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 ___ !!

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.

Top notch...That's all I have to say about this place. The staff are very friendly and are there…read morefor your needs. Kenny & Jeff have compassion and make you feel at ease. The setup is perfect for your viewing and also to congregate. They have an outside patio if needed to step out and grief. Beautiful surroundings and easy access from parking lot. Thank you for the beautiful viewing and burial.

Thank you, Jack Harding…read more I want to say thank you for everything you did, the process was surprisingly easy, especially this being my first time experiencing death. I like that everything was done via computer, and if there was any questions he was really good at responding back to your phone calls. As I watched my father take his last breath this year and I have not been the same since. I was the only one with him until he took his last breath. I kept telling him it was okay to go. I miss him every day but I know he'll finally see fluffy again. I'm lonely without him but I know that he is not in pain anymore. Once again, if your looking for great customer service, affordable prices, also before they start the cremation and you'll like to pay your respects one more time, they can arrange a viewing, for a small fee, it's worth it that way there's no unfinished business, on either side. He answered all my questions and guided me to next steps working with the cemetery. I can confidently recommend Alpine Online Cremation.

The staff was very kind and considerate during this rough time dealing with my father's death…read more Their services were well done and we're completed rather quickly. They helped me understand things that I needed to sign documents they needed, and also how to start the process with the corners office. They were knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for helping me.

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

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.

If I could give them a zero I would. Their staff reminds me of a bunch of used car sales people…read more When you walk in the office, they are on their phones scrolling and barely give you any attention. We made our appointment for the Monday after my mother died and during our appointment in a closed room, a male employee came in with a customer to sell a coffin. We were literally making arrangements for my mother's remains, and they came through the door to sell a coffin. When I asked him if that was the usual practice, he simply responded with; " this is our only coffin room" I said well maybe you could wait until after our appointment or they could've put us in a different room. Instead of apologizing, "he just said well we were only in here for like two minutes." I told him that was two minutes too long and he left. Absolutely unbelievable. After gathering all of our information and telling us that we should be able to take care of my mother's remains within 3 to 5 days we paid and left. Paid in full and we had to call back constantly to have any communication with the office and their story kept changing about the time and date of getting the permit for our mother's cremation and the death certificate. They told us they were waiting on the doctor to sign off, when we called the hospital and the health department, they told us they had received no request from the mortuary. Sabrina at Greenlawn claimed that they could prove that they sent the request and their proof was literally a handwritten invoice in a screenshot. Run from this place as fast as you can use a small local business instead. The staff is unsympathetic and doesn't even pretend to be concerned with your well-being. I understand it's a business, but they could at least pretend to have a little compassion. We asked to speak to Devin several times and he never returned our call. Then they had the nerve to send a text out a couple weeks after and ask how our service was. When I responded that we never got a call back and it was terrible, Devin finally called me. Horrible customer service.

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.

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

Staff is very professional. The service for my Father in law was amazing from start to finish.read more

Well taken care of and staffed. Beautiful setting, very peaceful and reflective. The staff is very…read morehelpful in answering questions and assisting with details. A nice place to visit and give respects, even if just a visitor. Well worth taking a few minutes off your drive.