Testimonials

Philadelphia Cremation Society

201 Copley Rd, Upper Darby Township

5.0 647 reviews

• Marianne Smith ★★★★★ a month ago
  This company was such a blessing as we handled my mother’s passing. She had already paid for her cremation a while ago and they did not add any fees, they moved us through the process quickly with much kindness and consideration. Rachel … More responded quickly to my questions and the free obituary posting site was great and worked seamlessly . Highly recommend
• Stephanie Prouse ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart made an incredibly difficult situation very smooth for our family. Because Bart handled my father’s cremation process professionally, quickly, and with immense care, we were able to focus on grieving this loss. The transporter who … More came to our home was polite and respectful towards both my dad and the rest of our family. We recommend Bart’s services to anyone who is faced with the difficult situation of post-mortem care and handling. We offer our deepest appreciation and praise to Bart and his team.
• Terri ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  My family had an incredibly positive experience with PCS. They helped us navigate this difficult experience from the first call through picking up the urn. Bart and Al were so responsive and helpful. I’m so glad I skipped the gross funeral … More home experience (and saved $3500 in the process) and went with PCS.
• nancy badger ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  At my most difficult time Brad was, accessible , knowledgeable, compassionate and trustworthy. Working with him made the process easier and I am grateful for the wonderful service I received.
• Veronica Brown-Greene ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  This is my 2nd time using this place as both my grandmom and my husband's grandmom died within 6mos of each other. They are VERY kind and helpful. The prices are easy to understand - no hidden fees. I would reccomend them to everyone … More that wants a trouble free way to handle their loved ones remains.
• Bill Thompson ★★★★★ 5 years ago
  What do you say about a situation that requires a person to call PCS for help? Well, they were recommended by a family member and they were able to support my needs via phone and email with 1200 miles between us. Would I recommend them? … More Yes. Bart and the PCS team took very good care of my brother's remains. Thank you.
• Donna MotleyDavis ★★★★★ 5 years ago
  I needed the services of cremation in a hurry. My loved one had passed unexpectedly and we had both agreed to be to use the process of cremation. I had previously signed up with and joined another cremation society. When I called on them … More in my time of need I found out that we were not on the same page. I found the Philadelphia Cremation Society on line and they were "Johnny on the spot" and very helpful. They made it easy foe me to handle this sad occasion regarding my loved one. Thank you for your kindness, knowledge and concern.Donna Motley-Davis
• Dana Marie ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  I can’t thank PCS enough for their help. This was an affordable option given we were not planning on having a traditional funeral service and we were working with limited funds. Bart and Al were very responsive and helped us through every … More step of the way. I would highly recommend.
• Elizabeth Beaupre ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  The Philadelphia Cremation Society was wonderful, caring and very professional from my first contact to the last. Melanie was an exceptional guide during the entire process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Philadelphia Cremation … More Society to my friends and family.
• Rosa Rodriguez ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  They made the whole process of my family member's passing, much easier. Very Professional, Respectful, and polite.
• Andrea Deis ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  My mother was air lifted from Delaware to Philly where she passed away from a stroke, finding this place was a blessing and made this part extremely easy and very affordable. Bart was great, he worked quickly for her pickup, the death certificates … More and was flexible for her shipping arrangements. I truly appreciate him and this business. Thank you guys.
• Paul Kelsall ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Excellent, professional service from the society. Bart helped us from start to finish. Our beautiful daughter was in good hands and is now home with us. Thank you
• Laurie Hardy ★★★★★ a year ago
  The people at The Philadelphia Cremation Society were extremely compassionate and helpful when my husband died suddenly. We had nothing in place, and they explained how their process worked, what it included, and what it would cost. There … More was no pressure, but all the information and forms were provided quickly.
  They certainly made a very difficult time less stressful.
• Trish Gilbert ★★★★★ a year ago
  PCS was very efficient, friendly and supportive during this process. Thier communication was top noch every step of the way. They followed through on everything discussed in a timely manner. They were also cost efficient to meet our needs. … More
• Kelly T ★★★★★ 3 years 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.
• Thomas CAVANAUGH ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  The manager, Bart, was mos kind, considerate and helpful to us in this difficult time. The crew who retrieved the cadaver were efficient and most respectful. The phone staff is quite good. Thanks to all of them.
• Sarah Dugan ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  We had a great experience using PCS. Prices are clear and reasonable, the staff was kind and communicative. There was never a feeling of being pushed into buying more or being taken advantage of. We will definitely be using them in the … More future!
• Thelma Jacks ★★★★★ 3 years 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.
• Sandra Sirgenson ★★★★★ 8 months ago
  Kasandra was very pleasant, she contacted me in a timely manner and she answered my questions and made the process easy and easy to understand. I am sure I will have a few more questions for her. I would recommend them.
• Erich Braun ★★★★★ 11 months ago
  We worked with Bart who was very efficient and respectful of the circumstances.
  We also had a very pleasant experience with the staff at the front desk.
  We highly recommend the Philadelphia Cremation Society.
• Voicegal1 ★★★★★ 5 years ago
  I received a recommendation for your services from a family friend and I could not have been more impressed! From the initial contact to the receipt of ashes, Bart Cavanagh stewarded the entire process with consideration, tact and thoughtfulness. … More I will not hesitate to highly recommend Philadelphia Cremation Society to anyone who may need their services. Thank you!
• Amy Hewitt ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  I'm so glad I reached out to the Philadelphia Cremation Society when my mom passed away. Bart assisted me through the process and his patience, compassion, and care were very appreciated during this difficult time. I highly recommend … More them, and thank you, Bart.
• Richard Dulisse ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  After my daughter died suddenly, I contacted P.C.S. They explained in detail the cremation options, prices, and the services they would render. Bart Cavannah was most helpful and patient in answering all my questions. He acted professionally, … More respectfully, and expediently.
  I am extremely pleased with my experience in dealing with the Philadelphia Cremation Society from start to finish, and I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in exploring the path of cremation for their loved ones.
• Marta Nolan-Alley ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  The process was very easy through email, the staff very helpful and pleasant. Services are very reasonably priced.
• M kop ★★★★★ 10 months ago
  This is the second time I have used the services of the Philadelphia Cremation Society in 3 years. They have made the process very easy and keeping you informed as to how things are moving along. Alleviates a lot of the stress of dealing … More with the death of a loved one. One might want to check them out before tragedy occurs in your life.
• Bob Weiss ★★★★★ a year ago
  Easy to contact and quick to respond, PCS offers complete packages with optional add-ons. Living 600 miles away required some special arrangements and PCS was quick to assist with all our needs. Kudos.
• Nancy Victor ★★★★★ a year ago
  Bart was so kind and so knowledgeable. I was handling arrangements from NY, for my brother who passed away in PA. All of Bart's instructions were easy to follow. He also worked with my brother's partner, who lived in PA. All … More went smoothly and my brother's cremains are now with his partner. Thank you, Bart, for making this process as painless as possible.
• Jason Halbert ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  I echo the positive reviews already written. Bart and staff were very kind, respectful and responsive to our needs at a difficult time. I recommend their services.
• Elliot Harvey ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart was very helpful and took care of everything over the phone. i didn't even have to go to his place to pick-up the remains. He was very courteous and answered any questions I had.
• Jacqueline Boyd ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  The staff was professional and courteous! As promised on the website, no added or hidden costs. The process was fast, efficient and easy! Bart was wonderful to work with as well the rest of the staff. At a time when you're grieving … More but also have to make the necessary arrangements for your loved one, it's great to find a service that is able to handle everything in such a fast and efficient manner at a reasonable cost.. As promised, I didn't have to wait a long time to receive my mother's ashes, everything was taken care of in a matter of days.
• happytoes 1 ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  Everyone was kind, compassionate, and professional. From the gentlemen who came to my home. Bart who helped with all the planning and to the lady's who gave me my Ashes. Thank you for helping us through our difficult time.
• Elf Favorites ★★★★★ a year ago
  The Philadelphia Cremation Society came the same day we called, and were compassionate and considerate when removing the body (he died at home ). The ashes were available to pick up quickly.
  They gave me copies of the death certificate. … More Bart was able to communicate every step clearly, and what to expect and was always very kind and considerate. I am very grateful to them for the compassion shown to me during this difficult time. Thank you .
• Robert Buzzerd ★★★★★ a year ago
  The unexpected death of my Father created a crisis of sorts to resolve his funeral plans. Enter Philadelphia Cremation Society.. Bart was a Godsend in helping my family resolve all the loose ends and meeting our timeline to make the arrangements. … More He also assisted with some of the behind the scene issues that always arise in these situations. I cannot recommend PCS enough for providing efficient and cost effective funeral services and I highly recommend Bart and Philadelphia Cremation Society.
• Ira Cooperman ★★★★★ 5 years ago
  The Philadelphia Cremation Society is professional, easy to deal with, and very reasonable when it comes to costs. I highly recommend the Society based on my experience with cremation of a loved one. As an organization that does one thing … More and only one thing ("direct cremation"), they have become very good at it. They're also very fast with all your requirements. If you're in need of cremation services, you won't do any better than the Philadelphia Cremation Society!
• Joann Oseroff ★★★★★ 7 months ago
  After the loss of our mother-in-law/mother, Annetta Oseroff, we spoke to Bart Cavanaugh at Philadelphia Crematory Society. He was so very helpful answering our questions and guiding us through this process at this difficult time. We called … More often and everyone we spoke to was very kind.
  We highly recommend this affordable company.
• Sarah Screnci ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  I called the Philadelphia Cremation Society to get a quote and help on the cremation process and they were so incredibly helpful (Thank you Bart!) and answered all my questions immediately. Within two days they had already retrieved my … More husband from the Medical Examiner's Office, had the autopsy done, and mailed me his remains/ashes which arrived yesterday. I would highly recommend PCS for their expertise, service and professionalism! I am beyond grateful for making this difficult process an easy one.
• Traci Cooper ★★★★★ a year ago
  Kasandra, Bart and Al were all very helpful to us prior to our mother's passing. They made the process very smooth and were quick to respond.
  Many thanks to all of them.
• Caroline Marrone ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  This society is very easy to deal with and made the process smooth and comfortable. Thank you!
• john leca ★★★★★ 10 months ago
  Kasandra was the young lady who assisted me. I am not quite dead yet and probably will not be writing a review about the service after their service is provided. I know this is a serious matter and I did check the BBB and look for bad reviews … More but found none. I also seen a photo of Kasandra and wrote that she is drop dead gorgeous. Respectfully, and just wanted to get a smile. She texted me a smile. I wish everyone well and we all do the best we can. John
• Jonathan Vervoort ★★★★★ 11 months ago
  Bart was excellent. Super helpful through the whole process and even graciously (and briskly) helped when I reached out a couple of months later with an additional request. Very professional and compassionate. Am grateful for all of his … More support.
• Mike Masluk ★★★★★ 4 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.
• Chea Villanueva ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  Everyone was extremely great to deal with. Bart was respectful and patiently explained the entire process and made everything easy. My friend's body was picked up immediately from the morgue and we were able to pick up her cremains … More 2 days later along with the death certificates. They also have various plans and prices. I thought their price was good compared to others. Thank you, Bart, for all your help.
• Denise DeSanto ★★★★★ 9 months ago
  I would like to thank everyone I was in touch with regarding my son’s passing. Maureen, George, John and Erica were extremely compassionate, kind and knowledgeable. I’ll be forever grateful. Thank you all!
• James Byrd ★★★★★ a year ago
  I truly appreciated the kindness, promptness, and professionalism of the Philadelphia Cremation Society. Bart was exceptional—he always answered the phone within three rings, patiently addressed all my questions, and guided me through the … More entire process with care and clarity. Their support made a difficult time much easier to navigate, and I am deeply grateful for their outstanding service.
• Barbara Reynolds ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  This is the third time I have used Philadelphia Cremation Society. I am very happy with the service, they are prompt and respectful. The only negative is, I was unaware of the credit card fee when I paid for the service. If I had know, … More I would have taken a cashier's check to their location and picked up my mom's remains. I would have saved the $58 credit card fee and the $42 fee to send her back home to me.I still would recommend them and use them again. Now I know about the fees that are charged and would make other arrangements to pay for the service.
• Jo Six ★★★★★ 5 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.
• John Abel ★★★★★ 4 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.
• george ainslie ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  This was an ideal service for a friend who did not want the pomp of a funeral. Bart was responsive and straightforward.
• Kathie DeBickes ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  I just want to thank Bart and the staff for helping me with the cremation of my sister. With me living in Florida and my sister passing in Philadelphia it was stressful for me to make arrangements. Bart handled everything from start to … More finish. He answered all of my questions and mailed my sister ashes for me. In such a difficult situation he explained everything very clear and took a lot of the stress away. I would definitely recommend this establishment to everyone. Everything was done in a timely matter. I was very pleased that I used Philadelphia Cremation Society.
• Hilton Dewitt ★★★★★ 5 years ago
  From start to finish, this establishment was ultra professional, caring, and clear regarding the services offered, as well as what they could and couldn't do. From someone communicating across several states, they responded in a timely … More fashion by answering all of my questions.Bart was outstanding and willing to go that extra mile to meet with me during my limited time in Philadelphia. The gentleman at the funeral home also was very caring and polite. I would definitely recommend Philadelphia Cremation Society to handle your arrangements for your loved one!

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