Whitney & Murphy came highly recommended from a family member in the funeral industry in another state. After helping my friend's husband plan her unexpected funeral, I completely understand why they are so highly recommended. There was no hard sell or upsell for any of the aspects as I've experienced with other funeral homes. Barb, our funeral director, was so kind and caring and took all of the time needed to explain all the options and answer all of the questions. The facility is beautiful and welcoming. It was tastefully decorated for the holidays. The visitation and service at the facility were wonderful. The internment was beautiful. After experiencing the care and kindness provided first hand, I highly recommend Whitney & Murphy. Everyone made a very hard time a little less hard. read more

Compassion, comfort, understanding, respect and patience. All traits these folks exhibit during one's time of need. They handle so much for you so that you can focus on other needs. Unfortunately we all go through loss and grief, but they make it a bit easier to endure. Bless these folks. read more

Bailey helped me from beginning to end. I had no idea what to do. She was amazing. So young and so smart. Lots of patience too. Big hug to her read more

There are not enough positive words to say about our experience here. My parents made their own plans with this business over 10 years ago and the people my siblings and I worked with (twice in the past 6 months) were exceptional. All questions answered. Their compassion, knowledge and willingness to serve made a very tough situation easier. My family and I were able to focus on one another and not worry about any details. Thank you and God bless. read more

Caring. Compassionate. Helpful. Professional. The wonderful people at Whitney & Murphy are truly a blessing to the aggrieved. With dignity and respect, they keep your loved one safe and they help the family make arrangements at the toughest time of their lives. They are gentle guides through a process that deserves the very heart they give it. read more

Really well priced, kind, compassionate, and quick. I would reccomend to anyone especially if you want ease while grieving.

We would highly recommed Whitney & Murphy funeral home to anyone looking for funeral services. We went to a few different places and selected and they were the best choice. Baylee Alford was super compassionate and thoughtful through the whole process. Thank you Baylee for the sympathy you extent to our family during this difficult time, you went above in beyond. read more

Donna helped us preplan our desires after we have died. She was thorough, orofessional, and was able to give me a quote over the phone. We only had to visit in-person for about 30 minutes. We knew what we didn't want and she respected our wishes. read more

A friend of mine and I went for a preplanning event and we met Donna. She is absolutely well informed and amazing. She told us things we had no way of knowing. She made uncomfortable topics comfortable. I would like to know that my final arrangements are being handled by Whitney and Murphy. Thank you Donna! read more

I would like to thank Amanda and this establishment for their assistance during such a difficult time. Everyone was very kind and professional. I had many questions especially being from out of state and Amanda took every call. I cannot thank this family enough for their services. read more

My stepfather passed away suddenly and my mother and I were in need of a funeral home that would be willing to fulfill our requests for a memorial that catered to a multicultural audience. Without any prior experience with planning or knowledge of all the details that go into such an event, we were full of questions. Matt Asta was our funeral director and he was thoroughly accommodating, patient, flexible, and cheerful despite our constantly changing needs. We felt listened to and always well taken care of. The establishment is clean and beautiful, and we had a wonderful ceremony with our family and friends to commemorate the loss of a loved one. read more

My younger brother passed in January this year. And I wish i remember the lady's name that helped us, she was blonde. She was so compassionate and explained everything to us. She even found us a person who was Spanish speaking for the service. Thank you for being patient and kind to my family. read more

Donna Pfeifffer was the best for making our final arrangements. She was very helpful kind and considerate of our financial affairs. She worked with us to make sure the cost fit the budget. This funeral home is family owned and beats the franchised impersonal ones. My sincere thanks for all the care we were afforded. read more

Hsb and I wanted to make our own final arrangements, decisions made, payments made, final plans down to the last detail. Donna Pfeiffer provided the knowledge and expertise we were seeking at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. She answered all of our questions, and also provided additional information regarding transport of the deceased should one or both of us expire while traveling (anywhere in the world!). Our objectives were met, our family will not have to worry about "what we would have wanted", it's all done and paid for. Donna is a professional, Whitney & Murphy has a lovely facility, we highly recommend working with Whitney & Murphyl as you put your final Estate plans in place. read more

We were very pleased with the funeral for our friend and fellow parishioner. I especially liked not being nickeled and dimed like other places do. Anthony did not pressure us in any way. In fact, he included things that were extra elsewhere. He was outstanding in carrying out a beautiful funeral. I was very grateful for that. Sean H read more

Whitney & Murphy we're wonderful with our son. I cannot thank Anthony Asta enough for taking the time to listen to me and help during a horrific time in my life. The funeral home allowed us to visit our son and was more than accommodating since he was going to be flown home to us. If anyone in Phoenix wants a compassionate facility to help your loved one, I would highly recommend this funeral home. Thank you again to the staff and especially Anthony for your kindness. read more

Sean was amazing when we had to bury my dad due to Covid. If you actually have to go through this it should be with compassionate people like this. The experience was as painless and seamless as it could be. We were so happy we called Whitney And Murphy rather than anyone else. read more

Shawn Murphy was very compassionate and understanding as we planned my father's funeral. He was patient with all our questions. He communicated with the other people involved and helped us make decisions when we weren't sure what to do. The way he treated us with dignity helps me to know that he is treating my deceased father with the utmost respect and care. The other people I interacted with were also very present and kind. I mentioned Shawn by name at the funeral because I was so grateful for his support during an emotionally difficult time. read more

I would not give this company any business. They are very dishonest and run a very dishonest business. 1. They do not follow flag protocol according to the VA. They stated they just give it to anyone and act like it's not a big deal. 2. The owner Al, stated twice over the phone that they do not do grave sight livestream after they told my sister they could. My mother and I are in southern Texas and could not travel because of Covid. We were told my brothers funeral would be live streamed and sent an email in regards to it. The day of I called to verify and was told it could not be done. Therefore my mother could not watch her sons funeral, and I could not watch my brothers. I've never dealt with someone so dishonest. I would rate them up there with a used car salesman. They tell you one thing and the truth is completely opposite. Good thing emails and recording devices are readily available. My opinion. Find another funeral home. This one doesn't deserve the business. 3. When confronted about it, he became very agitated and disrespectful. He said things I would never say to a grieving family. read more

We just had my dad's burial recently. I felt well prepared after speaking to Amanda. She was very, very professional. The entire staff was pretty amazing and they still are. I called for a favor just yesterday and it was like talking to an old friend. They took care of all the details.... EVERYTHING!!!! From the minute i entered the door it felt like i was in the right place! They truly walked us thru everything with care. Everyone remarked how beautiful it was & "smooth"! We're all pretty sure my Dad was happy about the whole process! My greatest thanks from my family to yours! THANK YOU ALL!! read more

When my father died they gave us a few things for free. Let us stay past time for the funeral because my brother and mom couldn't leave his side. Very beautiful and big inside. read more

Everyone at Whitney & Murphy went above and beyond for my grandmothers funeral. They treated me and my family with care and respect. All their fees were clear and prices were fair, they even tried to find ways to help lower cost. They also took such good care of my grandmother. It was so heartwarming to hear them say every time we talked to them before we hung up the phone, "We are taking great care of her." Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart read more

Our church recommended Whitney & Murphy as a funeral home that is very familiar with doing a Greek Orthodox funeral. They couldn't have been more professional and helpful during a difficult time. My brother and sister and I live out of state so if was such a relief to find such a fine place. We were with my dad in his last few days. Once he passed, I called them and from the time they came to get him until the end of the service at the Arizona National Military cemetery they answered all our questions and handled my dad with dignity and care. P. Changairis read more

We had such a positive experience with the caring attitude that the staff and owners at Whitney & Murphy showed us. They were extremely professional and so consoling and understanding of our situation. We would highly recommend this Funeral Home if you would like to have your loved ones in good hands. Their artist had made our sister look so beautiful, just as she was in real life. They showed extreme flexibility and accommodation with all the arrangements. We will forever be grateful to Matt and the entire staff at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. read more

Shawn Murphy and his staff at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home were terrific at a sad and difficult time for our family. He guided us through the funeral planning process from A to Z with compassion and patience. I and my family highly recommend him and his staff for their professionalism, experience, and demeanor. read more

The compassion that was given to my family and myself during this time was unmatched. My husband and his siblings were previously at a different funeral home and you couldn't get anything without money being exchanged prior. We were trusted to return in a few days after the service to pay, which speaks volumes of what truly matters to them here at Whitney Murphy. Thank so very kindly for your professionalism and true compassion. read more

Excellent place to work. I love the home town feel in a big city. All the funeral directors are absolutely top notch. And the Owners are there daily!! You rarely have that!! Serving the Valley Since 1903.. wow! read more

I would recommend Whitney & Murphy highly to anyone who wants the most professional and caring service. I have had several experiences having to plan funerals. They walk you through every step and explain everything. The staff is thorough and considerate of the occasion. A family member is often the person you are dealing with there. There were no hidden surprises when it came to paying. I would not consider going anywhere else. read more

Whitney Murphy has handled both my Mother-in-law and Father-in-Law's arrangements. They were wonderful working with Brophy, taking care of all the details (transferring our parents, paying the church, the musician, et al) Not only highly recommend them, but will make our arrangements there (hopefully many years away!) read more

The owners and employees of Whitney Murphy funeral home go above and beyond what you would expect. Obviously when you use their service it's not a time that is easy. There's a lot of decisions to make and a lot of emotions involved. They walk you through every step of the way and make it as easy as possible in a very difficult Time. I have been in need of their several times, And have been proud to recommend them to others. I could go on and on about the personal service they give and the comfort they share but you certainly feel the tremendous amount of respect shown for your loved one. They not only did what was expected to do but have always gone a step beyond. read more

This is my second experience with Whitney Murphy they do an excellent job although it is a bit pricey compared to others. They work well with the Catholic cemetery up the street as well... the only thing really stopping me from giving it 5 stars is it's overpriced and a couple of dirty looks I got from a few of the staff.... but they'll get the job done and make it easy for you which is easier said than done in these situations. read more

Whitney & Murphy have been assisting with my family's funeral services for decades, so when my mother passed we contacted them. The combination of compassion and professionalism is unmatched. They walked my brother and me through the entire experience, letting us know in advance exactly how much everything would cost, and never pressuring us to consider more expensive options. The day of the funeral mass, everything went smooth as silk thanks to the hands-on direction of owner Shawn Murphy and Funeral Director, Tom. I will heartily recommend Whitney & Murphy to anyone needing assistance with funeral arrangements. read more

My sister died unexpectedly in a car accident when someone ran a red light. I was completely unprepared for her passing, she had just turned 30 and was full of life. Whether I was prepared or not, funeral arrangements needed to be made right away. I went to several funeral homes to find the one that really just had the right feel. The right feel for me was a combination of the people that would be assisting and helping us and atmosphere of the place inside and out. I didn't want some dumpy looking place that I was further depressed stepping into. I was impressed with the people that ran the funeral home. They were professional and compassionate. Sympathetic without being phoney. I didn't feel like it was all about the money or that I was dealing with snakes. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The woman that held our services was great. They offered options and choices for additional costs but were not tacky in their approach of presenting the different options. They have a full showroom in the back, where you can choose a casket and all of the little things that you don't really think of, like sign in books or even having your loved ones fingerprint put onto a necklace. I purchased my casket online from a company that delivered overnight and didn't charge any shipping costs (the cost is like $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 less if you do this -for the same casket), but it is nice that they had the caskets available and ready at their location. I couldn't bring myself to buy the fingerprint necklace (it felt a little morbid but I wish I would have gotten it now) but I did get a sign in book and some other things that I needed and it was nice to know everything was on hand. They also were able to provide everything for the service and there are lots of little things. It's like planning a wedding to a certain extent, there is always something else you need to have that you didn't think of. The facilities are really nice inside and out. The building is very well maintained and the landscaping is nicely groomed. Everything was very clean. They have two viewing rooms, one is larger and one is a little bit smaller and more intimate. Both viewing rooms were very well maintained and comfortable. I choose the smaller, more intimate space and was very happy with it. I was also happy with the understanding that they had for my requests. I was able to go in and see my sister's body before anyone else and before the day of the viewing. They allowed me to come into the funeral home on the day of the viewing several hours before the viewing began and spend four or five hours getting her hair and makeup right - by myself without anyone interrupting me (I'm really happy they let me do this because when my mom finally had to see her at the viewing, she looked more like herself but like she was just sleeping). They also gave me the option of being present when they dressed her as I was uncomfortable with anyone handling her body - but in the end, I let them dress her as I felt comfortable with their professionalism and I needed to go home and shower and dress for her ceremony. All in all, they were very nice and understanding. I recommend nobody you love ever passing away but if it happens and you need to find a funeral home, this is a really nice place with top notch people running it. read more

The crew at W & M are kind and caring. Shawn was excellent with his detailed explanation and lighthearted candor in explaining the process. However, I choose 4 stars and not 5, for the following reasons: 1) My Mom's doctor was delaying signing her death certificate (we were told 72 hours). While Shawn did keep me informed, it was extremely difficult to wait only to finally be told that she refused to sign it saying "she wasn't there". (How often are they actually there when someone dies???) He had assured us that if she didn't sign it, another doctor at her office would and that wasn't the case. He even suggested that I call her myself to push the issue. (NOT my job.) 2) At this point, Shawn did not know what to do and I suggested he call the last doctor she saw, the cardiologist. After a disconnected phone call, Shawn called and asked me to call them and I refused. Again, NOT my job. He called the doctor's office again and the cardiologist had it signed in less than an hour. 3) I got a phone call when the death certificates were ready and I asked if everything was ready (I knew the ashes were, but I had ordered holy cards as well). They were not ready. Had I not asked, I would of had to make another trip down there. Unnecessary frustration to say the least. I hope this never happens to another client of theirs. That being said, please don't hesitate to use them, just be prepared, if necessary. W & M has handled multiple funerals for us in the past, given us excellent advice and everything was always top notch. read more

Professional, wonderful group of people. Barb was wonderful to work with and actually knew better than I did how difficult things would be after the passing of my mother. I am so grateful for their care and consideration! read more

I was very pleased with the service and details that Whitney@Murphy provided for my father Alfred Gomez Sr. At a time of sorrow the staff provided us with excellent service and ready to answer all questions that we had. Father was in good hands. THANX Whitney@Murphy from the GOMEZ FAMILY read more

Losing my grandmother was the worst moment in my life and also the first time I. Ever had ti handle someones estate. I was immersed in my grief while trying to figure out how to plan her services. W&H has been helping my family for years and was recommended by a family member. Immediately Barb, one of the funeral directors, welcomed me in and patiently walked me through each step. At no point did she ever pressure me or make me feel like I needed to provide answers right away. She respected my budget and gave me multiple options in an effort to meet it and my wishes. Her guidance meant EVERYTHING at the time. I truly felt empathy, warmth and compassion throughout the whole process. Unfortunately 2 months later we lost our aunt and again Barb did an amazing job guiding my family through the emotional process. I could not recommend or thank W&H enough for everything they've done for my family. read more

When my boyfriend died unexpectedly, I was given a two page list of funeral homes from which to select. Since I had no prior experience with this situation, a friend mentioned he had at least heard of Whitney & Murphy, so I contacted them - basically a shot in the dark. It was the best choice I could have made. Barb McGrath was incredibly professional and her demeanor was spot on - compassionate and very real. I never once felt they were trying to "sell" me on anything - instead, they graciously complied with my wishes and carefully explained what the costs would be. I'm sure I could have shopped for a lower price, had that been important to me, but you do get what you pay for and with Whitney & Murphy, I feel you get more than you pay for. The entire staff was very, very helpful. This is a first class organization and you can tell they are honestly behind their mission of treating each situation as if it were their own family. I highly recommend this company. read more