My grandfather passed away in early April, not unexpectedly, but leaving no final wishes, either. My grandmother and I spent what I felt was a considerable amount of time consulting with Dan, making arrangements. He was very patient, thorough, and compassionate throughout the entire process. I spoke with him by telephone repeatedly as I thought of new questions or concerns, and every time, he was very understanding and patient.
I was there with Grandma after Grandpa passed when the man from the funeral home arrived to take him. I've since forgotten his name, but he was also very considerate, understanding, and patient as he answered our questions between our tears. Grandpa was handled with dignity, and we were handled with compassion.
My grandpa wasn't well for quite some time before his passing, and didn't really look like himself in the last couple of years. I've been to several funerals in recent years where the decedent didn't look quite right, be it their color or something else, but my grandpa really looked great. I just couldn't get over it. He looked more like himself than I'd seen him look in years. I was highly impressed and very comforted by that.
We chose to hold the service in their chapel, and everything went off without a hitch. We were left with the memory of a beautiful service, and the kind, compassionate people who helped arrange it.
We chose to have Grandpa cremated and were given the option to be there for the cremation. I chose to do so. I felt that I should be there for Grandpa through as much of the process as possible to ensure that he was handled with care (even though, having met these people, I felt he would be). They were very respectful of my wishes and, of course Grandpa was handled with the utmost care. All the way to the end, we were handled with compassion, and Grandpa was handled with dignity.
I would highly recommend Broadway Mortuary. They had the perfect balance of professionalism, compassion, patience, and understanding. They made a devastating experience so much more bearable. My entire family, including my young son, who dearly loved my grandpa, were all left with such a peace, knowing that Grandpa is at peace and his service and arrangements were so peaceful. The whole experience was rather cathartic for me, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I know that Grandpa would be pleased, and I can't thank them enough.