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Our family was heartbroken when my brother died suddenly at the age of 39. Not only were we faced with an unimaginable loss, but we also found ourselves trying to navigate all of the details that come with a military burial, as my brother was a medic in the U.S. Army. From the first phone call, Pat…
There are no words to describe how thankful I am to the director and staff. From the day my son passed 2/21/26 they was with me hand and hand. They are truly heaven sent. Special thanks to Mr. Everett & Mrs. Tiffany. They helped me with things I didn’t know I wanted and when I did think of something even at the last minute they made it happen.
Shawn, thank you to you and your staff for helping me with my Mother’s funeral this past February. I appreciate the insight you provided when I pre planned it over 5 years ago, and the comfort you provided as her life was concluding this past year. I also appreciate your flexibility as we decided at the end not to hold any public memorial. Thank you, too, for helping me pre planned town burial.
Following the sudden loss of my 41-year-old brother in a motorcycle accident, our family was faced with navigating a devastating process. From our very first meeting, Brittany met us with exceptional compassion, guiding us through the arrangements with patience and grace. Despite encountering sever…
Four years ago, I experienced the most devastating loss of my life. In those darkest moments, your compassion, patience, and warmth gave my family a safe place to land. You didn’t just organize a service; you carried us through our deepest grief with respect and treated us with true dignity. Thank y…
The Thompsons have been a part of our community for my whole life. They are a wonderful family. At 40 years old, I’ve sadly had to bury as many friends as I have family members, and the Thompsons are the only people I would ever trust to handle my friends and loved ones. Everything they do, they do…
I would like to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for Valerie Simon. She is an outstanding funeral director who handles every family with compassion, professionalism, patience, and respect. Valerie is the person I trust and call whenever my family is faced with the loss of a loved on…
Tom went beyond what anyone would expect to accommodate to me and my family’s loss. Our family handed Tom and his staff unusual circumstances and needs that Tom and staff addressed in their best ability eith compassion and consideration. My family and I feel very confident and comfortable in asking…
Margaret came and met with me at my house and designed the perfect service for my husband. We did one near our home and one 3 hours away for his family. Both were beautiful and she attended both. She made sure my children and I knew what to do and felt comfortable at all times.
My great uncle was put to rest at the Stonewall Gardens Cemetery. It was a beautifully done from my perspective. Especially so given that there was a layer of religious complexity to manage through. It really is a stunning location too.
I want to say thank you for taking such good care of my dad’s final arrangements. This thank you should have come much sooner, I apologize. Thank you so much for your kindness. I just never really wanted to believe he is gone. Sincerely, Elizabeth
Dustin Grim and his caring team at Schantz Funeral Home, have always been there to answer to my family in the darkest hours that death brings. Smiling faces, compassionate hearts and UNBEATABLE service to the Emmaus townspeople! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! From the bottom of my heart for everyt…
When my dad passed away, my mom was sitting beside his hospital bed. She had taken him to the emergency room the day before, and never expected she would be leaving the next day without him. We went to the hospital to bring her home, but she couldn’t bear the idea of leaving her husband of nearly 50…
Dear Abigail, thank you so much for your gentle guidance, compassion, and support during my mother’s funeral. Your professionalism and care made a deeply difficult time much easier for our family, and we truly appreciate everything you did to honor her memory. The family of Margaret Edwards.
Aesha, her husband and all who cared for my deceased wife; Gaye Martin implemented a altruistic scenario of care and patience. My family and I appreciated their amenities extended toward our grieving time. Thank you.
For the thousands of people you have served over the years including my family when my mother passed. You made things so easy at a difficult time. You are genuinely the best.
We have used this funeral home many times thru out the past years. In our times of deepest grief and sadness, Mr. Peter Frisolone and his staff go beyond in their compassion, care and respect. They are most professional. They truly make the most difficult situation easier to handle in this stressful time. I highly recommend Mr. Peter Frisolone and his services.
I lost my wife, and she left behind our two young girls. I expected clean, professional and somber service from the funeral home, and we did receive that. What I did not expect, but that we also received, was the feeling that the staff shared our grief with us. The staff waited on us compassionately…
A few years ago, the mother of a friend of mine passed, and we attended the services at Foard Funeral Home in Elkton, Maryland, right near the high school we all knew each other from. I didn’t get to work with the funeral director directly; the family did. But it was just a beautiful service. The facility was absolutely incredible and the staff was really amazing. I remember it going so smoothly,…
Losing my mom was the hardest struggle I’ve ever been through. I will forever be grateful for my experienced funeral director who took care of me without question when my brain was melting and beyond reasonable recognition. Thank you Cammie. I’ll forever be thankful for the help you provided when I…
Years ago I was fairly new to Arizona when my Mother passed away. I had no idea where or who to turn to! We found 3 different Funeral Homes near us & read reviews. The Good Lord was taking care of us as when we called Menke & got an appointment with Kelly! She was simply The Sweetest Person ever!!…
Courtney helped me through the darkest days of my life. I lost my beautiful, eighteen-year-old daughter, Anna, on 4/12/2017. I had literally watched her die in her bedroom floor terrified and hurt because there wasn’t anything I could do for her. She had a bilateral pulmonary embolism that took her…
Thank you for bringing dignity and empathy at a time where it matters most. Your dedication and compassion continues to meet our families needs and allows us to focus on family.
Thank you for wonderful service provided to my mom, Rosie. Couldn’t have asked for anything better, from all of us.
They helped me cremate my Baby Saint East with so much care and compassion Free of charge without them that couldn’t have been possible! I want to take the time to say it was a very traumatic period in my life and to have there support with assisting with all the arrangements helped so much in my pr…
My Uncle Joe passed recently. We decided to go with Vanhoos and steele for his funeral. He was on hospice when he passed. We had all of his loved ones around him when he passed at 1:30 am. We called the funeral and Cetera herself came out in the middle of the night to get him. She let everyone have…
Courtney was amazing when my dad passed away. Her therapy dog Remy added that extra piece our family needed. She understood our families dark humor and in turn understood my dad. My dad looked amazing at the funeral. Courtney accommodated everything and more. Answered every question. We couldn’t have been more pleased with her!
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