My sister unexpectedly passed away, therefore I found myself trying to navigate with both the…read moreextreme grief and something completely foreign which I had never dealt with before. I contacted several funeral homes yet I chose this establishment because Isabel was prompt, detailed and straight forward with what we needed and the pricing that this would entail. Isabel communicated every step of the process and helped answering any questions I had in a prompt and kind manner. She also helped us with ordering flowers and making sure the booklet we chose for my sisters viewing was exactly as we envisioned it. Additionally, we wanted to make sure no one took pictures of my sisters body and Isabel make sure signs were posted with these instructions. We are forever grateful to have chosen this establishment. Not only is the care exceptional but also the location is beautiful. The viewing room is perfect for the amount of people we needed and the parking lot offered plenty of parking for our guests. To finalize my review, my sister believed that the body is temporary but that the soul never dies. Through our many conversations we talked about cremation as our desire when it came time for the soul to go back to the source. We are spiritual and we often came from San Diego to frequent the meditation garden in Encinitas (just 5 minutes away from El Camino), she often times said that Encinitas was her favorite place. I hope you felt honored sis and I am forever grateful to have had such a beautiful soul as a sister in this life. I will see you again when life decides its my turn and I will cherish the grief because it will forever be the greatest reminder of how much I love you and how blessed I am to have had you as a sister in this life

Jay and all of the staff at El Camino Memorial Mortuary were thoughtful, caring and extremely…read morehelpful during a very difficult time. The Chapel is newly renovated in a quiet, understated, and tasteful manner. The service these people provided was impeccable. I cannot say enough about how wonderful they are. I highly recommend them.

Vegas V I want to take a moment to thank Captain Joe and his…read moreentire crew for giving my family and me such a beautiful and meaningful farewell for our mother in Oceanside, California. Losing our mother has been one of the hardest experiences our family has ever had to face. Saying goodbye to someone you love so deeply is never easy. But Captain Joe and his crew helped turn what could have been an overwhelming and heartbreaking day into something peaceful, comforting, and truly beautiful. From the moment we stepped on the boat, they treated us with such kindness, patience, compassion, and respect. They understood that we were grieving, and they took care of every detail so that we could focus on being together as a family and saying our final goodbye. I will never forget something Captain Joe said to us when we boarded. He told us, "When you get back to shore, you'll have a smile." At the time, with everything we were feeling, I couldn't imagine that being possible. But when we returned to shore, I understood exactly what he meant. Somehow, through the peace and beauty of the experience, we were able to smile. We felt a sense of peace in our hearts that I will never forget. Captain Joe and his crew didn't just provide a service--they gave our family compassion when we needed it most. They helped us create a final memory with our mother that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives. On behalf of my entire family, I want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are deeply grateful for the kindness, care, and love you showed us during one of the most difficult moments of our lives. You helped us say goodbye to our mother with dignity, peace, and love, and you helped us take that first step toward the next chapter of our lives without her. I truly cannot thank you enough, Captain Joe. May God bless you and your entire crew for the kindness you showed my family. We will never forget you or what you did for us.. With all our hearts, Thank you.

Caption Joe & crew were exceptionally kind and compassionate and guided through a beautiful…read moreCeremony & after we were finished with our own thoughts and goodbyes to my Husbands Mother . Caption Joe shared some wonderful kind and comforting words with us . He shared his experiences of the lovely area where we said goodbye to Sari . It was an absolutely beautiful and uplifting experience during a journey of closure to a family member .

I experienced a sudden passing of a family member recently and realized I had to be the one to…read morescurry amd make arrangements. I'm so glad I was referred to Plot Brokers, specifically to Heather, who assisted me with comparing locations, prices/fees, and providing resources that I just wasn't aware of with this sort of thing. They are such a great resource and after my recent experience, I highly recommend them. Thanks, Heather!!!

From the owner: Plot Brokers is a nationwide licensed and bonded Cemetery Broker based in Los Angeles, California…read morewith 90 years of trusted experience. Our primary business is helping the community with buying and/or selling cemetery burial property on the secondary market. Plot Brokers is here to assist people with the "ins and outs" of cemetery burial property transactions - valuations, transfers, selling, advertising, conducting and finalizing a sale, working with cemetery processes. We understand that this is a complex transaction and using a broker is a great benefit. Our goal is to work with every cemetery nationwide, in each state, to assist families selling and buying cemetery burial property. We continue building our nationwide cemetery broker network and are establishing new relationships everyday. Plot Brokers' team is made up of a diverse mix of associates with backgrounds in service, business development, accounting, finance, and advertising. We want everyone to feel as they are our only client. Everyone matters and everything counts!

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.

During one of the most difficult times in my life, Kelcey from Oceanside Mortuary provided a…read morekindness and compassion that helped more than I could have ever imagined. The hospice house my mom was in offered a list and mentioned another local mortuary. After a decidedly inferior interaction with that organization I moved on. Kelcey answered my call and I continue to be grateful. I was horribly unprepared for the decisions I needed to make and she guided me through every single step with as much care as a close friend would have. There were many pricing options and I found them to be varied and fair. I would absolutely recommend Kelcey and this business to anyone looking for their services. Thank you so so much Kelcey!

Like so many of the other reviews, I have only positive things to say about Oceanside Mortuary and…read moretheir team of compassionate representatives. As I live in Northern California, when my father passed away I did not know who to select for his mortuary needs and went with another service. My initial interactions with that company's representatives were so disappointing that I contacted Oceanside Mortuary. Within the first few minutes of our phone conversation, they exhibited such care and professionalism that I asked them to take over my father's arrangements. When I met in person with Mary a short time later, she walked me through the process, explained options (all of which were very reasonable in price), and did not try to pressure me into selecting one option over another. My father's service, while brief, brought comfort to my mother and all who attended, and this was due in large part to Mary and her colleagues. Had my interactions with Oceanside Mortuary stopped there, I would have gladly given them five stars. Now, I would double that if I could. Let me explain. Several months after my father's passing I learned that my mother, as the widow of a veteran, might qualify for additional benefits if we could show one of several conditions had contributed to his death. While he had suffered from the listed conditions, they were not included on his death certificate. Not knowing where to begin, I contacted Mary and explained the situation. She soon took the lead with hospice, the physician who completed the death certificate, the county, and state, and was able to obtain a revised death certificate. She also put me in touch with an expert on veterans benefits who discussed with me my mother's situation. Mary's efforts helped my ninety-nine year old mother receive double the military benefits she had been receiving, which will allow her to stay in her current assisted living facility. As Mary worked to get the revised death certificate, she showed the same concern and attention to detail that she did when I first met her. Without any hesitation, I would unequivocally recommend Oceanside Mortuary to anyone who has suffered a loss in their family.

Good Morning, I just want to commend your employee,…read morePatricia, who was at the Front Desk yesterday when I went to visit some family members grave. She made me maps and explained exactly how to get to them and suggested where to park. My experience with her was so genuine and I know she takes her job at heart. She even called for someone to help us but we waited for them outside and nobody came so with Patricias' directions we found it. The other lady came and found us at the graveside. Patricia, Thank You so much for making our search easy. Maria C. Ybarra

Thank You to Denise, Kenia, and Teresa. It was really great…read moreworking with you. You were kind, professional and so helpful during this difficult time. The staff at Eternal Hills were great to work with. They provided many options but I never felt any sales pressure. In our case my mother's condition quickly deteriorated but thanks to EH's support I was able to secure a beautiful spot for my mother and was able to tell her about it before she passed. This was all in the span of 24 hours. It was a beautiful spot near the top of the hill with a glimpse of the ocean near a very large mature and beautiful tree. We also used their chapel and rooms for a reception along with their catering service. Since all services were provided on site it made things easier. We didn't have to worry about any logistics. Other services included the stationary. Video, catering, obituary, website and streaming services. Thank you again.

My experience with Opal was excellent. They were absolutely professional and went above and beyond…read morehelping procure a plot at the Naval Cemetery at Miramar. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and I already have to my sister in law.

This was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do for my mom. Opal Cremation was so…read moresupportive and helpful. They were there and communicative when needed. They always did what I asked and were a good resource for me to help get my mom's remains back to Ohio from California for the service and burial. So thankful to have them help with this. The genuine support and professionalism was what we needed. Thank you for everything you helped make happen for us. It was perfect.

Dignity Memorial made all the arrangements with the Miramar National Cemetery for my husband's…read moreburial. Charles and his staff did an outstanding job from organizing the viewing to handling all of the details with the Miramar National Cemetery. He and his staff were very understanding and patient in answering all of our questions and concerns. We would highly recommend them.

Recently had to use their services after an unexpected death. Eric was a pro at handling all of the…read morethings that needed to be handled. He took care of all of the VA paperwork, was able to get us a service at Miramar on the requested day and time, made sure all of our family ceremony requests with the body were fulfilled, and answered several hundred thousand questions everyone had for him. The service was wonderful, the price was incredibly reasonable, and they made sure the family and the deceased were treated with dignity, respect, and solemnity. It is never an easy thing to deal with the death of a loved one, but they go above and beyond to try and comfort you and make things as easy as possible. Thank you!

We had an unexpected loss, and I called to get information…read more If you need to make cremation arrangements in the San Diego area, this is the company to call. From picking up the phone on a Sunday, to walking us through the process, to having the most reasonable costs I found (when making a few calls that day), AFS went above and beyond. They showed compassion, didn't "sell us" - just provided the info we needed and said they'd be there if we needed them. We quickly secured their services, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I had a very similar experience to what many others have written about working with this small…read morebusiness. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, empathetic and patient. Not having any experience directly taking care of arrangements after someone has passed, I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect through the process. Joey and Tara were so wonderful and answered my questions, helped set expectations properly for me and were always available to take calls. Their pricing is very competitive and straightforward. There aren't any hidden or additional fees that surprise you when it comes time to make payment. I highly recommend them to help anyone through one of the most difficult and challenging life events. Thank you Joey and Tara!

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and for our family--who had never experienced a…read moredeath so close to home--losing our father was truly devastating. From the very beginning, Jesus provided us with an incredible level of support and compassion that we will never forget. He was kind, patient, and informative, never once rushing or pressuring us into making any decisions about the funeral home. Once we had finalized the church and cemetery, Jesus took care of the rest. We chose to hold the viewing at his chapel, and we're so glad we did--it offered an intimate and peaceful setting during a very emotional time. On the day of the funeral, Jesus continued to show professionalism and grace, helping ease our nerves when emotions were running high. He stayed by our side until the very end at the cemetery. Even after the services, Jesus continued to be helpful--our stepmother reached out to him to order some memorial keychains for the family, and he was able to provide them in a timely and thoughtful manner. What also meant a lot to us was the feedback from others--friends and extended family who attended the memorial service and funeral had nothing but praise for Jesus and the entire Magallon team. Their care, respect, and professionalism did not go unnoticed. We can't thank Jesus enough for the support he gave us during such a difficult time. Choosing Magallon Funeral Home was one of the best decisions we made--you will not regret putting your trust in them.

Jesus is the most honest person I have met in this business. I am so thankful that he was as…read moregracious and caring as he was to help me through this process. I will never forget the kindness and time he spent with me to understand the pain I endured. This man is doing gods work. If there was ever a person I needed during this time he understood me more than anyone.Thank you a thousand fold. You are a special person that only a few will understand.