Early last month, Mom passed away, just 2 days prior to her 90th birthday. Along with the myriad…read moreother tasks, my Sister and I visited Grand View to finalize arrangements since Mom already had a spot in the mausoleum. Randy, in the office, was so helpful and compassionate. Last week, we had her funeral; and, the interment at GV was dignified and beautiful. Thank you, Randy, and the rest of the crew, who moved her from the hearse, to the mausoleum, to her final resting place inside. We have other family there, and it's the only place for us. I urge you to consider Grand View, as well.

It's not so big, and pretty much easy to find yourself around..My mom is buried there..read more

Five stars is not enough to show the gratefulness I have for Edgar and staff for handling our…read moreGrandpa's funeral. Monarch showed us nothing but compassion, grace, and professionalism. The church arrangements were handled seamlessly. Everything was conscientiously coordinated and, frankly, down to the last minute detail we did not have to worry about anything. It allowed us to be present and honor our passed Grandpa without any stress. Our grandpa was sent off of with honor, dignity, and reverence. Thanks to Edgar and staff, it was a deeply touching moment, and the team made sure it was carried out with the highest level of respect. If you are looking for a company to handle a loved one's funeral, you've found the one.

We used Monarch Funeral Services for our dad's funeral, and we cannot thank them enough for the…read moreincredible care and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. From start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost respect, compassion, and attention to detail. From the memorial service at the church all the way through the graveside service, we truly did not have to worry about anything. From A to Z, everything was thoughtfully arranged and well organized. Every step was handled seamlessly and on time, which brought us so much peace of mind. So many of our family members and relatives came up to us afterward to say how impressed they were with Monarch and how smoothly everything was run--well beyond our expectations. The team was respectful, calm, and supportive throughout the entire process. We are deeply grateful to Edgar and everyone at Monarch Funeral Services for helping us honor our dad in such a beautiful and dignified way. We highly recommend them to any family in need of funeral services.

When my father passed away, our family was dealing through one of the hardest moments of our lives…read more He had always been clear that he wanted a simple cremation, nothing fancy, and we had no idea where to start until I found The Alpha Society. The staff was professional and compassionate. They handled everything from A to Z. We did not have to chase down paperwork, figure out logistics, or stress over timelines. They took ownership of the entire process and guided us through each step as needed. At every stage, we knew exactly where things stood. And when we reached out with questions, sometimes more than once, they were always responsive and patient. Our family was not easy during this time, as grief never is, and they handled us with grace and zero judgment. The Alpha Society, for cremation with no frills, the pricing was very fair and transparent. No hidden fees, no pressure to upgrade. They honored exactly what my father wanted and did it with dignity. If you're ever in needed of services such as these, I would highly recommend The Alpha Society.

Alpha Society was terrific. They handled everything with dignity, respect and empathy. No matter…read morehow many times I called with questions. I cannot recommend them enough. They made the process seamlessly.

The Brand Family Cemetery is an interesting site. It's the burial site of Leslie Brand, "The Father…read moreof Glendale." It also has a cool looking Pyramid Mausoleum and the site is rumored to be haunted. The cemetery is somewhat hidden and finding it is half the fun. Skip the rest of the paragraph if you want to find it on your own. Start at Brand Trail (the one with the Miss American Green Cross statue in front of it). Continue up the hill until you reach the clearing with the large water tank. Take the cement road off to the left, continue past the covered reservoir, past the yellow gate. Off to the left you will see a small sign directing you up a small hill. The family cemetery has 20 or more graves. Leslie Brand's grave is of course the one with the large pyramid on it. The area is enclosed by a tall green fence and the front gate is locked. I have read that there is at least one baby that is buried in the cemetery and that "on cold dark nights, you can hear it crying." Brand's dogs are also suppose to be buried there.

Incredibly tough days when I come here, but thank you Forest Lawn for giving a few of my family…read morerelatives a comfortable space to rest. 3 viewings in my family have been done here in the past decade and the venue has always been as clean and beautiful as I remember. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. The most recent time I came here the elevator was unfortunately out of service so some friends/relatives could not go up to the second floor. Lots of flyers to find out more information from them in regards to their services at their front desk. During burial day, it was raining, yet the staff were still very accommodating and took care of everything. I appreciate it all. *One bathroom stall for men downstairs

I had another amazing experience with the help from Oscar (security). He went above and beyond for…read moremy mom and I to help us locate our loved one, which we couldn't find on our own. Oscar is so caring, kind, and patient. He was so kind and understanding. He definitely needs to be acknowledged and recognized for all his dedication, hard work, knowledge, and just for being so amazing! Thank you again Oscar for all your help!

Thank you to the Always There Funeral Home team for their incredible support and guidance. Their…read morekindness was a 'shelter in a storm' for our family. The service was beautiful and heartfelt. Truly the best, most caring service."

True meaning of professionalism! In these hard days, Pierre…read moreand Vahik was there for the entire family every day, their on point interactions and recommendations made our service such a unique and smooth experience Thank you for everything

"Exceptional Care and Support During Our Loss" Linda went…read moreabove and beyond for our family during an incredibly difficult moment. Her understanding, patience, and professionalism were exceptional. She was organized, attentive, and genuinely caring as we worked through funeral arrangements for someone we loved dearly. Her support meant more than words can express, and we are profoundly grateful for her dedication and kindness.

This business takes advantage of grieving families, many of whom are Armenian, like them. That is…read moredeeply troubling and unacceptable. I urge everyone to not use this service. I am deeply disappointed with how this mortuary treated my family during one of the most painful moments of our lives. Linda was consistently rude, dismissive, unprofessional, and just awful. We specifically arranged for a silver hearse, confirmed in advance. On the day of my father's service, they arrived with a black hearse instead, without any explanation or apology. When we later contacted Linda to request that our father's death certificate be FedExed, she refused, stating she was "running a business," and then hung up on us. $5,000 for services. What a shame. Maybe a group of professionals can teach you how to run a professional business because you are doing a horrible job. When we went in person to retrieve the certificate, we were met with the same level of disrespect. We asked around and realized that this is how they treat all their customers. The mistakes they made could have all been rectified with a simple apology and kindness. But we got the exact opposite.

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.

I understand so many people may be wondering What could somebody possibly say as a review for a…read morefuneral home. Honestly, I had nothing but the most incredible experience in service from the team that made sure my mom's viewing went as incredible as ever. I started off with Karina who from the start always gave nothing but pure professionalism and true quality care for another human being. And then on the day I was able to meet Noemi and Junior who made every single detail possible and as easy as can be. My family is truly grateful for these three and I couldn't possibly recommend this place any higher than I already am and continually will do. Thank you guys for being such angels!

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.

Anubis was the perfect place for my mom's cremation. Her death was shocking and happened quickly so…read morewe were all feeling vulnerable and out of sorts. Not only did they make everything quick and easy, but were beyond patient, thoughtful, helpful, and caring with each interaction. We also git a couple of really beautiful urns that I think my mom would appreciate. I couldn't recommend them more.

I went to Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills this morning. The moment that I entered the…read morepark, I was greeted by a very friendly lady at the entrance. Her name was Nikki. She was very precise with her direction and made sure that I I know where I was going since it was my first time there. . She was extremely calm and comforting.. when I went to the office I was greeted by another friendly lady by the name Eleanor she was very helpful and friendly and I had an unforgettable experience. The level of professionals, was incredible.. Thank you everyone at montana Memorial Park.

Well maintained grounds, huge location. I attended a funeral service at the Tennach Chapel/Temple,…read morelocated within the Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills location. Upon arrival, the attendant was very friendly and informative on giving directions. The chapel was very clean, and was very inviting. The cemetery staff was very polite and respectful. I didn't have any negative issues with the staff, either. Beautiful grounds. The service was lovely. When visiting, please read the rules regarding floral arrangements either on their website or go to the office for directions and rules. They are helpful. This peaceful cemetery is organized and full of history. Overall, my experience was pleasant.