We had an unexpected death in the family and had no savings or resources to pay for a funeral and…read moreburial costs. We asked if we could work out a monthly payment plan but they said no. I'm a recent college grad with no credit. I offered to show proof and references of rent, utilities, etc. that were always paid on time but they still said no. Maybe they've been stuck with non-payers before. Or maybe they just didn't need my business that bad. Oh well, let's just say I was not impressed with their "dedication to do all we can for the bereaved and help them cope with the loss of a loved one by providing a professional, caring, understanding and compassionate response to their needs. " If you pre-arrange a funeral (can't do that with a young person's unexpected death) or if you can pay cash, maybe they do a fine job.

One never really contemplates the process of burying a loved one until ...it just happens. To say…read morethe least, it is a roller coaster of emotions ranging from visceral sentiment and grief to disbelief to concern that things need to be as perfect as possible to 'lessen a loss.' So it was with my family and from the moment we started this process, everyone at Vance was so kind, gentle, and respectful from Vickie, at the front desk whose compassion, communication, and attentiveness to our every need was immeasurable ... to Dan, the director who was able to maneuver adjustments without misstep. Until I had to personally experience this heartache, those qualities and characteristics of those positions were unnoticed. In our experience, I can't think of anything that Vance could have done to make such a painful situation any better. Thank you so much for your professionalism!!! Carla Bader-Henderson

I'm writing this because I am very disappointed in this particular funeral home Taylor funeral home…read morein Phoenix city Alabama came highly recommended, but this is my dilemma when I first saw my father. He looked like himself, but when we went back to check his body before anybody else could see him they had clean, shave him, which we asked not to do, but they did. He didn't even look like yourself. People kept saying who is that now we go to pick up his body because he was being cremated today and we get there and they say his body is not ready yet so they let you keep going through the trauma and you're trying to do what you need to do for your family member. I don't know if they thinking about that or not, that's your loved one that they have messed up on and all they can say is I'm sorry that's unacceptable. So advise anybody don't take your love on there. It's not a good place.

When i hear the name above i think Unprofesional. Business is all about customer service and…read morestandards which are to be upheld. The staff did not speak with care to my family member as I expected during the time they mourned. The staff should be aware who the key members are i.e. the spouse or closes individual to the the deseased. I'm not one who is angered easily and the unprofessionalism of the staff and the sequence of the events of the going home celebration did so. The services will not be requested again.

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!…read more My loved one was laid to rest by this company. Being out of state I sent a condolence letter not knowing that I was speaking to the owner and the experience was less than professional. I had emailed (using the email provided on the website) a soft copy of the condolence letter and had not received a confirmation email as requested so I was left to call. When I called I was informed that the person on the other line (representing this company/funeral home) was at church as was I and that she would contact me later. I had to ask if I could give her my contact information so that she could call me back. As I did so I went to ask a question and was hung up on. I had to call again as I myself was now attending my second church service to confirm receipt as I NEVER received a call back as promised. As the same lady who sounded as though she was now eating/chewing on something responded that she had received the letter and would read the condolence at the funeral service and was immediately followed with another instant hang up. I called today to speak with a supervisor or manager as with the company advertising to be available 24 hours was met with "I am at church right now" to say the least, which was very unprofessional and not any of my business or concern and would hopefully be explained in a more professional manner. I have done this for many years and this is the second most unprofessional business I have encountered. So as I called today to express my experience ...I asked immediately for a manger or supervisor (note: the woman that answered the phone did not provide her name) she asked what was the name of the person I spoke with yesterday and why was I calling. I stated yet again that I needed to speak with the manger or supervisor and was met with "well I need to know what this is about" and who you spoke with. I stated just as you didn't provide your name the woman that I spoke with yesterday (that sounded like an older woman) didn't provide her name either so I didn't know. I then had to ask her name (the one on the phone), Katherine. She then asked me if I knew the name of the person I wrote the condolence letter for (who asks such a question?). Why would I be confused or not know the name of the deceased (in which is my relative as I had informed both women). I told the woman on the phone that the experience with her was not great either and mentioned if this was their (business) culture is was terrible. This same lady apologized for the other lady's behavior and went to explain that b/c it is a 24 hour service she could've been at a church service (apologize for someone else not herself and then explain to justify the experience---please stop!). She then asked for me my contact info and then hug up as well (again...same business culture--not surprised). I then received a call from a woman who said her name was Sharon, and that she was the one that I spoke with on yesterday also that the condolence letter was read at the service. I asked if she was the owner and she said, "yes". Appalled that she was the owner I told her that I would proceed further as I thought surely there was someone else that was the owner and not the one that presented such behavior (no need to speak with the very person who had the TERRIBLY UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR).

From the owner: Rendering Service From The Heart Because We Care" We believe in giving back as God had blessed us…read moreso we donate to the community and feed the homeless. Our firm builds its reputation on devotion and render services from the heart "Because We Care". We have a beautiful Facility a Spacious Chapel and we offer final expense insurance regardless of health there is a plan for you. Prearrangements Conference, Chapel Services, Cremation, Notary Public, Social Security Assistance, Veteran Administration Benefits. Our Family Serving Your Family. We have over 65 years of service in this profession. This firm will continue the philosophy of putting families first along with community involvement and a hands-on approach helping families we serve

I lost my wonderful. little Mom at the end of January. PalmSunset Memorials made the most beautiful…read moremarker for her and my father. They did it in a timely manner and were so gracious to work with. Thank you very much for your professional, compassionate service!

From the owner: PalmSunset Memorials offers a wide variety of personalized, quality granite monuments, headstones,…read morememorials, monuments, markers, ledgers, granite vases, garden benches, ceramic portraits, bronze markers and vases, memorial rocks and stones, cremation urns, pet memorials, lettering and etching, and much more! Let us assist you in the selection of carvings, granite colors, finishes & textures to create the ideal monument for your loved one.