Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Burritt Hill

It is not often that the person utilizing a funeral homes services gets to review the funeral home herself! I approached this home under a peculiar circumstance. I had to have a surgery which required one of my organs to be removed, and for religious purposes I would still need my organ buried with me when die.

For the hospital to release the organ, I was told I would need to find a funeral home that was willing to accept the organ, and then I would need to go through them to retrieve it. I asked around a few places and once I explained the situation to Samantha at Duksa Family Funeral Home, she so selflessly jumped in to help me! She was beyond accommodating to what I recognize must have been an unusual request.

Within the same day of reaching out, she contacted the hospital representative, told me the status of my organ, how it had been treated/preserved while at pathology, and if there were any special treatments or preparations that would need to take place to properly respect and prepare my organ for joining me on my long life journey, and eventual burial with me when my time comes.

She met me at the hospital, and it was one simple form to sign to be reunited with the little piece of myself I had been missing! She offered some amazing insight into potential long term methods of preserving and memorializing my organ, while it waits with me on my life journey. She also offered in the far future her funeral homes services, which would happily arrange and follow through on any special preparations needed to prepare me and my organ for burial when that time comes. Samantha and her whole team have certainly earned my trust and respect, and I cannot imagine having another place care for me as selflessly and respectfully as them when my time comes! I cannot say enough how eternally grateful I am for their kindness, and encourage anyone who may have need of their services to reach out! You will not be disappointed!

Also, for a time reference, It took less than a week from when I initially reached out (and less than 24hrs from the time I got my pathology report!) to Samantha swooping in to saving my organ and reuniting us. Talk about timely!

All the best to Samantha and her team!

On behalf of my mother, Rolande “Randee” Alberts family, we wanted to extend our sincere appreciation to Denise and staff at Burritt Funeral Home for their professionalism and compassion during this difficult time for all of us. The task of planning the funeral was effortless and everything was just as my mother would have wanted it. They were so well organized, everything went flawlessly without any effort from us other than to spend the time with our family and saying goodbye to our mom. Thank you for allowing us that time to grieve worry free.

Losing a loved one is hard enough but Duska Family Funeral home helped in every way they could to make this process easier. Very professional and organized. We would like to thank all the staff for all of your hard work. A special thank you to Joanna for being with our family from beginning to end. Joanna, your organization, kindness, and compassion was recognized and we would like thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

I am overwhelmed by the magnificent celebration Duksa Family Funeral Homes put on for my late Great Aunt. I would like to specifically acknowledge Kenneth “Kenny” Pescatello for making the whole weekend as seamless and special as it could be. His attention to detail and ability to individualize the events were momentous for our family. I extend my gratitude to you all!

Ken Pescatello did a beautiful job on my grandmother's services. Everything he said and did was heartfelt and compassionate and he even helped us smile a few times. Thank you Ken you did an amazing job and we will always be thankful for everything you did to help us get through our loss. I will forever recommend your services.

Had many family experiences with this funeral home over the years. Compassionate, willing to explain everything, take time and allow family to make arrangements as they see fit without pushing anything on them. A family owned business that still tries to treat families as they would want to be treated at such a difficult time: with professionalism, compassion and accommodation based on needs/wants/financial restrictions.

Michelle, the funeral director, is amazing. She went WAY above and beyond what would ever be expected of anyone. I don’t know what we would have done without her. Very compassionate, professional person. Thank you again Michelle!!

Best service I have ever received from people that didn't know me.
We just just lost a Father ,grandfather and a friend. Whitin half an hour after the initial call I was met by the home's director . Very courteous and understanding man. All questions were answered , guidance was given and all details explained. Considering very short notice given and time till the burial date , they made miracles happen .Ken the Director went out of his way to deliver all he promised.Unbelievable people.I would recommend this Funeral Home and it's staff to anyone of dire need to bury their loved one.

Ken and Michelle were wonderful at such a very difficult time. They were very compassionate, caring and took care of all the details. Our family would highly recommend Burritt Duksa Funeral Home.

Wonderful service. My dad's funeral had to be arranged in a matter of days. The funeral organzed everthing and coordinated with the church and cemetery. Everything went smoothly high recommend

smooth

Did a wonderful job with my dad's service in May. Thank you.

Havent had experience with them but from observation they are very professional.

Overpriced. Look for better options that they wont tell you about.