Today is a year since my son in law passed away and we used Community Funeral Services .I am giving…read morethem a 2 star because we chose them , they sold it well. To start the elder lady we dealt with made it sound like she would take care of everything .. but honestly she forgot everything , I had to call her to get updates on what was going on and she never knew she always had to call us back , we talked many times and every time we talked she act like she didn't know us and she had to look for his file and would get back to us! I had to do the foot work , I had to finally find the place to have his services . It was during covid so it was hard to find a place that was big enough to have so many people . So I found a place that would have it outside but that's what I paid them to do ! This is just part of it . Than she tells us we have to pay extra for them to fix him up , it's like playing dress up with your dolls were her exact words , because they might have to do extra to fix him up if it's bad .. we paid extra and we just got a basic report from coroners NOT a full autopsy and they NEVER refunded us for that LIKE THEY SAID !! So prior to the day of the funeral , I told the lady I if there would be a tv I can play a video on and table for flowers and pedestal for his big picture . we get there it's under a tent in the parking lot which she told me it would be outside under a tent because of covid but not in a parking lot !The funeral director guy is there that I never met before and he act like it was his first day on the job ! There was no tv for our video there was no music, there was no pedestal . I was livid , and my daughter is a wreck ! We had the services at white memorial in uptown Whittier but they have nothing to do with it , we went through this unprofessional company that rents out these places so it's up to this Community funerals to make sure everything is done !Has nothing to do with the place which if I would have known better I would have went through white memorial myself and not used a 3rd party ! Ok so he brought out a pedestal and than I ask him where are the flowers , 3 people from the funeral came to me and said there flowers weren't there so he disappeared again looking for the flowers and they were delivered with the funeral that was before ours !! Unheard of ! So they delivered them after the funeral to us at my brothers house where we had the reception ! So because the funeral guy is running around nobody directed the funeral l! The pastor came out to talk and sang, he was great , thank God for him ! But nobody said when it was time for people to come up and view , I had to find the guy to tell people to come up and view him . It was sooo unprofessional and so embarrassing! Now back to the prayer cards I paid for ! Well the funeral service guy forgot them !So by the time they got there the funeral was over and people had already left . ThanknGod we had made prayer cards from another company also with his picture on it . I have never ever ever heard of this happening , this day should have been without stress of the arrangements considering g we were already going through hell , my daughter lost her husband , her best friend , my grand daughter lost her dad , an amazing man that stepped up to be her dad and he deserved sooo much more than this !! We never even got an apology until I emailed the owner man which I never even met through the whole process ! But I did email him after a couple of months because after the funeral it was hectic I moved my daughter and grand daughter back in with me . My only regret besides using this place was not writing a review so others can know what we went through , I know things happen and I am first to let things go but not this many mistakes and not on such an important day . I made sure my daughter didn't have to worry about all this but I didn't even get to grieve my son In law in this day because I was too busy chasing around the funeral director guy . Today is a year he passed and I won't let another day go by without writing my review.

When your heart is broken and you say good-bye,to your loved one ... My Sister . I called Harold…read moreearlier in the week to get plans together as we told there was not much time . I felt so comfortable knowing Harold would be there with us every step of the way . The time of passing came I called Harold and he said when you are ready to release her from our home call me back and we will come . They came two young men in suits . As they entered my room they asked by her name, if they should cover her face as they took her out of my room, or just cover her like she was sleeping ! I was so amazed at the thoughtfulness of their question. She was gently and quietly removed from my room . She was placed in the van . Peacefully, our hearts watched her leave our hill as tradition goes we wave till you are out of view - the attendants honored our sister by slowing as they made the turn from view ,in life it's the simple things, that meant so much ! Harold and his staff were compassionate, They made this transition lovingly easy for me ! They took great care of my precious loved one ! It took me 7 years too write this...

Our deepest gratitude to Charles Kristal and Isaiah for…read morehaving accompanied our family with such grace and professionalism during our moments of grief. Kristal, walking me through all the paperwork. She was so efficient, so understanding, just simply so kind. A special mention also to Isaiah, who was just wonderful, helpful and yet so discreet. Everything went so smoothly at Rose Hills, thanks to him. Sunnyside has been a positive part of my very difficult journey. May you all, always be blessed. Warmest regards and a sincere thank you, H Mutte and family

Went to a rosary/viewing on Monday. Although the lot had limited parking I managed to get a spot 10…read moreminutes after the scheduled 5pm start time. Place was clean and things run smoothly.

We are grateful for the kind staff at Brea Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary. We do wish the…read morefacility would've been a little better cared for and the operations just a little more professional. Leslie was so sweet and soft spoken I actually wished for a little more brusque professionalism. However, I overheard someone else's similar intake conversation with a different associate and was glad for Leslie's competence. She answered most of our questions easily and was able to find the answers she didn't immediately know. When we walked the grounds on our own to see if and where we might want to bury our daughter, we were stopped by one of the groundskeepers to ask if we needed help finding or tending a grave. He was so kind and we were amazed by his care and attention. When we decided to use their cremation services instead, we were quoted certain pricing over the phone (by Linda) that they were, ultimately and unfortunately, not willing to honor. I didn't have the heart to quibble over $75 when I was mourning the loss of my daughter, so we let it slide. During the intake conversation it seemed Leslie was obligated to show us their showroom even though we told her we would be making the urn. She wasn't rude. Just made us aware that we would be seeing the showroom before we left (even though we didn't need it). Still, she didn't hound us to purchase anything or choose any particular options. Also during the intake conversation, there was a service in session in the connected chapel. There was chanting and incense and it carried strongly into the connected funeral home and offices. It gave us both headaches from the strength of the noise and scent. So we wish the offices were kept a little more separate to avoid the discomfort. The funeral home itself is so charming, but in definite disrepair. It's a colonial establishment and theme and we both loved it. However, the carpet is rippled, the walls and baseboards have gouges and dings, and the bathrooms are old and dirty. I absolutely loved the atrium space with the fountain and flowers. I spent most of my time looking out the windows at the atrium while we waited for the paperwork to be copied and verified. The small but beautiful atrium soothed my soul. We chose to attend the cremation. Leslie walked us back and the crematory manager, Eric, met us and explained the process. It was 96 degrees outside and the room didn't have air conditioning so everyone was uncomfortable. But Eric still wore his suit coat and didn't rush us. Told us to take as much time as we needed. He handed me tissues when I was overwhelmed and the told stories to try to raise my spirits. I understood the kindness and empathy and generosity of spirit behind his actions. We ultimately waited in the lobby for the duration of the cremation. This is where we found out that a lot of business is conducted out in the lobby for anyone to witness. That was the unprofessional part. I even hate to mention it because the staff was always so compassionate toward us. But the business should've been handled elsewhere. We got to hear everyone's personal business. The manager came and spent some time with us again while we waited and told more stories and really showed such kindness and compassion. When we picked up her ashes, the manager met us again and brought her ashes out himself and spent more time chatting and making sure we were happy with the way things turned out that were within our control. Overall, I would recommend Brea Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary. I wouldn't hesitate to say that it's not the most professional establishment, but the employees are good and compassionate people. Eric is so kind. I'd also mention the funeral home is in a bit of disrepair. However, the grounds are peaceful and pleasant and have been in great repair each time we've visited.

The Best!! Workers do an Amazing Job!!! Eric so nice and understanding!! Ducks come through here…read moreand it a nice peaceful place to have ur loved one buried!

My father passed away a couple weeks ago and from Day 1, the staff at White Emerson were on point…read morewith their customer service. Richard was the staff member that helped our family navigate through the process, explained everything thoroughly, and most importantly, was empathetic, patient, and kind. Every question answered and every phone call returned promptly to ensure my Dad was taken care of and that our family would have the peace of mind that the services would be just right. The staff that accompanied us the day of the funeral were so helpful, patient, and attentive. The digital media staff was also attentive to details and created beautiful work from the video slide show to the gorgeous sign in book. I have nothing but great things to say. Our family has loyally used White Emerson Mortuary for over 30 years and will continue to do so. Thank you to the staff that helped our family during this difficult time. We greatly appreciate it.

We are ever so grateful to have found White Emerson Mortuary and Richard Crain, Family Services…read moreCoordinator. Richard guided us through the most difficult process a family has to go through when you have the loss of a loved one. Richard was kind, patient, and supportive. He guided us through options, allowed us time to consider choices amongst the broader family, all while keeping us informed on timing. The entire staff leading up to and on the day of services were supportive, attentive, and added personal touches we never expected and truly thoughtful. Pastor Dave took the time to get to know our loved one and provide a personal and heartfelt service. Our family began our journey through healing and managing our grief once we found White Emerson and Richard Crain.

Very serene and well kept grounds. My father was buried there in 1966 and I visited last month…read more I'm glad he was laid to rest in this beautiful place.

My husband and received a kind explanation of the options, so I was easily able to make a…read moredecision. In comparison to other cemeteries, the prices were reasonable. My mom is now resting under the canopy of a tree in a peaceful and quiet place. Olive Lawn Memorial Park is close to our home. It's a pleasure to visit her gravesite, sit down on the grass, and let the memories flow into meaningful conversations.

I usually don't write reviews unless someone goes above and beyond or I've had a truly negative…read moreexperience. Ryan Preston from this funeral home absolutely went above and beyond. I've been interested in the funeral business since 2018 and have reached out to places on and off just hoping to learn more. I wasn't even asking for a job, just insight, but no one ever took the time to respond. Ryan did. He spent nearly two hours of his day talking with me, while still managing his work, answering all of my questions about the industry, his role, and what it's really like to be in this field. He even shared ways I could get started at an entry-level position, which was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. It's rare to meet someone so knowledgeable and generous with their time, especially when they're not getting anything in return. Ryan is sincere, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about what he does. I only wish I had known about him when my own family needed services. Ryan Preston is truly exceptional, and I'm very grateful he took the time to speak with me.

They were professional and compassionate people who were very supportive with family at this…read moredifficult time.

Berenice offers the utmost respect and services to those in need. She takes care of her clients as…read moreif they were family, carefully addressing all of their needs.

So from the start I had a problem with this lady who's claims to be professional. Her name is…read moreBerenice! The night my mother passed a morgue had to come pick up my moms body so we called and her and she sent one male ! After all the paper work was done he asked MY FATHER and two of MY FRIENDS TO HELP HIM CARRY MY MOMS BODY OUT THE HOUSE ! This was already hard to deal with and she emotionally fucked up my Family and I . The whole time she had a issue getting my moms death certificate signed so it delayed when we got my moms remains . Throughout my moms whole service she never to be found when I needed her she left it up to my dad to fix HER set up so we can watch my Moms slide show! (Witch by the way never worked and my family missed everything ! When I was saying my last goodbyes to my mother she kept pulling everything around my mom away she was rushing me ! So after finally waiting for what felt like forever we got her Remains! We set everything up nice and pretty for my mother , only to find out two days later she TEXTS me instead of calling me like a "professional" that she needs to pick up the remains here at my house because there was a mix up and this whole time my mom was never there !!!! Mind you when we picked up these so called remains we thought were my moms she let us witness her put the necklace my dad got her in my moms ashes ! When she brought me back the new remains , I had to ask her to make sure about the necklace and make sure she put it in my moms remains , she told me it wasn't in the ashes and that she had checked over three times . So she was never going to mention the necklace being lost . So we had a huge argument here in the front of my house because she said she wasn't responsible. Berenice you are the owner you are responsible for everything that happens under your care ! So I told her I was gonna take legal action and see her in count ! I also new not to trust you ! Everyone told me about you but I still gave you the benefit of the doubt from the start , because that's my mom fucken mom! And it's funny how a hours later you were able to find my moms necklace back under your care !

RTC was great to work with they provide personal assistance in getting exactly what you want for…read moreyour family member. We did not get the same service working directly with the cemetery. Thank you RTC

They assisted my family with my mom's gravestone and later added my father when he recently passed…read more Their personal care and attention to detail. They meant very much at this difficult time. I would recommend them to anyone looking for assistance with grave markers. Rex Reeves

Loma Vista Memorial Park took such good care of us during a really hard moment. Sandy was…read moreincredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful -- she made everything feel a little easier and treated our family with real compassion. The grounds are peaceful and beautifully kept, and we felt truly supported the whole time. I'm grateful for the care we received here.

This memorial park is beautiful! My adopted grandpa's final resting place is here and when he had…read morethe burial, it was really nice. Though I remember it took forever to get his headstone in place but Grandpa picked a really nice central spot where all the vets are so the location is perfect. This park is one of the older ones so there are definitely really old headstones and I do see some being flooded or are fighting with nature... It's always so peaceful and calming here. One thing I wish they have nearby water faucet or something for you to get water...

Great concert. Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a pleasant surprise! Here is the description…read moreI found later...Fullerton Remembers: The Music, The Movies & The Stories We Carry Step back into the golden glow of the Fox Theatre Fullerton and celebrate the sound that shaped Fullerton music history -- from the jazz era to the innovation of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The afternoon begins at 1:00 pm with a Fullerton favorite of Dixieland Jazz with the Dixiedelics in a nostalgic movie-theater lobby setting -- complete with popcorn, Fox memorabilia, photo station, and light refreshments. At 1:45 pm, join us in the chapel for a moving concert experience featuring the California State University, Fullerton Jazz Group, the Titan Six with Paul Kreibich, vocalist Tia Reeves, jazz and gospel pianist Isha Love of Temple Beth Tikvah, jazz vocalist Miranda Mower and award-winning tribute artist Martin Anthony. Through beloved jazz standards and film-inspired classics, we'll honor the memories, milestones, and music that became part of a soundtrack of Fullerton's music history.

First and foremost, rest in peace, my father, and God bless everyone at this establishment who…read morehelped us lay him to rest. Zach took care of my family and me during this difficult time, and he is truly an angel. He was informative, respectful, and kind throughout the entire process. The reception room and chapel were also very modern and peaceful. Thank you for making such a difficult process a little easier for us. -Angeleen & Tamarah Castillo