Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Inc.

“Without a doubt, this is who I call to take care of my loved ones. My family has been using Vander May for many years. When my father died in 2021, we were barely able to function. Cliff and Ken really went above and beyond to get us through the impossible. The compassion, patience and care they provided was truly unparalleled. Little thoughtful things that we hadn’t even asked for or expected. They embody professionalism, emotional intelligence and a willingness to provide true care. For how traumatic that loss was, the nexts steps felt so gentle thanks to them. They will always have my business.”

— Old Soul

“Go here for a funeral for your loved one! Charlie and the staff did an amazing job working with me through this difficult process. The constant graceful communication and patience despite all my questions at all hours of the night and many requests was greatly appreciated. I was worried that I wouldn’t have sufficient photos collages and they went above and beyond even surprising me with custom creations that I will likely frame or use again at an annual memorial celebration. The attention to detail and quality helped to facilitate a beautiful tribute to my father. While the process felt like an intense wedding to plan, Charlie directed the process with grace and tact each step of the way providing me with some comfort and reassurance as I wanted perfection for this final walk down the aisle with my dad. The Cemetary and church were also coordinated by Charlie and he made this easy as there were multiple moving pieces. The morning of I was a little upset because the posters I printed were too large and weren’t laying right but Gareth went to the rescue and was able to trim the edge and posted it so it would be perfect. I loved the photo handout for all guests and the laminated cards and laminated obituary. Even the donation cards were a nice touch. They provided me with an extra glass bowl so I could supply gum for guests and accommodated my every need and question. I loved the program and directions that were provided to the guests. Also, they packaged up everything in a neat bag with a bow. This place is top notch and I’m SO GLAD I put my trust in Charlie and the staff at Vander May! Thank you for a beautiful day to remember my dad!”

— Kristin Cappelli

“We just had my mother-in-law's funeral at Vander May Colonial Funeral Home in Wayne, NJ. We cannot thank Rich, Elyse, Ken, and the entire staff enough for going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Their professionalism, warmth, congeniality, and hospitality well exceeded our expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything!”

— Marie Padreza