I'm not going to make this a long review. Juanetta and her staff went above and beyond with their…read moreservice. She made us feel like family and was available for all questions and concerns. We can't thank her and the staff enough and she can sing as well. Thank you again

I wanted to take just a moment to thank Rucker's Mortuary for going above and beyond with the…read morecaring service they provided for myself and my family when we lost my father. They have previously taken care of arrangements for my uncles service a few years ago and did an excellent job. So, when my father passed, they were the first and only mortuary we called. Quentin and Wannetta took time to answer all of the many questions I had no matter what time of the day. They were so compassionate and helped me navigate through the hardest few weeks of my life. They worked so hard to get my dad his military burial and it was beautiful. I greatly appreciate the service they are providing for our community. So, I just sincerely want to thank them from the bottom of my heart for all of their support.

My father passed away on March 9, 2018 this year. we had no clue what we needed to do. Really, who…read moreis prepared for this stuff after all the things that health can do to us (or lack of it). Dave was so helpful, and calming, just an angel. He was so very patient and explained what i am certain he repeats many times a day over and over again. It was the first time i was making such calls ever and after calling a couple of other places, Dave's demeanor made it easy to choose Mission Family Mortuary. This is a great place to chose when you have to. i wish they were local to where we live as it is soon going to my father in law's time now.

Highly recommend! Kenny went above and beyond in my most trying times. He was able to make all of…read morefather's final moments come to life.

They handled our father's cremation and service with thoughtful loving care. Definitely recommend.read more

Let me just say that the lovely women who are on staff here are so sweet, informative &…read moreaccommodating! I came here to get an urn for my father & they kept me in the loop during the entire process. They have a beautiful, affordable selection of urns. The women I've spoken to & been in the office with have definitely helped me feel right at home. They are gems!

Thank you Living Waters for creating a place of simplicity and comfort. I felt at peace as I…read moreplanned my brother's memorial service. Your chapel is lovely. A classic building, located just east of downtown Bakersfield. I am so grateful you allowed us to have the reception on site, it made things easier for those who traveled to attend. Spenser did a wonderful job explaining the cost and offering options that were within my budget. My husband and I never felt pushed to purchase things we did not need. It was truly a pleasure doing business with Living Waters

From the owner: Living Waters Funeral Care provides first-class funeral services in Bakersfield, CA. We pride…read moreourselves on customizing each service to honor individual cultural preferences and family traditions. Whether you need assistance with funeral planning, onsite cremations, or memorial services, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate and personalized care. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, we go above and beyond to simplify the process during a difficult time. Contact us for professional and thoughtful funeral care you can trust.

Richard Woody, who is third generation owner of this enterprise with his partner Nichol Cardozo and…read morethe staff of Everafter Cremations, Monarch Memorial and Peters Funeral Homes is hosting a Hospice & Caregiver appreciation dinner tonight. We had attendees from Rosewood Retirement Home, Around the clock home care, Bayshire, formerly Brookdale. Kern County Nurses Guard, Bakersfield family medical group, Iris Senior services to name a few. These people provide services and care for their clients with all kinds of needs. Monarch wanted to recognize them for their service to our community through their service. The event was catered by The Teppanyaki Guys food truck who did an outstanding job. This family owned business and staff are committed to caring for families in their most difficult time of need. They have a reputation of caring and good service. Through their various locations they have service available for all communities. They serve with dignity and respect to the needs of all.

I wouldn't let them provide services for a goldfish ! I called 1-21-2025 because my sister just…read morepassed away & while I was getting information & trying to decide what to do for her , a woman near the person I was talking to was laughing like she was at a bar ! I had her on speaker phone & everyone in my house heard this ... let me assure them that NOBODY here thought that was acceptable or professional & WE WERE NOT LAUGHING !!!! Should someone remind them that some of us love our family & are under stress & grieving during this process !!! Thanks for nothing you worthless pieces of ___ !!

Unfortunately, I've had to experience several mortuaries in town in recent years, and I found this…read moreone to be wanting. On the night my father passed, they were superb in coming to get him very late, and they were careful and compassionate about my stepmom's feelings. On this, they get high marks. The next day, however, they were just salesmen. Buy this urn, pay more for upgrades... They went through the cremation checklist with little of the compassion we had seen the night before. Just, "get'er done." They were not rude or anything, but in this industry, grieving people need a little extra hand-holding and overt concern for their well-being. The cremation was performed well, and they provided an adequate container for Dad's ashes. We did not purchase one after all. The cost was about what I expected, and they seem to have performed the basic functions in a professional way. If we had a choice, in the future I would go elsewhere. This is not awful, but not great.

My father recently passed in a tragic car accident and my aunt helped us find a funeral home. We…read moregot so lucky that she picked Alma Funeral Home. Manuel and his team since the beginning were so kind and patient. Manuel did not judge and communicated with us through the entire process. The service that we had there was simple but beautiful and Manuel and his team did everything to make sure my dad had a great service. I cannot recommend them enough. Manuel did not try to sell us unnecessary services and was empathetic the entire time. While it is hard to go through planning a funeral, you can rest assured that Manuel and his team will make the planning easier and will do everything that they can to give your loved one a beautiful service.

First of all planning someone's funeral is never easy but the night a loved one passed away Mr…read more Rubio responded to take our beloved grandmother away the night she passed. He was very respectful as he prepared the body to exit the house even down to the small detail of not covering her face. Once the planning began he was very patient, understanding and guided our family to the best rosary, church service, and graveside farewell. Just before we completed our goodbyes Mr. Rubio said some very kind words to our family and friends about life and how sometimes we take it for granted until we are mourning the loss of a loved one. Thank you to Mr. Rubio, wife, and daughter for being so kind to all of us as we had a rough few days.

This place is incredible. Mr. Evaristo is an amazing person. He save & take care of my son from…read morebeing waiting in Coroner place. I feel this place like home. He not just take care of my son, he take care of everything. The funeral home is so beautiful. The owner are amazing people. Thank you for everything. Kevin Forever 27

Burying someone is the worst possible time in someone's life. You're confused, you're worried,…read moreyou're grieving. This is a time in someone's life where you need kindness, grace and compassion. Jesse Ibarra & Chelsie Morales were two of the most knowledgeable, kind, caring and compassionate people we have ever encountered. They were a helping hand, a shoulder to lean on & a friend to help carry a deep burden. This was the first loss for our family & we truly had no idea what everything entailed when it came to planning a funeral. Chelsie helped make this process as smooth as it could be. She was well articulated & so organized & was there for any questions we had - we certainly had a lot of them. We are thankful to Jesse for his kindness throughout the years helping our family prepare for something that is assured in life; death. He helped us purchase plots to bury our loved ones when their time came. He educated us in the importance of being prepared for the worst so the blow wasn't so hard. We are eternally grateful for their support & their kindness during one of the worst times we've ever had. If you have the misfortune of having to bury a loved one, make it just a little easier by working with Jesse & Chelsie.

I spoke with George and honestly there was no compassion no clarification as to the new policy…read morechanges for decorating our loved ones gravesite. When I purchased three lots a couple years ago, I was told that I could decorate I could put balloons. I could put a bunch of flowers around his stone and that is honestly why I went with the cemetery and now to say that I'm only allowed to put anything in the flower pot. And if I want more decorations to buy another flower pot, how disgusting what a bunch of corporate greed. I literally feel lied to. We need to rally up and stand up to this corporation and file a community lawsuit. They put up signs for everything how convenient of them to not put up signs that they would be enforcing this on a day where they are not even supposed to touch our decorations. And all the families there are very mindful when decorating I've seen how beautiful the cemetery looks. These last couple of days it has been so sad to go. I am already speaking to a lawyer because this has caused me such pain. I've read my contract and I'm having my contract looked at. I recommend all of us do the same.

Eladio explained everything in detail and made the most difficult time in our lives a little…read moreeasier. Thank you!

Stopped by to visit my grandma in the rose garden but the cremation area was infested with leaves…read moreand weeds. This is definitely not a good way to show anyone that has love ones buried here. Disappointing to see this!

We recently had my father-in-law's services, and like all our other love ones that have passed…read more Yeobani and David from Basham Funeral Home, have been extremely dedicated, professional, friendly, knowledgeable and amazing to our love ones care. There is nothing they can't do to make our deepest sorrows be less stressful and worrisome. They treated my father-in-law and all our family as if we were part of their family and not a client. Special thanks to Yeobani and David for always going above and beyond their duties and responsibilities.

My family experienced an extreme lack of professionalism from Basham Funeral Care while handling my…read morefather's funeral arrangements. From start to finish, the process felt uncoordinated and uncaring. Most egregiously, during the funeral service itself, Pastor Ryan Shaw's cell phone rang multiple times. It completely disrupted what should have been a solemn, respectful farewell for my father. When navigating such a painful loss, families deserve compassion, attentiveness, and basic decorum--none of which were provided here