Weird to be leaving a review for a funeral home. But mom has been here for 26 years now,…read moreunfortunately... Anyways.. any time I come to visit the area seems well taken care of. Now that my brother and I are a lot older we would like to change the name on mom's headstone. We asked the staff but sadly it's still "owned" by the step father. We would need him to release his rights to it, and sadly that day may never come. We really hope it does.

I would first like to recognize Scott E. Gatze for his exceptional service. He was professional,…read morecompassionate, responsive, and genuinely helpful. His willingness to step in completely turned our experience around, and he is truly an asset to your organization. Unfortunately, our experience with Jonathan Sandwell was extremely disappointing. His handling of our loved one's arrangements was, in our experience, unacceptable. The flower order he handled was incorrect, communication was poor, and there was a serious lack of urgency in securing the necessary dates for the military funeral honors. Critical arrangements were left until the last minute, forcing my family to step in and take action ourselves to ensure everything was properly coordinated. This was not simply an inconvenience. Had my family not intervened, our loved one could have missed the military honors they had earned and deserved. That is an incredibly serious failure when you are entrusted with helping a family honor a veteran. What made the situation even more frustrating was Jonathan later appearing to take credit for arrangements that my family had personally worked to secure. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend that families choose someone other than Jonathan if they have that option. He did not give us confidence that our loved one's arrangements were being handled with the care, urgency, or attention they deserved. His lack of follow-through created unnecessary stress for a grieving family at a time when we should have been able to trust the professionals handling these arrangements. Separately, I had a brief interaction with Victoria "Tori" Monforte when I asked a simple question. Unfortunately, I was met with an unnecessary amount of attitude rather than a helpful response. Although it was a brief interaction, it left a negative impression. During such an emotional time, families deserve compassion, professionalism, clear communication, urgency, and attention to detail. We are especially grateful that Scott demonstrated all of those qualities and helped restore our confidence in the process. His service showed us exactly what this experience should have looked like from the beginning.

The service for my friend dad's was on 6/23/2024 12:30-3 pm …read more Traditional Buddhists monks chanting ritual was held . At the end of each row of seats had a box of tissues as well as personalized tissues in the front desk for mourners. My friend had refreshments and light snacks such as sandwiches, pastries and fruits set up at the front hallway for guest to enjoy. My friend also had some coolers filled with additional drinks outside by the bench , due to the facility does not allow the coolers indoors. Each of the staff I encountered were friendly , they help with refilling water and keeping the area tidy . Cherokee Memorial also has a reception hall to rent and offers Free Grief support.

Unprofessional, didn't know what they were doing and charge way too much. then ask him a question…read morethey don't know anything.

While the establishment seems old, it's really historic in its beautiful vintage way if you will…read more Michael the owner and director was such a big help. No one ever prepares you to plan for a funeral service of a loved one but Michael was really communicative, patient, accommodating, understanding, and offered so much help and knowledge during the entire process from start to end. Initially, the reviews deterred me from this establishment but after seeing it for myself, experiencing it myself..... I would had say it turned out really well and as best as it can be. We received tons of compliments for the service. The entire space is pretty huge and we unexpectedly had a large gathering of family and friends and there was still plenty of space. The parking lot was also a huge plus with ample parking throughout the sides/back. Thank you Michael and Laura for everything.

FIND ANOTHER BUSINESS TO DO YOYR PLANNING! first of all, I say that I met the owner of this…read morebusiness through a friend . I contracted his service for myself and my husband. The company that he uses for "pre-planning" has been nothing but a nightmare. I've contacted his business numerous times and spoken with his "team" and asked for a call from Mike which I have never received. I find it funny/odd that either he never gets his messages or he disregards them. Every time I've called, he was either not available due to not in office or not available due to a service. But even having left a message numerous times I have not received a call back.

I was very blessed that my Father and Mother had arranged for their burial plots long before they…read morewere needed. My Father passed away first and I helped my Mother to make arrangements. This was in December 2003. The staff were very helpful but not pushy. Everything was smooth the day of our graveside service. Later when I had to make the arrangements alone after my Mother passed in 2010 the staff was very kind and helpful and again everything went very smoothly at the graveside service so that I didn't have to do anything but attend. Such a blessing!!! Thank you to everyone who worked there at that time and those who continue to maintain the beauty of the park now. Every time I've been there things are beautiful and well maintained.

I would first like to recognize Scott E. Gatze for his exceptional service. He was professional,…read morecompassionate, responsive, and genuinely helpful. His willingness to step in completely turned our experience around, and he is truly an asset to your organization. Unfortunately, our experience with Jonathan Sandwell was extremely disappointing. His handling of our loved one's arrangements was, in our experience, unacceptable. The flower order he handled was incorrect, communication was poor, and there was a serious lack of urgency in securing the necessary dates for the military funeral honors. Critical arrangements were left until the last minute, forcing my family to step in and take action ourselves to ensure everything was properly coordinated. This was not simply an inconvenience. Had my family not intervened, our loved one could have missed the military honors they had earned and deserved. That is an incredibly serious failure when you are entrusted with helping a family honor a veteran. What made the situation even more frustrating was Jonathan later appearing to take credit for arrangements that my family had personally worked to secure. Based on our experience, I would strongly recommend that families choose someone other than Jonathan if they have that option. He did not give us confidence that our loved one's arrangements were being handled with the care, urgency, or attention they deserved. His lack of follow-through created unnecessary stress for a grieving family at a time when we should have been able to trust the professionals handling these arrangements. Separately, I had a brief interaction with Victoria "Tori" Monforte when I asked a simple question. Unfortunately, I was met with an unnecessary amount of attitude rather than a helpful response. Although it was a brief interaction, it left a negative impression. During such an emotional time, families deserve compassion, professionalism, clear communication, urgency, and attention to detail. We are especially grateful that Scott demonstrated all of those qualities and helped restore our confidence in the process. His service showed us exactly what this experience should have looked like from the beginning.

Lodi Memorial Park & Cemetery is a quiet, peaceful place to walk, reflect, and breathe. The grounds…read moreare well kept and open, with plenty of space to move at your own pace. When I visit, I like to clean up small bits of debris and leave things a little better than I found them. It feels important to show care and respect, especially for the founding pioneers of our town who are laid to rest here. There is so much local history here, and sites like Find A Grave really help bring those stories to life and remind us how much appreciation is owed to the people who came before us. This place offers calm, perspective, and a meaningful connection to Lodi's past.

I recently attended a non-denominational, Christian, Memorial Service for a good friend of mine…read more The service was held in the mausoleum. The minister did a really good job of talking about our friend, Larry, and kept the church part at a minimum. I've been to too many services where they talk all about the church and the religion and almost nothing about the person and I think that's wrong. Here, the minister really did know the deceased and was able to talk a bit about him on a personal basis. It was a very nice service for a really good and sweet fellow. Larry was one of the most gentle souls I ever knew. And it was very evident just how much the folks attending liked and respected him. The mausoleum was unheated and it was cool day so it was pretty cold in the beginning. However, once the crowd arrived and filled the chapel to overflowing, the body heat helped to make it fairly comfortable. The minister's podium was at the front of the chapel and the beautiful stained glass window was behind him and was nicely illuminated by the sunlight outside. After the service inside, we all walked a short distance to the grave site. It was fairly solemn group walk. There was an awning put up to shelter the burial site and after some remarks by Larry's wife and some additional remarks and a prayer by the minister, Larry's ashes were manually lowered into the square, open hole by a cemetery worker. The family had passed out long-stemmed, red roses to everyone and we all said our goodbyes and dropped the rose onto the white, rectangular vessel holding Larry's ashes. It was a very nice ceremony. We were pleased at how well the whole event was conducted. Guests were invited by the family to a Luncheon Reception at a restaurant in downtown Lodi. Unfortunately, we weren't able to attend due to an obligation back near home. Jim

Park View is a great place to trust your loved one. I can only write about the cremation process…read moresince that's all I was involved with. From the first interaction to picking up were seamless. Racheal helped us and made it easy and affordable. All the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!

In January 2025, my Dad passed away. Now, my dad was the type that when you tried asking him of his…read moreend of life wishes, he'd change the subject. There was no plan. He didn't even tell me where he wanted his body sent. When hospice called, they asked where they should send him and I told them I'd call back because I had some very quick decisions to make. I spoke with my aunt, and she told me about Park View and how helpful they were when she was making plans for her funeral, etc. She was absolutely right. They were very kind and helpful, and sat with me and my sister while we made the decision for cremation and what urn to choose for him. They didn't pressure us at all about having the service there or with anything else. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone I know because they just made everything easier.

This funeral home is dark and dingy. My parents had prearranged their funerals and when my dad…read morepassed away we continued with the services at Rocha's funeral home. I went in there the day before the viewing to take pictures of him and was mortified at how it looked. They had folding chairs in the chapel along with pews. I have never seen any place so dated, dark and dingy Then when I asked could I see my step dad they informed me he wasn't even there that he was at Lodi Funeral Home as Rochas has no refrigeration. My step dad did not want To be paraded all over town and would be very upset to know he was all over town. I had to break the news to my mom how disappointed she is going to be! This place needs painted and updated. Very disappointed

They we're very nice setting all the paperwork for my mom's (prepaid) cremation. The only downside,…read moreand I'm a sure a lot of funeral homes do the same thing, the further they live from Sacramento, is waiting for the death certificate to be mailed, which we all know, the government takes FOREVER!! But for the most part, they had me in and out in 20 minutes, were very professional and treated my situation with dignity.

Thank you to the staff of De Yo ung. You have supported our family so much. Esp this last few years.read more

I came here yesterday morning to attend my grandmother's funeral. This memorial chapel has a nice…read morewelcoming atmosphere to it. The staff are very nice and able to really anticipate the needs of family and friends who come here to honor their loved ones who have passed on to that other world. They really do treat their guests here with deep sincerity. I like that there is a water cooler in the front lobby to which everyone is able to refresh themselves. Also there are 2 clean restrooms and 1 or 2 family rooms available. There is also only 1 memorial room so that there would only be one function at one time (which works perfectly for those who come here and are not lost in trying to find the right room). The large memorial room itself is a nice large size and can hold about 150 people. There is a projector screen (also a monitor out in the front lobby) available to use (for an additional pay but of course) and a podium with microphone. There are also speakers that can be heard throughout the room. This memorial chapel is pretty easy to get to, as it is right off the 5 freeway. But is a bit hidden, so you may have some guests that may have some problems finding it. Oh just thought I would mention that there are a few handicap parking spots right at the front of the entrance, to help shorten the walk for those who need it (as there were a few guests that came to the funeral that needed them). Just as my grandmother's funeral had gone smoothly and peacefully here, so did my grandfather's funeral last year as well. With 2 grandparents now laid to rest, DeYoung Memorial Chapel was the perfect place to honor them and hold a special service for them.

We were lost in trying to find a funeral home for our daughter Milaina. Spiritually I was directed…read moreto Colonial Rose Chapel. We were greeted angel whose name was CeCe. She eased our pain with her soft spoken and warm presence. She went over and beyond to accommodate anything we wanted. She made such a difference in the hard and emotional decisions we had to make. 5 stars for CeCe. 5 stars for Colonial Rose.

Colonial Rose lied about pricing multiple times. They tried to add additional costs, $1,150 plus…read moreanother $300, multiple times even after we had agreed on price and total and signed the contract. They tried to short me two entire hours of my loved one's funeral service and ended up shorting me only one hour after I complained. At the planning meeting I informed them that I wanted to pay on assignment they agreed since that's one of the approved forms of payment they take. This was two weeks before the funeral. Then they proceeded to lie and say that my loved one's life insurance company didn't allow that type of payment and that I had no claim opened, but in reality they were the ones to call the insurance company and specifically say they were refusing the payment on assignment and wanted to be paid up front. And not wait the obligatory 20 days. When I informed them that I didn't have a way to pay them in cash which is why I chose the payment on assignment option they said "well if there's no payment there's no funeral or cremation" only a couple days before the funeral. They made it seem like they were holding my loved one's body hostage and only cared about their money. So not only was I dealing with the devastation of losing my loved one now I had to scramble to find cash to cover the costs since they will charge 3% for using a credit card. They lied multiple times to my face and they were very inconsiderate and lacked training. The only employee that I have nothing bad to say about was their receptionist Dylani. She was always very helpful and thoughtful. And then as a cherry on top Lenny the funeral director signed the guest book before any of the family or guests did. I was very irked by that because he wasn't family or a friend and signed it as a business card.

Service: I called the morning of and Jabril was able to…read moreanswer all of my questions, he made everything really simple and easy. Upon meeting him he was genuine and helpful. He was a one man show and doing it perfectly! Location: Right off of the freeway and easy to find They have a huge awning perfect for janaza prayer and to help with the heat or rain Speed: Was able to call for a plot at 10 am Have grave opened Funeral at 3:30 Grave closed right after Price: Reasonable! Way cheaper than in the Bay and includes everything Burial plots: First come first serve (you are buried as you come in, no saving of spots) They are all lined with cement and topped with white stones Head stone is included in price Each plot looks the same (real Islamic feel)

Our family laid my mother-in-law to rest at the Islamic Cemetery of California in Lodi last year…read more During such a difficult time, we found the staff to be compassionate, respectful, and accommodating. The cemetery itself is well-maintained, providing a peaceful and serene final resting place for our loved ones. The burial process was handled with dignity, and the Islamic rites were observed properly. We are grateful for the support and professionalism shown to us during our time of grief. May Allah grant ease to all families who come here.