Attended Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation !…read more Always come here for Mass on our way to Novato

Marvelous Mission San Jose ... I would always pass by from mission boulevard and never really had a…read morechance to visit until recently. We did the self tour and enjoyed every moment of it.

The only things certain in life are death and taxes--and unfortunately, the first comes with a…read moreprocess none of us are ever quite prepared for. Ian and the team at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of The Angels in Fremont made an incredibly difficult time a little less emotionally taxing. They treated my loved one with genuine dignity and respect while also treating me with compassion, authenticity, and understanding. What stood out most was their ability to meet me where I was in the process. They never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed, and they provided clear guidance on costs, timeframes, and next steps. That clarity meant a great deal when there were already so many other things to process. Funeral arrangements are never going to be easy, but having a team that is authentic, transparent, and genuinely compassionate makes an enormous difference. I'm grateful to Ian and his team for helping us navigate a difficult moment with dignity and care. Highly recommended to anyone who finds themselves needing these services.

Been here way too often but they feel like family and receive you as the same. Everything was…read moreseamless. What ever I forgot they remembered. The officiant referral was the best. Pastor Ron? Everybody asked for his social media. I could listen to him all day. The statement that stuck..."What do you in your closet?" Empty your closets folks. Time is not promised

Losing a loved one is never easy, but Fremont Chapel of the Roses made a difficult time more…read moremanageable with their professionalism and compassion. Dennis was incredibly professional throughout the entire process. He clearly explained everything and handled the arrangements with sensitivity and care. The total cost for cremation and the death certificate was $1,977.15 -- which I know is a key question many people are searching for when making these difficult decisions. I appreciated the clarity and transparency on pricing during a time when so much feels uncertain. From start to finish, the staff was respectful, responsive, and genuinely kind. Thank you for helping us through this chapter with grace and dignity.

My family used the Chapel of the Roses for our mother and, more recently, our father. Dennis and…read morehis team provided excellent, professional, and caring service, and they have a beautiful and well-equipped facility with plenty of parking. I highly recommend Chapel of the Roses for funeral services.

Lori and the staff at Irvington Memorial Cemetery are absolute professionals who guide you thru…read moreevery step of the process with compassion, concern and all the information you need at the time when you need guidance and help the most. We were able to find the perfect final resting place for my husband. I had always had a comforting and peaceful feeling just driving by and that continues now. My first visit after the funeral, I was approached by Marcus and told if there was ever anything I needed to be sure to let him know. The perfect example of their compassion and pride and dedication to making you comfortable knowing your loved one is in good hands. Highly recommend.

Horrible Experience!…read more What should have been a peaceful and dignified send off for our beloved family member turned into a nightmare---all due to one worker. We were advised by the Casket Store that we would be given 1 hour for our service. Irvington had us down for only 45. It was a miscommunication between them. But we suffered as a result. At the end of the service, there is supposed to be 5-minute countdown provided by the staff. We weren't given this. (Mind you, we were going by the hour time-frame we were advised of by the Casket Store), and were unaware that we had slightly exceeded Irvington's schedule. Wha happened next was...disturbing. An employee, arrived at our ceremony, pushed my niece out of way and tried to shut the casket. He said "That's enough! You guys are done. " and dragged his finger across his throat as if to say "Shut this down!" The poor priest asked for a couple of more minutes. The employee glared at him and looked ready to to spit on us. This was HATE, pure and simple. I called the manager Jose, who was kind, and receptive, but the damage has been done. Due to this incident, I cannot, recommend Irvington Memorial Cemetery to anyone who values a peaceful ceremony for their family members. Not after what happened to our family. I truly hope this never happens to anyone again.

Leaving a review for a cemetery seems a bit heavy, but hey, that's life for you…read more I've had the unfortunate circumstance of frequenting this cemetery several times. My nanay and tatay (grandmother and grandfather in Filipino) are buried here. Both of their services were also held here in 2014 and 2020 respectively. On a more personal note, the reason above was also the very reason why I chose this cemetery to lay my son Silas to rest in 2017. While it's very difficult to make arrangements for any family member or close relative, having to lay to rest your own child is quite literally the hardest thing I've ever had to endure in my life thus far. Clarice Burnett was one of the very kind and gentle representatives from this establishment to help my husband and I make arrangements. Having to work in this type of business is such a delicate matter and in our situation, Clarice and the rest of the staff we encountered during the entire process from making the arrangements and the burial itself, were very respectful and polite. While the grave marker for my son took over two months, Clarice was in contact with me frequently to keep me updated. When it finally arrived, my husband and I were relieved that it was exactly the way we had envisioned it. He is perfectly placed next to his little angel friends. Their parking lot area is very small and the selection is selective. Also when you drive in it's only one way throughout the entire cemetery so if there's a service or a burial, it's tough to get around. Often times you'll find all the actual parking spaces are filled and all the pavement adjacent to spots all along the graves have car parked along them, causing tight spaces to drive in and around. The only negative thing I would say is I wish they didn't throw away the items you placed on the grave markers for keepsakes for your child to have. They have a strict list of items you cannot place out and while I find it's a bit unfair, it's their rules. We've had items from places we visited and chose to leave for my son, only to have it thrown away and gone by our next visit. Nothing fancy or made of glass. I do respect that they have weekly and monthly cleanings to do but I just feel like if it isn't in the way and kept tidy, then why remove it? Leaving stuff for our children at their grave markers is as close to them as we can get here on Earth, just give us that at least you know?

Buyer Beware: Expect the worst from this funeral home. I…read moreunderstand that it's a business, but the staff are extremely unresponsive. Even trying to get a hold of someone is next to impossible. Your calls get rerouted, and they don't return your phone calls. They seem more focused on money than on showing compassion and empathy toward families who are already grieving while trying to make funeral arrangements. Haney and Delila have been the worst. Expect to be treated as though you don't matter. They are impatient and, in my experience, incompetent. During such a difficult and emotional time, families deserve better communication, compassion, and respect.

Both Fremont Chapel of the Roses and Fremont Memorial Chapel are located on Peralta Blvd in…read moreFremont. Both are owned by the Rose family. Both are extremely well ran & organized. My grandfather worked for Mickey for about 20 years helping out with services there. These guys know what they're doing, they're professionals. They help make planning for services a lot easier on you, in really difficult times for families. Fremont Memorial Chapel, which is located closer to Fremont Blvd, you can actually have the service then have a gathering in the back room after with food/drinks etc. They have a place to set up the food/drinks, and about 11 tables that seat 6 people each. If you plan on having a service where you'd like to provide food/drinks after Fremont Memorial Chapel is the way to go. Fremont Chapel of the Roses is nice also, but they don't have a gathering place to eat/drink afterwards. That's ok, you can have your loved ones service there, then go and eat/gather at another place afterwards near by which a lot of people do.

A close and dear friend of the family recently passed away…read more This must have been our fourth time to visit such a place within a year. It's always tough and a sad occasion to bear the loss of a friend and a loved one, but I guess on a positive note it also meant the end of ones long endured pain and suffering - it's a celebration of life... As family and friends gathered to mourn, the scent of fresh flowers and solemn music filled the air . She was a caring and a loving person; she helped many and asked for nothing in return. She will be missed by all... This mortuary offered one room for viewing which had plenty of seating, a podium with microphone, a built in LCD projector and screen, a reception room with stained glass windows, a flat screen TV, a kitchen and restroom. Designated parking and entrance available for family members. This place was well kept all around and directors' were on site to assist. God bless her soul and may she rest in peace...

Wendy was great from the beginning! What made her great was that she was able to communicate to…read moreMandarin to my mom and explained everything during the toughest times in my mom's life. When we came here in the beginning to look at estate for my dad, Wendy wasn't pushy and didn't try to sell. She was honest and gave us different options. She also knew we were checking out other cemetery and let us know the process in case we wanted to move forward, and which funeral home she recommends nearby if we were to choose a different vendor. We ended up getting a small estate for my dad and Wendy helped us throughout the process. The burial when we put my dad's urn in the estate, she was there and provided incense sticks, tables, canopy, chairs. She was flexible when we wanted to move it a couple hours earlier. She guided the process as she's familiar with Buddhist's traditions and rituals. We're happy we chose a home for my parents here, and my mom couldn't have been more pleased.

Absolutely do NOT use their services. My grandfather was buried there back in the early 90's. I was…read morein the area, so I went to the office to ask if they could help me locate him. They lost my grandfather. They had no record of him being there and couldn't give me even a general idea of where his grave is.

A business revolving around loss and grieving requires a unique sensitivity, warmth, and…read moreprofessionalism. Monte Vista provided a great deal of comfort and care to our family, specifically through the efforts of Armando and Andy. Armando maintained consistent, clear communication with my family as we lay our beloved father to rest. With a heart full of gratitude, thanks to Armando, Andy, and the team at Monte Vista. We were able to hold a beautiful remembrance, and find comfort in the hardest chapter for our family.

We are deeply grateful for everything Monte Vista Memorial Gardens did to help bring our uncle and…read morecousin, Lt. Thomas V. Kelly Jr., home and to honor him in meaningful, dignified, and compassionate ways. The care, creativity, and dedication they poured into every detail--coordinating Tommy's return from the San Jose airport, organizing the Sunday lying in repose at their beautiful Livermore location, including the moving tributes by the local fire departments on the way, the funeral service, the procession through Livermore, the service at St. Michael's Cemetery, the press outreach, and help with the reception--was extraordinary. Their work reflected not just professionalism, but generosity and heart. They made us feel supported, seen, and understood during an emotional and significant weekend for our family. We are especially humbled by their offer to name the veterans memorial section at Monte Vista in Lt. Kelly's memory. We understand that T.W. Starkweather is the one with the vision, and we are deeply grateful to him for this honor to Lt. Kelly. This gesture speaks volumes about the care MVMG extends to the families they serve and their deep respect for those who have served our country. The kindness and efforts they extended to us will stay with us always. They helped us welcome our relative home with the honor he deserved--and gave our family a lasting sense of peace and pride. The family of 2Lt. Thomas V Kelly Jr.

Several years ago when my husband was put in a care facility, they wanted to know who to call when…read morehe passed. I was looking at mortuaries, alone with an unfamiliar duty in an unfamiliar location. I finally turned to Yelp to see what was posted about mortuaries I'd looked at when David from Honor Cremations popped up to say he thought he could help me. I truly felt an instant feeling of safety and trust. Sometimes we're lucky enough to get guidance. David is kind, sympathetic and morale. I spent the next several years feeling secure for when the time came. One of the few things I was able to feel secure about. When my husband did pass in the middle of the night in the veteran hospital hospice, they knew to call Honor. Because it might take time for Honor to arrive, the hospital wanted to take my husband to their mortuary and I refused saying we would wait for Honor. I trusted them and knew he'd be in good hands and those feelings were right. The gentleman who arrived to take my husband helped the nurse prepare him so when he came out of the room he was draped in the American flag. With everything else my husband and I went through with the change in care facilities, finances, and just 'handling it all' as my husband's condition worsened over the years, David's honesty and compassion took this step off my shoulders. I have purchased Honor Cremation for myself, so our children have the confidence to know everything will be taken care of. Thank you David and Honor Cremations. When so many unexpected doors closed with years-long tragedy, you offered a safe open door.

Staff is very respectful, caring and considerate -- both things were extremely important…read moreconsidering the pain our family was going through. The price was incredible low compared to many other places and the company was well known among hospital and hospice staff. The body was picked up with much respect and the day of the cremation, staff was present to take care of is although a third party does the actual cremation. I am very satisfied with them and very thankful for how they cared for us. They were also very responsive and efficient every time I called for quotes or with questions.

We used to stop by fairly often when I was a little kid. I'm now 77. My sister loved peering over…read morethe edge. I thought it was creepy as hell but pride wouldn't let me show my fear. My sister Sharon knew how I felt and really got a kick out of watching me squirm. Even as I got older the creepy feeling never really left.

I've been wanting to take some pics here for a while, had to email the SF Public Utilities…read moreCommission to make sure it was open Monday 4/1/13. They don't get Cesar Chavez Day off so I was happy. It's FREE to enter & take pics. Open M-F 9-3 for the public. It's a nice drive in, with purple leaves in the California Redbud trees. Lilac bushes - didn't see them, Lombard Poplars - not sure if they are still there. You can read the history of the SWT & take pics. The ceiling wasn't finished, kinda neat to see. Spent about 20 min there. Website with more info: http://www.sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=94