We had a close friend die in a tragic car accident. We were stunned and really didnt know what to…read moredo. The best decision I made was to call Hilgenfeld Mortuary. They are absolute experts! There are suddenly so many things to do when a loved one dies unexpectedly, and they walked us through EVERY detail. Ydiera, who we were working with, was so sensitive and sincere and did not try to "upsell" us or sell us anything we didnt need at our most vulnerable time. I truly believe that God graced us with Ydiera when we needed it most. Again, there are lots of decisions that need to be made, and choosing Hilgenfeld was the best one we could have done. Thank you, Ydiera.

I lost a family member in 2023, and the sudden death placed me in total shock. Taking care of…read morelogistics was a significant burden, especially since we had to transfer the remains from a foreign country. When I reached out to John Huh, he not only meticulously arranged everything but also showed deep compassion, understanding, patience, flexibility, and empathy throughout the whole process, bringing comfort to our family. John explained things clearly, provided step-by-step instructions, and did his best to save us as much money as possible. He was very organized, trustworthy, reliable, and on top of everything. I did not have to worry about whether things were being done thoroughly and on time; he made the process seamless. Recently, in 2025, when my dad passed away out of state, John Huh again stepped in and provided excellent care. He researched the best way for the out-of-state transfer and coordinated care with other third parties, which ultimately saved us thousands of dollars. More importantly, in honor of my dad, he and his staff personally picked up my dad's remains from out of state and brought them back to California, where my dad was supposed to be buried. Our family felt genuinely cared for. I will undoubtedly use his services again in the future, and I highly recommend his services to others as well. John Huh will put your mind at ease, as he delivers excellent, compassionate service!

Great concert. Wasn't sure what to expect, but it was a pleasant surprise! Here is the description…read moreI found later...Fullerton Remembers: The Music, The Movies & The Stories We Carry Step back into the golden glow of the Fox Theatre Fullerton and celebrate the sound that shaped Fullerton music history -- from the jazz era to the innovation of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. The afternoon begins at 1:00 pm with a Fullerton favorite of Dixieland Jazz with the Dixiedelics in a nostalgic movie-theater lobby setting -- complete with popcorn, Fox memorabilia, photo station, and light refreshments. At 1:45 pm, join us in the chapel for a moving concert experience featuring the California State University, Fullerton Jazz Group, the Titan Six with Paul Kreibich, vocalist Tia Reeves, jazz and gospel pianist Isha Love of Temple Beth Tikvah, jazz vocalist Miranda Mower and award-winning tribute artist Martin Anthony. Through beloved jazz standards and film-inspired classics, we'll honor the memories, milestones, and music that became part of a soundtrack of Fullerton's music history.

We had my dad's Memorial service at this mortuary. From the beginning of the process to the very…read moreend, the staff was very helpful and made things less stressful than they needed to be. My dad had a prearranged package so it was a great value for all that we received. The mortuary is very nice and although a very difficult time, it was very comfortable being in their faculty. Thank you Yvonne and staff!

SHANNON MORTUARY ORANGE CA IS AMAZING , they came through…read morefor my wife's family, did everything perfectly, handled everything right and all documents and certificates and obituary, Julie , Charlie are the best when you need assistance, our family will be in debt to them .

I hope you don't find yourselves needing a mortuary but.. if you do... I can highly recommend SFM…read more. I never thought I would be writing a review on a mortuary but here I am. Life can truly change in an instant. My mom was my world, my best friend, my other half. We were always together. She had her battle with kidney disease but never thought her life would end so abruptly the way it did. She passed away very suddenly after a short 5 day hospital stay at Hoag Hospital. I have never experienced death up close and firsthand like this before so I wasn't prepared at all. Thank goodness SFM was recommended in the handbook I was given by the hospital after my mom passed away. I needed to find a mortuary with less than 72 hours to pick up her body from the hospital and taken to the mortuary with my consent. I was in such a state of shock and sadness I could not even think about doing that right away, but the next day after her passing the hospital continued to call me asking if I had picked a mortuary so I had to drag myself out of bed and get to the computer before the day was over and get to it. I looked for something close, and cross referenced on yelp before calling. I only called SFM. I was not about to multiple mortuaries for several reasons. Cynthia immediately picked up the phone and walked me through everything. She essentially held my hand through this entire process. Without her, I don't know how I would have gotten through this. She was so respectful, knowledgeable, calming, and sympathetic to my situation. She immediately sent over the consent form via DocuSign for me so they could pick up my mom's remains from the hospital. Then she set up an appointment for us to come in and make arrangements in person. She had already did a thorough intake over the phone with me and was so knowledgeable. She knew I was so sad and devastated over the loss of my mom. She was patient with me, which I greatly appreciated. We came in on February 20th, 2025 and we {sister,myself, Onyx and a family friend} to pick out my moms urn. My mom had specific instructions she asked to be cremated with no services and a nice urn picked out. We did just that, Cynthia showed us so many catalogs with endless options! We settled on a shiny red urn that had silver hearts. We were able to get it engraved with a saying and my mom's dates with a silver cross. We also picked out two matching keepsakes to go with her urn. My sister & I also picked out necklaces that were filled with her ashes in it. Cynthia also helped me with all of the paperwork and as well as using my moms life insurance policy to cover her cremation expenses. She walked me through everything. There is so much paperwork and little things involved. I cannot thank SFM, Cynthia and Julie for everything they have done for us. My mom was cremated and remains ready within a 2 week turn around. {Made arrangements 02/20/25-picked up remains 03/04/25) They always communicated with us, every step of the way. This is such a fragile, delicate and painful time. You are in good hands with SFM. Thank you lovely ladies for your help and support during this difficult time. -Rachel & Alexis

My grandma was buried here last week and her service was beautiful. I've never been to a service…read moreat a cemetery and only a church, but their cemetery was beautiful. Thank you for a great experience during such a sad time for my family.

This memorial park is beautiful! My adopted grandpa's final resting place is here and when he had…read morethe burial, it was really nice. Though I remember it took forever to get his headstone in place but Grandpa picked a really nice central spot where all the vets are so the location is perfect. This park is one of the older ones so there are definitely really old headstones and I do see some being flooded or are fighting with nature... It's always so peaceful and calming here. One thing I wish they have nearby water faucet or something for you to get water...

Excellent customer service. Scott and Cheri are so amazing and kind. They offer a lot of options.read more

Scott McAulay Family New Options Funeral Service went above and beyond during one of the hardest…read moretimes in my family's life. Their professionalism and genuine care made all the difference. They were always available, answered all our questions, and provided top-class, quality service every step of the way. For the level of care and support they offer, their services are truly worth every penny. A special thank you to Fatima--she was incredible and helped us so much throughout the process. Can't recommend them enough!

We are grateful for the kind staff at Brea Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary. We do wish the…read morefacility would've been a little better cared for and the operations just a little more professional. Leslie was so sweet and soft spoken I actually wished for a little more brusque professionalism. However, I overheard someone else's similar intake conversation with a different associate and was glad for Leslie's competence. She answered most of our questions easily and was able to find the answers she didn't immediately know. When we walked the grounds on our own to see if and where we might want to bury our daughter, we were stopped by one of the groundskeepers to ask if we needed help finding or tending a grave. He was so kind and we were amazed by his care and attention. When we decided to use their cremation services instead, we were quoted certain pricing over the phone (by Linda) that they were, ultimately and unfortunately, not willing to honor. I didn't have the heart to quibble over $75 when I was mourning the loss of my daughter, so we let it slide. During the intake conversation it seemed Leslie was obligated to show us their showroom even though we told her we would be making the urn. She wasn't rude. Just made us aware that we would be seeing the showroom before we left (even though we didn't need it). Still, she didn't hound us to purchase anything or choose any particular options. Also during the intake conversation, there was a service in session in the connected chapel. There was chanting and incense and it carried strongly into the connected funeral home and offices. It gave us both headaches from the strength of the noise and scent. So we wish the offices were kept a little more separate to avoid the discomfort. The funeral home itself is so charming, but in definite disrepair. It's a colonial establishment and theme and we both loved it. However, the carpet is rippled, the walls and baseboards have gouges and dings, and the bathrooms are old and dirty. I absolutely loved the atrium space with the fountain and flowers. I spent most of my time looking out the windows at the atrium while we waited for the paperwork to be copied and verified. The small but beautiful atrium soothed my soul. We chose to attend the cremation. Leslie walked us back and the crematory manager, Eric, met us and explained the process. It was 96 degrees outside and the room didn't have air conditioning so everyone was uncomfortable. But Eric still wore his suit coat and didn't rush us. Told us to take as much time as we needed. He handed me tissues when I was overwhelmed and the told stories to try to raise my spirits. I understood the kindness and empathy and generosity of spirit behind his actions. We ultimately waited in the lobby for the duration of the cremation. This is where we found out that a lot of business is conducted out in the lobby for anyone to witness. That was the unprofessional part. I even hate to mention it because the staff was always so compassionate toward us. But the business should've been handled elsewhere. We got to hear everyone's personal business. The manager came and spent some time with us again while we waited and told more stories and really showed such kindness and compassion. When we picked up her ashes, the manager met us again and brought her ashes out himself and spent more time chatting and making sure we were happy with the way things turned out that were within our control. Overall, I would recommend Brea Memory Garden Memorial Park and Mortuary. I wouldn't hesitate to say that it's not the most professional establishment, but the employees are good and compassionate people. Eric is so kind. I'd also mention the funeral home is in a bit of disrepair. However, the grounds are peaceful and pleasant and have been in great repair each time we've visited.

My Mother Mary Buried here, wonderful staff and the landscaping looks incredible, Highly…read moreRecommended:)

I usually don't write reviews unless someone goes above and beyond or I've had a truly negative…read moreexperience. Ryan Preston from this funeral home absolutely went above and beyond. I've been interested in the funeral business since 2018 and have reached out to places on and off just hoping to learn more. I wasn't even asking for a job, just insight, but no one ever took the time to respond. Ryan did. He spent nearly two hours of his day talking with me, while still managing his work, answering all of my questions about the industry, his role, and what it's really like to be in this field. He even shared ways I could get started at an entry-level position, which was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. It's rare to meet someone so knowledgeable and generous with their time, especially when they're not getting anything in return. Ryan is sincere, thoughtful, and genuinely cares about what he does. I only wish I had known about him when my own family needed services. Ryan Preston is truly exceptional, and I'm very grateful he took the time to speak with me.

They were professional and compassionate people who were very supportive with family at this…read moredifficult time.

Today i attended the graveside in Orange for a wonderful Korean family. I arrived early & was…read moregreeted by Alexandria from saddleback chapel, to reassure me if I was in the right place. She was so friendly & helpful, I wanted to give her a positive Yelp review. She placed the flowers beautifully & directed other attendees as they arrived. I appreciated she was so kind and professional.

I was attending a friend's mom funeral, this place is beautiful. Huge at the interior. Not several…read moreparking, if is a big people attending it will take a while to find parking, there's one way entrance and one way exit, there's some one at the entrance to move cones when you arrive in order to get in. They show you where to put your car, for no blocking others, the lady at the parking was so nice and fast doing her job. The viewing salon has benches, they bring additional chairs if needed. Nice chandeliers, 2 screens to show videos remembering the life of the resting person. A little patio with plants, they have a pulpit so a pastor, etc, can share a sermon. I like this place. And is in tustin close to the freeway.

Had my father in law's service here today. Joe and Joey were there to help us and were super…read moreconscientious and respectful. I really appreciated that. Joey greeted us and made sure we had what we needed. They had everything ready on time, were very accommodating and the place was immaculate. The sanctuary itself was beautifully decorated, I felt so comfortable, like I was at home. The bathrooms are super clean and smelled really fresh as well. We wanted to serve coffee and some snacks, they had 3 tables ready to go in the back of the room which I decorated and arranged food on. I brought 2 carafes to make coffee in as well as table decorations and some finger foods. It worked out perfectly. Overall, we were all so grateful for everything England Family Mortuary had to offer and the services they provided. They are 3 generations of caring individuals who put a great deal of pride into their work and mortuary. I would use them again in a second. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you offered peace and protection during a very hard time. We felt you were on our side. We're so grateful.

We used England Family Mortuary for our Mom's final arrangements (Mom was alive at this time but…read morebarely). Honestly one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life. It took me about 5 minutes sitting in my car to get myself together to walk into the door. Once I made it past the front door the staff was amazing. A gentleman that I didn't catch his name expressed his genuine condolences and sat me into a conference room. I didn't have to wait long and Zac came in to walk me through everything. When mom did pass. The arrangements were executed without any hiccups. I am very thankful for their service in our time of need and would recommend them to anyone else that has a loved one that needs arrangements done.

The Chavez Funeral Home was a breath of fresh air--peaceful, welcoming, and exactly what our…read morebrother deserved. The weather was perfect, which added to the calm and comforting atmosphere. Sonia and Jorge were absolutely wonderful. They were empathetic, understanding, and went out of their way to make the experience as smooth and supportive as possible. Their flexibility with timing and genuine care truly made a difference for our family during a sensitive time. We're grateful for their kindness and professionalism. P.S The bathrooms were very clean and fully stocked, which added to the overall comfort and ease of our visit.

Best services one can ask for. From answering all our questions to giving us peace of mind. Under…read morethe stress one goes through and heart break, this organization offered compassion, empathy and professionalism through it all. Thanks to them we were able to obtain a Catholic mass & funeral services in our back yard. Our concern was also to get our mom's cremation/Urn within a two week time frame. Chavez Funeral &Cremation delivered reliability, assertiveness & expedited our request. A reputable foundation nonetheless. Under the circumstances where the last thing you need is more task to tackle, Chavez Funeral& cremations took a huge weight of our hands. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Especially to Sonia. Excellent, well done. Cons: Some reviews say that This organization doesn't get back in time. I totally can understand the frustration(under the circumstances) however a simple call and text to, friendly remind Sonia or her staff will solve that miscommunication. Any organization can get backed up or busy but I can assure you it's an easy fix. Atleast it worked for me. Best.