Testimonials

Philadelphia Cremation Society

201 Copley Road, Upper Darby Township

5.0 528 reviews

• Ruth Brown ★★★★★ a year 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.
• Barb Smith ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
  My son passed away in Philadelphia and I needed to bring him to Florida. Philadelphia Cremation Society was so very helpful at such a difficult time. Al and Brat were kind and walked me through the process. Everything in the process went … More smoothly.
• Harriet Hendel ★★★★★ a year ago
  I did lots of research before deciding to use Philadelphia Cremation Society for myself. I found Kassandra to be extremely helpful and patient and knowledgeable. She walked me through every step to complete my registration and pre-payment. … More I feel confident I made the right decision and my family will not have to worry because everything has been taken care of. I recommend Philadelphia Cremation Society with great confidence!
• mereda senter ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart was very professional, knowledgeable. He walked me through start to finish for the cremation of my sister-in-law. The price was EXTREMELY reasonable, when there is an untimely death, no-one is prepared. Philadelphia Cremation Society … More made it much easier for us and gave my brother a little piece of mind. THANK YOU
• Robert Buzzerd ★★★★★ 5 months 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.
• Michael Dowler ★★★★★ a year ago
  Answered the calls day and night on a holiday weekend. Efficient and responsive. Great to work with.
• Dana Marie ★★★★★ a year 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.
• John Abel ★★★★★ 3 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.
• Sailorjim43 ★★★★★ 3 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.
• george ainslie ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  This was an ideal service for a friend who did not want the pomp of a funeral. Bart was responsive and straightforward.
• Marcia Andrews ★★★★★ 4 weeks ago
  Bart Cavanagh was polite and professional. He provided me with a price list of their services no hidden fees. Bart ,handle all of my needs, I would highly recommend this business.
• 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.
• Dennis Reidenbach ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  I can't say enough positive words about the level of service and support that Bart and the staff at Philadelphia Cremation Society provided with the passing of my wife Kris. They were prompt, respectful and caring during one of life's … More most difficult moments.
• Maya Gray ★★★★★ 11 months ago
  Never dealt with this from this side. And every one there was awesome. And the Director was really awesome great and went out his way for me. And I truly appreciate him. Thank you for helping me in such a difficult moment.
• Kathy Schreiber ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  I found Philadelphia Cremation Society to be very professional and efficient. I kind of found them randomly when I needed to list a funeral home on my friend's hospice application. It turned out to be a good choice. When he passed, … More I called them and they took care of everything including getting the death certificates.
• Krystyna Kushner ★★★★★ a year ago
  Kassandra made my experience with making arrangements so fluid and with her wonderful personality to boot. Thank you
• Casey Cunningham ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart from the crematorium society of Philadelphia was pleasant and understood my dilemma. Thank you so much.
• Lisa Mos ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart and the staff at PCS were kind, respectful, and enormously helpful. I can't thank them enough for making this terrible process smooth and efficient, and reasonably priced
• Melanie Dennis Jubilee ★★★★★ a year ago
  When my mother passed away, I reached out to Philadelphia Cremation Society and from the first call the staff was very friendly, supportive and helpful. Answered all of my questions. Bart was amazing from the beginning to the very end and … More I appreciate all that he did. Amazing!
• Charlie Bazz ★★★★★ a year ago
  At 3:38 in the morning my grandmother had passed at her in-home hospice care and we were unable to get in contact with the funeral home that was supposed to process her cremation. I was hesitant to "just google" someone and switch … More from her original plans, but we were exhausted, stressed and overwhelmed. Bart was kind, patient, and walked us through the entire process from start to finish. Would recommend PCS and use them in the future if necessary.
• T McCullers ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  Bart was the best. I called him shortly after my father's death, he gave the best pricing and was very compassionate. It took me a few weeks to have the process started. I called on Wednesday and his ashes were delivered by Saturday … More morning. Excellent service. Just hate all the questions from the answering service. If you are Repeat caller, you should not have to Nswer the same questions everytime.Thank YOU PCS & BART!!!!
• timothy markert ★★★★★ 8 months ago
  Bart was very accommodating and sympathetic. He helped me deal with some thing. I never thought I had to deal with. I would definitely highly recommend this company/facility.
• Stephanie Garrett ★★★★★ a year ago
  I cannot say enough about how wonderful the Philadelphia. Cremation Society was during the most difficult moment of my life after losing my husband, the kindness and compassion I was offered after was nothing less than amazing they made … More this time seamless, and I am truly grateful for all they have done to arrange everything for me to allow me the time to grieve. They have my upmost respect and appreciation for all they have done for me and my family.
• 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.
• Keeta ★★★★★ 2 years 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.
• Katerina Koperna ★★★★★ 2 years 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.
• Andre Goripow ★★★★★ a year 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.
• Rosa Rodriguez ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  They made the whole process of my family member's passing, much easier. Very Professional, Respectful, and polite.
• Chris Keyser ★★★★★ 8 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.
• Richard Dulisse ★★★★★ a year 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.
• 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
• Caroline Marrone ★★★★★ a year ago
  This society is very easy to deal with and made the process smooth and comfortable. Thank you!
• 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!
• James Byrd ★★★★★ 3 months 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.
• Samantha Galloway ★★★★★ 4 months ago
  Excellent experience fast and easy, I would absolutely recommend to everyone. Bart was very kind and answered all my questions and explained things to me very thorough.
• Jo Six ★★★★★ 4 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.
• Scott Mallinger ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Bart was helpful, compassionate, kept me in the loop in the process and was responsive to all questions and concerns. At a difficulty time, PCS was a helpful resource for honoring last wishes.
• Gail Mckay ★★★★★ in the last week
  The whole process of preplanning for my husband and I could not have been made any easier. Kassandra was wonderful with helping me choose the plan that worked best for us. The entire process was completed within 30 minutes, and I would … More highly recommend them.
• Ira Cooperman ★★★★★ 4 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!
• Paul Kelsall ★★★★★ a year 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
• Elaine Lenzko ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  So glad I used Phila. Cremation Society. Bart was very kind and patient going over everything with me during such a difficult time. When the employees came to pick up my loved one in the middle of the night, they were very compassionate … More and respectful. I knew my loved one was in good hands.
• Linda Greenwood ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  Thank you to the staff for the kindness and respect that you showed my family at a very difficult time. While many funeral homes in the area tried to take advantage of our grief you did not. I appreciate that fondly. Sincerely, Linda … More G.
• Angie Campbell ★★★★★ a year ago
  I had a great experience with Philadelphia Cremation Society. Bart was so kind, and communicated with me every step of the way - about pricing, timelines, etc. I would highly recommend this company if you are looking for a cremation option … More for a deceased loved one.
• Diane Helm ★★★★★ 3 years ago
  The people at the Phila Cremation Society were kind, patient and understanding. They made this terrible task so much easier for me. After the initial arrangements were made, i received a follow up phone call, telling me that my cremains … More and all documents were ready and how I could go about picking them up. I later received another call, asking me if I had any questions. I really appreciated that they went above and beyond.
• Marvelle Schenck ★★★★★ a year ago
  Absolutely outstanding service from the beginning to the end I felt my needs were being addressed with sincerity.
• J B ★★★★★ 4 years ago
  Bart at Philadelphia Cremation Society made the process as simple and quick as possible, which was much appreciated - He was a pleasure to deal with during such a difficult time. Price was very reasonable, highly recommend this company. … More Thanks again.
• Elliot Harvey ★★★★★ a year 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.
• Kathie DeBickes ★★★★★ a year 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.
• 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.
• Sharon Inverso ★★★★★ 2 years ago
  The Philadelphia cremation Society was extremely helpful, compassionate and professional. They were very patient and walked me through every step. From my initial conversation with Melanie to my many calls to Bart, this was a difficult … More process and you made it much smoother and I and my family can't thank you enough!Sincerely, Sharon I

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