My beloved younger sister passed away unexpectedly at home last week. From the moment Calhoun/Mania funeral home picked her up, the special care was evident. Angelo placed a fabric rose on the pillow where she laid. I wept when I saw it. I only have superlatives to describe Angelo and Debra Mania & their staff. It's clear to me this is not just a business to them. Terms I'd use to describe Debra & Angelo: Collaborative, patient, empathetic, supportive, and great listeners! Angelo gently guided us past our heartbreak and disbelief and helped us develop our plan. The environment in the visitation rooms almost feels like home. Debra takes such care and pride in arranging photo displays and family items. Their willingness to pitch in made everything seamless and allowed us to focus on honoring my sister. No drama, no negativity, just positive "feels". They are lovely people and they "get it". Our visitation was beautiful and therapeutic for our family. They are both primary reasons we got through this week. It truly was "the best of times during the worst of times".
Cindy F.
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"We cannot say enough about the experience we had with Angelo, Debra and their entire team. From beginning to end, everything was handled delicately and efficiently, with style, grace and care. We were placed in a difficult situation of trying to navigate and plan an entire funeral remotely, with no one in the Rutherford area. From the moment that Debra answered our initial phone call, we felt like we were expert hands — someone who truly just wanted to help us in our family's time of need. Debra and Angelo guided us through the entire process, including coordinating everything with a hospice facility, the church and the cemetery. When our family arrived at the funeral home, we immediately were put at ease by the entire staff, as well as the tasteful, warm and comfortable setting. The staff over-communicated every step of the way, and we were all moved by the attention to detail from Angelo himself on the day on the funeral, overseeing everything all the way to the burial site itself. When you're placed in this kind of an emotional situation, you want to just make sure you're in good hands. You will absolutely be in good hands with Calhoun-Mania."
Scott G.
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Angelo, Debra and the rest of the Calhoun-Mania family became the light that helped guide us during our most difficult time with the passing of our loved one. No words I type, can express or help you imagine how well we were all treated by everyone. We were at complete peace and trust with Angelo and Debra. I won't make this review lengthy for the sake of understanding that if you're reading this, it's because you are in a tough position in your life right now in search for the perfect place for your loved one. From our family to yours, let your love one come here, but this place is a true doorway to heaven, and the Calhoun-Mania family, I'm convinced are angels. Angelo and Debra, with tears in my eyes, I can't express my gratitude enough, thank you so much.
Javier D.
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Thank you so much for the services that you provided throughout the process of laying our mom to rest. Angelo and the entire staff were wonderful, kind, sympathetic and made every effort to see to our needs and the wishes of our mom. The entire graveside service from start to end went exactly as planned and I know that my mom would be very happy with the send off that we gave her according to her wishes. Our family would not hesitate to recommend Calhoun-Mania to anyone who was in need of funeral services.
John T.
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Thank you so much for the services that you provided throughout the process of laying our mom to rest. Angelo and the entire staff were wonderful, kind, sympathetic and made every effort to see to our needs and the wishes of our mom. The entire graveside service from start to end went exactly as planned and I know that my mom would be very happy with the send off that we gave her according to her wishes. Our family would not hesitate to recommend Calhoun-Mania to anyone who was in need of funeral services. Thank You All, John