During one of the most difficult times in my life, David at Cedar Hill Mortuary & Accommodations…read morewas compassionate, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything clearly, making a stressful process much easier to navigate. His communication was outstanding--he responded quickly to both texts and phone calls and was always available whenever I had a question or needed guidance. That level of care and responsiveness meant more than I can express. David came highly recommended by a friend, and that recommendation was absolutely accurate. He exceeded my expectations with his professionalism, kindness, and genuine compassion. I am truly grateful for everything he did for my family. If you are looking for someone who will treat you with respect, empathy, and care during a difficult time, I highly recommend David and Cedar Hill Mortuary & Accommodations. Note- if you have to go to the office, parking is challenging.

I paid for a viewing of my husbands body at the crematorium. Upon arrival they didn't know we were…read morecoming and were not ready despite David Estephan saying they would be ready and take good care of us. When they finally said we could see him, he was basically in a big white plastic bag spattered with blood from the autopsy. It was traumatizing and completely unacceptable. I requested a refund of the viewing portion and was told I'd receive it. I never got it and he did not respond to my requests. He was very hard to get a hold of and not dependable. At one point he told me my husband weighed over 300 lbs and I'd have to pay extra. I told him that was impossible. Then he finally said "oh it looks like my guy weighed the gurney too". DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE. I have reported him to the better business bureau.

I was recently at Forest Lawn visiting a loved one and was having trouble finding their spot. I…read morenoticed an employee nearby and flagged him down to see if he could help me. His name was Louie Fregoso, and he immediately stopped what he was doing and helped me find where I needed to go. Once we got there, he even asked if everything looked okay and if there was anything that needed maintenance, which I honestly wasn't expecting. While we were talking, I realized he had actually directed a service for someone I know before. I remember them having nothing but good things to say about how everything was handled, so it was nice putting a face to the name. Louie was really patient, professional and just genuinely nice to talk to. He never made me feel like I was bothering him or like he was trying to rush off. Considering the reason most people are at Forest Lawn in the first place, that kind of compassion really does make a difference. Funny enough, I ended up randomly running into him outside of work later on and recognized him right away. I went up to thank him again because I really did appreciate how he treated me that day. Definitely wanted to give Louie Fregoso the recognition he deserves.

I love forest lawn. I used to work there actually!!! Great folks at the Covina location…read more But I'm writing this review against someone named Jean that works at the call center so she's likely at the Glendale location. First off, she was very rude. I called to get a couple gravesites cleaned up and she had a very rude tone to begin with. I asked to get the cleaning service done with the oil for my mom's site since it's her birthday. I know they used to do this for the loved ones birthday or death anniversary but she dismissed my request before even listening to me. I understand if the policy has changed since my time working there, but you can easily say "sorry about that but the policy since (whatever date) has changed and we do not allow that anymore." Then when I gave the next site, it's a double gravesite where both my grandparents are buried and she was giving me trouble about that. When I said it was just the two sites to be cleaned, she wanted to "verify" the third site. And I forgot to mention that she asked me first where the location of the loved ones were and I couldn't remember the address so I asked to give the names and I felt like she was so frustrated. I worked that system before... it's not that hard to figure out. Idk if she's new or if she's having a rough day but she can't treat people disrespectfully. Some folks might be going through death, literally... and she's actin' like a complete b*tch. So upsetting. They used to train us when we worked there.

Very prompt response and super knowledgeable and kind. Very friendly and helpful which helps in…read morethis type of situation.

The family cannot express enough gratitude and appreciation for the cremation services by Cal…read moreDirect, handles every step of the way by Josh Gonzalez. My husband's daughter died very suddenly & tragically last month. Josh's enormous help, compassion and attention to detail is what got us through this ordeal. He is on top of everything, an excellent communicator and true care and concern cannot be expressed adequately. He is quick to respond ALWAYS, answers all calls & texts quickly and accommodated some last minute requests in the best possible way. I've personally not arranged a cremation before, and he walked me through every step of the way, from interacting with the coroner, all the way to obtaining the death certificate. Josh, from the Martinez family, thank for your superb work and we wish many blessings upon you and your family.

I arrived to pick up remains of a relative and noticed that street parking is limited, so you might…read moreneed to park at a pay meter in the neighborhood.I was greeted by a friendly woman at the counter who retrieved the urn from the back office.

Thank GOD for for Wesleigh at Anubis. She was amazing and so helpful. My sister had Neptune Society…read moreoriginally pick up our auntie's body from the hospice center. After the pickup we were told that a representative would reach out to us the following day so we could start making arrangements. They didn't call till 3 days later even after leaving them multiple messages! Imagine not knowing what's happening to your loved one or where they are located after they died. Our assigned rep only called AFTER I switched to Anubis Cremations and had arrangements for the body to be brought to their facilities. Wesleigh was so easy to work with. She picked up my call right away and took care of everything. She communicated every step of the way. I told her that my uncle who is a priest will be arriving in 2 weeks and we would like for the cremation and memorial service to happen while he was here. She mentioned that it's a very tight schedule but she would try to make it happen. And she 100% delivered!!! Within an hour of my initial call she had my auntie's body arranged for pickup, she sent paperwork to us and the doctor so she could start the process of filing the death certificate. The church where we wanted the memorial service wouldn't let us reserve a time till they had a cremation date. We were able to get the cremation date within a few days. We opted for a private open viewing at the crematory in Van Nuys. The crematory only does night time viewing which worked well for us since our family is busy working during the day. Wesleigh's coworker Jonathan took great care of us at the viewing. The place had a room for up to 15 people where family members could sit with the casket prior to the cremation. They dressed our auntie in her formal barong and jewelry. We were allowed to provide flowers, letters, and mementoes in the cardboard casket. Jonathan gave us sharpies so we could write notes on the casket. There were aslo tissues and an easel for our use. Although the viewing was technically 15 minutes, we were not rushed and were given about 20-25 minutes to do a prayer service and say our goodbyes. And then Jonathan and another employee wheeled her into the crematory. We watched them place her casket in the "oven" and once the door closed we left. They even allowed us to live stream the entire time we were there to our auntie's relatives back in the Philippines. The following day Wesleigh delivered the ashes to the church and she provided the letters and instructions we needed to bring the ashes back to the Philippines. We were also very happy with the urn we ordered from Anubis. It was engraved and had a photo of our auntie. It was perfect. I can't thank Wesleigh and Jonathan enough for providing an outstanding service that was stress-free, efficient, compassionate, and super professional during this difficult time of grief. I whole-heartedly recommend Annubis.

AMAZING experience during one of the most difficult times of my life. Shari, the owner of Natural…read moreGrace, was incredibly compassionate, helpful and respectful through the entire process. I was comforted mentally and emotionally from the moment I contacted Shari regarding my mother's cremation. They patiently were on hand to respectfully transport my mother from her apartment and were on hand to help with all the final arrangements. Shari was even gracious enough to deliver my mother's ashes to me in person in a beautiful wooden urn in time for us to place her into her niche at the cemetery. No one wants to think about the time when we have to figure out what to do when a loved one passes. But in one of your most difficult and challenging moments, Shari and her accommodating and helpful team were itruly heaven sent! Thank you so much Shari, Tawny and Gabe for everything. You are so incredibly appreciated.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the tender care and compassion NATURAL GRACE showed my…read moremom and our family during such a difficult time. A special thank you to Ron and Yvette for their gentle presence when they came to our private home -- their kindness and willingness to share their own story of loss brought comfort and connection when it was most needed. I am also deeply grateful to Shari, who went above and beyond by keeping our family updated throughout the process. Her thoughtful communication and the photos she provided for verification gave us reassurance and peace of mind during an emotional time. The Level of Care, Integrity, and Attention to Detail from your entire team at NATURAL GRACE reflects a standard of service that is truly Exceptional and Increasingly Rare. You not only handled everything with professionalism, but with genuine heart -- something that cannot be taught or measured. Please know how much NATURAL GRACE's dedication meant to us and how grateful we are for the way you honored my mom with such respect and grace.

My mom passed away on July 2, 2026. Because it was right before the 4th of July, most places were…read morealready closed. I was grieving, overwhelmed, and honestly felt helpless. I was trying to find a funeral home for my mom while my heart was completely broken, and I didn't know where to turn. Then we called Monarch Funeral Services, and that's when everything changed. From the moment we met Ed, I truly felt like he was God-sent. He even came to us that same day and was so understanding and accommodating with our schedule. His demeanor was so calm, kind, compassionate, professional, and understanding. He genuinely cared about what my family and I were going through and never made us feel like we were just another family making funeral arrangements. He understood that we were devastated by the loss of my mom and that we are a very large family, with many emotions and even disagreements during such a difficult time. Somehow, Ed helped us get through everything with patience, understanding, and so much kindness. He wanted us to do the bare minimum because he knew we were hurting, and he took care of every detail with so much care. One thing I will always remember and be forever thankful to Ed for is how he helped me honor my mother's last wishes and her Catholic traditions. He recommended a beautiful church where we were able to have my mom's church services. He also helped make it possible for the priest to come to the funeral home and lead my mom's Rosary. That meant so much to me and my family. The funeral home itself is beautiful, and everything was handled with so much respect, compassion, and professionalism. The flower arrangement for my mom was also so special and beautifully made. It was absolutely beautiful, and I was so happy with it. I will forever be grateful to Ed for every detail he took care of and for helping my family and me through one of the hardest moments of our lives. His kindness, patience, professionalism, and calmness made such a painful process a little easier. I highly recommend Monarch Funeral Services Inc. Ed is a stand-up guy, and I will never forget the way he helped us when we needed it most. Thank you, Ed, from the bottom of my heart. My family and I will always be grateful for everything you did for my mom and for us.

It's never easy to deal with circumstances when your loved one passes away. Edgar and his team were…read moreincredibly professional, informative, kind, explained everything to us every step of the way, helped us from everything A-Z. I have never been so blown away by a team that actually cares about your needs. This subject is never easy, especially while you are grieving, but Edgar was there with us through everything, every phone call, every question. I cannot thank him enough. Unfortunately the inevitable happens, and if you need someone to call for services please do not HESITATE to call him. Thank you so much Edgar and team for everything.

We used Alpha Society for the care of our mother. From my first conversation to my last they were…read morevery caring and answered all my questions. They were very informative along the way and let me know exactly what was happening. Their communication was great and the price was very affordable. Thank you for taking such good care of our loved one. I would highly recommend them.

During one of the most heartbreaking moments in my life, a friend suggested contacting The Alpha…read moreSociety for the cremation and services for the passing of my loved one, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Geovanny and the owner, Erica, made my experience smooth and took excellent care of my family and me. I strongly suggest contacting The Alpha Society if your life requires services for the passing of a loved one. I can't thank them enough for the excellent service they provided in my darkest days. Thank you to The Alpha Society for such excellent services. I must give a special thank-you to Geovanny; he was there for me every step of the way through the entire process. GOD, bless you, Geovanny.

When it comes to death, most people are very scared and sad to address and approach the situation,…read morewhich is understandable and not judged. A couple of weeks ago. a dear friend of mine lost her younger sister due to cancer. She was only 39 years YOUNG!! The news not only devastated her own family, but also her closest friends. It is what it is. Staff at this memorial home in Glendale were so professional, attentive, kind, caring, loving, helpful and very compassionate. The services were done with pride, excellence and dignity. They are not as commercialized as Forest Lawn and other Memorial Homes. They do all types of services from cremation, burial, scattering the ashes and more. The chapel itself was a nice, descent size and was very clean and maintained. They have an office where you can talk to someone to decide about everything in general. A place to have meetings, or simply have lunch after the services. We didn't use that room. We went to my friend's house and had lunch over at her place. The cost of their services vary depending on the package that you choose. When I go, I would like for my funeral/services to be held here. For now, I am NOT planning to go anytime soon. Life is beautiful, but only God knows our timing and when to take us to our eternal and final resting place. May all deceased people (RIP) and let the light shine on their spirits and souls to live forever and ever. Thank you all very much. They have a parking and restrooms.. Closed on the weekends!

I came here for a service to support my godmother. This place was fantastic. Took care of our…read morefamily and there's even a reception room where all of us could sit and eat. Our family revolves around food so it's no surprise how accommodating this funeral home is. It was clean, ample street parking, and the reception room was able to host so many of us. I really appreciate having this funeral home close by when needed.

Sonia was the funeral director who helped my family through one of the most difficult times in our…read morelives following the passing of my mother. From the very beginning, Sonia was compassionate, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. There was an error on my mother's death certificate from the hospital, and Sonia went above and beyond to help us get it corrected and ensure everything was handled properly. She gave my family and me the time and space we needed to grieve while she took care of all the details surrounding the services. Throughout the entire process, Sonia communicated clearly, kept us informed, and made sure everything was handled with care and professionalism. Her compassion and dedication truly made a difficult experience a little easier for our family. I would highly recommend Sonia to anyone in need of funeral services. We are extremely grateful for everything she did for our family during such a difficult time.

During one of the hardest moments of our lives, the team at Chavez Funeral Home & Cremation treated…read moreme & my sister with kindness, compassion, and respect. Losing our father is devastating but Sonia made our decision making easier with her grace. A very special thank you Sonia, who was truly amazing throughout the entire funeral arrangement process for my father. She was incredibly communicative, patient, and never once made us feel pressured into making decisions. She took the time to answer all of our questions, guided us with genuine care, and helped make an overwhelming experience a little easier to navigate. We are deeply grateful for the professionalism and heartfelt support we received. Thank you for helping us honor my father's life with dignity and compassion. We will always remember your kindness.