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September 2024 by Jeannine Ferrari
Losing my mother suddenly was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, and I had no idea where to begin with her funeral arrangements. With very little family to support me in figuring it all out, I felt lost. Then, I called Clavin Funeral Home and spoke to Stephen. Just 30 minutes later, I was sitting with him, and the peace and comfort I felt in that moment were indescribable. Stephen and his team took care of everything, and I felt at ease in a way I didn’t expect to during such a painful time.
The staff at Clavin are more than just professionals—they are kind, compassionate, and genuinely wonderful people. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was in good hands. Everything was handled with such grace and care, from how beautifully they prepared my mother to the thoughtful decor. Every detail, from the hearse to the service at the church, was flawless. I couldn’t have asked for a more comforting and perfect experience during such a difficult time.
If I could give Clavin Funeral Home a million stars, I would. They made what could have been an unbearable experience so much easier to bear. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of these services—these are the people you want by your side when you need it the most.
Thank you, Stephen. You are the absolute greatest.
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September 2024 by Patricia Cotton
We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional service and care provided for my father's wake and funeral mass. From start to finish everything ran smoothly and the attention to detail was impeccable. Stephen, in particular was wonderful to work with . He was responsive to all of our family's needs and requests, making a difficult time easier to navigate. His warmth and professionalism made us feel like we were in the hands of family. We truly could not have managed this without his expertise and thoughtfulness. Highly recommend.
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August 2024 by Mary Beth CrosbyCarroll
Matthew Clavin was so kind and knowledgeable during this difficult time for my family and me. Everything was taken care of. It made a very difficult time a little easier knowing we could trust the Clavins to guide us and attend to all of the details. My mother’s funeral was handled with dignity and beauty. I am very grateful for the personal care and support we received.
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August 2024 by Ed Brenner
The Clavin Family did a wonderful job in making a difficult time stress free for us. Everything was perfectly arranged and Grandma got a great sendoff. Family owned businesses are the best.
Our Family thanks you for a job well done.
Ed and Mary
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July 2023 by Albert C.
We recently lost our Husband, Farther and Grandfather Albert Calcaterra. As it was very difficult and sad for our Family and Friends, Both Steven and Matthew went above and beyond to take so much burden away, and help our entire family through this most unpleasant experience. We Truly are very happy with the high level of service and friendship they provided, from the time of pickup, through the service and in his final resting place, they both went out of their way to make it as beautiful and respectful as they did. From the Calcaterra Family to the Clavin Family, Truly Thank you and God Bless. AJC
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June 2023 by Peter Weiden
It is a strange feeling to write a review of a funeral home.For me, it was easy to overlook the importance of a funeral home until the time comes. Then I saw how important their role was at a time where we really needed help and guidance, but in our case, had little time or know-how as to who to choose, and we were very fortunate to have connected with Clavin.Our experience with Clavin is from my mother-in-law’s service and funeral. She passed away in May 2023 and at the time of her passing had lived in the Boston area with us since 2016.My wife’s family emigrated from Greece and she and my mother-in-law spent many years in Bay Ridge in a tight knit Greek community. By the time my mother-in-law died, our family had relocated many years ago and my mother-in-law died in the Boston area, where we live. It was very important for us to bring my mother-in-law “home” back to the Greek community in New York. This meant my wife had to choose a funeral home far away from where we currently live.My wife called Matthew and he immediately handled all of the logistics of transporting her to their home and was always available to speak with my wife. He made sure that everything was done according to the families’ wishes. When we came to Brooklyn for the viewing and the funeral, everyone within the Clavin group was professional . The viewing beautifully done, and they did everything right from the way the photographs were arranged to the parking of guests’ cars to handling the flowers after the funeral donating them to local charities like hospitals.It is hard to express how important their skill, professionalism, and empathy meant to our family. While I did my best to give some examples above, we also heard from those who attended the showing (most of whom live in Brooklyn) on how helpful the staff was, and that based on other funerals attended that Clavin is held in very high regard by the Greek community (btw as the name Clavin implies I do not think they are Greek but I am mentioning this because it seems like they are held in very high regard locally).I could keep going on how highly we thought of Matthew (one of the Clavin family members), but I think you get the gist of our appreciation and satisfaction. Finally, I want to mention this review was NOT solicited but comes out of our gratitude during a difficult time.
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May 2023 by Artemis Ventouras
Superior in every way. It is clear that Clavin Funeral Home is a family business and that everyone involved takes great pride in their work. Everyone - from the valet to the owners - stepped up to make my father's recent wake and funeral the beautiful, organized, and solace-filled celebration it was meant to be. The upstairs room is decorated beautifully and tastefully. And every detail was tended to with care. 10+ stars. Seamless and high quality, in every way. I received many words of praise from our family and friends who have attended wakes held with the competition in Bay Ridge. Before the wake, they questioned my choice. After the wake, they commended me for making the right decision. They wondered if I had paid double the price when, in fact, Clavin was comparable or slightly lower for better service.The two words that come to mind as I reflect on my dealings with Stephen and Matthew Clavin over the last few months, as I prepared for my Dad's death, are 1. PATIENCE, and 2. INTEGRITY. From minute one, I felt at ease. I knew that I was dealing with honest people. During the proceedings last week, I was shown great understanding and patience. There were 20+ revisions to our father's obituary, plus some last minute requests by family members. Stephen simply kept updating the website and delivering immediately, with great patience and kindness. Throughout the whole week, Stephen and Matthew were available, responsive, and above all, calm with me, my mother, and my sister. Starting with the 3AM phone call to retrieve my father's body from home hospice, to the post-funeral questions I had about social security, I felt great respect and compassion. The Clavins clearly operate with high integrity in all dealings. Finally, I'd like to say that Stephen's professional style is especially soothing. As he directed my guests from the burial site to the repast launch, addressing mourners, and as he dealt with our priest, I took a deep breath and just smiled. I realized that I was in the presence of an honorable man and a class act. My Dad would've approved. THANK YOU!
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April 2023 by Artemis V.
Superior in every way. It is clear that Clavin Funeral Home is a family business and that everyone involved takes great pride in their work. Everyone - from the valet to the owners - stepped up to make my father's recent wake and funeral the beautiful, organized, and solace-filled celebration it was meant to be. The upstairs room is decorated beautifully and tastefully. And every detail was tended to with care. 10+ stars. Seamless and high quality, in every way. I received many words of praise from our family and friends who have attended wakes held with the competition in Bay Ridge. Before the wake, they questioned my choice. After the wake, they commended me for making the right decision. They wondered if I had paid double the price when, in fact, Clavin was comparable or slightly lower for better service. The two words that come to mind as I reflect on my dealings with Stephen and Matthew Clavin over the last few months, as I prepared for my Dad's death, are 1. PATIENCE, and 2. INTEGRITY. From minute one, I felt at ease. I knew that I was dealing with honest people. During the proceedings last week, I was shown great understanding and patience. There were 20+ revisions to our father's obituary, plus some last minute requests by family members. Stephen simply kept updating the website and delivering immediately, with great patience and kindness. Throughout the whole week, Stephen and Matthew were available, responsive, and above all, calm with me, my mother, and my sister. Starting with the 3AM phone call to retrieve my father's body from home hospice, to the post-funeral questions I had about social security, I felt great respect and compassion. The Clavins clearly operate with high integrity in all dealings. Finally, I'd like to say that Stephen's professional style is especially soothing. As he directed my guests from the burial site to the repast launch, addressing mourners, and as he dealt with our priest, I took a deep breath and just smiled. I realized that I was in the presence of an honorable man and a class act. My Dad would've approved. THANK YOU!
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February 2023 by Nancy Iula
Thanks to Matthew, Stephen & Larry, who provided us with detailed attention & support during a difficult time. We are so pleased we selected Clavin for our dad's wake. We reccomend them highly for their knowledge, integrity and respect.
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January 2023 by Melanie Woods
I recently attended the wake and funeral of a dear cousin and was reminded, once again, of the extraordinary care and service provided by the Clavin family. My family has had several funerals over the years at Clavin’s, including my own husband’s just before the pandemic, and every single time, they are the best. You feel cared for, understood and listened to. From all the important decisions that have to be made, to the actual wake and funeral, every detail is attended to in the most sensitive and professional manner. My family is most grateful for their excellent care. We couldn’t possibly ask for more.
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September 2022 by Marisa Schweikert
Very good service. Handled my mother's wake and did an excellent job. Very personable answered all questions and were easily accesible. Nice rooms.
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December 2021 by Ayla Anjel
Very good service. Handled my mother's wake and did an excellent job. Very personable answered all questions and were easily accesible. Nice rooms.
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September 2021 by Michael D'Antonio
Very well done, with class and honor.
Michael
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March 2021 by Eileen Annino
Compassionate and competent. Clavin Funeral Directors helped provide a respectful and beautiful funeral service for our uncle. Every single detail was handled with class, competence, and compassion. They continue to assist in obtaining all necessary legal documents.
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March 2021 by George Mueller
My brother Richard passed away in January of this year, while on vacation in the Dominican Republic.I called Clavin funeral home immediately. They had handled everything when my mom and later on my aunt, passed away, and did a great job.From the beginning Matthew Clavin and his brother Stephen were kind, compassionate and professional.Due to covid restrictions in the DR it took almost 4 weeks for the DR to allow him to be sent home. During this whole time Matthew and Stephen kept me updated on the process and also dealt with the US Embassy and the funeral home which was also handling the process, in the DR.When he finally came home, Matthew picked him up at JFK and brought him to their funeral home in Bay Ridge. Since we were not having a wake due to covid, my son and I visited him there and said our goodbyes. Matthew and Steven were fantastic and very helpful. On the day of the funeral, Matthew handled everything at our family church, Holy Innocents and then at Green-Wood Cemetery.It was a beautiful and poignant funeral at the church and then burial at Green-Wood, where our brother Rich was laid to rest with our parents.All in all, Clavin funeral home did an extremely good job, from beginning to end. They are family owned and have been in the same family since 1886.I recommend them to anyone who needs a funeral home in Brooklyn or anywhere in the city.Thank you. George Mueller.
