Kimberly and the team at Bravo did an amazing job with guiding us through the process of setting up…read morecremation and services for my mom. Kimberly walked us through every step and was super responsive whenever we reached out with questions. Kimberly also managed the process of getting my mom a spot at Miramar National Cemetery. We met with Kimberly shortly before my mom passed so it was amazing to have a plan in place and steps to follow and someone guiding us the whole time. The mortuary also has a chapel and dining area so you can hold services and a reception on site. The whole family/team at Bravo were great and provide an outstanding experience. 10/10 recommend.

I'm so glad I found Bravo Family Mortuary. When my mother passed away recently, I had to find a…read moremortuary (I've never done this before) so I searched the internet and decided to call them. I liked the fact that they are a family business so thought they would be a good choice. Turns out they exceeded my expectations. They were very compassionate and thoughtful. Kim helped guide me through the process of having my mom cremated and handle the paperwork. I've already recommended them to a couple of my friends. I highly recommend them.

I just wrote a thorough review about Featheringill Mortuary on Google. Please read it. I highly…read morerecommend you choose Featheringill Mortuary if you suffer a loss of a loved one. The representatives are knowledgeable, patient, compassionate and extremely empathetic. They do not pressure you into buying unnecessary items you do not want. In other words, they do not take advantage of your grief. They are more concerned about what you want - what your needs are. They also offer other resources that can help you during and after the services. Please go into their website and read my review. I want to thank Aracely and Kyle for helping my family through a very difficult time. Your kindness, patience and expertise were greatly appreciated.

Back in 2019, my pops- who is a paralyzed military veteran decided it was time to take care of his…read morecremation matters. Instead of having the family burdened with additional responsibilities when his time comes- it was great to see him being proactive. And honestly, a huge relief, in my opinion. Back then, and to this present day- he's been living in a facility that takes care of his daily needs. So, when I got his phone call that a representative from Featheringhill Mortuary would make the drive to him and get the paperwork started- pops requested my presence as well. So, I brought this up to my momma- (parents have been divorced for 30 years & actually have a friendship still). And she asked to be present as well, with pops approval. Had a representative not made the visit to his facility- we would have rented a mobility van, which isn't cheap to make such arrangements. The FM representative was patient and forthcoming when it came to explaining services, what to expect when payment is made, and why we would receive paperwork from a life insurance company. Since the arrangements have been accommodated for pops- momma has been interested in getting something very similar to his policy. As the years passed by, I have procrastinated in setting up the appointment for momma. We finally set one up and went to their location. I asked if they could retrieve pop's policy and we can piggyback on his arrangements. The FM rep was patient with momma, who has trouble at times understanding the English language. Her appointment took an hour. We didn't feel rushed at all. We booked our appointment first thing in the morning. Parking lot in the back, with some of the stalls looking very cramped. And off street parking on El Cajon Blvd. I'm most likely going to make my arrangements with FM very soon as well.

Randy and his team at Village Cremation in Chula Vista are extremely professional and truly…read morecommitted to heartfelt excellent care for your love ones. I would and have been recommending them for several years. They took exceptional care of my mother. God Bless!

they double billed us my dad had cremation service insurance but they insisted on cash from us when…read morehe died they just now billed the cremation insurance do not use them!

Under the circumstances, they did an excellent job. They were helpful, knowledgeable, and kind.​read more

From the initial consultation to the closure ten years later they made the process as natural and…read moreeasy as it could understandably be. Everyone was kind, friendly, and compassionate--very pleased with the every aspect of their service.

It's hard to put into words how much we appreciated Frank Manzano and the team at Clairemont…read moreMortuary during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the very first conversation, Frank was not only professional and organized, but also brought a warmth and kindness that made us feel genuinely cared for. The thought of having to plan an Honorable Military Memorial service at Miramar National Cemetery while grieving was not something we thought would be easy, but we didn't have to, Frank handled everything, he made the process feel seamless and thoughtful every step of the way. He was patient in answering every question, no matter how small and made sure every detail was handled with compassion and respect. What truly stood out was the kind and comforting energy Frank brought to each interaction. He has a beautiful way of honoring the weight of the moment while still creating a space of peace and even lightness -- something our my mom and I deeply needed and appreciated. The service itself was beautiful and everything went smoothly, thanks to Frank's attention to detail and heartfelt guidance. We left feeling not only supported but truly grateful to have had someone like Frank by our side through it all. If you're navigating a loss and looking for someone who leads with empathy, grace and professionalism, I cannot recommend Frank Manzano and Clairemont Mortuary enough. He made a heartbreaking time feel a little more bearable and even beautiful. Thank you, Frank -- we'll never forget your kindness.

Frank and Linda were so caring and compassionate to me and my family in helping us with the loss of…read moremy mother. I would highly recommended them to everyone. Yolanda

We looked into Cortez Cremations based on their listing with the San Diego Memorial Society. We…read morechose to place my mom in their care for a few reasons. My three sisters and I liked the fact that they are also three sisters who were familiar with cancer in their family (like us). We also like to support local, family/ women-owned businesses. We met with Angela (one of the owners) a couple days after my mother's passing and it couldn't have been a better encounter, considering the sad circumstances. It is a time of extreme shock and grief, and I have seen firsthand how many funeral providers take advantage of our need to honor our dearly departed by guilting people into extravagance and excess. Not Cortez. Angela was intuitive, personable, empathetic, knowledgeable and above all, so kind to us during the hardest time of our life. She was a real person who laughed and cried with us, allowing us to ask what seemed like a million questions, never making us feel rushed. She was not afraid to tell us her family's personal story, and that the reason they started this company was to be able to take care of our loved ones with as much consideration as they do their own. Their motivation is pure, and not once did we ever feel upsold or pressured to do anything more than what my mother and our family wanted. Dennis also helped with the details and death certificates and even delivered them to my office. They allowed us to use our own urns that were previously purchased, then willingly honored my mother's request to divide her ashes among her five children. (That was a huge burden lifted from our shoulders to have the experts handle that.) Even though we opted not to have Cortez coordinate a formal service or a viewing (we had a private family memorial at a later date), they thoughtfully prepared my mother for our final goodbye at their crematorium, and even showed us where she would be cremated, answering our many questions and reviewing the process with us because we wanted to know everything. The gentleman in charge of that was so gracious (I can't recall his name, but I recall his kind manner). They all made sure taking care of the business end of my mother's death was as comforting as possible. If you are looking for a family to take care of your family, Angela and her team are the real deal. I am so glad there is an independent, family-owned business like this in San Diego that cares about people, not just the bottom line. In the end, we walked away with a very simple cremation for less than $800, and yet we were treated like high-budget customers from beginning to end. Well, that's too impersonal. We were really treated like family. Don't let the fact that they are extremely affordable lead you to think you'll get bargain-basement funeral services - you couldn't be more wrong about that. I highly recommend them without hesitation, and our other family members and I plan to make advance arrangements with them as well. Thank you to Angela, Dennis and the team for taking such good care of us.

I chose Cortez for the positive reviews and because website says they own their own crematorium in…read moreNational City. The business card at crematorium when I picked up remains was for a different company. There was no receptionist. I had to wait quite a while for technician to come to front desk. Technician confirmed Cortez Cremations is not the owner. There is a I believe three percent fee for credit or debit card. To avoid, I dropped a check to her "office" which was in Bankers hill area not National City. The "office" is a receptionist for what looked like 30 tenants. Their cards are on her counter. She put my check in a hanging file folder that didn't appear to be secured. Looks like there's folders for each tenant. I guess tenants come down to get them. No one came down from their office to greet or console me. Just dropped check to reception and bye. I purchased "Direct cremation". I had to do all the paperwork, phone calls , website research and stand in line at post office for military flag and honors while in mourning. If this is the only place you can afford, this might be a good place for you. If you want to minimize stress and worry, maybe think hard.

My family has been coming to El Camino for many years, and we have had several family members who…read morehave had services and been laid to rest here. Every experience I've had has been met with kindness and respect. When I lost my father years ago, they made an incredibly difficult process as easy as possible, and I have always appreciated that. I especially want to recognize Rachel for going above and beyond for our family recently. During a family ceremony earlier this month, one of my family members lost an earring. We found the earring, but the backing had accidentally been thrown away. Even after we told Rachel not to worry about it, she took it upon herself to look for it -- and actually found it! It was such a small thing, but her kindness and effort meant so much to us. Thank you to Rachel and the entire staff for the care and respect you continue to show families and for all you do to maintain such a large and meaningful property.

Disappointing Condition and Lack of Upkeep The condition of…read morethe grounds at El Camino Memorial in Sorrento Valley is very disappointing. The Celestial Garden section of the cemetery appears unkempt, with deteriorated and missing grass and exposed dirt throughout the surrounding area. A work order was previously submitted regarding lawn care, but unfortunately, nothing appears to have been done to address these concerns. A recent burial site in particular was poorly finished, with visible cracks, exposed dirt, and areas where the grass is missing. The condition of the site gives the impression that the burial area was not properly restored or maintained following the burial. Even more disappointing, flowers that had been placed at the burial site were moved to the neighboring plot rather than being properly cleared or removed. The burial plot was left with debris covering the grass, and the grass in the area is now brown and deteriorating as well. Families should be able to expect a clean, well-maintained, and respectfully cared-for environment when visiting a loved one's burial site. I hope management takes these concerns seriously and provides better maintenance, attention, and care to these areas.

We were referred by a dear family friend upon the loss of my father. Julie Tran served as a beacon…read moreof light during a tough time for us, guiding us carefully and with sympathy for all we needed to do to in order to lay my dad to rest. We are forever grateful for Julie and her team's responsiveness and attention to the services in preparation of the funeral (Buddhist ceremony) and cremation of my dad. They were respectful and caring throughout. The attention to detail on the day of the funeral was unmatched and Julie remained on the periphery whenever we had questions or needed her. We would have been quite literally, lost, without her guidance.

I can't say enough positive things about Goodbody Mortuary. From the very beginning, both Anissa…read moreand Jorge were incredibly attentive, communicative, and kind. This was my first time ever having to plan and organize funeral services, and I was unsure of where to even begin. But they made the entire process feel manageable and, more importantly, meaningful. Their bedside manner was exactly what I needed -- calm, welcoming, and reassuring. They truly cared, not just about the logistics, but about honoring my father with sincerity and respect. I deeply appreciated their work ethic, their attention to detail, and the way they treated my family during such a difficult time. I'm so grateful for their support and would absolutely recommend Goodbody Mortuary to anyone navigating this type of loss.