A very nice mortuary in Escondido. Everything went as…read moreplanned, and the staff was very caring and professional. I do recommend calling these guys if you're in need of their services. Note that the parking is along the street (two hour limit). I doubt they would ticket you, though. You could also park at the Escondido library.

Losing my mom was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and care we…read morereceived from this mortuary helped carry us through it in a way I'll never forget. From the very beginning, Thomas and Jodi treated us and my mother with gentleness, dignity, and deep respect. Jodi was exactly the person we needed to guide us through the difficult paperwork and the emotional process of choosing the final items for my mom's goodbye. She made it feel manageable, even when it felt like the world was falling apart. Thomas... I don't even have words for how grateful I am for him. He has a gift, he can read a room with so much grace and compassion. On one of the worst days of my life, he made things bearable somehow. He honored my mom as a vessel that carried her spirit, and he was deeply respectful of our traditions. He's a truly special person, and I will never forget his presence during that time. I hope I don't have to return for a long time, but when the time does come again, I wouldn't trust anyone else with the sacred task of preparing a loved one for the next world. This place and its people are a blessing during such a difficult time.

A task I did not look forward to; however, California Funeral Alternatives made it a smooth…read morepositive experience.

Very kind and helpful throughout the process. Great family owned and run business. Thank you for…read moreyour support.

We had a wonderful experience with my grandpa's funeral arrangements. Silver Lining made such a…read moredifficult time feel beautiful and handled everything with the utmost professionalism. The owner Tatiana with the short blonde hair was absolutely wonderful. She was so kind, truly listened to all of our needs, and made us feel cared for every step of the way. She was accommodating, approachable, and went above and beyond to honor all of our wishes. She took care of the viewing, was there to guide and push the casket during the church funeral service, and handled my grandpa's cremation with such care and compassion. She moved and pushed the casket all by herself. Her strength truly amazed us, especially since she is so tiny and petite. We are incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion, and respect shown to our family during such a difficult time. Thank you for helping us give my grandpa the beautiful farewell he deserved. We will always remember and appreciate everything you did for our family.

I don't live near Valley Center where my father passed. Silver Lining made the process of getting…read moremy father cremated and shipped to me so very easy. They are very kind and patient. Pricing was very fair and less than I expected. I highly recommend them and thank them for making a difficult time easier by handling this for me. I did not select an Urn yet so my father's remains weee sent in a sturdy plastic box, bagged remains inside secured with a metal tag, enclosed in a velvet bag... and shipped very promptly via UPS with appropriate protection and box labeling for safe and secure delivery. Many blessings to the kind people of Silver Lining.

Our family is profoundly grateful for the compassionate and dignified manner White Rose Aqua…read moreCremation handled all the arrangements for our son's cremation. The extraordinary sensitivity and professionalism provided by David, Mark and Kahla during this tragic time provided solace and comfort to our grieving hearts. The respectful care extended to our beloved son will always be remembered and it is with a heartfelt appreciation that we highly recommend White Rose Aqua Cremation services!

In November of 2023, my wife and I developed our estate plan, including prepaying for Aquamation…read morefor both of us at White Rose. I never could have imagined that I would have to use the service in March 2024, but my dear wife passed away suddenly. I was blown away by the attention to detail, constant communication and status and responsiveness of White Rose. Absolutely stellar. In particular, I need to recognize the Aquamation Technician, Kahla Flores, who handled my wife's processing. Kahla is the consummate professional with a maniacal focus on customer communication and satisfaction. What a Gem! Thank you, Kahla!

We had an unexpected loss, and I called to get information…read more If you need to make cremation arrangements in the San Diego area, this is the company to call. From picking up the phone on a Sunday, to walking us through the process, to having the most reasonable costs I found (when making a few calls that day), AFS went above and beyond. They showed compassion, didn't "sell us" - just provided the info we needed and said they'd be there if we needed them. We quickly secured their services, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I had a very similar experience to what many others have written about working with this small…read morebusiness. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, empathetic and patient. Not having any experience directly taking care of arrangements after someone has passed, I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect through the process. Joey and Tara were so wonderful and answered my questions, helped set expectations properly for me and were always available to take calls. Their pricing is very competitive and straightforward. There aren't any hidden or additional fees that surprise you when it comes time to make payment. I highly recommend them to help anyone through one of the most difficult and challenging life events. Thank you Joey and Tara!

I can't say enough about Nicholas, an extremely genuine and caring person. He has an eye for…read moredetail and a heart for comfort. He goes above and beyond to make sure the family is supported and comforted through the entire process. Integrity, respect and follow through. Thank you Nick for your service, done with love and pride. She looked beautiful

I chose George Family Mortuary at random from Google and feel like I completely lucked out. When my…read moremom passed, her wishes entailed some various unusual requirements that put me in a time crunch and coordination out of town. I was pretty stressed about it but Nicholas came to the rescue and made everything seem super easy. He was supportive, reliable, communicative, thorough, kind, thoughtful. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement. I seriously cannot recommend him enough! Thank you a million times, Nicholas.

We are so glad that we used Melissa @ Eternally Loved for our Memorial / Celebration of life…read more My Dad passed away in 2025. My mom had passed a few years earlier, and so we really wanted to do a celebration event that honored them and their life together. We talked to several planners and from the get-go felt the difference in communication and attention to detail. Melissa was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and great to communicate with. The cost was reasonable for what we were getting. I really cant say enough good things. Now that the event is in the past, I look back and feel so at peace and happy that we did this and utilized Eternally Loved. So thank you to Melissa and Eternally Loved and know that if you consider them for your event that you will be in really good hands.

It was a blessing my daughter found Melissa (Eternally Loved) because we were overwhelmed by my…read morehusband's passing and we wanted to have his "Celebration of Life" in a different state. Melissa was kind and patient and handled everything with professionalism and grace. She handled the negotiations for the venue, the invites; the AV set up; the slideshow: the programs; florals; memory table, and she gave us some great ideas. We were able to honor my husband with our family and friends while she took care of everything on the actual day. It was a beautiful event and went off without a flaw. We are forever grateful.

Our family is extremely grateful to Ms. Uyen for everything she did for us during the loss of our…read morebeloved father. This was the first time our family had ever had to arrange a funeral, and we really didn't know what to expect or how to properly handle everything according to Vietnamese Buddhist traditions. Ms. Uyen patiently guided us every step of the way with kindness, compassion, and understanding. She helped coordinate the funeral arrangements, worked with the temple and the monks, and made sure our father's service was beautiful, respectful, and meaningful. Even when we had questions or needed to make changes, Ms. Uyen was always patient and did everything she could to accommodate our family. What touched us most was her help in arranging for our father's ashes to be kept at the temple for two years, which was something he had wished for while he was still alive. Knowing that his final wish could be fulfilled brought our family tremendous comfort and peace. The funeral turned out beautifully, and we could not have asked for a more meaningful farewell for our father. Ms. Uyen, on behalf of my mother and our entire family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness, patience, and everything you did for our father and our family. We will always remember and appreciate what you did for us. Hung Vu & Family

We traveled more than two hours to pick up the ashes of a beloved family member, and from the…read moremoment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and cared for. Noah is an exceptional representative of this business. He was compassionate, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the paperwork and answer all of our questions about the ashes. During such a difficult time, Noah made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. His kindness, patience, and genuine care meant more to our family than words can express. We are truly grateful for the outstanding service we received and highly recommend this business to anyone in need. They exceeded our expectations in every way.

From the initial consultation to the closure ten years later they made the process as natural and…read moreeasy as it could understandably be. Everyone was kind, friendly, and compassionate--very pleased with the every aspect of their service.

Everything was so easy, which is important at a time of grief. Donna was so helpful!! We used…read moreCalifornia Funeral Alternatives when my dad died 13 years ago and were pleased with the services then, so using them again for my mom was a no brainer. They even worked with me on cremating her in particular clothing. I highly recommend them and have done so for the last 13 years

Attended a funeral here that was very beautiful. May everyone here rest in peace. I hope this place…read moresees the negative reviews and changes and improves.

The workers never show up on time, and when they do the bathrooms are always closed , mind you…read morethat's the only bathroom for both guys and girls ‍they are supposed to be open at 8:00am it's always locked, so irresponsible and they always throw away all your loved ones plants, decorations, and balloons I've seen them do it in front of me , and no it's wasn't on the "cleaning days" if I can give - I would !