Funeral Services And Cemeteries near Maplewood

“Jackie made this hard day as beautiful and memorable as it possibly could. I deeply appreciate her thoughtfulness. It brings peace to my mind.“

“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 were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone was respectful and caring. While any funeral home is a business, they don’t make you feel like they are after your money. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Loosing Family Members never Easy, it’s probably the hardest things that you ever have to do in your life. Knowing that at this place they understand you pain and suffering, I just want to thank to all the staff for helping us to go through this difficult time.“

“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.“

“Great service and caring facility I would recommend the place to my friends and family.“

“Madison Memorial Home offers quality service in your time of need. Doug Loikith is professional and understanding as he guides you through difficult experiences. I can only say good things about my continued contacts over 15 years with this business.“

“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.“

“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.“

“What a godsend Ryan and the entire staff of Memorial Funeral Home was to me and my family for the unexpected death of our daughter. Their efforts allowed us to grieve through this difficult time while guiding us through the entire process. I can’t say enough good things about them, thanks again Ryan.“

“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.“

“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Alvin for his kindness, respect, and exceptional support during one of the most difficult times in my life. My mother’s passing was sudden, and I had no idea how to navigate the process of funeral arrangements or cremation. Alvin guided me through every step with patience, compassion, and professionalism. His hospitality and genuine care made an overwhelming situation easier to bear, and because of his help, I was able to give my mother a beautiful final goodbye. I will always be thankful for his thoughtfulness and the comfort he provided to me and my family during this time.“

“Mr. Houston and his awesome, considerate,professional staff were beyond awesome in handling my Beloved Mom's Memorial service. Anna Smith Brown was clear before her death that she wanted Mr.Houston. She made me promise and the services were beyond my expectations. Beautiful, classy, caring and meticulously e executed on March 29,2025.Eternal gratitude. Rev.Renee Brown-Johnson and family.“

“Esteban and Robert were very understanding in this difficult time. We did private cremation services, they tried their best to accommodate our necessities. Prices are good and reasonable. Location is in the center of Elizabeth NJ, parking lot available at the back of the building.“

“Lost for words in a very good way, Mrs. Nesbitt sent my father home so sharp and I know the gates of heaven was waiting with open arms. she was very organized on top of everything and straight forward. 10 out of 10 recommend to trust your loved ones with her!!! I thank her and love her so much from the bottom of my heart ❤️“

“They helped with my mother in April. Everyone was so kind and patient. Explained everything to me.“

“They recently cremated my stepfather. I was so lost as to what steps to take. All Boro cremation help me each step of the way. I am so thankful to them. Feeling so grateful that I found them. Thank you for the help.“

“There is no one better than Frank Mulligan. I could go on and on but, will refrain from leaving a long winded review of all that he did for our family. He is truly a gifted Funeral Director and I have the utmost respect for him. He and his staff are incredible and work so hard and deserve the recognition. Thank you, Frank and staff for ALL that you do.“

“Our family used Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home in Union 21 years ago for dad's funeral services. This year, we used them again for our Mom's funeral. She was 98. Erica and the entire staff always hit just the right notes of compassion, empathy and understanding while handling our needs and questions with professionalism. We were constantly surprised with the extras that were offered to make our time of mourning easier. Especially want to comment on the quality of our Tribute Video to Mom - everyone who sees it tells us it's the best Tribute Video they've ever seen, and we agree! It's a memento that will continue to give us comfort whenever we review it through the years.“

“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.“

“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.“

“My 104 year old Mother passed away and I had her service done at the Bradley Funeral Home in Chatham, NJ. I worked with Patrick and, from the very first meeting, he was kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. He made the whole process, from initial planning, to the Celebration of life service and the graveside service, smooth and as stress free as possible. He handled all the details thoroughly and quickly. I was very impressed with his empathy and speed of resolution of any issues that arose. He responded immediately to any of my texts and phone calls. I highly recommend Patrick and the entire staff at the Bradley Funeral Home in Chatham, NJ. They made a difficult time remarkably easy. The services were lovely.“

“When my sister passed away, I traveled from Florida to New Jersey to plan her funeral. Not being from the area, I searched online and was truly blessed to have found Prout Funeral Home.
The care and professionalism they showed in handling my sister’s funeral were absolutely amazing. Everything was done with perfection—they paid close attention to every detail and guided us through every aspect of the planning.
It was an incredibly heartbreaking and difficult time for our family, but Bob was exceptional. His guidance and compassion throughout the entire process alleviated so much of our stress.
We are beyond grateful for everything Prout Funeral Home did for us, and I can’t thank them enough for the comfort and support they provided during such a painful time.
With a grateful heart,
Gillian“