The historical Mottsville Cemetery matches much of the history of the pioneer history of the Carson…read moreValley.  This Cemetery is hidden in plain sight and can be found by taking the first left (after the rusted out truck) after coming down the Kingsbury Grade. Follow Old Foothill for several blocks and soon you can't miss it on the left. Park your car, open the pedestrian gate and have a walk around like I did. I found a solitary and meandering stroll to be best as I silently made out names, dates, and possibly circumstances. The sandy Mottsville Cemetery sits in the Sierra foothills with dozens of old year-old wind-beaten trees shading the graveyard floor.  Many family stories lie beneath those branches, with grave markers going back to the mid-1800s.  Some graves are marked and some are not, which in the later case makes you wonder. While looking at the markers, old family names show up: Lampe, Brockliss, Van Sickle, Biaggi, Dressler, and more.  Intertwined relationships at one time earned this area the name of "Cousins Valley" of which branches of these families exist here today.  There was once a Mottsville town in this area, which was named after settler Hiram Mott and was founded along the Emigrant Trail around the same time as nearby Genoa. It was one of the stops along the trail to the California Gold Fields and maybe Virginia City in the other direction.  The cemetery itself was established around 1854 when a Mott family member died as a child.  The Mottsville Cemetery Association maintains the grounds and coordinates any burials. They also sponsor clean-up days, as weeds and pine needles are part of the landscape here. Local residents (for example, Laurie Hickey) occasionally offer tours, which really brings the history of the cemetery and their families to life.  You may also see flags placed on the graves of veterans who served their country on our behalf.

They were very helpful helping us choose a family plot. They told us what we needed to know. The…read moreplot was perfect for our small family. It is well taken care of.

The people at Eastside Memorial Park were so very insightful and kind when I was making…read morearrangements for my husband's burial. They made helpful suggestions to me save money and trouble at a time when I was very fragile. That was so appreciated! They are the type of people one can trust during difficult times. I am very grateful to them.

Nobody ever really wants to write a review for a funeral home due to the nature of the…read morecircumstances; however, I would easily write endless positive reviews for Bob and his team. Talk about an amazing team to work with during the most difficult and painful time of your life. When we lost my dad unexpectedly in April, East Side Memorial was very accommodating, very respectful with how they not only spoke with my family and me, but also with how they treated my father, down to the clothes he wore and even how they styled his hair for his viewing. He looked so peaceful, which brought us so much comfort when we said our last goodbyes. And what a view my father had from the viewing room! Picture windows that showed off the mountains that he loved so much. Bob also eased any fears and answered all questions we had surrounding the nature of my dad's passing, and it really highlighted on his extensive experience in this field. I seriously can't speak enough to how incredible this team and this place was. Thank you, East Side Memorial, for taking tremendous care of us.

I had a phone call with a nice man Michael Ficke and he professionally explained both options for a…read moresmall private viewing prior to cremation. He is a gem to the Walton funerals company. Thanks all the way from Las Vegas.

Dave Diaz was great, he was compassionate, kind and very helpful all the way. I definitely…read morerecommend Walton's and I highly recommend DAVE DIAZ as he is knowledgeable, kind, and a very nice person that cares. Thank you Dave, you made a huge difference in my father's end of life.

Old school since 1951. We like to visit old cemeteries to see the beautiful artwork or find a…read morefamous person. This resting place is well manicured and feels like a tranquil park with lots of shade from the tall pine trees. Most of the grave markers were ground level.

Before heading back to the Bay Area today, Gayle and I took a walk in and around the Genoa…read moreCemetery. We also brought along the dog and the kid as we explored this most interesting place that dates back to the original founding of the old Mormon Station. Snowshoe Thompson is buried here, as are many of Gayle's beloved relatives. My first experience in a cemetery was when my mother used to air me out on top of a tombstone when I was a baby. Since then, I can't say that really a "Fan" of any of these places. However, when you consider this cemetery's community history, the various families represented, accents such as animal and religious sculptures, and the way that individual plots are cherished and maintained, it's all very fascinating and educational. However, I could have done without my son's retelling of the Jonah Hex movie during our stroll, and opining about his preference for a marble tombstone some day in the far future. The Genoa Cemetery also offers a scenic view to the valley below and the mountains above, and a sense of calm for this final resting place. There are also separate Masonic and other sections, and it's easy to walk around at a respectful pace and path.

Genoa is the oldest city in Nevada, est. 1851. There, you now have some trivia to amaze and…read moreconfound your friends. While Genoa is mostly known for that fact and the museum in town, the cemetery is another piece of history that's worth a stop. In it you will find the tomb of "Snowshoe" Thompson, who was famous for delivering the mail in the Sierras. There are a number of old memorials in the cemetery. I found the grave for David Walley, for which the resort we're staying at down the road is named. This is an easy stop, you can actually drive through the cemetery to get to Snowshoe's tomb. There are nice views of the valley below, and it is a peaceful spot. Lots of interesting photo ops for you photogs out there.

I had a cremation service lined up for my elderly mother. When I called them to give them a heads…read moreup that my mom was on the decline they told me they no longer serviced my area even though we had prepaid for everything. So I was back to square one. I called Tahoe Cremation and they handled EVERYTHING for me. They were so pleasant and easy to deal with. Very reasonable prices and very accommodating staff. The Tahoe Cremation Team is fantastic. I recommend them highly.

From the owner: Tahoe Cremation arranges direct cremation from Suite 308 at 870 Emerald Bay Rd in South Lake Tahoe,…read moreCA. Direct cremation is available from $995 (General Price List effective April 1, 2026), and families can make arrangements online or by phone. Plan ahead with us and your pre-arranged plan goes with you, even if you move. Reachable day or night, we help veterans' families with VA benefits and military honors, offer grief resources and referrals, and welcome families of every faith and tradition.

I guess the last thing on my mind a couple of years ago was doing a Yelp review after losing a…read morebeloved family member unexpectedly. But here I am 2 years later still needing some assistance with some government paperwork for VA benefits, but we'll save that review for a later date. Smith Family Mortuary was there for me in that time of our loss. Crematory rates were awesome, compared to past experiences with other mortuaries. Jeff Smith, one of the owners and family members of the company was very supportive and handled all of my wishes and retrieving the death certificates needed in dealing with all of the finances and red tape when someone passes. I later had to get the death certificate amended and Jeff was there to help with reaching out to the doctor who initially signed the death certificate. Here I am again, requesting more follow up, but the folks here have been kind and helpful. Years ago, my mother was also cremated at Smith Family. These folks deserve a lot of respect. Not an easy job seeing small town Fallon friends and family pass away.

Excellent assistance heartfelt condolences. Professional support and service throughout the trying…read moretime of losing a loved one. Top quality merchandise.

Nicole the head mortician at McFarlane mortuary last our grandfathers ashes and then when she…read more"found him" it was the wrong person she also lost the trinkets that we had ordered to go with the ashes made us pay for them again

They provide the basic services for more money and took a long time to complete the process. The…read moreurn statue we purchased for @$200 was cheep and plastic didn't even sit level. Disappointment every step of the way