Testimonials

Philadelphia Cremation Society

201 Copley Road, Upper Darby Township

5.0 490 reviews

• Mike Masluk ★★★★★ 3 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.
• Luv Mont ★★★★★ 9 months ago
  Bart provided the most seamless and professional experience ever. I was devastated at my Mom’s passing and he just helped everything go smoothly with her cremation and filing of her death certificate. He was very thorough with the information … More and details he provided. I would definitely recommend this funeral home‘s services! Thank you, Bart!
• Iyata S. ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  Bart and Alan of the Philadelphia Cremation Society were caring, efficient and informative during this process. This was my first time having to deal with a loss and they made it all painless. They were so patient with me. I was referred … More to call them by the Veterans Administrations Office of Decedent Affairs and I couldn’t be happier with their recommendation. I recommend them to everyone.
• Caryl Rosenthal ★★★★★ a year 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.
• Michele Vassiliou ★★★★★ a year ago
  I was very happy for the services received at a very sorrowful time. Bart who arranged everything was very courteous and professional. Everything was taken care of with great care and respect.
• Carol Fisher ★★★★★ a year ago
  Dealing with the possible imminent death of my husband, I contacted a few cremation providers. One made me feel like I was listening to a time share spiel. Spoke with Kasandra at PCS a second time and knew that this was the right place … More for me and my husband. Besides being so knowledgeable, Kasandra was friendly and caring, able to answer all my questions... even while on a family vacation! At a very difficult time, she helped me through every step. I would certainly recommend PCS to anyone in need
• James OHalloran ★★★★★ a year ago
  Bart was helpful and made the process easy
• 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.
• Laurie Zimbalardi ★★★★★ a year ago
  I would like to say that my family and I are very pleased and grateful for how professional and sympathetic everyone is with Philadelphia Cremation Society. We would recommend them to friends and family.
• Robert Buzzerd ★★★★★ a month 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.
• Caroline Marrone ★★★★★ a year ago
  This society is very easy to deal with and made the process smooth and comfortable. Thank you!
• george ainslie ★★★★★ a year 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 ★★★★★ 10 months 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.
• Donna Fletcher ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Edit: I am calling on Bart for the fourth time. We called on him for 3 family members in 2020, and I need his services again in 2022. I cannot imagine a more compassionate person to call on than Bart when beloved family members pass.Original … More review:This is the third time my family chose Bart and his team to care for our loved ones who died in 2020. Bart and his team are compassionate, and professional. I thank them all for their level of service during a very difficult year.
• Devin Greco ★★★★★ 6 months ago
  They were very professional, patient and empathetic. They responded at all hours and days to answer my questions and helped guide me through a very difficult time. It also saved me over half of what I would have paid for the same services … More at a private funeral home for cremation services, which I used for a family luncheon in his memory. I would highly recommend Bart, Al and his colleagues for your services.
• Donna MotleyDavis ★★★★★ 3 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
• Chris Keyser ★★★★★ 7 years ago
  Bart and his colleagues are extremely professional and helpful, for lack of better words they are angels. We would not have been able to send off my mother-in-law with dignity if it wasn't for them. From start to finish Bart walked … More me through every step no matter how busy he was. I would recommend them to anyone looking to set up final arrangements, either in advance or like we did very unexpectedly. I can't even put it into words how respectful and helpful they were. Thank you very much Bart and Cremation Society of Philadelphia. Also their partnership with Ivy Hill Cemetery is a perfect fit.
• ToniAnn Basile ★★★★★ 3 months ago
  Bart was compassionate and efficient. From the first phone call to the last- he was very accommodating. Thank you for your assistance during an unexpected difficult time.
• anne lavancher ★★★★★ 8 months ago
  Kasandra was wonderful to work with through this process. The paperwork was easy to manage and she was quick to answer my questions and following up on anything I missed. She made a difficult and emotional endeavor easy.
• 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.
• Damon Greene ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  Thanks to the whole staff here including Bart which is very helpful he went above and beyond, he also is was consistent and efficient in communicating with me and my familyAnd he handle everything in a timely fashion matter which the process … More was done quickly in such a short time
• Sharron Burton ★★★★★ a year ago
  Bart was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He walked me through everything. They were by far the most affordable and no matter how many times I called him back or how many new questions I had Bart answered every … More time with the same joyful and chipper voice. I truly appreciate you guys for all your help during this time.
• Casey Cunningham ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart from the crematorium society of Philadelphia was pleasant and understood my dilemma. Thank you so much.
• 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.
• Phyllis Miller ★★★★★ a year ago
  The last couple weeks have been the most painful of my entire life. I lost my Mom right before Christmas, and only 3 weeks later, my Aunt, unexpectedly, who was my Mom's sister. She was also a second mother to me and my siblings. Bart … More and his staff were so kind and patient with me, and my entire family during this time of sorrow. Bart helped ease the grieving process with his generosity. Thank you so very much.
• Kevin Cuisinier ★★★★★ a year ago
  The Philadelphia Cremation Society was a godsend in our time of sorrow. Never having been the one responsible for making arrangements, I was walked through the simple process by Bart and everything happened as he said it would. I will recommend … More them to everyone.
• Kyle Blodget ★★★★★ a year ago
  Bart and his staff were professional, fist class and efficient. During a time of stress and uncertainty, it’s is really important to have the best support at your side. I highly recommend PCS. The costs are fair and the service is outstanding. … More
• david reilly ★★★★★ a year ago
  I'm living in Ireland and my Uncle died unexpectedly in the US. From the beginning of the process to right up to collecting his Ashes, Bart was an outstanding human being. His thoughtfulness, care and compassion in dealing with such … More a complicated procedure for us was exemplary. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending the Philadelphia Cremation Society, they go above and beyond what would normally be expected of a funeral director. Again, thank you Bart, your a gentleman.Dave R.Ireland.
• Val Miller ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  We were very satisfied with the service provided. Their service was carried out seamlessly with the coroner in a very timely manner. They were very helpful at time when we were very upset and stressed by the death of a loved one. And we … More were especially pleased with the container in which the cremains were presented in a nice shiny black a box. Thank you for your professionalism at a time in need.
• Big Man Benzo (Big Body Benzo) ★★★★★ 10 years ago
  I just cannot say enough about Bart and his staff. We had a loved one pass away in Philadelphia, but we live1000 miles away. Bart answered my call on a Sunday morning, helped us make all the arrangements and our loved one was cremated … More and returned to us within a matter of a few days. Bart was kind and compassionate; he didn't try to "sell" us. He listened and offered invaluable advice on handling all the details. Bart even took time to follow up and make sure that we had received the cremains and death certificate. Bless you for the work you do, Bart.Fondest Regards from the Harvey Family
• Kris Lilley ★★★★★ a year ago
  Bart Cavanaugh was on point! From the very first call, he was pleasant, kind , thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring. He guided us through what needed to be done and handled all very professionally.
  Many thanks!
  Would highly recommend … More Bart!
  Bob and Kris Lilley
• 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.
• Linda Kirk ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  The people that helped me were so kind and helpful. They made everything so easy.They were wonderful, thank you Melanie and Bart
• Charlie Ohlinger ★★★★★ 3 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.
• Gina Marie Santore ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Thank you to PCS for a hassle-free experience at a difficult time. Bart was compassionate and process was smooth. I appreciate PCS’ excellent customer service.
• Bernice Koplin ★★★★★ a year ago
  I had to handle a client's cremation from Uzbekistan while on a vacation and the Philadelphia Cremation Society facilitated this challenging situation.
• Barbara Reynolds ★★★★★ 2 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.
• 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.
• John Quirus ★★★★★ 2 years 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.
• Stephanie Snyder ★★★★★ a year ago
  Thanks to Bart and the staff for help with the cremation of my mother. It was sudden and the pricing was very reasonable especially in comparison to others. He kept me updated through the process answered any questions and got everything … More done in a timely manner. Very pleased!
• Jim Conti ★★★★★ a year ago
  Having an unexpected death of a love one has been one of the most difficult times in my life and the first time I had to deal with it on my own. Bart was extremely helpful during this time. He understood what I was going through and didn’t … More flood me with phone calls. But when a problem popped up with a family doctor Bart found a solution to move the process along. I can’t say enough good things.
• 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.
• Diane Bro ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  During such a sad and difficult situation, the staff and in particular Bart from Phila Cremation Society were so kind and compassionate walking me through every step. From the initial call with a prompt response and follow up calls from … More the staff guiding me along the way, I cannot give enough praise and thank you to all.
• wendy wandelt ★★★★★ 2 years 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.
• Marta Nolan-Alley ★★★★★ a year ago
  The process was very easy through email, the staff very helpful and pleasant. Services are very reasonably priced.
• Amanda Williams ★★★★★ a year ago
  They were very quick with the cremation with my grandmother. They even wrap the box in pretty wrapping paper and make the box so presentable. I’ll be sure to have my mom’s cremation done here when her time comes.
• Hilton Dewitt ★★★★★ 3 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!
• Susan Henderson-Utis ★★★★★ a year 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.
• pat vigina ★★★★★ 3 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
• Keith Becker ★★★★★ a year ago
  Staff was professional and courteous at all times. Details and questions were all handled promptly. I highly recommend them.

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