A dear friend passed away and in search of local cremation services I found Always There Funeral Service in Burbank. From the very first phone call they were kind, patient and professional. The ashes were shipped out of the country and they handled all of it. They communicated each step of the way (even tracked the shipment and notified me when it had arrived). They made a very difficult process easy and comforting. I would highly recommend Always There Funeral Services. I hope I do not have to reach out to them again in the near future but when the times comes I will be reaching back out to them. read more

I cannot thank Pierre, Vahik, and the entire team at Always There Funeral Services enough for everything they did for our family. When my father-in-law passed away in Orange County, our wish was to bring him back to his homeland, Iran, to be laid to rest in his hometown. Pierre helped us from the very beginning with incredible kindness, compassion, and respect. He quickly arranged transportation from Orange County to their facility in Los Angeles and made sure my father-in-law was treated with dignity and care. For the remainder of the process, I worked primarily with Vahik, who handled the extremely complicated international arrangements, permits, documentation, and transportation. Communication was always clear and transparent, and we knew what to expect every step of the way. When political developments unexpectedly suspended flights into Iran while the journey was already underway, Vahik and the team did not give up. They coordinated new documentation in Turkey, found an alternative route to an airport near the Iranian border, and arranged ground transportation so our family could receive my father-in-law and finally bring him to his hometown. During one of the hardest times in our lives, they took an enormous burden off our family. Their compassion, professionalism, communication, and determination to find a solution were truly exceptional. Most importantly, they helped us fulfill our final wish for our loved one and bring him home with dignity. Our family will always be grateful to Pierre, Vahik, and everyone at Always There Funeral Services. I highly recommend them, especially to any family facing the difficult process of international transportation and repatriation of a loved one. read more

I could not have asked for a better service than the one Always There Funeral services offered us. My mom passed away and they helped us through the process of picking her up, cremating her remains and handling the death certificate process. They handled my mom with care and dignity. And we could not be more grateful. They kept me informed of all the steps to follow and treated us with empathy and kindness during this difficult situation. Thank you for all your help Pierre and the team at Always There Funeral services! read more

I cannot say enough about the customer service, care, and consideration extended to us from Always There Funeral services. My father's loss was very difficult, but Pierre and his team made the process of preparing for the memorial service extremely easy. It lifted a heavy weight of our shoulders. Pierre organized and assisted with the memorial card, the flowers, the photo, and every other detail. Additionally, his prices are much more reasonable than other places. I am extremely thankful and appreciative of everything they have done for us. read more

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My experience with Always There Funeral was exceptional. Pierre handled my situation with kindness, understanding and lots of care. He answered all my questions and walked me through the process step by step. I will recommend this place to family and friends. read more

We just had our Father's service with this company. They did an amazing job from the beginning to the end. They are really professional, communication was great and price was very reasonable. It took a lot of pressure out of me . Pierre was the one who took care of everything for us. He was amazing! read more

Super helpful and supportive. Very good communication. The entire process was quick and easy given the circumstances.

I heard about this great business through a social worker. Karina and Pierre comforted my mother and I with the passing of my father and made the process from start to finish easy. They organized the pickup of his body same day of death and they were very professional in handling of the body. We chose cremation and the price for their services cannot be beat and their professionalism and the timely manner that things were taken care of cannot be matched. Extremely kind individuals work here and I have already recommended them to several coworkers already. Time may vary but I had my father back in 2 weeks. They also noticed Social Security so that was another headache that my mother and I did not have to deal with. I'd recommended at minimum 5 death certificates so that each one can be sent to different agencies that may require it. Thank you Karina, Pierre and Always There Funeral! They also speak many languages such as Armenian, Russian and Farsi! read more

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What an incredible team. My family and I couldn't be more grateful for the care and support we received during this difficult time. Pierre and Vahik guided us through every step of the funeral process, answered all of our questions thoroughly, and went above and beyond our expectations. Their attention to detail and genuine care gave us peace of mind. It was comforting not having to worry about what needed to be done or how everything would be handled, since they took care of every detail with professionalism and compassion. We are truly thankful for everything they did for our family and highly recommend their services. read more

The Always There associates were respectful and very helpful in their communication as we handled my aunt's cremation. We were grateful for their assistance at a difficult time. read more

True meaning of professionalism! In these hard days, Pierre and Vahik was there for the entire family every day, their on point interactions and recommendations made our service such a unique and smooth experience Thank you for everything read more

From start to finish I couldn't have asked for a better experience at one of the hardest times of my life. They made me feel so cared for and they were so so so accommodating. Thank you again. I will never forget it. read more

I cannot express enough gratitude to Vahik and Karine at Always There Funeral & Cremation Services. Their care, patience, and extensive knowledge made all the difference during one of the most emotionally difficult times of my life. My mother's last wish was to be buried next to my father in our home country, and I was in no state to handle the details. Vahik and Karine stepped in and took care of everything from A to Z. Their professionalism and compassion were truly remarkable, and the price was very reasonable and affordable. In moments like these, you need someone you can trust to take care of all the arrangements, and I highly recommend their services. They are not only incredibly respectful and knowledgeable but also deeply understanding and patient. Thank you both for taking such good care of my beloved mother and making the process as smooth as possible. Your support meant the world to me. Thank you, Vahik and Karine! read more

Always There Funeral & Cremation Services - Cremation Services Near Me - Burbank, California

Pierre at Always There Funeral walked me through from beginning to end with such care and patience for my father's arrangement. I was able to text/call at any hours with my questions even when I was breaking down. He held my hand throughout the process. He took care as if it was his own family member. Thank you so much to Always There Funeral. read more

Searching for a funeral and cremation services is not an easy ask, especially if it is the first time doing so. You can read the reviews, but how do you ultimately make a decision? After researching several places, we selected Always There in Burbank for the cremation of my sister, who had been in assisted living for a few years. Not only we do not regret our decision, but wanted to take the time to write a review and recommend them. Karine and Pierre were very patient and caring to our family during the difficult time when a loved one is on his/her final days. Karine patiently explained the details of what/when/why things work the way they do. A lot can be done online. They are also very transparent about costs, which is not the case with other providers, and which can add very quickly. When my sister passed, everything went smoothly, and as Karine described to us. Our family is not in the LA area, and Mr. William was kind enough to accommodate a pick up time of the remains. Throughout the process, we never felt rushed or lacking attention. I am sure this is not an easy business. It takes people with not only the caring and skills for handling the departed but also the caring and empathy for those left behind. We were fortunate, blessed, lucky - pick your words - to find them, and again, highly recommend them. read more

My family and I are so happy to have picked this professional, caring, trustworthy funeral service for my grandpas unexpected death in December. We visited him the day my grandpa passed (which was near holiday season) and he set everything up within 1 hour. We did not have to worry about anything during this emotional and stressful time in our lives. Vahik (the owner) is a very nice and caring man himself and we will refer this service to whoever might need it. read more

This type of service isn't usually needed at the best time in your life. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this family owned and run business. In fact, I wish these people were personal friends. In addition, their prices are a good value. They made the services I requested easy to make. read more

We engaged the services of Always There for the cremation of my beautiful wife and was glad we did. Don't let the physical look of the outside facility fool you. Inside Vahik and Karine are competent, respectful and sympathetic providers of cremation services. They expertly guided us through the process. The pricing is reasonable, simplified and presented upfront. Vahik is extremely attentive and understanding. The process unfolded exactly as explained and was expertly executed. I strongly recommend their services. read more

Vahik & Karine were kind, compassionate & knowledgeable about the cremation services they provided for my father. They made the whole experience quite easy, at a difficult time. We are grateful. read more

Kind, Professional, and Thoughtful ALWAYS THERE FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES INC. handled everything with care and respect. The staff were compassionate, organized, and made a difficult time easier for our family. We're grateful for their support and attention to detail. read more

Pierre and Karine were incredible to work with during a very difficult time. They are compassionate, kind, knowledgeable and made the mortuary/cremation process seamless. They were quick to respond to our call, emails and questions. Pierre and team arrived quickly upon our mother's passing. They were respectful and professional all along the way. We planned to take our mother's remains to another country for her funeral there and they were very knowledgeable about what forms would be required. They truly made the entire process simple. We highly recommend Always There. read more

We are forever thankful for Mr Vahik, Andre and the entire staff for an incredible service and professionalism. You made it very easy for us in such time like this. Thank you again. Amirian Family read more

The entire team here is amazing, highly professional, patient and very compassionate. I lost my dad and they were able to help me with his cremation with no extra stress or hassle. Highly recommend. read more

Always There handled the cremation of both my mother and father with kindness and expertise. When you lose a loved one, you're in this state of numbness, and paperwork is the last thing you want to do, but Always There makes that part of the process easy, giving you time to focus on what really matters: the healing. read more

Vahik and his entire team from beginning to end was truly outstanding. They were all very professional,understanding and sympathetic. It was a beautiful service; our family is very grateful for all the thoughts, prayers and hard work you all did to make it easy. Your compassion and kindness is incomparable. read more

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We are forever grateful to Mr. Vahik, Karine and all of the staff at Always There Funeral. They demonstrated an unparalleled level of empathy, kindness, and patience that truly helped us navigate our grief. They took the time to understand our needs, offering personalized options that respected our wishes without rushing us through the process. They provided clear, compassionate guidance on everything from the memorial service to the paperwork, and several other questions we had. This was the most challenging time for our family; their professionalism and heartfelt sincerity made this challenging time feel a little less burdensome. They lived up to their name of being "Always There" - thank you again. read more

On behalf of my family, I express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Vahik and Always There Funeral Services. During an unimaginably difficult time for my family, they took care of every detail to ensure my father's services were taken care of per our every wish, within an unheard of time frame. They thought of and took care of every last detail. We are forever grateful for the service and genuine compassion during our very difficult situation. Thank you Mr. Vahik and team. God bless you all. read more

It is always pleasure to work with Vahik. He is very intelligent, respectful and faithful person. The quality of service he provides is excellent. I always get admire when I have opportunity to provide a service or request a service at their Funeral service. I definitely recommend this Funeral service. And the prices are reasonable and competitive. read more

Update: I wanted to add to my original review to express how helpful Andre was as well. He guided us through the process of getting my dad's headstone installed and was incredibly helpful and informative. He explained everything clearly, gave us all the necessary details, and kept us updated on when Forest Lawn would complete the installation. Always There Funeral Services will exceed your expectations from start to finish. read more

Amazing service, and helped my family a lot through a very tough time. Blessed to have come across this place. Very much recommended.

I cannot stress enough how amazing and compassionate this place is. Vahik and Karina both showed us incredible kindness. They handled our mother's transportation to Uzbekistan with immense professionalism and promptness. The other place I called first told us it would take at least a month to finish documents in order to transport our mom back to homeland for burial. And quoted us a lot more. Vahik made so many exceptions for us to make this experience as smooth as possible. Him and Karina got all of the paperwork and permits from the embassy fine in days. Exactly seven days after her passing she was ready to fly out. I cannot thank them enough for all of their amazing work. So much patience and dedication. I highly recommend them for all funeral services. If one wants this sad moment in life to be a little less painful please don't hesitate to give them a chance! read more

Forest Lawn mortuary declined my request for a vendor for white dove release at my uncle's upcoming funeral and quoted me $320 minimum for this service. I called Vahik who didn't hesitate to refer me to their trusted vendor. The vendor called me right away and gave me incredible pricing. In such times, it's so refreshing and needed to experience true customer service and professionalism. I'm so grateful. read more

It was obviously a very troubling time this past month or so after my mother passed away. I called probably 8 different funeral homes before deciding on Always There and my decision was based upon the kindness of the ones answering the phone. Karine and Vahik from the very beginning were so personable and comforting. A lot of the places you call are first filtered through an automated system, and when you are in the middle of grieving, a friendly voice is refreshing. Not only were they the most affordable option, but I know they treated my mom like she was family. So often is the death industry dehumanizing, and made into a business. But this funeral home deeply cares and respects those that have passed on. Karine helped me through a complicated and bureaucratic process with the hospital and the coroner, and patiently sat and even cried with me about my mother. The funeral home itself doesn't have bells and whistles, but all anyone could ever want for their family member is to be handled with honor. Thank you so much to Karine, Vahik, and the funeral home for taking care of my mother. read more

During this difficult time of my mom's sudden passing and right before the year end Holidays, Karina and team efficiently and professionally got the job done, with care and compassion. My family is so grateful for their quick services. I strongly recommend thxem. read more

The humility & compassion we felt here was beyond comprehension. We feel so fortunate to have come to them during one of the most emotional & challenging times of our lives. Thank you for the service & kindness you provided for our loved one's journey. We will never forget it. read more

Vahik, First and foremost I'd like to thank you and your team for doing such a great job with my aunts services. Your son Pierre was nice and kind. He was very attentive to my family and I the day of the service. I truly appreciate everything you and you team did for our family in our time of grief. You made the process a little bit easier for us. So once again I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so thankful that we were referred to Vahik at Always There Funeral Services. From the very first phone conversation with Vahik I knew that we were going to have him take care of my aunts services once that time came. Vahik was so genuinely compassionate and understanding and did everything that he could for our family. It was tremendously comforting to know that he and his team were there with us every step of the way. I am beyond thankful and appreciate the kindness and compassion you showed us in our most difficult time. read more

What can I say. Everyone here was amazing from beginning to end. Mr William and Ms Karina were very kind. They explained the process of everything, and were able to fix such a beautiful service for my late father. One of the biggest things many families may worry about is pricing, but honestly the package at Always There is really a steal. Thank you again for taking in my father and showing much respect and love to our family. May god continue to bless you. read more

I would like to express my gratitude to Vahik and staff when my mother-in-law passed away. We contacted him last minute for arrangements and services. Vahik cared for us and the family. He guided us to right direction. While you are numb do not understand what needs to be done. He made the transition services easy and less painful. We did not have to worry about anything. He guided us truthfully with compassion. Thank you and appreciation to Vahik and Staff. read more

I'm currently going through the most difficult time in my life. As soon as I entered this mortuary I felt the love from every single one of the staff.In that Instant moment I knew to count on them. It was a blessing having them apart of this difficult time. I will forever be grateful for the amount of love and support that was provided by them. They have the most humble, pure, beautiful hearts. May god bless them and continue giving them the opportunity to grow. Never will I forget the beautiful experience and moment I had with my family and the team at this location . Again, I will forever be grateful Thank you so much for the services that were provide. Quick and easy May god bless this amazing, honest, beautiful, Team Thank You again !! - Jennifer Marroquin read more

The best funeral services. Vahik made everything so much easier for our family. He truly went above and beyond with everything. Everything was so well organized and handled with real care. From the first phone call, he was on point and incredibly helpful, making sure every detail was taken care of. We felt truly supported and respected. I can't thank him enough. Highly recommend for anyone needing compassionate and dedicated funeral services. read more