The staff at Simply Remembered is so kind, helpful and accommodating. I definitely recommend their…read moreservices at this difficult time in all our lives.

Simply Remembered was a very easy company to work with at a time when you are not thinking very…read moreclearly and are under a lot of stress and grief. They made the cremation process as smooth as possible. Highly recommend them for this service.

The staff at Welch-Ryce-Haider are very professional and caring. Death of a family member is never…read moreeasy. However, there are certain realities that must be faced. With the staffs' very professional assistance, including the required government paperwork, the experience was more fulfilling. An additional "shout-out" to Anne Marie for her caring and help.

We were disappointed with the communication we received regarding essential information needed…read moreafter the death of my parent. There was confusion about details regarding transport from the hospital and the actual date of cremation (we never received the guaranteed phone call), which was highly distressing during a difficult time.

I found Aaron to be a very helpful and conscientious person to deal with. Every aspect of my…read morebrother's life was covered and all in all it was a completely efficient transitions. Thanks, Dianne

Update to my previous posts. **I just received a RESTITUION…read moreCHECK from Neptune Society. This was a result of a JUDGMENT entered in the case of People of the State of California v Service Corp International. Look it up. ** All the points in the lawsuit support my complaint about the business practices of Neptune Society. To reiterate, you should do research, read reviews, look at details of this lawsuit before signing with Neptune Society. This is not the same as buying a shirt you don't like and trying to return it.

We utilized Welch-Ryce-Haider's services for my grandmother. It was a good experience overall…read more The church my grandma attended for decades is located adjacent to their chapel on Ward Dr. The chapel is somewhat hidden from the road but close enough to Hollister that you wouldn't get lost if trying to search for it. While we didn't use this chapel (we opted to conduct the service at her church instead), I have been a few times for other family members' memorial services and can say that it was a serene environment. While my grandma had prepared and had already bought her burial site, the team at Welch-Ryce-Haider really came to our aid when it came to executing the whole process. The transition from the rosary to the service to the interment was as smooth as it could have gone, and the staff here really did all the work for us. We were given peace of mind knowing that her final celebration of life would be conducted the way she would have wanted - and it most certainly was. There are a handful of other funeral homes locally, but I'd wholeheartedly give this company my business again.

From the owner: We have been serving South Coast area families since 1924…read more We have the only locally owned and operated crematory in Santa Barbara.

After months of avoiding making calls regarding cremation for one of my twins that will be…read morestillborn at delivery, I reached out to Angels Cremation. I had the delight of speaking with Elver. Elver and I discussed my current situation. Before even continuing the conversation, Elver was extremely empathetic and compassionate which is truly a blessing as a loss parent with disenfranchised grief. He asked a few preliminary questions regarding when my Baby A had passed in utero, where I was delivering at, etc. Before I could elaborate on what I wanted, Elver explained the cost was basically the fees for the county permit and a death certificate should I choose to want one. Additionally, he gave me a brief run down as to the process which basically entails letting the hospital know who would be handling the cremation and when we would like them to pick him up and they would handle the rest. I have a friend handling all this for me upon delivery and I was able to easily relay this information to her. I am so glad Angel's is the first place I reached out to and I feel so at ease after speaking with Elver.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others are aware…read more I was contacted on Tuesday and told my father's remains would be ready for pickup at the Sanger office on Wednesday between 11am-2pm. I arranged transportation and made the nearly hour-long drive, only to be told upon arrival that my father was not there and that I was not even on the schedule. The staff member present was kind and apologetic, and after attempting multiple calls to the main office with no answer, I was assured my father's remains would be delivered to my home the following day. It has now been over 24 hours since that promise, and I have received no communication, no update, and no explanation as to where my father is. Losing a parent is already incredibly difficult. Not knowing where their remains are--and being met with silence from the very people entrusted with their care--is deeply distressing and unacceptable. I am sharing this not out of anger, but out of concern for others who may trust this service during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. At minimum, families deserve clear communication, accountability, and basic follow-through. I sincerely hope this situation is resolved quickly and that no other family has to experience this level of uncertainty.

Ruben Rey, Was absolutely professional, kind, and knowledgeable. I can't say it enough but we…read moreabsolutely appreciate everything they did with my family during this process. He made the process a very healing one for me and a very gentle one. We appreciate you so much for that. He was so accommodating to my large family during our loss. He went above and beyond and I would recommend them 100%. I especially love that it's a family owned and local business. Thank you again Ruben.

Small Business, Owner Operated, Friendly, with a BIG heart.....HOME-like FEELING......Customers…read morebecome friends......

Thank GOD for for Wesleigh at Anubis. She was amazing and so helpful. My sister had Neptune Society…read moreoriginally pick up our auntie's body from the hospice center. After the pickup we were told that a representative would reach out to us the following day so we could start making arrangements. They didn't call till 3 days later even after leaving them multiple messages! Imagine not knowing what's happening to your loved one or where they are located after they died. Our assigned rep only called AFTER I switched to Anubis Cremations and had arrangements for the body to be brought to their facilities. Wesleigh was so easy to work with. She picked up my call right away and took care of everything. She communicated every step of the way. I told her that my uncle who is a priest will be arriving in 2 weeks and we would like for the cremation and memorial service to happen while he was here. She mentioned that it's a very tight schedule but she would try to make it happen. And she 100% delivered!!! Within an hour of my initial call she had my auntie's body arranged for pickup, she sent paperwork to us and the doctor so she could start the process of filing the death certificate. The church where we wanted the memorial service wouldn't let us reserve a time till they had a cremation date. We were able to get the cremation date within a few days. We opted for a private open viewing at the crematory in Van Nuys. The crematory only does night time viewing which worked well for us since our family is busy working during the day. Wesleigh's coworker Jonathan took great care of us at the viewing. The place had a room for up to 15 people where family members could sit with the casket prior to the cremation. They dressed our auntie in her formal barong and jewelry. We were allowed to provide flowers, letters, and mementoes in the cardboard casket. Jonathan gave us sharpies so we could write notes on the casket. There were aslo tissues and an easel for our use. Although the viewing was technically 15 minutes, we were not rushed and were given about 20-25 minutes to do a prayer service and say our goodbyes. And then Jonathan and another employee wheeled her into the crematory. We watched them place her casket in the "oven" and once the door closed we left. They even allowed us to live stream the entire time we were there to our auntie's relatives back in the Philippines. The following day Wesleigh delivered the ashes to the church and she provided the letters and instructions we needed to bring the ashes back to the Philippines. We were also very happy with the urn we ordered from Anubis. It was engraved and had a photo of our auntie. It was perfect. I can't thank Wesleigh and Jonathan enough for providing an outstanding service that was stress-free, efficient, compassionate, and super professional during this difficult time of grief. I whole-heartedly recommend Annubis.

Anubis was the perfect place for my mom's cremation. Her death was shocking and happened quickly so…read morewe were all feeling vulnerable and out of sorts. Not only did they make everything quick and easy, but were beyond patient, thoughtful, helpful, and caring with each interaction. We also git a couple of really beautiful urns that I think my mom would appreciate. I couldn't recommend them more.

Comforting in a sad and overwhelming time. Sandra and other staff were great and even sent me a…read morepamphlet afterwards on grieving a parent.

My husband and I unexpectedly had to enter his mom into hospice care 3 days ago and were not…read moreprepared financially or emotionally. We called around and found out that Coast Family services was the least expensive. We were greeted by Ruben , who made our visit so much less agonizing then we thought it would be. He was so professional and compassionate and warm and genuine. Nothing phony. We shared stories and when I left , I had the feeling of wanting to be his lifelong friend. I just loved him and highly recommend him and this place.

The staff was amazing. During my family's darkest hour, they were there for us. They never…read morepressured us or tried to sell us anything we didn't need.

From the owner: We treat families like familyread more

R.I.P. Michael John Kelly. This past Wednesday, 8/7/2019 we buried our Uncle Mike, he was a great…read moreAmerican serviceman (marines), and a wonderful family man. The Goleta Cemetery is a well groomed and quaint resting place, I found the grounds to be in perfect shape. Our Uncle Mike is surrounded by several other local Goleta legends, who all now enjoy these beautiful confines.

The GOLETA CEMETERY is a delightful and well groomed resting place for your loved ones who have…read morepassed-away. We recommend that you investigate this setting before you make a mistake at some less desirable cemetery! There are a good number of reasons that we chose GOLETE CEMETERY for our Greenfield family, and you will add them to your list as well. Sincerely, Bill and Millie Glazier