Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home

Dorothy M. 

on Birdeye

a month ago

Losing our son was the hardest experience of our lives, and we are grateful that we chose Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home to guide us through such an unimaginable time. The staff were compassionate, thorough, and consistently kind in every interaction. John, in particular, helped make an overwhelming process feel a little less heavy. His patience, gentleness, and attention to detail brought us comfort when we needed it most. We are deeply thankful for the care and respect shown to our family and to our son. Wakelee Memorial tr... read more

Lisa S. 

on Birdeye

a month ago

John Zaleski’s compassion, sensitivity to our needs and concerns, and attention to even the finest detail made the loss of our Mom so much more bearable. John’s eminent professionalism and decades of experience made this otherwise painful and difficult process very simple, easy to understand, and seamless. He coordinated absolutely everything with outside vendors and the Church, and essentially turned this into a “one-stop shopping” experience. John went above and beyond to take the time to get to know us and Mom. John tr... read more

jelan m. 

on Birdeye

a month ago

Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home is the most amazing funeral home, staff and owner you could ask for. They went above and beyond with every detail and part of helping us bury our son. We had nothing to worry or think about with them. Not only we're they professional they were compassionate as well, which made our experience better than we could ask for. The level of care and value of the service, casket, and transportation truly came from their hearts and we can't thank them enough. Death is never a good experience but there ar... read more

Michelle L. 

on Birdeye

a month ago

I have known John for many years but when he handled my sister's arrangements earlier this year it was the first time I had attended a service at Wakelee Memorial, I was very impressed with his professionalism. When my father got sick a few months ago I reached out to him for advice and to begin the process of making final arrangements so we would be prepared when the time came. Unfortunately that time was this past weekend. John was incredibly kind, very professional and he explained everything thoroughly so we knew exact... read more

Chantel L. 

on Birdeye

2 months ago

I cannot say enough about the incredible care and professionalism we received from Wakelee Funeral Home, especially from John, the funeral director. From start to finish, he went above and beyond to support our family during an incredibly difficult time. John handled my nephew’s funeral with the utmost compassion, patience, and respect. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, and his communication throughout the process was clear, prompt, and reassuring. He listened closely to our wishes and made sure everything reflected t... read more

Matthew H. 

on Birdeye

9 months ago

Everything was smooth and easy. John and his team are excellent. They go above and beyond. 

Dave 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

Experiencing the loss of my father, our first intimate family loss, was an incredibly difficult time for us. However, John, the owner of Wakelee Memorial, walked us through every step of the process with unmatched attentiveness and compassion. From the initial planning stages to following up as we await the medical review, he has been consistently available to answer all our questions and provide guidance. The funeral home itself is thoughtfully designed, with high ceilings that create an open, airy feel—far from the stuffy... read more

Britt H. 

on Birdeye

11 months ago

Losing my father-in-law was one of the hardest experiences of our lives, but John at Wakelee Memorial made us feel truly cared for throughout the entire process. From the very first conversation, it was like talking to a family member—someone who genuinely understood our grief and wanted to support us in every way possible. John’s kindness and attentiveness were remarkable. He never rushed us and always took the time to answer every question with patience and compassion. It felt like we really mattered to him, not just as c... read more

CHRISTOPHER N. 

on Birdeye

a year ago

John was very compassionate and professional. He listened to and enjoyed the stories we shared about our Dad. Made sure we understood the entire process and the charges. The facility was very pretty.