I called Joseph Levine & Sons because they were the firm that handled the burial of my grandparents’ 6-month old daughter Gertrude nearly 100 years ago. Thankfully (and for good reason), they are still in business, and I was turned over to Kevin. I can't imagine a way in which the process from there could have been more meaningful or compelling, for which we are beyond grateful to the good people at Joseph Levine & Sons. My grandparents immigrated from Eastern Europe and ended up in Philadelphia in the early 1900’s. Gertrude died in 1925 before they moved from Philadelphia to York. Members of the family still remain in the York area, and Gertrude’s grandparents and sisters are buried in the cemetery there. We wanted to bring Gertrude to rest with her family. From the moment Kevin took my first call, every step (both legal and logistical) was thoughtfully, compassionately, and professionally handled. At the disinterment, Kevin and Wayne worked on each clump of dirt with kindness and patience in the hopes of finding a remnant, notwithstanding searing 97-degree heat. The soil from her first resting place was solemnly placed in a new coffin for transportation and re-burial. Kevin accompanied the remains and oversaw the burial in York. It was a profoundly emotional experience for all of the family members, made so in large part by the kindness of the people of Levine & Sons. As we were standing on the same ground that Gertrude’s parents had stood on when they buried their baby daughter and Kevin was sifting through the ground, he remarked that the staff of Levine & Sons were aware of the 100-year connection with the firm and were “rooting for Gertrude.” We could not have been more touched. This represents a huge piece of closure for our family. We are deeply appreciative of all that Joseph Levine & Sons did for Gertrude and her family which made it so.

Barbara Parker Joseph Levine & Sons Memorial Chapel, Inc. 4737 Street Road Trevose, PA 19053 Dear Barbara: Now that the dust is beginning to settle a little, I wanted to take the opportunity to personally thank you, Kevin Bloch, and the entire Levine staff for the wonderful way our grandson Stephen’s preparation and viewing were handled with tenderness, dignity, respect and professionalism. I also wanted to comment on how natural Stephen looked at the showing, and on the beauty of your facility. As a non-practicing Catholic, I have been to my share of “Catholic” viewings through the years. But I was blown away by how differently it was handled at Levine’s. It was wonderful, and I shall always remember and cherish it. I also wanted to thank you for your help with obtaining the flowers for the casket. They were beautiful indeed. I’m pretty sure your services are most often required for elderly Jewish people who died of natural causes. That’s heartbreaking enough! But performing those services for a young, vibrant, non-Jewish person, who died of suicide, leaving a young family behind, cannot have been any easier for you and your staff than they were for the family of the deceased. You and the staff are to be commended for the excellent job you all did quickly, under very trying circumstances. Once again . . . thank you. Regards, Peter R. Furkey Stephen’s maternal grandfather

My 98 year old father passed away on a Saturday. This was not unexpected. None-the-less, we dealt with Kevin Bloch and his staff was outstanding. My father was a WWII vet and Kevin made sure a military honor guard was at the cemetery to play taps and present flag to my. 96 year old mother. It was outstanding. Kevin also worked through the weekend making sure picture were posted to the funeral Home’s internal and external sites. The day of the funeral the staff w as smooth and attentive. Very professional. Very comforting experience.