First things first: if you're looking for a well decorated, softly lit funeral home with soft…read moremusic playing, you are not in the correct place. If, however, you want what we did - a professional, responsive, kind, efficient and affordable way to cremate your loved one - you have found the right place. Every interaction with the folks at Ascend - all family and owners of the business - was professional and kind. I didn't learn until I had already had a couple of interactions that I was corresponding with the owner, Valerie. I really can't say enough positive about the way that Ascend Cremations took care of my loved one. They'll always have a place in my heart for their kindness in such a difficult time.

From the owner: Ascend Cremations provides Arizona families with trusted, compassionate care…read more We specialize in simple, affordable direct cremation and pre-need planning -- a dignified alternative to traditional funeral homes. Our digital-first platform makes arrangements fast and easy, with transparent pricing and flexible packages. Ascend's Arizona-based, state-licensed care team is available 24/7 to guide you through every step. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate help, we're here to help you honor your loved one's life with respect and peace of mind. It's a modern approach to cremation -- a new kind of goodbye.

Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care provided outstanding support to our family during an…read moreincredibly difficult time. They handled every detail with professionalism, kindness, and genuine compassion. A special thank‑you to Jess and Vicki, who guided us through each step with patience and care. They coordinated the service beautifully, created a meaningful online obituary and photo album for loved ones to contribute to, and helped us select a burial site and design a headstone that truly honors our loved one. Their compassion made an unbearable time a little lighter, and we are deeply grateful for everything they did for our family.

The entire care team is so compassionate and caring-especially Stefani Drew. No detail was…read moreoverlooked, so the service went exactly how our family hoped. Our parents took care of the funeral/burial in advance and we were so grateful. We will recommend Mariposa to anyone that needs their services.

This was the first unexpected death that I was responsible for. The Messinger Staff took all the…read moreresponsibility off my shoulders. They made everything easy, including offering resources to other after death tasks that were beyond their ability. Out of all the places I looked at, Messinger was the most well kept and friendly place I found in the valley. Thank you for all that you do!

The Messinger family has cared for three generations of our family. In a way that makes the…read moreMessinger family a part of our family. We literally hand-over of loved ones, and trust all will be handled properly. Messinger's has never failed. Period.

Red Mountain Funeral Home(RMFH)was an excellent choice! McClain who help us out was truly a…read moreblessing with helping our family plan the service for my baby sister! I have worked in Sales and trust me, the previous funeral homes we visited prior to Red Mountain Funeral Home either had a sales pitch or just did not feel right for us. McClain was very empathetic in this time of need. He listened to us and gave us the options based on what we discussed. Never did he upsell anything. He heard exactly what we wanted and matched up the service they could offer us. In our particular situation we had to have an intimate family viewing prior to the cremation process. It was amazing how they made my sister look as she was napping while we made our last goodbye! I truly appreciate RMFH for giving us the best farewell to baby sis I could have had! RIP Barbie Gonzalez, I LOVE YOU!!! You will never be forgotten and you'll always be part of the family's story!!! When we are born, we are born into a race called life. In life we never have a set starting point and our finish line is always different from person to person. At a very early age we always pit ourselves with others we respect or we want to be like or a legend who is no longer in the race. We never are told the rules of the race. While being green in this race we sometimes are taken advantage of and learn right away or make the same mistake a few times before we learn. While others may have more shelter and are not allowed to learn the rules of life until much later down the road. Throughout this race we see others who are struggling. Some of us are out here to help from the get while others are more tentative to help or arrogant and refuse to help. These are all part of our race and learn the playbook as we go. Throughout this marathon we learn from the miles we put in and make the tweaks to become smarter/efficient! Some are quicker than others at becoming smarter/efficient and some learn at a later stage of the race. This race is hard and we somehow push through to continue racking up our miles. Maybe some quit the race and are not seen again. As we encounter the entire spectrum of feeling we advance on this race, some of us are lucky to either find the "family" we want to surround ourselves with or even luckier yet have the family that we want to be around! Once we have our family and fellow racers in our pack, we race until we can no longer race! Some of us will know as we approach the finish line while others are snatched away from the race without notice. In your personal race, I beg you to acknowledge what and who you care for and let them know! This sometimes beautiful cruel race absorbs us without our knowledge and we do not give praise soon enough!

We had a good experience. My mother passed away unexpectedly on Christmas morning. They were very…read moreresponsive when we called and came to pick her up in a very timely manner. My mother had prepaid for a policy in California to cremate her remains. McClain and Bridget were very helpful with this issue and it basically covered everything. Because my mom died on a holiday, everything took longer than expected. We did have to make a few follow up calls, but they were always responsive in getting back to us. We would reach out to them again.

From the very first phone call, David at Wyman provided terrific care and professionalism. I was…read morecoordinating everything long distance, and David handled everything with extreme kindness, and compassion. David guided me through every step with patience, kindness, and genuine empathy. He was always responsive, and available to answer questions or help with anything that came up along the way. I also felt the prices were reasonable. I am grateful to David and Wyman for helping me honor my loved one with compassion and care. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone, including and especially when coordinating arrangements from out of town.

Losing someone is one of the hardest experiences anyone can go through. When my mom passed away in…read more2021, this funeral home handled her cremation with such compassion that it stayed with our family. My dad was so comforted by the way they cared for her that he told us he wanted to be cremated there as well when his time came. When we recently lost him, we handled everything over the phone, and even from a distance the staff's kindness came through clearly. They were patient, understanding, and incredibly respectful throughout the entire process. Every conversation felt personal, never rushed, and they made sure we understood each step. Even without walking through their doors, we felt supported and cared for. What meant the most was how consistent their compassion was -- years apart, for both of my parents. They treated our family with genuine warmth and professionalism, and it brought real comfort during two of the hardest moments of our lives. I'm deeply grateful for the care they provided, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a funeral home that truly understands how to support families with dignity and kindness.

Affordable price, excellent customer service, we were treated with compassion and every question we…read morehad was answered and explained. We opted for a rushed service and everything was done within 5 days. Absolutely recommend

Both of my daughters died. They will not fill your cremation jewelry if you do not buy it from…read morethem. I had already purchased the jewelry beforehand. Filling them myself was very traumatizing for me to open the urn and see their ashes. It is the exact same jewelry that you buy through Amazon. They just charge triple the price. When my ex died, that funeral home filled the cremation jewelry no problem without buying it from them. Very bad experience with Angels Mortuary for the cremation jewelry.

These folks are incredible. Kind, sensitive, knowledgeable…read more They did a wonderful job taking care of my mom's arrangements. It made a huge difference to me that they are family owned. The person who helps you to choose the casket is the same person who will care for your loved ones remains. I cannot speak highly enough for Vickie and all who assisted during this very difficult time.

There's only so much that you can really say about a cemetery/funeral home, right?…read more Well..... The grounds are well kept, there is plenty of parking, and most of the staff is very compassionate and friendly. I will mention that one receptionist in particular was very rude to my mother when we arrived. My Mom began to make her way toward the service we were attending and the woman at the front desk was very snippy with my Mom and told her not to go near the room where the service was being held. She said "It's not ready yet, the family is still setting up!!" My mom asked if she could just sit on the chairs outside the chapel and wait for them to finish setting up, the lady said "NO" with lots of attitude and frustration. I was completely beside myself on that type of behavior! So we sat in the front lobby on the chairs provided. There are 4 chairs in the main lobby, which suited our needs. Just when I thought I had already seen it all, the same woman gets up from her desk and storms over to the chapel area where the service would be held.... Muttering under her breath, walking briskly, and pulls the doors closed... Then continues back to her desk to sit down. I'm not sure if this is her normal behavior, but it could be argued that her personality type doesn't exactly jive with the typical crowd that attend a funeral home.... They also offer water bottles to guests & have a snack machine in the lobby. There are several rooms available for funeral services, which are spacious and comfortable. I will say that I was surprised to see that the pews are not bolted into the floor... I used the back of the pew to help myself up after a service & it disturbed the bench in front of me... That was embarrassing. All in all, the place is exactly what you'd expect. Aside from the rude woman that greets you as you enter the building. We have many relatives that are buried here & others that have been cremated. Aside from Fridays experience, I have never had a complaint about my encounters here.

Michael, Stephanie, and Tyler assisted with my sister-in-law's viewing, and they showed exceptional…read morekindness and compassion to our family and guests during such a difficult time. Every detail was handled with care, and the facility was beautifully prepared for the service. Their professionalism and genuine empathy brought comfort to our family, and we are truly grateful to everyone who helped make this memorial so meaningful and special.

To bury someone is never easy. I liked that there was a fountain and a few trees. It's nice it is…read morenot right off a busy street. The service was well done. It's not a fancy place but I don't think it's necessary. It certainly is worth checking out if it's something you're looking for.

The Smart Cremation representative, Jennifer Markham, was responsive, caring and friendly. No…read morepressure sales, but she provided the information my wife and I needed. Then SC gave us whatever time we needed to make our decision. We had follow-up questions and we were able to get quick answers from Jennifer over the phone. We sat down with three different companies representatives before choosing Smart Cremation as we felt it was the best value. Because we travel, we chose the option that would perform cremation services no matter where we passed away, or where our remains were in the world. SC is not a full service funeral home, but provides the death and cremation services we wanted. We will have all funeral services and bereavement help through our church home and pastor. SC will provide the technical services our family will need for cremation, urns, obtaining death certificates, and notifications; then deliver everything to the family, or scatter ashes at sea if we choose that option. Best thing is, if I or our family chooses not use their services in, at any time, we get a full refund.

I would highly recommend Smart Cremation and Mr. Scott Prewitt to anyone who has had a loved one…read moredie, or to someone who wants to pre-plan their cremation as well. When my Father died Mr. Prewitt and the other staff at Smart Cremation were so empathic and patient with all of our many questions. In our grief and sorrow planning was difficult, but Scott upheld and guided us through all of it. It seemed that he had a real respect for my father and our grieving family. I can not say enough good about Smart Cremation. If you or a loved one is considering cremation, Smart Cremation should be your first choice.

When a loved one passes, coordinating his or her funeral, cremation, service, or burial can be an…read moreexceptionally stressful time. Not only are you mourning the loss and grieving, but then you've got the added stress and concern with making sure all of the logistics are taken care of. Our family is incredibly grateful for Frank taking that burden off of our shoulders and allowing us to be with family, celebrate our loved one, while he guided us comfortably through the process of planning a funeral and burial. Frank is a class act, and in hindsight, the funeral service and burial were beautiful and seamless--and I can't help but think he played a huge role in that. I mention price only because often times these things are unexpected, so for what it's worth, the pricing was significantly less than the handful of others we were advised to take a look at. From the moment we met with Frank, however, price was really out the window for us as it became very clear that he was committed to not only providing our loved one with a service and burial to be proud of, but to making sure that the family was taken care of and we were able to say goodbye in a fashion fitting of a last goodbye. We have a big family. HUGE. And even though I know Frank isn't chomping at the bit to receive phone calls--we will absolutely be encouraging folks to give him a call when the time arises. I cannot speak highly enough for what he did for our family.

I don't even know how to begin - other than Frank is one of the most amazing people I have…read moreencountered in a very long time. My husband had passed in Lake Havasu and for personal reasons, I needed an autopsy to get unanswered questions he had when he was ill - he wanted answers and sadly passed before he knew answers. Many obstacles later, I was told that the autopsy could be preformed in Mesa - many hours / days of stress later - I had met Frank on the phone. Frank was a blessing to a very difficult time. He was extremely caring, helpful, compassionate when I so needed it, and maybe a little humor to help lighten the day and make me smile again... He walked me thru every inch of the way, making sure I had every question answered right away. I cannot thank Frank and Family Burial enough for the love and caring I felt in the way things were handled. If me sharing my story, can help anyone find themselves looking to Frank and Family Burial in the very difficult time of losing a loved one - I would tell them - do not hesitate to contact Frank - I will give them a glowing referral any time. Thank you!!