arranged both mother & Father final arrangements thru them…read more father was a WW 2 veteran. McKenzies handled all his veteran connections for funeral to take place at Riverside Veterans memorial park when mom passed 8 years in the future. He passed in 2011. He was an Elk so, had his service at the Elks Hall. He was cremated and resided in a nice Urn in Moms room til mom passed 8 years later. we then had a combined funeral service for mom & Military honors burial service for Dad. Mckenzie handled Everything Beautifully!

Went here for the service of my brother-in law. The place has a small private parking lot. The…read moreinside of the chapel is clean but needs a bit if a makeover (carpet professional clean, brighter paint, a removable cross). The service was lovely and the staff members are very kind

Something very unique and rooted in the rich history of Long Beach, and also, free!…read more We went in on a Saturday, parked under a tree, and was able to walk around undisturbed for over an hour. The grounds are in good condition and the place is very safe. The only drawback is that there is no bathroom so go before you arrive or hold it until you leave. Sometimes during Halloween and other holidays they do tours, ghost stories or even live movie events. So check the local Long Beach news and social media pages to see if they're having any community events soon.

Historic landmark-- the second oldest burial ground in Long Beach…read more We attempted to visit the cemetery one evening around 8:00p but the gates were locked. We returned the next day in broad daylight around 3:00p. Sunnyside is an old cemetery and has lawn burials only; it does not have mausoleum or columbarium space of any kind. Sunnyside is adjacent to the separate Long Beach Municipal Cemetery. The gate for Municipal Cemetery was actually open that evening we went. Yes, we stopped by. Usually, we search for famous people or husband tells me that the cemetery may be haunted by angry souls whose final resting place did not allow them to "rest in peace." We learned of The Ghostly Bride of Sunnyside Cemetery. A bride was killed on the way to her wedding and was buried in her wedding dress. Her ghost is said to be seen at the cemetery itself wandering the cemetery grounds at night. The bride's name is Bessie McKensie Baxter. We found her gravestone. Now my hubby likes to turn on his Ghost SLS app when visiting cemeteries. I don't know how accurate this app is but there was no activity on the ghost bride but not too far away there generated some activity. A few feet away was the grave marker for a gentleman named William J Kingdon. The app detected stick entity on his grave and is often erratic. Anyway, I researched and he was a miner in Arizona but often summered in Long Beach. Review #2970

The only reason I gave it one star is so I could write this review. Under no circumstances do I…read morerecommend you use this business they are as inadequate as anyone could possibly be!!!

From the owner: We at Belmont Heights Funeral Center offer all traditional and custom-tailored funeral services…read morewith burial or cremation. While still being a business... We consider this a ministry that Jesus has anointed us for: We also provided advance funeral planning & accept all preened insurances, from any licensed funeral establishment.

07/18/25- 0936 This…read moreis my very first time going to a wake / attending to a funeral at this place. Receptionists are available at all times. Plenty of parking space. It's clean as well. Thank you to all the staff and Management...

This is a well organized funeral home. We attended my cousins funeral. The staff and the location…read morewas perfect.

I just want to say that I recommend this funeral home wholeheartedly. The experience for us was…read morenothing but beautiful for my father Javier Valencia. I read all the negative reviews and I honestly don't understand why? We had nothing but the upmost wonderful service from Joanna. Our services were so beautiful and stress free from the beginning. Our slideshow was so touching and detailed perfectly. My father looked great! You all did a beautiful job on preparing my father .. he looked peacefully asleep. We are very happy with my father's services and was very affordable. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and very compassionate as well. From the bottom of our hearts thank you Joanna and everyone involved who made this day so special and beautiful & memorable for us and my Father Javier Valencia. Much love & blessings always, Laura Valencia -Ruiz & Family Services were held 8/19/2024 (my father's birthday)

10/10! Every one was so helpful during my mom's passing. Derrin was awesome to work with during…read morethis time. She showed my family so much compassion and grace. Forever thankful for her! Will use again in future.

I wanted to let everyone know how great Long Beach Colonial Mortuary…read more Eric went beyond the call of duty to help me, help my 93 year old mother. This was good old fashion caring about your customers. This Wonderful young man took the papers to my mom's house so she could sign them. Did you hear that, HE LEFT THE OFFICE AND TOOK THE PAPERS TO MY MOM. He knew I live about 50 miles from her and I need the papers signed right away so I could get her help. THIS WAS AWESOME CUSTOMER SERVICE. Because of what he did I make the deadline that everybody thought impossible. Thank you for your help. Kelita Kelly

0 stars. DO NOT BOOK HERE. This had to be the most disappointing service I've ever attended. Eric,…read morethe director of the day promised so much and didn't deliver none of it. We paid for a service 3-7 but was only in there from 4-5 and then they shut it down. Out of respect for your loved ones, find a better service than this to lay them to rest.

Captain Lee is very professional. He was our point person for both of my parent's burial at sea…read more He was respectful and very kind. It's hard to navigate deaths and he helped to quell the emotions and the family dynamics. He made the planning process easy and he delivered professionally the days of their burial.

This has been in the works, and I don't even know how to properly put this into words, but I owe it…read moreto Tony to try. We said goodbye to my dad on the water with Captain Tony (Burials at Sea), and somehow, in one of the hardest moments of our lives, he made everything feel.. gentle. Not rushed. Not transactional. Just human. We left on a warm morning and it felt surreal, just... walking down the dock with the last physical remnants of our father in hand. There's something about grief that makes time feel strange, and Cpt Tony seemed to understand that without us ever having to explain it. It started with the first call and text exchange. He gave us space when we needed silence, and quiet guidance when we didn't know what to do next. He never once made us feel like we had to hurry up or move on. He let us sit there... as long as we needed... with my dad, with our memories, with everything we were feeling. At one point, I was just sitting in complete silence, watching the water, and it felt like the world had paused for us. An eerie but soothing moment of peace. That's something I'll never forget, and something I didn't think a service like this could give. I'm eternally grateful for having been recommended to Burials at Sea by another friend of ours who've used their service. They are worth every single penny.. they're beyond reasonable, and there is honestly zero compromise to the service you receive. Cpt Tony isn't just providing a service. He's holding space for people in one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and he does it with so much compassion and grace it honestly caught me off guard. I'm not much for showing raw emotion, esp in public.. but this experience reminded me that everyone is human, and that's ok. If you're reading reviews because you're going through something similar, I'm so sorry. Truly. But I can tell you this... your loved one will be in good hands with Tony. And so will you. Thank you, Captain Tony and crew, for helping us give my dad the kind of goodbye he deserved... Thank you. Give your memories and loved ones the sanctity and respect they deserve. Call them.

Sonia was the funeral director who helped my family through one of the most difficult times in our…read morelives following the passing of my mother. From the very beginning, Sonia was compassionate, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. There was an error on my mother's death certificate from the hospital, and Sonia went above and beyond to help us get it corrected and ensure everything was handled properly. She gave my family and me the time and space we needed to grieve while she took care of all the details surrounding the services. Throughout the entire process, Sonia communicated clearly, kept us informed, and made sure everything was handled with care and professionalism. Her compassion and dedication truly made a difficult experience a little easier for our family. I would highly recommend Sonia to anyone in need of funeral services. We are extremely grateful for everything she did for our family during such a difficult time.

During one of the hardest moments of our lives, the team at Chavez Funeral Home & Cremation treated…read moreme & my sister with kindness, compassion, and respect. Losing our father is devastating but Sonia made our decision making easier with her grace. A very special thank you Sonia, who was truly amazing throughout the entire funeral arrangement process for my father. She was incredibly communicative, patient, and never once made us feel pressured into making decisions. She took the time to answer all of our questions, guided us with genuine care, and helped make an overwhelming experience a little easier to navigate. We are deeply grateful for the professionalism and heartfelt support we received. Thank you for helping us honor my father's life with dignity and compassion. We will always remember your kindness.

If you have a loved one that passes at the VA in Long Beach, I highly recommend you listen to the…read moreVA and contact Destiny Funeral Home! There's a reason they are so highly recommended! My father had no plans in place prior to his unexpected passing, other than he wanted to be buried with his fellow serviceman, and everyone at Destiny made the process painless and easy. Something much needed three days after his passing. Every single person we talked to was so kind and helpful. And the prices were much more affordable than we expected. My mother was so happy with them she plans to go back for her own arrangements. Making arrangements for my dad was something I absolutely dreaded and they helped us every step of the way. I cannot recommend them highly enough! Thank you so much Destiny!

​I want to express my deepest gratitude to Destiny Funeral Home, and a very special thank you to…read moreSteven. My uncle, Eddie Comick, was like a father to me, and losing him this past November to Colon Cancer was incredibly difficult. After searching for the right place, we found Destiny, and I am so grateful we did. ​From our initial meeting until long after my uncle was laid to rest, Steven was there every step of the way. He truly treated us like family. One moment that meant so much was when Steven sat with my sister and me to view a tribute video of our favorite memories; his presence and comfort during that time were a gift. ​Steven's attention to detail was incredible. He guided me through every logistics hurdle and even helped arrange the catering for the repass. I honestly don't know how I would have managed without his help. If you are looking for a place that is family-oriented and prioritizes service and fair pricing over profit, I highly recommend Destiny Funeral Home. I know my uncle would have been so proud of his home-going service. Thank you, Steven, for everything. ​-- Jakela Baylor

Daniel Camacho and Luyben Dilday Mortuary was our saving grace when we lost our 20-year-old son, as…read morea passenger, in an auto accident last year (5/2025). Daniel was so professional and sympathetic regarding the collection of our son's body from the LA County Medical Examiner's office. He was the first person we encountered to go above and beyond during this process. It has taken me over a year to write this review as it is still an emotional subject, but I wanted to share how lovely Luyben Dilday is in handling all the aspects of laying a loved one to rest. Daniel was so thoughtful and helped walk us through the process. I am forever thankful for him and Luyben Dilday Mortuary.

This is a little different than many of my reviews, however this place and staff were absolutely…read morewonderful. Jordan Padilla our Funeral Arranger made the entire process easy. Jordan and the staff were friendly, professional and understanding and considerate of the family and supportive of our feelings at this very tough moment. The location is convenient, lots of parking and very well maintained. We had several other places that were suggested, but ultimately made the decision on reviews and overall value and commitment to excellence shown at the Luyben Mortuary. From the bottom of my heart, want to send my many thanks to Jordan and the entire Luyben Dilday Mortuary family. Mahalo and aloha!