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4.6 (9 reviews)
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A big thanks to Michael V, his ground team for helping us locate some plots we recently purchased…read more We were at loss where exactly they were but Michael and his team went beyond on trying to help us which I really appreciated.!! Now we know exactly where we will be. Thanks again, he was very helpful!

7/9/2026: (Down from 4 stars) Unfortunately, I have to lower…read moremy previous 4-star rating to 2 stars. While my experience here in January 2024 was good, the service during my Aunt's recent funeral was filled with unnecessary struggle and communication issues. From the very beginning of the planning stages, I noticed a severe disconnect. The funeral associate handling our arrangements, Jonathan, was continuously difficult to get in touch with. There seemed to be no sense of urgency on his part to communicate. I even tried to make things easier for him by offering email as our primary platform instead of calling, but the responsiveness just wasn't there. Because we had to postpone the original funeral date by 8 days, our process was longer than usual, which made reliable communication even more critical. We had to specifically prompt him just to get the obituary loaded onto the main website. When the postponed service date finally arrived, we discovered that the printed program cards had the wrong day of the week on them. While the numerical date was correct, the day itself was wrong. For a family, these programs are meant to be a lasting keepsake; instead, it looked sloppy and made it seem as though we hadn't tied up our loose ends. Just when we thought we were nearing the end of the process, communication went completely nonexistent. I ultimately had to call and demand to speak with someone else just to find out why the death certificates were taking so long. We were finally told that they were simply waiting on the doctor's signature. While that delay is entirely understandable, the complete failure to communicate that status to us is not. There are certain professions that require immense sensitivity, empathy, and care toward family members. Funeral directing is absolutely one of them. Our family is very small, and we were already spread incredibly thin. After spending countless days in the ICU with our loved one, making difficult decisions, saying goodbye, and planning a service, I desperately needed the funeral director to be the supportive caretaker I was hoping for to help us close this chapter. Instead, I walked away exhausted and deeply disappointed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (originally 4 stars) 1/15/2024: Writing reviews for funeral homes is always difficult, but maintaining objectivity is the best way to help other families navigating these spaces. I have attended three services at this location over the years--most recently this week--and wanted to share an honest, balanced perspective on the experience. Traffic Noise: Because the funeral home is located right off the highway, the exterior traffic noise is incredible before you step through the doors. While this isn't something the establishment can necessarily control, it can be a bit jarring and disturbing when you are actively grieving. Having not been here in a few years, I noticed the gathering room has been updated with a less traditional look. They have replaced the carpeting with a wood-style flooring. Seating: Personally, I found the new individual chairs to be quite small and uncomfortable. The older, pew-style seating felt much more inviting and comfortable for longer services. The staff here are incredibly welcoming, warm, and attentive. They did a fantastic job setting up a beautiful, personalized themed display table for my uncle. They were also highly accommodating with our schedule. Since we were hosting an off-site luncheon immediately following the service, it would have been difficult to pack up all of our personal photos and flowers right away. The staff graciously allowed us to leave them and return later in the day to pick them up, which was a huge relief. The burial grounds are very pretty, especially with the beautiful new expansion they have added. Having stood right alongside my Aunt through the planning, costs, and service, I can say the experience was ultimately a good one.

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Waited for 15-20 mins and no one came to help . People were inside laughing clearly there doing…read moresomething but no one at the front to offer assistance.

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In Loving Memory of Aldaberto Guerrero [ 1920 - 2010 ]…read more My wife and I write to express the appreciation and gratitude for the help and service Dignity Memorial provided for our beloved father, Aldaberto Guerrero, who recently passed away. As family and friends traveled from far and near to visit, to pray and to celebrate the life and times of our father, we were glad to work closely with Ron Young. Mr. Young's approach was professional and personal. His work is valuable and a rarity during an emotional charging event as is any death of a loved one. One specific example of Ron's personal, but professional help was on the eve of Mr. Guerrero's visitation and viewing. My wife, Rosy, and I placed a late evening phone call to Dignity Memorial to contact Mr. Young. After leaving a message for him to contact us, no block of time expired before he reached us. My wife and I were surprised and grateful to hear from him at such a late hour. When we spoke to Mr. Young, we expressed our family's wishes and amendments to the initial itinerary to include funeral plans. I was certain Ron was going to explain that our family's needs and requirements would be impossible to provide because of the short notice. Yet, Ron would prove my initial feeling and thought to be wrong. He described what and how he would work to secure our new goals for the benefit of our family and for our dad, Mr. Guerrero. Full of heart, impressive and first-rate service would be the words our family would use to describe Ron's professional skills and abilities. Mr. Young's effort and energy provided our family with peace of mind. We were able to enjoy our time among family and friends at Mr. Guerrero's viewing. Above all, our family was able to celebrate funeral services at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton for Mr. Guerrero to receive his final blessing to rest in peace with our Lord, the savior of the world. We are appreciative of Mr. Young and remain certain his work and personal touch will serve well for many families to come at Dignity Memorial. Thank you. God Bless, -Esteban & Rosy Flores and Guerrero Family

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My friend's grandmothers service was held here yesterday afternoon. All the staff were pleasant and…read morewelcoming to the family and all guests. The building is beautiful with enough parking and many available add ons. They had champagne for a toast to her life prepared for us just as the service ended. After the toast we were able to do a butterfly release near the fountain.

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