Funeral Services And Cemeteries near Totowa

“My father-in-law’s services took place yesterday 5/23/25, and the day before. We dealt with James at Festa. He is an absolute superstar at his work. Every detail was taken care of with ease, a seamless experience. If you want your loved one’s services and remains handled with kindness, respect, and dignity, there is no reason to go anywhere else. Talk to James, and he will take care of you. 10 stars.“

“Very Professional, efficient, caring in a families time of need. In my case needed to transport a family member to Europe. Handled in a timely and stress free way. Thank you Vander Plaat Funeral home Connor and staff excellent. Highly recommend.“

“I would have given more than 5 stars if that was an option.
During one of the most difficult moments of our lives — the passing of our beloved mother — Zuasola Funeral Home went above and beyond in every possible way. From our very first contact, their compassion, patience, and professionalism were evident.

Even when it came to transferring our mother from another funeral home, their staff handled every detail with utmost care and dignity. What stood out most was how open and respectful they were toward our Ghanaian cultural traditions and rites. They listened, understood, and created a comforting environment that allowed us to honor our mother the way we wished.

We are Ghanaians, and after experiencing several funeral homes in the New Jersey area, we can confidently say that Zuasola stands out far above the rest — in professionalism, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. They truly made a painful process bearable and helped us celebrate our mother’s life with grace and respect.

We are deeply grateful and highly recommend Zuasola Funeral Home to anyone seeking a funeral home that combines compassion with excellence in service.“

“We recently entrusted Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home with arrangements for my father’s funeral. Tim was compassionate, professional, and attentive to every detail. He took my calls at odd hours without hesitation, answered every question with patience, and made sure nothing was overlooked.

On the day of the service, he ensured everything went smoothly, including coordinating the Army honors with the playing of taps — something that was especially meaningful to our family. His steady guidance gave us peace of mind during a very difficult time.

On behalf of our family, I want to thank Tim and the staff for their care and support.“

“Shook's funeral home have been extremely compassionate and professional. They made all of the arrangements and my family came away very impressed.“

“They made the most horrible time in my life so much easier. All I had to do was concentrate on me. They did everything they could to ease my pain. They even helped me deal with me.I'm consider the staff at Vanderbilt-Platt part of my extended family. I am so grateful that I stumbled upon such a wonderful group of people who truly understand what I was going thru and helped me greatly to get thru it. Jim and Kathleen are two of the finest people I have ever met.“

“Shooks truly provided a firsthand experience of what a family business embodies. During this challenging period, I had the distinct privilege of meeting Nancy and her family. Their blend of professionalism and warmth created an environment where we could feel at ease, which was incredibly reassuring, especially since we understood they were the optimal choice for our needs. I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the whole staff at shooks; they genuinely exceeded all my expectations. Nancys dedication and kindness were evident as she went above and beyond. Throughout the process, we connected sharing not just stories but also moments that brought us to tears and genuine embraces. The Shooks family represents an exceptional kind of people who truly prioritize their clients, making everyone feel cherished and included, as if they were part of their own family.“

“Director Pagano has shown us the umeasurable compassion and kindness during this difficult time of losing our infant daughter. We will be forever grateful for everything you have done for our family. This is a place to be with during our toughest time of loss.“

“Beautiful service for a dear friend’s young son . They were so attentive, caring and thoughtful.“

“Michelle has without a doubt found her calling in her role that many others would find daunting. She has the perfect blend of empathy and confidence needed to soothe families in mourning while handling all the details with ease and grace. Her calm, friendly, warm and welcoming ways helped to guide our family through a profound loss with last minute preparations. She was available at a moment’s notice and made this time of emotional pain feel almost effortless. We are profoundly grateful to have met her and will remember her and her wonderful staff long after our pain subsides.“

“Let me just say...Anthony truly brought our vision to life. My mother’s tribute is beyond our expectations. Her sudden “retirement from life” was devastating, to say the least, but Anthony made sure every detail honored our wishes and allowed us to use a custom design that captured her perfectly.
Ironically, my mother herself used Sgobba’s services years ago for my grandmother and cousin, and without a doubt, we knew we didn’t want to go anywhere else. Hopefully, we won’t need another monument anytime soon, but when that time comes, Sgobba’s is the only one I trust.“

“In one of the most difficult moments of our lives, we were fortunate to be guided through the process by Michael Brown at Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Funeral Chapel. His compassion, professionalism, and genuine care helped make an incredibly painful process more bearable.

Michael's prior experience shepherded us through the logistics of a celebration of life service in NJ and a burial in California —he offered comfort, listened with empathy, and paid attention to every request. He was able to locate a caring, flexible rabbi who communicated the right touch and empathy during our sadness. With his assistance we were able to host an informal luncheon afterwards.

Thank you, Michael, for your quiet presence and organized style so that the whole process went smoothly in NJ and California.“

“Angelo is so compassionate and helped us through a difficult time after losing our son. The monument is nothing short of perfection“

“Nick G was so supportive to our family during this difficult time. He handled everything and kept us informed of next steps throughout the process. His compassion, support and knowledge was greatly appreciated. The Levandoski-Grillo funeral home was also beautiful. They even had someone park guest cars during their visit. I dont think we could've asked for a more attentive funeral home staff.“

“I felt comfortable and at ease from start to finish. They took great care of my beloved Matriarch and I will never forget it ❤️.“

“I would like to Thank John B Houston funeral home & Staff for such a awesome job on my Dad..I am very pleased at the service I received..Thanks you again“

“My family and I are really happy with my grandmother funeral services. I would definitely recommend.“

“Quinn -Hopping did a fantastic job managing my mother's funeral. Everyone was a pleasure to work with and relieved the stress of a difficult time. I highly recommend their services.“

“Vinny and Danny were absolutely phenomenal. There is no better option than this funeral home. We contacted everyone, and it was apparent the sheer difference. Their willingness and dedication is unmatched. I one million percent recommend them over and over. Thank you so much.“

“Deborah was fantastic from the first contact to the end she made this difficult day so much easier. Thank you so much“

“We just had my mother-in-law's funeral at Vander May Colonial Funeral Home in Wayne, NJ. We cannot thank Rich, Elyse, Ken, and the entire staff enough for going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Their professionalism, warmth, congeniality, and hospitality well exceeded our expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything!“

“Dori and staff took care of all our needs with the kindest of hearts. They made the services for my father so much easier for us - as well as following what we felt were his wishes to a T
Special accommodations were made for a few immune compromised family members as well!!
Our viewing and burial were perfect !
I highly recommend Ippolito-Stellato funeral home for all your family’s needs. Thank you Dori ?“

“What incredible service and care they give to each family. Working with you and goes well above and beyond normal service at a difficult time. They meet every need with the utmost professional service. Especially Kamela in the office and Angelo's years of experience. They meet every need you may have and follow through with every detail addressed.
Rest assured your family member is in caring hands.
Most grateful Jerry Sessa“

“Thiele-Reid Funeral Home did an incredible job helping us make plans for our grandmother. Steve went above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible for us. He was kind, thorough, and transparent about the process. Our grandmother looked beautiful and the funeral home itself was a warm, comforting place to say our goodbyes. I recommend Thiele-Reid to anyone facing the heartbreak of losing a loved one.“

“From the very beginning, the staff at Scanlan's handled every detail with such compassion, professionalism, and care. They guided us through one of the most difficult times of our lives and made the entire process of honoring my father feel both meaningful and seamless.

One of the things that meant so much to our family was their help in securing the American flag for my father’s service. That gesture, along with their attentiveness to every request, showed us how deeply they care about honoring loved ones with dignity and respect.

We are truly grateful for their kindness, support, and the way they helped us give my father the tribute he deserved. I can’t thank them enough for everything they did for our family.“

“We used SW Brown Funeral Home for my grandmother's service and we were so impressed with the care and treatment we received. They went above and beyond for my family. We were extremely satisfied. The staff was compassionate, accommodating and handled everything so well.“