A very nice mortuary in Escondido. Everything went as…read moreplanned, and the staff was very caring and professional. I do recommend calling these guys if you're in need of their services. Note that the parking is along the street (two hour limit). I doubt they would ticket you, though. You could also park at the Escondido library.

Losing my mom was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and care we…read morereceived from this mortuary helped carry us through it in a way I'll never forget. From the very beginning, Thomas and Jodi treated us and my mother with gentleness, dignity, and deep respect. Jodi was exactly the person we needed to guide us through the difficult paperwork and the emotional process of choosing the final items for my mom's goodbye. She made it feel manageable, even when it felt like the world was falling apart. Thomas... I don't even have words for how grateful I am for him. He has a gift, he can read a room with so much grace and compassion. On one of the worst days of my life, he made things bearable somehow. He honored my mom as a vessel that carried her spirit, and he was deeply respectful of our traditions. He's a truly special person, and I will never forget his presence during that time. I hope I don't have to return for a long time, but when the time does come again, I wouldn't trust anyone else with the sacred task of preparing a loved one for the next world. This place and its people are a blessing during such a difficult time.

The staff at California Funeral Alternatives helped my family for both my dad's and my mom's…read morefuneral arrangements. They were helpful in arranging burial at a military cemetery since my dad was a WWII vet. Navigating the military procedures sometimes can be trying and the staff guided us through every step. The day of the burial for both dad and mom were special moments arranged by the staff honoring our parents. In addition, they honored all of my parent's wishes, from picking up their bodies (they died at home), to arranging embalming, to selecting a casket, arranging a private family viewing in their facility in Escondido, and assisting with the headstone engraving process. We were kept informed through all of the arrangements and they made both burials a very special family memory. They handled our arrangements with a lot of dignity and respect and empathy. This is a great staff.

The people at California Funeral Alternatives were exceptionally caring, polite, professional and…read moreefficient. In every detail was handled perfectly and with caring. I would highly recommend them. This is what a person needs at this time of their life.

I write this having been a guest of a recent funeral service at Silver Lining Cremations…read more Located near the Auto Park in Escondido, the outside of the building is quite simple and nondescript. It's not a location that you might expect to find a cremation place, as it's quite industrial/business park-ish, but inside is very clean, new, modern and tastefully decorated. When we entered the building, there was a small lobby with a couple of chairs, a coffee table and a slim table where flowers and a guest- book were placed, along with a TV screen with a photo of the deceased. Guests and family lingered here until we were allowed to proceed to the service room at exactly the time of the service. The lobby isn't very large. I would have preferred to have been able to go and take a seat in the service room earlier. (There were approx 28 attending in our case). Through double doors off the lobby, the service room is pleasantly decorated with dark collapsible chairs, a large carpeted rug, muted dark blue/grey paint, a curtain and 2 TV screens for displaying photo slideshows. The people who spoke in the service were provided a microphone. Quiet music played. There was a slight technical difficulty with the slideshow, but it was solved in a few minutes by a staff member. At the end of the ceremony, two staff members escorted the coffin through the curtain at the front. We then filed into another small room where we had refreshments, provided by the family. Street parking was available on Aldergrove Ave or S Andreasen Dr. There is a small gated lot behind the building, but I believe this is for staff and close family. I did not see any information on their web site about parking, but this would have been useful. A virtual video link was provided for family and friends who couldn't attend, but the camera wasn't very close and the audio wasn't the greatest, which was disappointing. I have witnessed 3 other funerals (in other locations) virtually and they have been better. The owner was not particularly present and maybe she does this to give the family space, but I personally would have liked her to have been more present and sort of act as a coordinator/conductor for the time we were there. Just my personal take. I hope this information is useful for anyone planning a cremation or attending one at Silver Linings. It is a convenient and intimate location for those in San Diego's North County.

I don't live near Valley Center where my father passed. Silver Lining made the process of getting…read moremy father cremated and shipped to me so very easy. They are very kind and patient. Pricing was very fair and less than I expected. I highly recommend them and thank them for making a difficult time easier by handling this for me. I did not select an Urn yet so my father's remains weee sent in a sturdy plastic box, bagged remains inside secured with a metal tag, enclosed in a velvet bag... and shipped very promptly via UPS with appropriate protection and box labeling for safe and secure delivery. Many blessings to the kind people of Silver Lining.

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!

Had a great experience with Angelica at the Carlsbad Office. Compassionate, knowledgeable, and…read moreprofessional. I would recommend anyone who experience this emotional event in their lives to contact her.

Reasonably priced, service ok, no complaints from the deceased. Got nice cardboard box w. ashes for…read morethe mantle. Well done.

I can't say enough about Nicholas, an extremely genuine and caring person. He has an eye for…read moredetail and a heart for comfort. He goes above and beyond to make sure the family is supported and comforted through the entire process. Integrity, respect and follow through. Thank you Nick for your service, done with love and pride. She looked beautiful

I chose George Family Mortuary at random from Google and feel like I completely lucked out. When my…read moremom passed, her wishes entailed some various unusual requirements that put me in a time crunch and coordination out of town. I was pretty stressed about it but Nicholas came to the rescue and made everything seem super easy. He was supportive, reliable, communicative, thorough, kind, thoughtful. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement. I seriously cannot recommend him enough! Thank you a million times, Nicholas.

I recently lost my husband very suddenly, and the amount of decisions and logistics that fall on…read moreyou in those first days is overwhelming in a way no one can prepare for. Finding Melissa was truly a blessing. Even though I'm in Arizona and she couldn't be there in person on the day of the celebration of life, she coordinated everything for me -- the venue, the food, the music, the video, the printer, and countless details I never would have thought of on my own. What meant the most was her compassion. She supported me through one of the hardest moments of my life and gently kept me on track so I could give my husband the beautiful celebration he deserved. Thanks to her, I was able to throw him one last big party filled with love, intention, and meaning. I am forever grateful.

Melissa at Eternally Loved planned my Dad's Celebration of Life in May 2026. We could never have…read moredone it without her. She is amazing, organized, and smart. She has wonderful experience and had perfect recommendations for us. Finding her was the biggest blessing for us. The event was flawless thanks to Melissa. I highly recommend her to anyone planning a Celebration of Life. She is extremely talented at her job.

I have never had to make funeral arrangements, and I was not sure I could handle it considering how…read moreemotional I was. The staff here was amazing. Darcia spoke with my daughter and me and was so very kind. She answered all our questions and gave us information we did not even know to ask about. No pressure to buy anything, just gave us compassion and caring. Dacia was there for us every step of the way. We could not have asked for anyone better to guide us through this difficult time. We definitely came to the best mortuary in the county. Thank you to everyone who helped us.

Our beloved mother passed away in June. She had not pre-planned for her death. Dacia was awesome…read morethroughout the entire process and I so appreciate her kindness, knowledge and professionalism. East County Mortuary is not your average large big business mortuary. You really get a feeling of community/family there. Thank you for seeing me and my family through a very emotional time.

Everything was so easy, which is important at a time of grief. Donna was so helpful!! We used…read moreCalifornia Funeral Alternatives when my dad died 13 years ago and were pleased with the services then, so using them again for my mom was a no brainer. They even worked with me on cremating her in particular clothing. I highly recommend them and have done so for the last 13 years

So helpful! They were empathetic and very organized. The process was seamless and they made a…read moredifficult situation easier.

Attended a funeral here that was very beautiful. May everyone here rest in peace. I hope this place…read moresees the negative reviews and changes and improves.

The groundskeeper supervisors Alex and Spencer have the cemetery grounds looking like trash . So…read moresad and disgusting and disrespectful to the friends and family members who have loved ones buried here