Testimonials

Dear Mr. Hill, You give so much of yourself in the kindness you show and the lives you touch. That's why you deserve a heartfelt thank you and a wish that all the goodness you share comes back to you. God bless you now and always,

—Connie Mills

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, For everything you've done, for being the special people that you are, thank you very much on behalf of our beloved son, Marquise Baskin.
Love always,

—Jeffrey & Marvina Baskin

To the Staff, Your professionalism was unmatched. Your compassion and commitment allowed us to grieve in a way that we never expected. All the little things that you all did was greatly appreciated. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks,

—Janice Johnson-Benjamin

Hi, I just wanted to tell you that I think your commercial is so beautiful. I've always like your commercials where you say "I am honored to serve you", but now you say "I am honored and blessed to serve you".  I know it is difficult to make a commercial about a funeral home; but, I must say you do it with class.  Just felt like telling you that.  

—Anonymous

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff. Thank you, from Gary Rogers Family. The Johnson's, Allens, Hillards, Smoakes and the Spears, you make our day complete. Thank you again with all our love.   P.S. Special Thank You to Gerry.

—Gary Rogers

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff you are the best. Your special ways and generous heart make a beautiful difference. Thank you so much for all you have done from the time I called to the end of my Dad's Home Going service.

—Shirley McKnight

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, Thank You doesn't say it all, but at least it starts to let you know how very much your kindness touched our hearts.

—Preston Thigpen

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, we have no words for the kindness you showed us during our time of grieving. We will forever keep you all in our prayers and you have our eternal gratitude. God Bless you and keep you now and always.

—Margaret Maynard

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, This note is a gratification of your funeral services entrusted for Ralph Pedro Vaughn, Sr. You have displayed the professionalism and I will honor as I have mourned the loss of our father. Please forgive any shortcomings that may have taken place. Thank you for you time and understanding.

—Family of Ralph Pedro Vaughn

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, I just wanted to thank you and the staff for a job well done. My son looked like he was sleeping. I don't know if I can say awesome but I am, awesome job.

—Mr. and Mrs. James Connor Sr.

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff,  I want to sincerely thank you and your wonderful staff for all the kindness shown to me and my family during the loss of our mother and grandmother Mrs. Hazel C. Green. Your staff demonstrated the utmost professionalism to every detail. The care and concern shown to my dear mother truly touched my heart. I will forever be grateful, and feel extremely blessed for the outcome of my mothers' home going service. May God continue to bless you all!

—The Family of Hazel Green

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, It is almost a 9/1/11 that we used you services in the sudden death of my brother Wendell R. Jeter. I once again would like to thank your staff and you for the kindness, and thoughtfulness that we received in our time of need. I personally is so thankful because the service we received from Kim, Orsella and the other staff, words can not express. Please with our one year of the death coming soon, please continue to keep our family in prayer. Again, God Bless and Thank You All.

—Tanya Jeter-Coleman

With warmest thanks, grateful hearts, and deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness.Your services were superb and I would recommend you highly.

—Mrs. Brown & Family

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, You made it possible for children to go off to school with new backpacks full of supplies they'll need to get the education they immensely deserve. Your personal commitment to Ice the Beef helped us reach our goal.

—Darrell Allick, Ice The Beef

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff,  Thanks for the services rendered on behalf of my mother. Your professionalism was exceptional.

—Adrienne Marable

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff,  We deeply appreciate your generous monetary gift, for it will help in continuing our ministry. Thank you and Bless You

—E.C.W of St. Luke’s Parish

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, I would like to thank you for your professionalism and how you were so very helpful and caring to my friend Donna Barent and I. I called you a week ago on a Sunday and was pleasantly surprised that you answered and that you were very genuine and answered my questions and found out details for us. You were very knowledgeable and directed us in the proper way. You put us both at ease at a difficult and emotional time. We are very grate to you and your staff. I thank you so much.

—Deb Vissicchio

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff,  We cannot truly express our gratitude  for your patience, your understanding, and for your professionalism shown us during the passing of our grandmother, Addie Elizabeth Ballard. It meant so much to us that you were able to gently guide us with the necessary arrangements. May God Bless you all.

—Patricia Barnes

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, I want to thank you for donating to the West Haven Black Coalition Scholarships, that students like me can benefit from you generosity. The money I have received will go a long way to aid in my college career, and I appreciate the help. Again thank you very much!

—Jaynnie L. Brown

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, The Williams Family wants to thank you in all that your services did for us at the time of our loved one. May God continue to bless each and every one of your staff members. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the top of your heart.

—Ulysses Williams

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, Thank you so much for your incredible customer service. Your services met all our expectations and beyond. You helped make an unbearable situation bearable. We will forever be grateful to you and would not hesitate to recommend you to  others.

—The Walace Miller Family

Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, Our family would like to thank all of you for doing such a great job and making the process so much easier. You guys are so awesome! Thank You for all your efforts.

—Keith Providence and the Foster Family

To Howard K. Hill Funeral Services and Staff, On behalf of the entire Brown family, I want to thank you for the beautiful blanket and the services provided for us at this difficult time. Both will always be cherished.

—The Brown Family

To Mr. Howard K. Hill & Staff, We would like to thank you for allowing us to use your establishment for our mother, Jacqueline Ann McDaniel-White.  There's no words to express how wonderful you and your staff were to our family.  Thank you for your great hospitality and everything that you and your staff did to make our mother's homecoming complete.

—The McDaniel-White Family

Mr. Hill, I want to thank you and your entire staff at Howard K Hill for your gentle touch and professionalism when my daughter Jynillia L. Jackson passed away on 8/30/2012 and laid to rest on 9/6/2012. We could not ask for a more tender touch, respect, and kindness from each of you. Thank you once again. From Clayton and Francine Howze, and the entire Jackson family.

—Francine Michelle Howze

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful services we received for Suzette's funeral on Friday, January 18, 2013. She looked beautiful! I believe that she would have been pleased. We really do appreciate all that you and your staff has done for our family during this time. I pray that her funeral will place you on the map in the city of Hartford and beyond. May God continue to bless you all as you deal with families during their most vulnerable time. Thank you again,

—Kayon Palmer

I must commend you on your professional care that you have provided to me and my family during the lost of my husband Jesse Davis. You were so helpful during our planning. We chose to take him to South Carolina and I can not thank you enough for all your help. It was during the storm and you went beyond to make it easy for us. Everything was handle on this end. Thank very much to you Howard and your staff

—Rosa B. Davis

To the staff of Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, I would like to send out a sincere thank you for the services rendered unto the family of my dear Mother, Ms. Hazel G. Bell. From the very start until the very end of this process, you all maintained a high level of professionalism as well as being very compassionate and concerned about the well-being of the family. You took such good care of the details of the deceased and I was very pleased. I knew from the start, that I had come to the right place and had every confidence that you all would do the very best you could. I would highly recommend your services to anyone who asks. Once again, I thank you and may heaven shine upon you. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you and your families in perfect peace. - The Family of Hazel G. Bell

—Sylvester Harris

Dear Howard K. Hill Funeral Staff: It has been two weeks since our mother's, Luz Tapia's service and we are writing to express our gratitude. Thank you for the impeccable service during the planning and execution of our mother's homegoing celebration. We knew there were various funeral home choices in New Haven but I am glad that my friends Deirdre Hardrick and Nikki Joyner suggested your services. From the moment that Jonathan and Tomaseina came to pick up our mother I could tell that your funeral services would be like no other. They answered all of our questions with the kindness and respect that is needed at such a difficult time. Even during our time of sorrow when we shared our concern for her transfer Jonathan alleviated our worries by assuring us that he was an LPN and accustomed to transfers. During the planning, Gerry's patient explanation of all of the aspects and fees that go into a funeral made us more comfortable that our mother was indeed getting the best. His willingness to check on the spot to see if there would be a plot available next to our father who had passed away in 1994 truly showed your commitment to honor our wishes. When we met with Orsella she put us at ease in dealing with the insurance company. One aspect that surpassed our expectations was that Howard, the funeral director, was available to us and present at the viewing. The preparation team was truly able to transform our mother to the beauty of yesteryear leaving her with the most peaceful sense that was felt by all who saw her at the service. From the minute Livingston picked us up to the end of the ceremony your staff continued to amaze us with the special touches that truly made it unique. We will not forget the memorial quilt presented by Jackie, the bed of roses at the cemetery or the pallbearer ceremony. I know it must not be easy to deal with death each day but you made it seamless for us and your commitment will always live in our hearts . Sincerely, Carmen & Maria Canales

—The Family of Luz Tapia