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Greg L: On behalf of the Lewis family, we want to express our overwhelming gratitude to “Precious Memories Funeral Home” for doing an outstanding job this past week for my dad’s funeral. Mr. & Mrs. Payne, along with the rest of the staff were very professional, comforting, courteous, and helped guide us with all the necessary requirements for both the funeral and burial. We truly appreciate their magnificent service, a job well done! Thank you both!

Belinda Cadette: Firstly, I am currently getting paperwork in order for my family and goggled funeral homes in this area. I want this process to be as painless as possible for my family. After reading the reviews I am truly impressed. Each speak of your professionalism, Patience, and taking those extra steps to ensure all is pleasing to the family. Therefore, I have written your information on my burial documentations (which will be notarized). I pray it will be many years before my family & I will need your service but reality is we will one-day & I feel my family will be in excellent hands with Precious Memories Funeral Home. Thank you all for your review it was very helpful with me making a selection. Sincerely, Belinda Young-Cadette aka; Yapah Kalaya

Kandis Henderson: Outstanding, from start to finish. The care that I received was over the top. I will definitely recommend Precious Memories Funeral Home.

Nirva V: I want to thank Mr. Payne and his staff at Precious Memories Funeral Home, for making an exceedingly difficult time for myself and my family, a little bit easier. You both were so kind and attentive to our needs. The services you planned were executed perfectly and so comforting to us. Thank you for all the great care you took for our beloved uncle and the support you showed us after the funeral. We will be forever grateful. Family and friends were impressed at the way you handled the funeral too. You both are a true gift to this community.

Rene Ayo: Precious Memories, in particular Mr. Payne, was prompt, respectful, and handled all the procedures to help my family during a difficult time.

Tyshea Burrows: I want to say thanks so much Lavonna and the entire Johnson and Jenkins staff. Throughout the entire process from the first day we spoke was very comforting. Everything was professional, resourceful, flexible and understanding. I’m so happy and proud to rate my experience with Lavonna Jenkins especially. An amazing amazing person and truly a blessing.

Francine Smith: Words cannot express how grateful my family and I are to Miss Belva Jenkins and the Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home! Our beloved family matriarch went home to be with the Lord and we did not know how to start, or plan anything. She took out her own time to guide us through the process. On the day of services, everything was just so beautiful: from our beloved grandmother, the great loving caring compassionate staff, to the memorial blanket, custom programs, the flowers, and she even provided professional funeral escorts to get us safely and efficiently to the cemetery! All I can say is thank you! I am so grateful to the Johnson and Jenkins Funeral Home and Miss Belva Jenkins.

Dresia Vaughn: Recently, my life time good loyal faithful protective super hero friend from teenage years passed away Oct 5th. Johnson & Jenkins did an excellent job preparing him for viewing. He looked so much younger and peaceful. Thx you for a wonderful job done Jenkins.

PRINCESS JADA: This is a HORRIBLE Funeral Home. My son funeral was held at this dump, one of the Employees was very unprofessional, they did not allow the Pallbearers to walk my son out and place him into the hearse. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The Guy didn’t take his time for the family to have a final glance at my son before he quickly wrapped him up and closed the casket. And even at the end of the service, all of the Pallbearers walked up to help assist and the Guy responded, “no, we’ll take care of the body, y’all can just go to your vehicles.” What a nice way to make a family feel somewhat at ease during a loss, Please avoid this place, they don’t deserve not 1 star.

Donovan Turner: I went to a funeral in 2016 the mortician asked me to take my loved one out of the hearse and he took them into the sanctuary and had the paper towels and cottons balls on their face still! The funeral procession was terrible and everything

Ophelia Crawford: My family and I would like to thank you for your professionalism and compassion! You have truly become a part of our family. God bless you, The Crawford Family

Kim: I have to say that Bianchi Funeral Service is the best Ms Lynn Patterson is so very attentive. She handled my Ma Pat like a queen that she was. I called around to different Funeral Services and Bianchi was reasonably priced. I would like to say the details and all the extras that they provided was excellent. Her assistant Ms Octavia was also a great. They went above and beyond if I could give more stars I would. Have A Blessed Day Highly recommended

Dee Dee: Excellent job on my Grandma. Thank you Tyra and Octavia for all you have done to make this easy . Tyra you went above and beyond and thank your son aswell. I saw a picture of the blanket with my grandma on it and that is different and special.

Rosalyn Irving: I would like to thank Octavia Waugh and Tatum Jamison for the exemplary job they did with assisting me and my brother Sterling Metz with the memorial service for his deceased wife Ulrike Metz on September 9, 2017. Our needs and questions were met beyond our expectations. Every detail was handled professionally with style, class, compassion and understanding. We will definitely give our support and recommendations to friends and family for years to come. Sincerely, Rosalyn Irving and Sterling B. Metz

Lori Fowler: This Funeral home is the worse ever, especially the Funeral Director Ms. Octavia Waugh. I buried my dad this year and I was hung up on, lied to and disrespected by Ms Waugh. It all started, when I told Mr. Ronald Owens-part owner, that I did not think my dad was legally married to the lady and what does the funeral home do in situations like this? Now, this is were it goes down hill and people start to take things personal. Mr. Owens said, “why do you think that” and I said, “why do you believe that”. Then he said, we would check the marriage certificate in situations like that. I told him did you see a marriage certificate? He said no but they been together for so long. Wow, so no legal documentation. Well, I need to see a marriage certificate. So of course Mr. Owens passed it along to Ms Waugh. Then, I called Ms Waugh and she told me that it was public record and they were married in DC, yelling and then hung up. Come to find out it is public record but they were never married in DC. So, Ms Waugh lied and then tried to cover it up when she actually received the marriage certificate from Virginia. Ms Waugh called me back to act like, she done her job but what she fail to realize the marriage certificate was null and void, due to my Dad was still legally married to my mom. So, now the Funeral home was aware and had legal documentation that I was next of kin in one day and they still put the lady, who was not legally married to my dad on the Death Certificate. This Funeral home is very unprofessional and they go by word of mouth and if your a friend of theirs. They need to run a professional business.

Patricia Akinyombo: Vera poor service on my cousin. Run far from this place. They subcontract out their work and bear no responsibility for the poor service done by their contractors. Do not use this place

Cory B. Flowers: Love the blanket and customer service

Ernest DC: This should be your last choice in funeral home selectionCompletely unprofessional

Arlena Ferrandiz-Myers: To Staff and Director, It is with deep gratitude that I write this thank you review to Steward Funeral Home. My family lost beloved stepfather family patriarch on September 8, 2019. We have never experienced a family death and funeral before in the United States. We are originally from Cuba where funeral customs are different. Steward Funeral Home is in my father and mother’s neighborhood, and I decided to use its services mostly for the geographic convenience. Little did I know that this place would be such a boon in a time of great sorrow. My stepfather was always fortunate in finding good places and good people. So, it was quite fitting and as though he had chosen this place himself for his viewing and funeral. The initial interview with the funeral director was scheduled expeditiously. It was candid and straightforward, but at the same time courteous and caring. Interestingly enough, we found out that the Director had been in Cuba recently and had loved the experience. We made a quick, informed decision based on the information provided. We decided to do embalming and services with cremation. We chose flowers and rented a casket for the event. The staff was very attentive to our needs through every step of the process. My family is blended and multigenerational. The interview to sign the contract was done by my mother and me. However, my 18-year-old niece had come to see her grandfather’s body. She was on her way to see him before his condition changed and never made it. Therefore, she felt she needed to see him for her own peace of mind. The funeral director was contacted immediately and ask if she could see the body that day. It was a busy time for the funeral home, but the Director made sure to schedule an appointment later the same day to satisfy the request. We also had made an appointment to view the body before everyone else arrived. My stepfather was prepared superbly in his cowboy hat, his long sleeve shirt, black jacket, leather belt and Western Bolo tie. The embalming was done so well that it appeared almost as if he was still alive. His skin looked great and he was carefully positioned in the casket with a spectacular flower arrangement. I do not even recall selecting such a beautiful floral arrangement. On the day of the funeral we received a very courteous call from Mr. Bowman to give us the parking details. Mr. Bowman and the staff assisted us in any possible way they could. I really want to thank him for his respect to our culture, for the attentiveness to our needs, and his caring and professional demeanor. He was absolutely a great host and a God-send on this day that provided succor to our anguish and anxiety. Thanks to him we had a beautiful bilingual service in English and Spanish for the ceremony. It was just how my stepfather would have wanted. We read his bio, had a ceremonial biblical speech, and closed the program with his family and friends saying their last goodbyes. My family and myself really want to thank Steward Funeral Home for being patient, professional and caring; and for providing excellent services in their facilitation of the funeral process. Gracias!

Slim DC4LIFE: Stewart funeral home really cares and that’s what matters when you grieving. I can’t thank the entire staff enough for all the love and support starting with the first phone call to the first appointment even the drivers was super patient and supportive. Special Thanks to our funeral home angel 👼 Ms.Washington her love and expertise kept us worried free it made all the difference in the world. Thank you so much Stewart for being a 5 star establishment God Bless🙏🏽

Sarah Morales: The employees were kind and helpful. The place was nice. My only suggestion would be improving visibility of parking. My husband and I had to circle the place to find the parking lot.

Andrea Simhony: Not very compassionate over here. Didn’t have a good experience

Ed Angelo: Have an employee who cleans cars and cares parking who is very rude and obscene, with people who are just looking for parking, it is a very unpleasant situation in a moment of sadness.

Julien Ghanadan: Elaine Murpy Barkley

Tameka Boatwright: Unfortunately I had to bury my 15 year old, but let me tell you about Fort Lincoln Cemetery staff member Brandon. He was so awesome and made the process so easy. The wealth o knowledge and compassion that he displayed during this process has been so helpful. He called with every update offered additional services where I fell short and was just available with all the work he had to do, I felt like I was a VIP. Thank you Brandon I will never forget you ❤️

Nolan Fields: Ms. Jeanette Thomas was extremely helpful in assisting me and my family with the ability to burry my mother without any issues. Everything went smooth and she ensured we were clear on what we were receiving from the burial site. She allow us to be ourselves with humor and relaxation. Her customers service showed compassion and sympathy for our loss. I would recommend directly to friends and family anytime.

Chandra Jones: Michele Wright Family Service representative was very compassionate and helpful during our visit. She advised of different programs to assist us during this time of sorrow. We appreciate her professionalism and compassion in assisting families during the most difficult time of life. The facility was beautiful and well kept.

Alysia Richardson: I couldn’t have dreamed of a more competent and compassionate service that we received from Ms. “Tia” and Fort Lincoln Cemetery! From day one my family has been fortunate to work with her. She explained the process and details and removed any burden or added clarity to any misunderstandings we may or may not have had dealing with the planning of our aunts service. I have no hesitation at all to give her my most sincerest thanks and would highly recommend Ms. Tia as your Family Service Counselor and Fort Lincoln cemetery as the resting place of your loved ones.

Nancy Griffith: Many Thanks to Carvangeline Miller for her knowledge, professionalism, and most of all her kindness. She has held our hands through this difficult time with patience and understanding . She has made the pain of loosing our Mom softer with her reassurance that it will be alright with time. Fort Lincoln is a wonderful place for final resting. The grounds are beautifully historic and maintained. Sincerely The Griffith Family

Edna Kirk: My family is greatly appreciative for the AWESOME care, service and compassion we received for our beloved Queen Mother. From the initial consultation with Maria to the arrangement of service with Trudy and the contacts with Alonzo our expectations and request were handled and respected entirely. I highly recommend Dignity Memorial for their expertise and compassion. Trudy was extremely knowledgeable in providing resources for an awesome minister, choir and music director. Thanks to Alonzo Mommie was radiant and absolutely gorgeous with minimal makeup. In addition to awesome care and dignity, the team joined the family by dressing in white the day of Mommie’s home going. When I thought that all was done, I received a package on my doorstep containing a personalized handwritten note with a book for my grandchildren. THANK YOU ALL … ❤️ Trudy-Ann T. Riley Maria Guevara Alonzo Williams

Yesly Turcios: GLEN DOMINA rudest person ever if you are working under a facility and a Student is inquiring on information/assistance you should be able to provide that at your upmost ability but unfortunately that was not the case here..

Danny Hirschfield: I graduated UDC-CC with an AA degree in Liberal Studies Fall Class of 2015 Alumnus. This college really helped me develop my learning skills as I am an older non-traditional student that started as a freshman with very little prior knowledge and discipline in academia. I have transitioned to the UDC flagship campus pursuing my BA degree in Political Science as a pre-law student. This university is the most affordable place to get a good quality education being the only public higher learning institution in Washington, D.C.

Jamilya Allen: Okay So I applied about 3weeks to a month ago and I’ve yet to receive any papers informing me if I was missing any documents or etc. I’ve called at least 5 times a day for about two weeks straight leaving voicemail after voicemail and no one has yet to return my call not only did I call multiple times I have also emailed them multiple and no response. It’s ridiculous what’s the point of having an admissions office if they not even going to pick up the phone, guide you in the process of being admitted or anything else like you guys get paid to do nothing it’s sad.

h T: This University has only good professors! But getting a Bachelor from the UDC will not get you a job!! Their jobs faire is just to get a website from the companies and brochures lol!

Jordan Stewart: The financial aid lady with gray hair and dreads is disrespectful af. Most of the staff here are disorganized and rude. I disenrolled 2 months ago. When I went to disenroll the lady was eating crab legs in front of me. Come to find out she never really disenrolled me, and I had to go back up there today. Smh. I really wanted this to work bc I’m a Dc Resident but I’m enrolling at PGCC.

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Henok D: The most terrible school I have ever been to. Both the main campus and the Community college are the same. A lot of slow, unprofessional, and rude staff who keep yelling at students when they are not even doing their jobs properly. I submitted a certain paper to the Financial Aid office and they told me they lost the paper after weeks that I had to pay about $1700 out of pocket. During the 2020 Pandemic, I tried to contact them as I was having difficulty to waive the Student Insurance that is provided through the school because I already had an insurance coverage; no one answered my call until it was due. And now Miss Gaskon told me that I have to pay about $1300 for the coverage I never needed. Mis Gascon was there in 2018/19 when I had the same issue; she helped me waive it then. I could not go to her office in 2020 be a of Covid restrictions. I tried to solve the issue communicating with them but nothing got better yet. I would not recommend anyone to go the UDC unless one needs a headache. I cannot deny that there are some great Professors such as Prof. Sonnie Abebaku. However, individuals are very helpful to us, it’s overall experience at the university that makes a difference in our academic lives. So far, my overall experience is just TERRIBLE!

angel almonte: One of the best experiences I have had as a student. The professors were extremely helpful in guiding me to obtain an education . The facility is improving and they have an excellent student center. The student body is very a diverse population. The administration staff are as friendly. as you are to them. In other words if you act a fool than expect to be treated as one. 😊

C. M.: Took Spanish classes here for one year. I regret slacking on my Spanish.

Yani G: The experience with DeVol funeral home was great. Easy to set up in the middle of our grief the staff was empathetic towards our loss and needs. From the staff that came to the home to the person answering our late/early call staff was polite and compassionate. Everything was done in a professional courteous manner. The service we gave our dad was that which he deserved. Highly recommended when you are in need.

J. Katherina Timmer: The death of a loved one is difficult enough and overwhelming. Devol Funeral Home made the experience better by having patience and explaining everything to us. They were personable and understood the immense heartache. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone.

Dave Klep: The staff was very caring during this difficult time. They thoroughly explained the entire process and took their time and not rush anything. They stayed in constant contact with us especially after the funeral to provide the death certificates. I cant thank them enough for their care and support.

Gail Kullman: From the moment I spoke with Tracy Stuver he put me at ease. He made the planning of my husbands funeral seamless. True professionals that have honesty and compassion. I highly recommend DeVol Funeral Home

C Jonas: Thank you very much for your help in this most difficult time. On behalf of the Jonas Family we wish to thank you for your professional services during our difficult time. We appreciate your kind and thoughtful service.

Rose Bortnick: We would highly recommend DeVol Funeral Home based on our own personal experience. The death of a loved one is a very difficult time. The funeral director, Ryan McMillian, helped to make our experience as pleasant as possible. He was very professional, organized, knowledgeable, and respectful. He communicated well in all aspects of the process seeming to make everything appear seamless. He had an excellent reputation with all involved parties. Ryan made the whole process flow together well from start to finish attending to every detail and insuring all our wishes were followed and expectations were met.

Darla Royal: Everyone @DeVol Funeral Home was very professional, and compassionate. They made us aware of all of our options and discussed things with us thoroughly. They provided us with wonderful customer service regarding my mom‘s Final arrangements.