I recently attended services for a friend, and found Rivera's to be quite a disappointment…read more - prayer card sat the rosary stated a date as, the "234rd". The photo of the deceased was blurry and not centered in the frame -for the viewing, the make up on the deceased was poorly done, mashing for a traumatic experience for some -Santa Fe Memorial Gardens greeted service attendees with an uncovered pile of dirt with 11 shovels sticking up out if it, an ugly blue tarp covering the plot and shabbily dressed workers that looked as if they were picked off the street and paid a few bucks to dig a hole -the cemetery director Tiffany Cross, hollered, over attendees, to a director, about 35 feet from her, that they better not touch the casket because the family wasn't ready - the cemetery itself could have used a good moving and had some weeds pulled All in all an unforgettable experience. I will never recommend this place to anyone. I was embarrassed for the family.

We just had our funeral performed here for my father. Tiffany Cross was our director that we…read moreprimarily dealt with. She was extremely attentive to our every needs as a family, which was not easy as we have six siblings. The funeral was done very well and my mother picked this site for my father because it was a very aesthetically soothing place to come visit his final resting place. Thank you, Tiffany, you and your team did an incredible job making sure that all was handled well for my father and everyone was extremely respectful of our loss of a very good man.

Note: This review pertains to an instrumental trans-communication (ITC) session conducted on…read moreSaturday, September 22, 2018. ITC involves the use of devices ("spirit boxes") to facilitate communication with the dead. These devices (both physical boxes and apps) provide white noise and/or chopped up phonetic sounds that spirits can manipulate to form words and sentences. Yes, this is real. I visited Rosario Cemetery the day after a successful ITC session a few miles away at the historic (and very active) Fairview Cemetery. Before I arrived, I knew nothing of its cultural significance, but I later learned that it was established in 1868. For a comprehensive history of Rosario Cemetery, please see Gail P.'s review from three years ago. As I do prior to every session, I introduced myself and assured any spirits present that my intentions were honorable. For this session, I used three well-respected ITC apps: SCD-2 (created by my friend Steve Huff of Huff Paranormal), Spiritus, and Necrophonic. I fired up the SCD-2 and began asking questions such as, "Can you say your name as I approach your grave?" and, "If you are stuck here, is there anything I can do to help?" Replies seldom come through immediately, so patience is a virtue. I surmise that spirits require time to generate the energy necessary to manipulate raw audio into something coherent. For most sessions, I begin receiving replies approximately thirty to forty-five minutes after I begin. On this occasion, however, I documented only four responses throughout the entire ninety-minute session: "Clara," "Susie," "We are in darkness," and "Thanks...John...Michael and the....heart." The names "Clara" and "Susie" came through within a few feet of graves belonging to Clara Mendoza (1896-1988) and Susie Armijo (1932-2006), but I was unable to locate a grave bearing the name John Michael. I typically receive positive affirmations during my sessions, so the "We are in darkness" message was surprising and a bit off-putting. I considered the session a disappointment initially, but then I reviewed my notes and remembered something relevant regarding the name "John Michael." About a year earlier, I conducted a session at home and captured several remarkably clear names that seemed intended for a work associate, Evelyn "Molly" [last name withheld], who has since retired to Miami. Molly and I got along well, but I knew nothing about her family. I wasn't sure how she would react to the messages, but I felt urged to share them with her. I'm glad I had the foresight to save the text conversation that followed: _________________________________________________ October 17, 2017 Me: Molly, this is Ryan from work. We miss you around here. I have a strange question for you...Did you know someone named Cruz who may have passed away recently? I ask because I use devices (similar to ones you may have seen on TV) that can allegedly capture messages from spirits. That name and yours (both Molly *and* Evelyn) have come through several times tonight. You're the only person I know with either of those names. Also, how about the names "John" and "Michael"? Any significance? Those names came in back to back, too. I've also heard the words "sick" and "heart." All of this has been very clear and direct, which is rare. I usually only get a couple of seemingly random words. All of this might mean absolutely nothing, but I wanted to at least check. Molly: I remember you told me you did that. I can't believe it. Cruz was the name of my dad. Really my stepfather. He passed 8 years ago. My eldest son is named John Michael. He has had trouble with blood pressure. I tell him he needs to get it looked at. _________________________________________________ Shortly after our conversation, Molly persuaded her son to schedule an appointment with a cardiologist. A stress test revealed that he suffered from a previously undiagnosed heart issue. Was the message from her stepfather a warning? Was the "thanks" message I captured during the session at Rosario Cemetery her stepfather's way of thanking me for communicating that warning to Molly? I see no connection between Molly's family and Rosario Cemetery, so perhaps Cruz seized the opportunity to contact me during an otherwise quiet session. I'm not convinced that Rosario Cemetery is active, but I had a great time exploring the grounds, taking photographs, and admiring the ornate graves and statuary. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has done a remarkable job maintaining the grounds and honoring the many notable individuals buried here.

On the Day of the Dead, Rosario Cemetery is a historic, contemplative spot. It's still in use, so…read moreit hasn't grown creepy with neglect. It's well-maintained, respectful. Tho it was established in the late 19th century, it houses the historic Rosario Chapel to commemorate the victory of De Vargas over the Pueblo Revolt. Despite the fact it's across the street from a mall/grocery store/cineplex, it's quiet and contemplative. It's a sobering, solemn reminder of mortality. Aside from its historic qualities, it is deeply Catholic and spiritual. A place for prayer. One of Santa Fe's quieter corners.

Berardinelli took care of both of our parents, almost two decades apart. Each time they were…read morewonderful to work with and provided the smoothest possible experience for our family during an emotionally difficult time. Most recently we worked with Jeff, who was incredibly responsive and a minor miracle worker accommodating our challenging timeline. He went above and beyond to help us, and was able to adapt to changes in our plans. We were able to have a very peaceful and healing visit with our father, and we were extremely comforted by how good he looked.

During our time of loss Berardinelli's services made planning much easier. They walked us through…read moreit all, we could call anytime, had all our questions answered, and felt very taken care of. Highly recommend.

Riverside Funeral Home failed us in our time of grief. Over 3 weeks to cremate, endless excuses,…read moreand blame placed on us. Heartless, unprofessional, and not to be trusted.

Bre is the absolute best! I wish her many blessings. Thank you to the Riverside family…read more During a time when our hearts are broken and we are most vulnerable, we need compassion. They took care of us and were extremely kind to my Grama who lost her "little" brother. I want to pay Special thanks to Bre, I cannot stress enough how wonderful, compassionate and patient she is! Le doy gracias a Dios por ella. Muchos bendiciones

When a parent dies the world has shifted and will never be the same. Sadness descends and while…read moregrieving you need to make arrangements for Cremation or Burial. It is a moment of vulnerability. Miriam and Rose at Avista were so excellent, so helpful, so caring, so thoughtful - it didn't remove the sorrow, but they definitely made the sad process easier. We highly recommend Avista for those going thru this sad moment. They were wonderful!

From the owner: We provide cremation and burial services.The compassionate funeral professionals at Avista…read moreCremation & Burial provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. Our dedicated staff is available to assist you to help you understand all of your options related to funeral services and merchandise. We are committed to learn about your loved one's life and have the courage to advise and direct your family. Our goal is to assist you in honoring your loved one's life so that you can begin to heal.

Very well kept. Open dawn to dark…read more There are restrooms in the visitors center Be careful exiting, cross traffic moves quickly

Beautiful and sad. Proud and humbled. What more can you really say about a monument to brave…read moreservice people buried beneath it?

My family recently experienced the heartbreaking departure of our beloved Nalom, he took his…read morejourney across the rainbow bridge. We chose to have our fur baby cremated and chose Loving Care Crematorium. Aside from providing the services needed, Maria and Rodger made our difficult situation easy and with the utmost respect to our loved one.

February, 2019. When you are sad and grieving for your loved one, the last thing you want is for…read moremanagement to harass you about payment. My aunt prepaid her funeral at Garcia's Mortuary. We owed $500 for extra expenses. The insurance policy was going to be paid out in 7 days. That wasn't good enough. On Wednesday, management threatened to cancel the Friday funeral for nonpayment of $500. They refused to talk to the insurance agent, refused to see a copy of the policy, refused a payment arrangement; therefore, the family paid the amount due. Other things came up during that week and later with the death certificate, that led us to conclude that we will not do business with this company again. We don't believe we should have been stressed in dealing with unprofessional people who work in the office and provide customer service. The boss said he would talk to his staff, but I did not receive any other feedback.

From the owner: Garcia Mortuary is a staple in the Barelas community and has been serving your family for over 100…read moreyears with honor, pride and dignity.

The person I spoke with on the phone to find out about their services and fees was kind and…read morehelpful. We chose Lasting Paws and they were kind, caring and punctual. We also called in the morning after dropping our little guy to ask for a paw print and they handled that request no problem. They were kind, punctual and reasonably priced. I recommend Lasting Paws if you have lost a much-loved pet.

DO NOT USE THIS BUSINESS!!!!…read more If I could give no stars, I definitely would. Where to start? The poor customer service? The extremely rude staff? The poor care of our animal? I paid for a service for our animal. We go when we were told the remains would be ready for pick up and what do I get? The wrong animal! The gave me another families beloved pet! They don't double check the paperwork and handed over another families pet, which I immediately returned. I called to let them know and the girl who answered blamed me! How is the company's mistake mine? I have no clue. To top it off - she then scoffs at me on the phone. Fast forward to racing back there to return the other pet. I get there and she doesn't show any remorse or care and some random male runs into the lobby area and starts yelling at me to lower my voice. I'm upset and rightfully so. I was given the wrong animal. I try to explain why I'm upset to this random male who doesn't even care and then has the audacity to tell me he was listening to the call the whole time and defended the female worker. No apologies or remorse. Enter male #3 - this guy was half way decent and apologized so kudos to him. Needless to say, this place is a joke and I wouldn't waste a penny here again. I'd highly recommend others not go here. I honestly don't even know if this is still my pet that was given to me based on the circumstances.