Recently, we lost my dear and beloved mother-in-law, Paula. To say we are devastated would be an understatement. Like most families, we were not prepared for her passing, and on top of our grief, we had no idea where to begin when it came to arranging her services.
We spoke with several funeral homes that had been recommended to us, but unfortunately, many seemed more focused on "closing the deal" and increasing the balance than helping a grieving family. We do not have an unlimited budget, and the experience left us feeling overwhelmed.
By the grace of God, we found Dr. Zacharias at MiraLago Funeral Home in Riverside.
From the moment he greeted us, we felt at ease. His calm demeanor, patience, and genuine compassion immediately reassured us that we were in the right place. He never rushed us or pressured us. Instead, he took the time to explain every step of the process, from costs and options to helping us locate a cemetery plot where my mother-in-law wished to be laid to rest.
Not only were his prices significantly more affordable than the other places we visited, but he also guided us through obtaining the death certificate and answered every question we had along the way. He patiently worked with multiple family members, each with their own requests and concerns, and was always available whenever we needed him.
Based solely on the stories and memories we shared about Paula, Dr. Zacharias was able to create the most beautiful service we could have hoped for. He honored her life with dignity, grace, and love, all while keeping the arrangements within a budget our family could manage.
During the services, emotions ran high, but Dr. Zacharias had a remarkable way of putting everyone at ease. By the end, it felt as though he had been a member of our family for years.
We will be forever grateful for the care, compassion, dignity, and honor with which he treated our beloved Nanna. He cared not only for her memory, but for our family as well during one of the most difficult times of our lives.
Thank you, Dr. Zacharias. You now have an extended family in us.
God bless you, my friend.
Respectfully,
Frank & Stephanie read more