Salerno Rosario D Sons Galewood Chapel

If I could give them no stars I would. I can’t even believe how arrogant, disrespectful and complete assholes these people are!!! Per federal law you are able to purchase a casket from someone other than the funeral home itself. Which will save your family thousands (our family definitely is not wealthy) and the funeral home cannot charge you more than originally quoted. Not Salernos! They wanted to add an extra $ 2500! Which is completely against the law. They made a bad time for our family so much more painful! Greedy bastards! Had to have my M.I.L. picked up and taken elsewhere. When I arrived at the funeral home which ultimately held the service I asked how does the price change if I bring in our own casket? «It won’t» was the response. My brother called 2 other funeral homes and asked the same question all answered «it wont» salerno-​galewood is strictly in it for the $ It’s a shame they have forgotten that although a business for them it’s a time of sorrow for families.
(On Unilocal the go either salernos or as above)

We recently buried my 77 year old mother and 14 years ago, my father and the Salernos took good care of us on both occassions and took good care of close family members on many other occassions.
We were obviously devastated after loosing our loved one but Ed was kind, patient and so helpful in guiding us through the process of making wake and funeral arrangements as well as helping us plan the luncheon that would follow the mass and burial.
I was impressed with the high tech guest registry, online obituary and the flat screen monitor that displayed pictures of my mother and others throughout her lifetime. I was even more impressed when just the day after her funeral, I received a package with the guest book names and addresses on a DVD and thank you cards with pre-​printed envelopes.
My mother had been ill so she didn’t look like herself but through pictures we provided, Salerno made her look peaceful and content — like the mother we knew just a few short years before.
Everyone will probably have to experience burying a loved one at one point in their life and when they do, they should be able to count on professionals who can help make the entire process as painless as possible — Galewood Chapels did that for us.

I think there is something in the air. I think a full moon is on the way. I think I would rather do many other things than attend a wake.
The Salerno family has owned and operated this spot for decades and, sadly, my vehicle was almost on autopilot driving there. This location is the older of the chapels available, and I will admit it looked very much the same as events I attended quite some time ago. Yes, it was clean and comfortable, but perhaps a little remodel is in order.
Clearly, what is the most important thing is how we were treated when we arrived, how the family was treated, and the actual setting. The staff didn’t seem to be simply going through the motions, they were professional and seemingly caring. The room was big — which was good, and it was very tasteful. Our friend’s father looked … how do I put this, pretty amazing as he had been quite ill. And, as a lover of flowers, those that were on hand were gorgeous.
It’s really hard to give a «yay, I’m a fan» or a «woohoo» on a funeral home rating. Still, longevity has a lot going for it at Salerno’s. I suppose another example of proof is if you are not a witness to simply out and out grief. When you hear a couple of older folks recounting a funny story from when you were a kid, that is about as comfortable as it is going to get.