Note: This review pertains to a spirit box/instrumental trans-communication (ITC) session conducted…read moreon Sunday, April 15, 2018. If you are new to the field of ITC, then please scroll to the bottom of this review for an explanation. Sisterdale Cemetery is a small burial site consisting of approximately 100 graves, many of them belonging to Germans who settled the surrounding area. I'm not sure what compelled me to visit such a remote site, but I'm glad I did; I documented some of my best spirit communication evidence ever. Within a few minutes of activating my spirit box apps (Spiritus, Sweep, and Vocibus), I began receiving clear, relevant, undeniable responses to my questions. Within a span of ten minutes, I heard the names of several individuals, all of whom I was able to identify as occupants of the cemetery. What I mistook initially as "Abel" was likely one of several individuals bearing the last name Ebell. I also heard the name "Dave Whitworth" moments before discovering a grave belonging to David Glenn Whitworth. When I thanked Mr. Whitworth for responding, I added, "Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Ryan and I'm visiting from San Antonio." The reply, "Howdy!" was unmistakable and gave me a chuckle. I love to hear names come through my devices, but my goal is to capture insights from beyond the grave. Alas, this is a seldom occurrence, yet I managed to capture two mind blowing responses that afternoon. After hearing what I likely misunderstood as "bear," I happened upon a grave belonging to a Mr. and Mrs. Behr. I asked for a validation and received, "This...is...Emilie Behr...," which was the name on the tombstone. I asked Mrs. Behr, "What's life after death like?" and captured the following: "It's...peace...nothing to fear." The next example is one of my all-time favorites. I had just asked the spirits what they did to pass the time when I heard a perplexing response: "Been batting!" The reply made no sense until I glanced a few feet to my right. I then saw a tattered blue baseball bat resting at the base of a tombstone belonging to Gene Dunbar (1938-2016). I must emphasize that I heard the message *before* seeing the bat, therefore ruling out the psychological phenomenon known as audio pareidolia. The message was so clear that even my father (who's 75% deaf *and* somewhat skeptical) heard it. I didn't even plant the suggestion in his head; he looked at me quizzically and asked, "Did that thing of yours just say 'been batting'?" I plan to conduct a followup investigation at Sisterdale Cemetery in the near future. I've acquired several new ITC devices recently, so I hope to capture even more results. _______________________________________________________________ For those new to the field of "ghost hunting," a term I dislike due to its implications (I'm not "hunting" for ghosts), instrumental trans-communication (ITC) refers to the use of physical "spirit boxes" and apps to communicate with spirits. These devices facilitate communication by providing phonetic gibberish (random audio samples, white noise) that spirits can manipulate to form words and sentences. Spirits don't use their own voices; they use whatever audio source the operator provides. ITC is similar to electronic voice phenomena (EVP), but the latter refers to disembodied voices captured from thin air, which even the most seasoned paranormal researchers have difficulty obtaining. ITC typically yields more impressive results, as spirits seem to be more adroit at manipulating raw audio than they are at producing EVP.

Went to a funeral here today for a friend's dad. Beautiful facilities and grounds…read more Seems like a nice last address...

This is a hard review to write. My father passed away a couple of years ago, and he is at this…read morecemetery. We initially visited the day after his passing to make arrangements, and purposely selected a shady, wooded area in a row that allowed for raised monuments. The prices are high and the paperwork is extensive, but the staff we worked with were professional and all of our questions were answered. Even the day of the service, things were smooth and organized. Yet, nearly two and a half years later, he still does not have a headstone. There's a board that approves all markers and they have declined several drafts of what we want- and we are never provided with a rationale for why. Despite selecting a plot based on being able to use a raised headstone, we are now being told that the policy has changed. A design with a cross was declined, and staff (off the record) said it was due to the religious imagery. At a cemetery! Ridiculous. Whenever we request a copy of these mysterious policies, we get the run around. Nothing is ever provided in writing. Calls higher up to get this rectified are never returned. Apparently, once they get tens of thousands of your dollars and your loved ones remains, they could care less about customer service. Losing a parent is a heartbreaking experience I wouldn't wish upon anyone and Mission Park has made the ordeal exponentially more exhausting and painful with their constant paperwork and lack of humanity. I guess the one small upside is that the double-deep plot means I won't have to go through this elsewhere when my mother passes, we will just need to carve in the dates. Assuming they ever allow us to have a headstone. NOTE: There is only one single-stall bathroom available in the sales trailer, no facilities on site despite the massive chapel building that has been under construction for years. Plan ahead when visiting or attending a service.

My mom recently passed and my dad made all the arrangements in advance. The staff was friendly and…read morevery helpful. They were attentive and reliable without being intrusive. On the day of the service, we were all impressed by our interaction with everyone. Thank you again for making this difficult time a little easier.

Not a lot of urn options Really over priced memorabilia…read moresuch as necklaces Friendly people

This peaceful cemetary at the end of Main Street includes the final resting place of George Wilkins…read moreKendall, journalist, founder of The New Orleans Picayune, and Mexican war correspondent. This alone makes for a landmark of profound historical importance when you consider the active influence Kendall had in national affairs during his lifetime and its enduring impact. By way of Franklin Pierce, 14th US President, he is also related to the Barbara Pierce Bush family. His grave next to his wife Adeline Suzanne de Valcourt, who was born in the shadow of Versailles, is so eloquent in its simplicity, a flat marker made from simple aggregate. At its foot a plaque installed by the Texas Historical Commission in 1989. There is a small shaded area for parking and a map of the cemetary on display to guide you.

Note: This review pertains to two spirit box/instrumental trans-communication (ITC) sessions…read moreconducted on Sunday, April 15, 2018. The first was conducted at Sisterdale Cemetery in Sisterdale, TX, and the second took place several hours later at Boerne Cemetery. The former site is not listed on Yelp, so I am including my findings and observations here. If you are new to the field of ITC, then please scroll to the bottom of this review for an explanation. Sisterdale Cemetery is a small burial site consisting of approximately 100 graves, many of them belonging to Germans who settled the surrounding area. I'm not sure what compelled me to visit such a remote site, but I'm glad I did; I documented some of my best spirit communication evidence ever. Within a few minutes of firing up my spirit box apps (Spiritus, Sweep, and Vocibus), I began receiving clear, relevant, undeniable responses to my questions. Within a span of ten minutes, I heard the names of several individuals, all of whom I was able to identify as occupants of the cemetery. What I mistook initially as "Abel" was likely one of several individuals bearing the last name Ebell. I also heard the name "Dave Whitworth" moments before discovering a grave belonging to David Glenn Whitworth. When I thanked Mr. Whitworth for responding, I added, "Hello, it's nice to meet you. My name is Ryan and I'm visiting from San Antonio." The reply, "Howdy!" was unmistakable and gave me a chuckle. I love to hear names come through my devices, but I prefer to capture insights from beyond the grave. Alas, this is a seldom occurrence (spirits purportedly have difficulty mustering the energy required to manipulate a device for more than a few seconds), yet I managed to capture two mind blowing responses this afternoon. After hearing what I likely misunderstood as "bear," I happened upon a grave belonging to a Mr. and Mrs. Behr. I asked for a validation and received, "This...is...Emilie Behr...," which was the name on the tombstone. I asked Mrs. Behr, "What's life after death like?" and documented the following: "It's...peace...nothing to fear." The next example was even more impressive. I had just asked the spirits what they did to pass the time when I heard a perplexing response: "Been batting!" I glanced a few feet to my right and saw a tattered blue baseball bat resting at the base of a tombstone. I have attached a picture to this review. Later in the afternoon, I drove a few miles south and stopped at Boerne Cemetery. I wanted to return specifically to two gravesites I had visited several months earlier. During my first session, I noted the dozens of toys scattered at a child's grave and asked which were his favorite. I was shocked to hear "He-Man" and "R2" very clearly. I then rifled through the toys and found action figures for both. Unfortunately, my little friend was not nearly as vocal this afternoon (I heard only a faint "hi"), but I did snap a photo of the R2-D2 figurine. The second gravesite belonged to none other than George Wilkins Kendall, the man for whom Kendall County was named. On my first visit, his name came through clearly on my spirit box. Today, I reintroduced myself and asked, "How have you been, sir?" The reply: "Dead." Quite amusing, Mr. Kendall! _______________________________________________________ For those new to the field of "ghost hunting," a term I dislike due to its implications (I'm not "hunting" for ghosts), instrumental trans-communication (ITC) refers to the use of physical "spirit boxes" and apps to communicate with spirits. These devices facilitate communication by providing phonetic gibberish (random audio samples, white noise) that spirits can manipulate to form words and sentences. They don't use their own voice; they use whatever audio source the operator provides. ITC is similar to electronic voice phenomena (EVP), but the latter refers to disembodied voices captured from thin air, which even the most seasoned paranormal researchers have difficulty obtaining on a regular basis. ITC typically yields more impressive results, as spirits seem to be more adroit at manipulating raw audio than they are at producing EVP.

Theis House is amazing! It was absolutely incredible getting to see this piece of Boerne history…read more It's one of the town's oldest pilgrim houses that's still standing. It's extremely well-preserved. The epitome of a frontier home. Built in 1858 by Phillip Jacob, a German immigrant and blacksmith. The house sits in Newton Alley right behind Flashback Funtiques which is on Main Street. If you're a history buff, add it to your must-see list!

Robbie Berg was completely horrible to my family! My uncle who is a Deacon in McAllen got approval…read morefrom Good Shepherd church to perform rosary for my mom (his sister) and Robbie told him he was not doing the rosary! she had no authority for that and second she should have discussed it with immediate family before telling him that and she did not! When my adult children went to talk to her about it. She was completely rude to them as well. Then after rosary I was discussing times of mass and burial with my family and she walked in completely cut me off yelled out wrong times and walked away! I seriously was in shock at how we were being treated! And really don't understand what we did to deserve that especially a deacon!! Please please please everyone, if you can avoid dealing with her I recommend it or just take your loved one somewhere else! I asked for a manager to call me back about it and i couldn't even get that courtesy or respect!!! Very unprofessional! It breaks my heart that someone like Robbie Berg even works at a place that requires sympathy, respect, professionalism and courtesy because she has none of that!! I will be filing a complaint with this place!

Kacey Jones is a terrible person. She has refused to allow an indigent family to view the body of…read morebeloved father lost in a car accident. She will not allow them to ID the body, which has not been viewed by the next of kin. Whether she legally must allow it or not, she has no compassion and this funeral home doesn't deserve your business.

From the passing of my husband to the day I received the certified death certificates, William Holt…read moreand family were with me every step of the way. They all were very attentive to any questions I had and were always knowledgeable with what I was inquiring about. All options were presented to me and clear examples were provided to help make the best decision on behalf of my husband, William James Leis. I had no idea what to expect as far as expenses but was very pleased the options were very affordable. Although I did not have a service onsite, the grounds are definitley warm and welcoming the minute you walk in the door. AND every time I called, I never once had to leave a voice message as my phone call was always picked up.

William and family made funeral planning one of the least challenging hurdles to overcome…read morethroughout my father's passing. They were empathetic, thorough , helpful with decision making, supportive, and we even shared laughs during this sad time. I feel lucky to have found Holt & Holt to hold my father's funeral.

We used Cabrera Funeral Home during one of the most difficult times in our lives after experiencing…read morea miscarriage, and I truly cannot say enough good things about the care we received. From the very beginning, their team treated us with such compassion, patience, and respect. They made an incredibly painful process feel a little more manageable and handled everything with such dignity. They worked alongside Any Baby Can, a nonprofit organization in San Antonio that supports families experiencing the loss of a baby, and together they created a supportive and comforting experience during such a heartbreaking time. Every detail was handled thoughtfully, and we never felt rushed or overlooked. Their prices were one of the best we found in San Antonio as well. Their kindness and professionalism meant more to us than words can fully express. I am deeply grateful for the care they provided and would recommend them to any family needing support during such a difficult moment.

I thought/hoped I'd never have to review a funeral home, but here I am. My husband, the love of my…read morelife, passed away this week. He always wanted to be cremated with a simple family service and that's it. My sister in law found Cabrera and called to make an appointment. The staff was caring and compassionate, and I was impressed with their service and attentiveness. Pricing is reasonable. I'm glad we found Cabrera. They made a difficult time just a little easier.