Testimonials
Philadelphia Cremation Society
1500 Market Street 12th floor, Philadelphia
5.0 409 reviews
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Susan Henderson-Utis
★★★★★
6 months ago
Al and team made a horrible time as easy and smooth as possible. Their kindness, understanding, and professionalism were so appreciated. Al and team treated my family and me with the care my Dad would have wanted.
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John Abel
★★★★★
2 years ago
Every detail was attended to expeditiously and I was kept abreast throughout the process. The Society's communications were courteous and compassionate. I won't hesitate to use the Organization again.
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Imani Hutty
★★★★★
3 years ago
My family and I looked at several options for cremating my mother including funeral homes. However, most of the funeral homes quoted us $3,000 and up, which was well outside of our budget. I came across the Philadelphia Cremation Society … More and they offered affordable cremation options that were well below any competitor. Additionally, I have been impressed with their staff, in particular, Bart, who was incredibly helpful throughout this difficult process. I would recommend the Philadelphia Cremation Society to anyone that is looking for an affordable cremation option.
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Renee' Harvey
★★★★★
3 months ago
My brother passed away on 2/3/24. Unfortunately on his birthday. I called Philadelphia Cremation Society and spoke with Bart. He was very compassionate and very helpful. He made a difficult time much easier for myself and my family. I would … More definitely recommend Bart and the Philadelphia Cremation Society to everyone.
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Crystal Alexander
★★★★★
4 years ago
I cannot express how thankful I am to have discovered the Philadelphia Cremation Society. They made our family feel so at ease with the whole process of cremation for our Dad. Bart was so understanding and caring. The grounds of the cemetery … More and crematorium were breathtaking. Thank you soo much for making a difficult time feel as comfortable as possible. Our sincerest thank you for taking care of our family.
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John Quirus
★★★★★
a year ago
Bart was very professional and always available to answer any questions we had during our difficult time. Could not have asked for a better experience.
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Daniel Bostic
★★★★★
4 years ago
I'm blessed this service is available particularly at a time like this.Apr-16-2020 I was faced with some impossible emotional choices the instant my mom passed from Covid19. Social distancing made cremation the only real choice as … More I wasn't having my mom just put in the ground unceremoniously. PCS was fast but sensitive, considerate & thorough.3 days later my mom's beautiful Urn is sitting here with me. I wasn't sure how I would feel, but I'm blessed & happy I did things this way.Thanks Bart & PCS.
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DrSande4Health
★★★★★
3 years ago
My father passed on and I didn’t know where to begin. After speaking with Bart a few times, he helped put me at ease that everything would be taken care of properly. And it was! He arranged pickup, delivery, and since it was a military … More funeral, he helped with all the details for that too. Thank you for all of your help as we needed it!
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Joanne Godleski
★★★★★
9 months ago
I was very satisfied with Philadelphia Cremation Society, they did a wonderful job me. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Eils Lotozo
★★★★★
2 years ago
The Philadelphia Cremation Society made arranging for my mother's cremation so easy. They explained the process and cost clearly on the phone after my mother passed. They were very responsive, returned calls promptly, and delivered … More what they promised. I would highly recommend this service.
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Nancy Heffner
★★★★★
3 years ago
Bart was easy to work with and very helpful. We only had one problem and that was easily corrected. We would have liked to pay by check or cash and not use a credit card.
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Barbara Davenport
★★★★★
a year ago
My family and I would like to thank the entire staff at Philadelphia Cremation Society for treating us with so much compassion, kindness, and respect during such a heartbreaking time. You all made our mom’s transition a much easier one…We … More definitely recommend their services to others. Thank you Bart & staff!
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Thelma Jacks
★★★★★
10 months ago
After all the necessary decisions were made, the process was very straightforward. For pre designating final burial instructions, this was one of the easiest tasks I had. Keep it simple.
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Tom Pace
★★★★★
2 years ago
With everyone making excuses on why they don't get back to you because of covid or just don't pick of the phone or put you on hold for 40 minutes Bart and his team gave no excuses and kept us informed every step of the way and … More kept their word on what was going to happen. It was pain free and uneventful. Thank you Bart
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Robert Cook
★★★★★
3 years ago
It has been 4 months since my wife's passing and I am just now starting to feel some steadiness in my steps forward.I am so grateful for Bart and Philadelphia Cremation Society for being there immediately to steady me and help me to … More take care of my wife's arrangements. I was in no shape to deal with it and looking back I am so thankful for their services, their prompt responses, and their ability to execute my wishes.I was truly lost at that moment and I thank them for everything that they did.
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Jim Hardcastle
★★★★★
2 years ago
My son died suddenly in Quakertown in early April. I live out of town and had no idea where to turn for cremation services. I called the local funeral homes recommended by hospital staff. They were sympathetic but wanted to charge $2100 … More to $4000 for the sinple cremation I was seeking. I was in no mood to prowl the internet shopping for a better deal but recent experience with deaths in the family had taught me that there are those who charge far too much when we grieve. I searched more and found websites quoting prices well below $1,000. But when I dug a little deeper, I found disturbing consumer complaints, mostly centering on bait and switch. Fortunately for me I found the Cremation Society and called the number on their website. Bart was warm and comforting. He answered all my questions. That night he emailed me a well-designed DocuSign form that allowed me to quickly complete all of the paperwork. I e-signed the form and paid via credit card. Total cost including mailing of ashes and extra death certificates was $1200. His ashes arrived yesterday. I am so glad I found the Cremation Society. They made the sad task of grieving the loss of a child a little more bearable.
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Martha Thomae
★★★★★
a year ago
The man we mostly spoke with was informative. reassuring when we had some problems finding a Social Security number and generally very helpful.I can't add any photos - there are none. We expect to hold a Memorial Service some time … More at the end of Feb. or early in March.Thanks to all your personnel for making this an "easy" processduring this exhaustive and pain filled time.
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Charlie Ohlinger
★★★★★
2 years ago
Great compassion: available 24/7 even before I had finished the paperwork. Remains and death certificates sent via USPA Registered Mail, and all done in a very timely manner.
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Margaret Schmidt
★★★★★
10 months ago
Bart was very comforting and professional. He told our family what to expect from the staff, once our loved one passed in hospice care. Our concerns were immediately addressed and handled just as we expected. I highly recommend Philadelphia … More Cremation Society.
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Mike Masluk
★★★★★
2 years ago
Bart handled everything in a calm organized, professional mater. His great work took almost all pressures of of those left to handle affairs. Strongly recommend him to others.
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Andre Goripow
★★★★★
8 months ago
After using them for my mom, I used them for my sister. Very professional and caring. I plan to pre-arrange my end of life wishes with them.
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Jason Levy
★★★★★
2 years ago
These folks are thoughtful, responsive and professional. They handled my friends passing with grace and I appreciate the care and service provided. Would definitely recommend PCS to anyone in times of need.
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Jo Six
★★★★★
3 years ago
The Philadelphia Cremation Society made it easy for me to handle my Dad's wish to be cremated even tho I live 3000 miles away. Bart and Al were available by phone when I needed them, and were sympathetic and easy to work with. I highly … More recommend their services.
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Charlene Dash
★★★★★
2 years ago
Bart was amazing! He made a sad process less painful when my mother in law passed away this past week. And their prices are so much more reasonable than anywhere else. Highly recommend!
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Danielle S
★★★★★
3 months ago
I was referred to The Philadelphia Cremation Society when I recently lost my mother. I never went through this process, and was unsure of how everything went.
I am so thankful for the referral, because from start to finish they made the … More process non-stressful. Bart was and is so kind…he answered every question and followed up through each phase.
I highly recommend this organization for anyone who looses a loved one or friend.
They are empathetic, compassionate, thorough and kind.
Thank you truly for everything. -
Leslie Leslie
★★★★★
5 years ago
Thank you Bart for always being professional throughout my father’s transition. You were highly sensitive to my needs and made this process easy for me. I highly recommend you. If you’re looking for a qualified person to handle your love … More ones cremation PLEASE call Bart. Thank you and your staff. Many blessings.
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Shad Strother
★★★★★
9 months ago
Simply the best rates and the most courteous and down right lightening fast in any way in all ways possible. When death comes knocking PCS helps to ease the mourning with painless services. THANKS PCS!-Shad
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Hal Handel
★★★★★
11 months ago
Planning service for my wife and I was simple and straightforward, Society representative was very helpful. Paperwork easy to understand and complete. Very positive experience
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Ruth Brown
★★★★★
4 months ago
My first encounters with PCS, while redoing my will, were wonderful. Kasandra anticipated my questions before I asked them, and replied fully and professionally to the few others I had. It's wonderful to know that no one I leave behind … More will have to deal with this; paying upfront (with a few options) was simple . . . and the price was great too.
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Keeta
★★★★★
a year ago
The gentleman removed my loved one's body with care and presented me with his remains in sincerity. Bart was very professional and payment was easy.
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Mirra Watkins
★★★★★
2 months ago
To Bart Cavanagh and Philadelphia Cremation Society Associates,
Thank you so much for helping us through this difficult time. We were so lost and under a lot of stress. We truly appreciate your services, kindness, and promptness. Thank … More you for caring for our family member and helping her transition.
With Gratitude,
The Watkins Family -
wendy wandelt
★★★★★
a year ago
Philadelphia Cremation Society was wonderful. I would like to thank Bart who was extremely helpful and walked me through the entire process. The cost was reasonable and all was done in an extremely timely manner. I would highly recommend … More their services to others.Thank you again.
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Robert Rusk
★★★★★
2 years ago
I can't say enough good about your Company. I'm sure all of your people are good, but I worked with Bart, He went above and beyond. He went out of the way to make sure I understood everything. I was wondering what type of mail … More was used, and do you folks have a tracking number? If you do would you drop me an email with the number. I was told she would be here today, nothing yet. I know it's early in the day. I am a natural worrier, I inherited that from my mother.
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doretha keeling
★★★★★
a year ago
Hi im Lisa TriplinI lost my mom January 17th she was 92yrs.Philadelphia Cremation Society....is Wonderful. They were extremely Professional and Priced within our budget.When my son picked up my mom ashes he stated "Crematory employees … More were very nice and on time with their services."We will most certainly recommend them to our friends, loved ones, and most certainly use them again.
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Jim Dougherty
★★★★★
4 years ago
Philadelphia Cremation Society was so helpful during this difficult time. Everyone I interacted with was polite and knew exactly what they were doing. Special thanks to Bart who let me take as much time as I needed.
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David Squires
★★★★★
4 months ago
We had the sad occasion of needing the services of the Philadelphia Cremation Society. A family member, friend and colleague died after a short hospital stay. He had arranged in advance all the work and payment for their services. Once … More they were contacted at the event of his passing, they reached out to us. They took care of everything with a few phone calls and some paperwork. We had the remains and death certificates back to us in less than 10 days. We couldn’t be more satisfied with how everything went.
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Kelly T
★★★★★
a year ago
I used their services to pre-plan and prepay for my mother's cremation. They were very kind and answered any questions I had to ease my worries. They were speedy when it was time to recover her and returned her ashes to me quickly … More and empathetically. I highly recommend this company and will instruct my children to use them for me.
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Dave T.
★★★★★
7 months ago
Excellent service. There was an issue between the state and the VA regarding the death certificates. Bart did his best to expedite things and actually hand delivered the certificates when they arrived at his office.
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Caryl Rosenthal
★★★★★
4 months ago
Navigating the burial process for a loved one is overwhelming. Bart at PCS was supportive and helpful. They handled the cremation process in an efficient manner that permitted us to fixate our energies on our family.
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Sailorjim43
★★★★★
2 years ago
I was so glad the VA recommended the Philadelphia Cremation Society. The entire staff was wonderful. Definitely contact this organization before calling a funeral home. A funeral home was going to charge me double the price. A death in … More the family can be stressful enough, let alone trying to figure out how to pay for things.
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Marta Nolan-Alley
★★★★★
a year ago
The process was very easy through email, the staff very helpful and pleasant. Services are very reasonably priced.
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Katerina Koperna
★★★★★
a year ago
The staff was helpful, responsive, and kind throughout the process. I received prompt call backs if I didn't reach someone directly and our loved one was handled with respect and care.
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Michelle MORALES
★★★★★
7 months ago
Philadelphia Cremation Society is wonderful. They were upfront about the cost and did not try to pressure us for upgrades nor did they add any hidden fees. We handled everything efficiently over the phone and online. They retrieved our … More loved one from the hospital and within a week we had the cremated remains. They even went as far as placing the ashes in urns we purchased elsewhere; we simply brought the the urns with us at pick-up and they handled the dividing of the ashes at no additional cost. Their professionalism and sensitivity in this difficult time was so appreciated. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for cremation services.
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Krystyna Kushner
★★★★★
9 months ago
Kassandra made my experience with making arrangements so fluid and with her wonderful personality to boot. Thank you
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Donald Neville
★★★★★
4 years ago
Bart Cavanaugh explained his society's services very clearly and thoroughly. On our first meeting (the only one I needed) I felt he knew what he was doing. His crew arrived within one hour after our nurse certified death.
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Lili
★★★★★
a year ago
Fast service, easy process. Bart is very knowledgeable and communicative. Prices are transparent and low. Great for a no-nonsense direct service.
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Alice Gosfield
★★★★★
7 months ago
I had to call them at 2AM. Their folks got here within an hour and were professional and caring. The owner followed up himself more than once. Highly recommend. They helped make a difficult situation go smoothly.
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Marie Maharty
★★★★★
11 months ago
Very good service! Was the least expensive cremation and getting the remains and urn was quick and easy. Bart is great to work with and the ladies in the office are very nice.
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DR “bellon 1”
★★★★★
a year ago
I can't thank you enough Bart for helping our family in this painful moment of my brother passing away Thank you so much you guys were very professional and the response time was quick and detailed thank you.David R.
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pat vigina
★★★★★
2 years ago
I would like to take this time to thank the Cremation Society staff for their help. Especially Bart for being so kind and patient with me. When death strikes you just don't know which way to go. I think him for walking me through everything … More I had to do and I would definitely recommend others to The Philadelphia Cremation Society. Thank you again