The sign at 3873 East Ave says "St Michaels Cemetery", which appears to be an Odd Fellows Memorial…read morePark. East Ave in Livermore is cemetery row. The cemeteries are on the south side of the street, starting just after you see "Christian World" Church & Childcare Center. St Michaels is very low profile, clean, and has a nice staff who do not hover. The grass is lush, green & evenly cut. There is one circular drive you can park on, 2 car park next to the office. The largest areas have grave markers. There are a couple of walls to hold your loved one's ashes. There seems to be niches still available. Across from the wall of niches the staff will erect a tent and chairs that can accommodate a small service. The weather can be pretty hot in Livermore, so shade is a must. It's plenty quiet and easy to hear people talking without microphones. Many people have placed plastic flowers, flags and a few children's toys and plastic jewelry on the grave markers. Feel free to bring an ipod with portable speakers or personal items of meaning for the service. The niche is slightly larger than the container of ashes and covered with a brass plaque so you can't see anything inside. You are left alone to do your own thing if you want for your memorial service. The niche brass name plates all match in a good way, weathering beautifuly like brass does. Each grave section has a sign saying "Garden of Love." This seems to be a good place to conduct non-denominational services. There is a chapel if you wish to have a more formal religious service.

i was so impressed with the professionalism shown our family by Carla of the Neptune Society…read more Everything was handled with the utmost respect for my wife. Carla kept us apprised of every step in the process . I highly recommend the Neptune Society to any family seeking to have their loved one cremate. Larry Kleinman

This was the absolute worst experience. My father passed Nov 17 and had a prepaid cremation. It…read moretook 2 plus weeks just to get a hold of someone after many calls- leaving messages and emails, to no avail. I finally went to the office and was given a litany of excuses of why we didn't yet have a death certificate. My sister also left messages, over 6, and emails- none were responded to. My sister had left 3 more messages with no response so I went by yesterday to find out what is going on. The manager was very defensive and didn't want to take responsibility for anything. She said she talked to my sister that morning- she didn't- she left a message saying that the certificate was sent to her house in Santa Cruz- WITH the ASHES!!!!!! In the mail!!! We were supposed to pick up the remains in Santa Rosa. She had stated 3 plus weeks ago that the certificate would be sent overnight. That never happened. It is now Dec 30 and the Certificate and remains have not been delivered. Very unprofessional to say the least. I urge anyone thinking of using Neptune in Santa Rosa, CA to find another service as this one is horrible!! There is something very wrong with this branch I wish I could give a rating with negative numbers.

My wife and I are extremely pleased with the level of attention and professionalism that Jesse Vera…read more(rep. for St Michael's) provided us. We ended up signing a contract for a burial plot and it was less expensive than other Catholic cemeteries.

My wife passed away in September of 2023, and is buried at this cemetery. We were told it would be…read more6-12 months for the headstone to arrive. In August of 2024, we were notified that the paperwork had been lost, and that it was never submitted, and that they would need to start over. I asked by email if it could be expedited, and was ghosted (zero response). I tried a second time, and again got no response. It's now three months later, and I called, and still no headstone. They told me it would not be done until March 2025. My wife has been in an unmarked grave for 15 months now, and it will be at least four months more. This is absolutely unacceptable.

I have never had to deal with any mortuary prior to calling around to help my best friend find a…read moreplace to have her baby cremated. As you can imagine this has been a very challenging time for the entire family. I was blessed when I called Callaghan Mortuary and Kerianne picked up the phone. This was right before the Thanksgiving holiday, and Kerianne answered all the questions, and concerns we had. She helped me get everything done without disturbing my friend who was still in the hospital recovering. Fast forward to today, everything has been finalized for the beautiful baby my friend lost. I would not have known where to go or what to do without the help of Kerianne! She never left me wondering what next, or said she'd call back at a better time. She always made time for me to answer my calls even though she was busy! I feel truly blessed, and forever thankful and grateful to Karianne and the Callaghan Mortuary team. Thank you again, forever and always! From the bottom of my heart!!!!

The woman who delivered my grandmothers body to her graveside service at a separate cemetery…read moredisrespected her legacy before she was in the ground. Whist waiting for the cemetery crew to okay the transport of my grandmothers body from the hearse to the plot, one of the two women in charge of driving and supervising my grandmothers body made smalltalk with my mother and I. She asked what she was like in her life and we explained that she was a strong headed woman who made this defining characteristic known in her life by being a local political voice in a fight of land protection and other politically related issues. She probed deeper. "Oh so she was a republican?"the woman remarked. We skirted the direct tone of the conversation by stating simply she was mostly involved in local politics and exposing corruption. She then asked if my grandmother (who we had also mentioned had been non verbal for 15 years leading to her passing) was a trump supporter. We once again tried to mitigate the political divide by reiterating that she was non verbal during the entirety of the last 15 years of politics. She pushed the topic further insinuating that if she didnt support trump she was stupid, then saying "well dont tell me she supported biden" Following it up with "democrats are irrational and cannot control themselves when trumps name is mentioned," as if she wasnt the one trying to talk about politics at my grandmothers burial WHILE HER BODY LAY DEAD IN THE VEHICLE BEHIND HER. Extremely inappropriate and unprofessional on a day that a family is grieving and navigating the loss of a loved one. Also she asked me if I could feel the spirits in the cemetery....??? She

I don't know if the Yahoo "Woohoo as good as it gets" is quite the rest sentiment for this setting…read more However, my Dad recently passed away. My parents moved to CA 3-1/2 years ago and my Dad was very ill. He felt he needed to get things in order and spent considerable time looking at places for final "rest" both for he and my mom. Thankful and by miracle he got off hospice, then home health and lived a very decent and happy life for 3 years. He was very happy with his interactions 3-1/2 years ago with Roselawn cemetery and had picked his columbarium space. I didn't see it with him at the time, but knew the location which I liked and the photos he showed me were very lovely. Sadly, my family and I have now had to interact and involve ourselves with placement of my Dad. I've had several phone calls for various reasons and always had pleasant and receptive conversations. After hours, I've always been called back with a direct answer. We had to set a time to bring my Dad's "remains" and it was so very respectful. I am sorry I don't recall the gentleman's name that helped us. He was respectful of our wishes as to time we needed, etc.. I just feel our family, my Dad and other's nearby with attending needs were all addressed so carefully and respectfully. I am very thankful my Dad chose Roselawn Cemetery in Livermore as a final resting place for he and my Mom.. with a choice of myself in the same location depending on needs when that occurs. It's not something we want to do, but I am thankful that this process was made so much easier here.

This has been such a heartbreaking experience having my daughter buried here. This cemetery is…read moreextremely insensitive and lacks compassion towards those grieving and their loved one's graves. First off, they originally sold us a plot they had already sold to someone else. They leave filing cabinets filled with people personal documents unsecured and accessible for anyone on the premises to go through. They will rudely/ spitefully throw all your loved ones items away that are left at their burial site without even letting you know. They will harass you as you visit your loved one's grave and try to intimidate you with their landscapers. So many plots have already been risen, shifted, and poorly placed in the ground. I honestly wish we never chose this cemetery!! Save yourself a lot of grief/ frustration and choose a different cemetery!!! Homeless people frequently come here. People often drinking and allowed to do as they please. The squirrels can be a huge nuisance. They told us when we chose our plot location a bench would be put in but never has and it's been 4 years. If you want a cemetery to visit to view historic grave sites I will say this cemetery does have quite a bit of historic stones to view but if you're looking to bury your loved here, definitely find a different cemetery. This place is very poorly managed. You are very restricted as far as headstone designs and sizes. Documents are not filed or kept secure so your personal information is at risk of getting in the wrong hands or lost completely. It's a shit show to say the least and it's shameful how they treat those that grieving. Sadly, I avoid visiting my daughter's gravesite because every time I have come here has been extremely heartbreaking to see how they have treated her site and what they have done with her items. They don't even want us placing flowers! It's absurd!

My father passed recently and the good folks DVFH was there every step of the way. The staff showed…read moreprofessionalism in all aspects of the process. From escorting my father, to his final viewing, cremation, and lastly support in getting the perfect military honors. My family (especially my mother) felt supported along the way during this hard time in our lives. Ask for Rose R. and tell her T sent you :) She will get you and your loved one managed correctly.

On August 4th, my family suffered the devastating loss of my brother and trusted Diablo Valley…read moreFuneral Home to prepare him with dignity and respect. Instead, we were met with shocking negligence. The embalming was done incorrectly, and at his funeral there were flies on his body and a foul odor so strong that even masks couldn't block it. Guests were visibly uncomfortable and left questioning the care he received. Afterward, the funeral home admitted the embalmer hadn't done the job correctly and that my brother still needed more time to be prepared -- yet they never told us beforehand. This robbed us of leaving our last memory with him in peace, turning it into something even more painful and traumatic. This was more than a mistake; it was a profound failure to treat a human being with the basic dignity he deserved. Their negligence has left us still living a nightmare, deepening our grief and leaving a wound that will never fully heal.

Diablo Valley Cremation and Funeral was gentle and professional through the hardest day of my life…read more Most of my dad's family and friends are abroad in Turkey, and I was afraid he wouldn't have many people there for him. He was such a good man. When I walked in to see him for the first time, he had been presented with so much dignity. The room they recommended was the perfect size for our group, intimate enough that it never felt empty, and large enough that we felt respected and not crowded. They arranged flowers, a spray and music that were true to him. They never rushed us. Everyone was compassionate, and they balanced clear, caring communication with real empathy in their eyes when they looked at you. The loss was so unexpected and we didn't know what to do, so they educated us gently and took care of the details so I didn't have to think and could focus on my father and our loved ones and truly mourn. I knew I was in the hands of true professionals with deep experience, including with families of many cultures. They were understanding with every guest and thoughtful in the small ways they arranged the day. I would never wish this experience on anyone, but it's part of life. I came away thinking of my father on that day, celebrated with joy, love and dignity. I feel a sense of peace and closure for his life, and Diablo Valley helped our family feel that on such an emotional day. I will be forever grateful to their team.

Bari was nothing short of amazing and truly heaven-sent. No one is ever prepared to say goodbye to…read morea loved one, especially when that loss comes far too soon and unexpectedly. When I found myself in that heartbreaking situation, Bari made me feel like I had all the support in the world. From the very beginning, they treated me and my family with genuine compassion, kindness, and respect. They made us feel like human beings going through an unimaginable loss not like just another customer or another check. Everything was explained clearly, patiently, and with so much care. There were no surprises, and they made sure we understood every step of the process. During one of the most difficult times of my life, having people who truly cared made such a difference. Bari gave us comfort when we needed it most and helped make an incredibly painful process a little easier. I am beyond grateful for the way they cared for my loved one and for the compassion they showed my family.

Our family received excellent service from the first appointment clear through to the very end…read more Sister looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL. We appreciated the compassion and respect shown by Arden Draper, Funeral Attendant and the make-up technician. All requests were completed per Sister's wishes which includes the "Smudging" of sage and the singing with the drumming. Mahalo, Muncho Garcias and Aho.

Tina has been extraordinarily helpful in the process of selecting locations, setting up the…read moreservices and designing the memorial plaques. There are so many options available and we are very pleased with what we ultimately chose. I felt that the pricing options were competitive with other options. The day of service and urn placement was very emotional, and the staff was so kind and compassionate. I felt very cared for.