cremation certificate for some reason, so while dealing with my mother's arrangements when she passed exactly one week later from our first planning visit, all kinds of hoops had to be jumped through and the Abbey went above and beyond to help us in this pursuit (it was not easy). I Doug, the Funeral Director, and his staff couldn't be more helpful and kind throughout the week of planning for my mom's wake, funeral (wish we would have just kept it all to here as the Catholic Church truly failed my mother with her funeral) and burial arrangements. They even recommended a five star florist (Numa's). Mom was laid out in the one large room (currently they only have one wake at a time). The space is not overbearing, rather almost comforting with plenty of types of seating from chairs to couches and loads of little tables, easels etc for photos and mementos. They assisted us with our USB for a photo stream and provided us with poster board for photo collages. What I also appreciated: no upselling to the Caddy caskets (or is that just done on TV? I think of Six Feet Under...) They show you all options and let you make your decision. We combed through the options and found the perfect rose gold casket for my rather glitter and glamour loving mother. Other stuff to know: They have a dedicated parking lot that's across the street. The other place in Wantagh we considered did not have off street parking. It's also literally a block walk from the Wantagh LIRR station. It's super convenient for your friends and family who wish to pay their respects. Thank you, Wantagh Abbey, for everything. I hope not to use you again for a long time, but it's comforting to know you're there in times of need.

Billy was outstanding with his kind words and support. He went above and beyond with his kindness…read more His entire staff was very supportive and respectful.

McCourt &Trudden made our Moms funeral stress free. Karen,…read more Mike and Billie all made the process so smooth from their organization to their communication . All, and I mean all questions were addressed upfront and there were zero surprises. This business is first class and you would do your family a disservice by not using them. In addition to the services they provide they have excellent relationships and advice in regards to flowers and where to eat as a family. Thank you Karen, Mike and Billie for all you did!!

I haves used o'shea's for my family and would highly reccomend them. The care that we receive when…read moremy dad passed away was so genuine. We had Nicole as our funeral Director she was knowledgeable and so caring and made sure that everything was taking care of. The pricing was reasonable and ceremony was beautiful.

There are no words that can properly express the gratitude I have for the wonderful service, care,…read moreand comfort my family and I received from Vito and Team at the O'Shea Funeral Home in Wantagh. My dad passed away suddenly and my sister and I didn't think we'd be able to gather our wits and find the strength to plan a funeral service that would properly honor him. But from the very first meeting with Vito, and throughout the entire process - the O'Shea team went above and beyond to support and guide us with the utmost professionalism, patience, and compassion. In addition to the kindhearted and attentive staff, the facilities were beautiful, spacious and immaculate - and even included thoughtfully placed tissues, hand sanitizers, and water bottles. There were plenty of tables for flowers and picture frames, as well as 2 large screens for picture slide shows. Most importantly, my dad was treated with incredible dignity and respect. The makeup and preparation on my dad was wonderful - he looked so natural and at peace. And it was very important for us that the casket remain open at all times, which Vito made sure happened. Vito and Kevin also made a point of being at the church service and ensuring that everything went smoothly. We were extremely moved and grateful when Vito stopped the hearse (as we were following it on the way to church) and placed 3 roses on the front stoop of my parents' home. Special touches like this meant the world to us during this incredibly difficult time, and the overall attention to detail exceeded our expectations. Thank you, O'Shea, for everything. A special thank you to Vito and Kevin for going beyond the call of duty - but truly, the entire team and services were exceptional.

This is a classy, professional and family run business. I went here for a family member's funeral…read more(and cremation) in 2025; we also hosted the repast here. The young man from the funeral home who directed our loved one's service played the piano and sang like a pro--he was gracious, empathetic, and quietly dignified. They took extra care to find a preacher from my relative's country to lead the services--that was such a thoughtful touch. Please move away from money grubbing funeral homes like the one in Canarsie that everyone goes to -- they don't care about you nor your family member. Harmony proves that you can provide an important service to your community without emotionally nor financially blackmailing families to pay for unnecessary costs. Their prices are extremely fair and their service and attention to detail is top-notch.

Went for my friend's mother's funeral. They did a lovely job from start to finish. They do offer…read morevalet and they also have an area for the repass. They took care of everything for my friend and her family with care and ease.

I had to lay my father to rest last week and I have to say that I could not have gotten through…read morethis horrible time in my life without the help from Vito and the entire staff at O'Shea's. We spent hours going through all of the details and not once did we feel rushed or that we were just another customer. Vito truly listened to us and helped us make some decisions we were not sure about and pointed us in the right direction with certain things. He explained everything thoroughly and I cannot recommend them enough. They did such an incredible job on everything. Very detail orientated and made sure to check all the boxes so there were no surprises or missing information so that way this transition period was as smooth as possible. The wake was extremely hard to get through as expected but the whole staff was extremely nice and accommodating. I noticed that the prayer cards had run out and one of the staff was nice enough to bring me into the office to grab more and let me choose which one I wanted since I didn't have a chance to pick one out. I chose the one with flames and an eagle since I know that would have been my father's choice. A++ stand up staff that goes above and beyond and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. Thank you Vito and your entire staff at O'Shea for helping and caring about us during this hard time in our lives.

I live in the area right near the funeral home and around 9:30 on a Tuesday night there were loud…read morebooms and fireworks going off next to the funeral home and people clapping and cheering from inside the fence around the funeral home. How inconsiderate to do that to your neighbors. Several people in the area called 911.

They provided amazing service, empathy, and kindness during an extremely difficult time. When it…read morecame time to choose a place for my brother's funeral, we were drawn back to Walker as our family was raised in Merrick. We cannot say enough about Mr. Baxter's professionalism. He is a kind, calming presence when you are grieving and having difficulty making decisions. Thank you so much from the LaSalle family.

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I cannot say enough about this funeral home and the staff and Director (and even the dog Jake). To…read moresay a funeral was beautiful seems a little morbid and inappropriate. but, that's exactly how I can describe my father's wake at Jacobson funeral home in Huntington. They went above and beyond in every little detail From the minute we walked in and met with them. They were comforting, professional, and absolutely amazing. even the little small touch with them standing at the door as we exited for the funeral progression to the cemetery- they offered a plaque for each car that said funeral and travel tissue packages. I've never seen that done before at a funeral. they truly care about the deceased and the family! Even if you do not live in the immediate area, I would highly recommend considering Jacobson funeral home. With love the family of Robert Peckham

Chris and his team could not have been more thoughtful, caring or sensitively attuned to what was…read moreneeded during the entire process of my mother-in-law's passing and funeral. Chris is likely to have attended to thousands of funerals, but there was no sense that this was 'same-old, same-old' with him. He was so in tune with where the family was emotionally, and was able to adjust accordingly. He was such a calming, helpful presence throughout. He has the wisdom of knowing that people's faculties are compromised at a time like this and guided us gently through each part of the process at just the right time, never invasive, checking in on what might be needed and offering just the right amount of guidance and preparation. Likewise, every inch of the funeral home and their chapels have been designed to make you feel the warmth, serenity and dignity you would wish for at such a time: The decor is elegant but homey; the background music is peaceful and settling; the fish pond and fountain in the reception area adds a natural, calming element, and of course, there's Jake. Jake (Chris's shadow) is a young, highly trained labradoodle who is the resident support dog, gently walking around, offering himself to anyone he senses may need him. He is a special soul and he loves his work. I don't think the process could have gone more smoothly. The chapel was beautifully set up and my mother-in-law looked so naturally elegant and peaceful at her wake in the chapel. They did an incredible job. They created a beautiful digital slideshow from all our photos and set up our photo boards and flowers magnificently. After the service, they packed up everything from the chapel and stored it for us carefully until we could collect it at our convenience. Nothing seemed too much for them as long as they could help make this process as easy and meaningful as possible for us. One final aspect worth mentioning: The funeral home allowed us to arrange a lot upfront, before my mother-in-law passed, which similar business services do not always allow. Once someone has passed, emotions are so high that it's really hard to concentrate on small details, which is required to plan accordingly. Being able to plan this all upfront was incredibly helpful.