Mathew is an excellent associate. Very knowledgeable about his job and professional. He took care…read moreof everything concerning my Uncle. He was very polite and caring in our conversations. Keep up the good work and keep him on the payroll. Thank you Allen Mortuary

They were very compassionate and walked us through everything that needed to be handled during this…read morehard time.

Tina has been extraordinarily helpful in the process of selecting locations, setting up the…read moreservices and designing the memorial plaques. There are so many options available and we are very pleased with what we ultimately chose. I felt that the pricing options were competitive with other options. The day of service and urn placement was very emotional, and the staff was so kind and compassionate. I felt very cared for.

Nothing but that's to be expected after all look at where your at…read more I bought a plot there several years ago when my husband passed a few years ago I told them I was not going to use them so when I bought them they told me that the company would buy them back for the price o paid but when I went to do that they told me they would not do that I was a bit miffed so now I have 2 garden crypts that I need to sale no problem just frustrating

Would highly recommend Atwater Headstone, they where very understand , sympathetic, and will to go…read morethe extra mile . Thank you for helping our family Marlene

My family and I went there to order my grandmothers headstone. Marlene helped us choose the right…read moreone. She is very friendly, kind and sympathetic during this hard time and knows her work. The pricing was reasonable and it came out beautifully. Thank you Atwater Headstones for making my grandma's grave look beautiful. I would highly recommend going with them.

When I suddenly had to make my beloved mother's funeral arrangements from out of state, Felisha and…read morethe entire staff at Franklin & Downs Funeral Home, provided exceptional service. They were compassionate, professional, and supportive during such a difficult time. Felisha did an outstanding job guiding me through every step of the process. She ensured that every detail was handled smoothly, and with care. My mother's services were beautiful, and we are sincerely grateful for the kindness, and dedication shown by all of the staff. I highly recommend Felisha and this funeral home.

Franklin & Downs will always have a special place in our hearts. As we walked in, with no…read moreappointment and in a panic because the original mortuary that picked up my Grandmother was a disaster, Felisha took us in and calmly walked us through a process to get my Grandmother's remains transferred to Franklin, and made it happen same day. There was a bit of a dynamic going on, as everyone was distraught leaving the previous mortuary, but Felisha handled it with grace. After getting arrangements finalized, our pastor cancelled at the last minute, and Franklin & Downs arranged to assist us DAY OF. This funeral saved us from start to finish and my family cannot thank them enough for their professionalism and solid execution.

First, I was sad to see the reviews of bad experiences some people had during their time of grief…read more My uncle passed recently and my mother and I met primarily with Christine who was great from the beginning. She was patient and comforting with my mother and assisted me with navigating through the process of laying my uncle to rest. On the evening of the rosary and day of the burial, Nate from Salser & Dillard, was great. He and the other team members were helpful and attentive. Everyone from the ladies at the front desk to the ushers at the rosary were friendly and professional. I would highly recommend Salser & Dillard to anyone in need of a funeral home. I just can't thank them enough!

May 2025 A Compassionate, Respectful, and Seamless Experience During a Difficult Time…read more-Planning my father's funeral was one of the most emotionally difficult moments of my life, but Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel provided compassionate, respectful, and professional support from start to finish. I worked closely with Christina, who guided me through the funeral planning process with grace and empathy. She listened patiently to all my questions, comments, and concerns, and made sure I understood each detail before making any decisions. I appreciated how she respected my privacy and never made me feel rushed or pressured. Every change I requested was communicated clearly, and I felt truly supported throughout the entire process. I was especially grateful for the private time I was given with my father in the days leading up to the service something I will never forget. On the day of the funeral, everything went exactly as planned. Frank was incredibly kind and personable, helping ensure the service flowed smoothly and on schedule. His presence and professionalism brought a sense of calm to what was otherwise a very emotional day. Following the service, we moved directly across the parking lot to the reception venue, where I worked with Jessica as our event coordinator. Jessica was outstanding she helped plan every detail of our potluck reception, offered thoughtful suggestions, and made sure the space was beautifully arranged. Her professionalism and warmth were evident from our planning meeting through the day of the event. I was very pleased with the overall package we selected and the quality of service provided by both the funeral chapel and the event venue. During a time of deep sorrow, Salser & Dillard gave me peace of mind and allowed my family to focus on honoring and remembering my father. I am truly thankful for the care and support I received from the entire team.

The process of purchasing a headstone is a stressful task. However, JonLuke and Amber were…read moreprofessional and very supportive. I went to a total of 3 locations in San Joaquin. I've done the work for you! Don't bother with the other locations. Thank You, both

OUTSTANDING SERVICE! Forever in Stone did an amazing job with my parents headstone. The entire…read moreprocess from beginning to end was such a smooth process especially because I live in Yuba County, almost a 2 1/2 hr drive. I initially went in to start the process with Jon, explained everything that we wanted and the deadline we needed the headstone by, the rest of my communication with Jon was thru text messages and by phone sometimes if more clarification was needed when we were designing the headstone, adding this and that or removing something, all done by text message and Jon was very patient thru the whole process because every detail creating our headstone had to go thru approval from me to all my siblings. There was no limitation to what they couldn't do. Jon also very knowledgeable about the type of headstone he would recommend due to the hard water in Central Valley cemeteries, he wanted us to have what was best for years to come that will last and not fade away in a year or less. The actual day we went to see the actual headstone, just blew us away, the back of my parents headstone was breathtaking! The images of my parents matched the picture to a tee! We just had the unveiling of the headstone and the 1 year memorial celebration for my parents and the compliments that we received from everyone in attendance saying how beautiful it was, some had never seen that type of design and everyone took pictures with their families posing at the front and back of my parents headstones. The pricing was affordable as well for a double headstone. If you are looking for headstone for a loved one, I highly recommend Forever In Stone, they will make it happen for you and the outcome will be incredibly beautiful! Thank you Forever In Stone for creating the last gift we gave to our parents.

Franklin & Down took care of all the details for my mother. They did an outstanding job. Slide show…read moreand music, the redemption room was very nicely set up with pictures and refreshments. Afterwards there was a dove release and the staff was so warm and friendly. Thank you Kristina Luna, Shelby Sauls, & Brenda Gomez. Jonathan Humphres drive the hurst all the way up to Tuolumne 60 mile out of town. The day was absolutely beautiful. All the details were in their hands and they took care of them for me. Thank you again to Kristi Ah You for everything, you have a beautiful staff.

This was a very difficult time for me, Franklin & Downs…read moremade it easier for our family, The service was beautiful what a beautiful tribute they made to my Mom.