The Sharing of Experience

Read testimonials from people who have planned and experienced services here.

Oftentimes the best way to get a sense of how you’ll feel is to hear directly from families that have held services for loved ones at Daniel R. Smolarek Funeral Home. We invite you to read and explore a range of testimonials and get the best sense possible of what your experience can be. Please ask us any questions, any time. We want nothing more than to help you through a difficult time with ease, peace and healing.

“Thank you for all of your services, especially for going out of your way to help us with anything we needed.”

Jeff, Depew NY
5 stars

“Please know how much I appreciate all of the fine care you gave my husband and our families during such a difficult time. All of the arrangements were perfect. Once again, thank you for having the Military Burial Honors performed at the cemetery.”

Sandy, Lancaster NY
5 stars

“I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for helping us make an Irrevocable Medicaid Trust for my father. Your compassion, knowledge and expertise made our pre-planning experience much easier than we anticipated.”

Karen, Orchard Park NY
5 stars

“We are so thankful that we had made our mother’s funeral pre-arrangements with you. You have been such a help and blessing! I speak for my whole family when I say I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know you. We were so impressed with every aspect of our mother’s services. The Smolarek family did a wonderful job. The compassion and professional services were excellent and appreciated.”

Molly, West Seneca NY
5 stars

“Your kindness and attention to detail helped us get through this very sad time. My dad looked very peaceful which is what we wanted. Your caring and concern will not be forgotten.”

Elizabeth, Clarence NY
5 stars

“Thank you for all you did for our family during the passing of our mother. You helped to ease a little of our pain during this difficult time.”

Mary, Sloan NY
5 stars

“Thank you for all of your services when my mother passed away in Florida. It was very comforting to know that when we called your funeral home, you personally coordinated all the details to have her transported back to Buffalo and arrange for her final burial in her Buffalo birthplace.”

John, Naples FL
5 stars

“Our family would like to thank you for all the kindness you have shown during our mother’s passing. Your gentle and professional manner made a difficult time easier. Thanks, also, for sending a meal.”

Catherine, Buffalo NY
5 stars

“My aunt was a Felician Sister and I just wanted to express my sincere appreciation to you and all your staff during our funeral arrangements. We are so grateful to the personal attention given to our family during such a difficult time.”

Judy, Cheektowaga NY
5 stars