Sparrow A Contemporary Funeral Home Inc

Erica and the team at Sparrow were not only able to make dealing with a hard thing easier, but they were also able to shine light on how to truly celebrate someone's life. Every aspect was handled with simplicity and grace, making the planning process feel easy. We had total trust in their team's input and it payed off. Celebrating the life of our dear friend, in a way unique to them, was possible thanks to Erica and the Sparrow team.
Nov 24th, 2023

Visited for OHNY and spoke for quite a length with the owner. You can tell that she cares for her clients and is above and beyond when it comes to accommodating them. Love the concept and while hopefully I won't have to use their services soon, the nature of this funeral home makes it one that I'd recommend without hesitation.
Sep 27th, 2023

Definitely not the type of review Id ever think Id write, which is why its taken over a year for me to finally sit with myself and write it. In November 2022, I lost my stepfather to esophageal cancer. Id visited the traditional funeral homes in our area (The Bronx) and they all shared the common gloomy, yellow, outdated atmosphere. One place even had the price list displayed at the front desk, as if you were walking into a store, add in the monotonous greeting from the administrative person- it was awful. Luckily, my better half did some digging and found Sparrow. She had reached out and we were invited to pay them a visit to see their facility. We trekked out to Brooklyn with little expectation and low and behold we were warmly greeted and welcomed by Alexander. He greeted us softly and warmly with a big hug and a smile, then proceeded to show us their venue. It was so beautiful, it smelled clean and fresh, like incense. We then discussed the services theyd be able to provide. My dad was a simple man, and due to his terminal illness had made it appoint that he didnt want a public viewing. Alexander said hed be able to make it happen. He asked a lot of questions about my dad, and continued to refer to him by name- Kevin, throughout all of our encounters. I told him about his character and the music he liked. Alexander then stated he would personally be picking him up from Calvary hospice (in the Bronx) and driving him back to Sparrow. He allowed me to share his Spotify playlist, which hed offer to play during my private viewing once hed been picked up and groomed and told me that we could select whatever outfit we wanted for his viewing and cremation- to which we chose a pair of jeans and a black Tshirt with a giant skull and flames, in true biker fashion, as my dad would have opted for. On the scheduled day of his viewing, we walked into the facility once again, pristine clean, and comforting aromas, with his playlist playing through the speakers, filling the lobby and with the sounds of 70s rock. He led us to the open area, with a glass double door ahead, and told me to enter when ready. I walked in alone, as my mom and stepbrother chose not to view him out of grief, and my wife chose to allow me time with him first. When I walked in, the room was lined with candles, dimly lit but somehow bright, with two chairs in front of his holding casket. It was the most beautiful room, they cleaned him up so well and made him look like he did before hed gotten sick. His face was filled, no longer sunken in and color was somehow brought back to his skin. There he was, Skull Tshirt and a bandana wrapped around his neck, as if he was just taking a nap after a long ride on his Harley. They allowed us, what seemed like - all the time in the world to sit with him. I am so beyond grateful for Sparrow and Alexander, who not only treated us so professionally but also made it appoint to treat the situation with class and tact- they treated him and us with dignity, and for that I will forever be grateful. Death is a hard process to accept, but its something we will all deal with, loss of others and others will one day lose us- but as all industries in the world change, the funeral business seems to be resistant of change- Im grateful that Sparrow understands that not everyone mourns and grieves the same way. Not everyone wants to be forced to use a moldy old and outdated funeral home to attend to their loved ones. Im glad that they are changing the look and feel of traditional funeral homes and that they remember that although it is a business, it is an emotional time for them customers, which they never once overlooked, even during time of payment- to which I might add was very very affordable for the services we received. I never imagined Id be so happy about with the services provided by a funeral home. I wish them the success to be able to expand to different areas, as we all deserve to have this type of care and experience after losing a loved one. ~Neko
Jan 5th, 2024

I wanted to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the exceptional service that Alex Agard provided during a challenging time for our family. His compassion, professionalism and guidance made the significant difference in our experience. From the moment we contacted Alex, to the graveside service, he and his staff exhibited the utmost sensitivity and attention to detail. The proper atmosphere was created for our memorial. Alexs willingness to accommodate our unique requests and provide skilled guidance through the process was invaluable. Every aspect, from the natural aesthetic that surrounded us, to the portraits and candid pictures of our adored family member, that greeted us as we walked in, were executed with the utmost care and respect. Alex and his staffs empathy and support made a difficult time more manageable. Our family is profoundly grateful to Alex and the Sparrow team for providing a compassionate and top level funeral service befitting our dearest one. May every family be treated with such great care as Alex and his staff have given to us.
Oct 20th, 2023

Hands down the most beautiful and memorable funeral service I have experienced. From the decor of the rooms to the lighting and sound, simply amazing. Compounded with the exemplary level of compassion and professionalism provided by Alexander brought everything together quite nicely. He assured my family was comfortable at all times and addressed each of our concerns. Our mother enjoyed celebrating her life surrounded by friends and family. Sparrow and Alexander allowed this tradition to continue in her passing. For this, my family and I will be forever be grateful.
Aug 13th, 2023