A very nice mortuary in Escondido. Everything went as planned, 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. read more

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Losing my mom was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and care we received 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. read more

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is a family business that treats their clients with dignity, professionalism and warmth. They helped us navigate the death and arrangements of our mother- Myrna McBride when she passed away 3 years ago and now our father Mike McBride. They walked us through very difficult situations to plan services to celebrate the life of loved ones lost. They guided us through the process and helped us experience what we needed to find the peace when our hearts were breaking. It was difficult watching our mother die and suffer from cancer. Her funeral services helped us come together as a family to celebrate her life, and her love. I don't know what we would have done without the kindness and professionalism of Alhiser Comer Mortuary. Our father's death was more difficult. He died in arizona, the children were not permitted by the second wife to see their father in life nor in death. Once again the owners, funeral director and staff helped us navigate a very difficult situation. They are professionals who care about their clients . They provided us with what we needed most to find healing and peace during a very difficult situation. I don't know what we would have done without Megan and Nicole. They were the friends we didn't know we needed, at the time we needed them most. They provide a space for our family to have private family gathering. We witnessed miracles and experienced joy we have not experienced in many years in their beautiful chapel. If you are looking for professionalism, class, warmth and kindness. If you are looking for individuals to help you navigate the difficulty of death and loss, and celebrate the life of loved ones we highly recommend Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. read more

Honestly we've used them a couple of times now and they have been amazing. They have great people that work there that are very respectful and very kind. They have good values in a sense of them being very patient with us and worked with our pace. Everything we asked for they accommodated to us. read more

MY husband died recently and on a Sunday. The hospice group had several recommendations including Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. Although I had not made previous plans with them, everyone provided service over and above. They were responsive and thorough. Follow up and follow through were exceptional. I cannot thank everyone enough for the wonderful experience and at a great value! read more

If you're looking for a Spanish speaking funeral coordinador ask for Monica! She was so sweet during this entire process. The day of the funeral she was amazing! Very communicative and provided dirt and flowers at the burial. I highly recommend this company because of her and I'm sure everyone else is just as amazing. Thank you so much for making such a hard day so special. read more

Thank you Megan for all of the advice and direction you were able to give to my family and myself when organizing all the funeral arrangements. It took a lot of pressure off of us during this extremely difficult time. Having to plan a funeral while grieving for a loved one is a most difficult task. The team at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary could not be better. The service, compassion, and attention to detail truly honored my husband. Megan was amazing to work with. She went way above and beyond for my family, showing compassion, kindness and respect. She was delicate as can be at this trying time. The entire staff, absolutely knows how to treat people at the time of their mourning. Everything was seamless because of their vast experience and professionalism and I am so appreciative for Megan and her staff. read more

This place was so perfect to the T. Obviously anyone looking into these areas know it is not an easy time. All the ladies that assisted here were so helpful in going over all details and exactly what each item was. From the bundles, to the transport, etc. Everything was a whole package. The service was as good as it'll get. The place alone is very modern. It was recently remodeled so everything felt clean and brand new. There was plenty of parking for guests, and the viewing room was fairly large. They also have a reception area, and the reception area was roomy as well. read more

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary did an excellent job with the services for my dad. Monica made the process as easy as it gets and Thomas really went above and beyond with his kindness and compassion, he made sure we got the service we had hoped for to honor our dad's memory. They made this difficult time easier for us. I was extremely impressed by their willingness to help us with anything we needed. They are definitely worth it. The Delgado family thanks you Thomas! read more

On behalf of the Baeza family, we would like to express our deep appreciation for the Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, especially our service director Thomas who was absolutely heaven sent. From the get-go, we were made to feel at ease during a very difficult and heartbreaking time. The entire staff was very helpful and compassionate and never made things feel like a business transaction. They understand what the family's of lost ones are going through and they show it with their genuine compassion. Thomas (our service director) made us feel as though he held our hand through out the entire process. We couldn't have asked for a better Service and director for our dad. It is people like this, who serve from the heart that restores our faith in humanity. We are forever grateful to Thomas and the entire staff at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. Thank you, The Baeza Family Hanssel, Lissete, Anais, Artemisa, Fernando Jr, and Rosa Baeza read more

On behalf of the Tapia Family, this company went above and beyond for my family and I. They were extremely understanding, supportive, and broke every single thing down to make it easier for us during our services. Thank you to all of the staff on helping us lay my little brother to rest, and for being there for us when we would ask for anything. We 100% recommend them. read more

Alhiser-Comer were extremely helpful in assisting our family when my Mom passed away. The entire staff went above and beyond to make sure my family and I felt comfortable and supported during the process of making arrangements. The arrangements made were executed flawlessly. We're so grateful. I've recommended several other family members and friends. The service for the price point is outstanding!! Thank you, Alhiser-Comer! read more

Losing my Mom was a hard thing to experience. So much emotion and so much to do. It could have been overwhelming if making funeral arrangements didn't go so smoothly as they did with Alhiser-Comer. They were wonderful in helping to navigate me through a difficult time. Meagan met with my husband and I. She was professional, kind and compassionate. There was no up-selling or anything. She, as well as the other staff members I encountered in the days ahead at the mortuary and at the graveside service, were so kind & helpful with everything. She even had suggestions and ideas I'd never thought of and were just what I wanted! I most wholeheartedly recommend them if you have any needs like this. My Mother was buried at Rose Hills Cemetery (100 miles away) and Alhiser-Comer took her there and stayed till the very end to make sure all was done correctly by the cemetery. They even brought home the lovely casket flowers, per my request. I never thought of doing that and was so glad Megan told me ahead of time that that is something people sometimes do. They kept them refrigerated for me so I could wait and pick them up the following day, still looking lovely for the reception. Thank you to everyone at Alhiser-Comer for your thoughtfulness. read more

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Aliser-Comer Mortuary exceeded our expectations and coordinated the most beautiful funeral service that honored our loved one's Scottish heritage and his military service. Megan and Jody helped put together a beautiful video memorial and surprised us with a live bagpiper. They provided a personal touch that was helpful and made a difficult process so much easier permitting us to grieve our loved one. Our family is so thankful for their kindness and professionalism. read more

Alhiser-Comer was instrumental in the coordination of our mother's memorial. From the first step to the last, their entire team was there to assist. They helped make the planning easy. And were there during the memorial to see that all went smoothly. I received many compliments on the outcome of the memorial, when in actuality it was Megan, Nicole, and their entire team that should take the credit. The arrangements were prepaid and the process could not have been better. After it was completed my wife and I are making it a priority to go to Alhiser-Comer to prepay our arrangements for our kids. read more

I had a very outstanding experience with Alhiser-Comer. They were friendly, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and very efficient. They made the entire difficult process smooth and stress free. We had a military funeral, and they even handled the forms for them. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in this unfortunate situation. Thank you Diane, John and the whole staff at Alhiser-Comer. Marcia O read more

This mortuary did an amazing job! Everyone was so professional and I can't thank all of those people who I worked with enough. It was an amazing experience. I highly recommend this business. They were amazing!!!! Thank you. read more

No one wants to see a loved one pass and then have to be responsible for making the funeral arrangements. Unfortunately, I have had the sad task of making funeral arrangements for several family members who have passed over the years. Each and every time, the staff at Alhiser-Comer has been absolutely wonderful, they are professional, compassionate, and kind. They helped to make a sad and difficult time that much easier to get through. read more

This is not something you think about until you need it and when you need them it's heart breaking. Jodi was very kind and helpful. She made a difficult task much easier. Thomas was amazing on the day of the service. He was like one of the family willing to help and support anyway possible. They worked very quickly since much of the family didn't want to fly home and then return during the busy holiday season. Thank you for being there for us. . Everything went so smoothly with only a 15 minute meeting. Simply but elegant is what we were looking for and got so much more. The people here are the best. Rates were reasonable. Highly recommend especially after calling 1/2 dozen other places to compare. They excel in personal service!! Thank you. read more

We were very pleased with the help offered by the staff at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary. They were kind and welcoming, offered us less-expensive alternatives, and provided seamless service all around on what was an emotional day. After the funeral service in Escondido, we were not up to traveling down to San Diego to the cemetery. The staff was very understanding. Not only did they accompany the casket for us, they took the flowers down there too and sent us photos of the casket and flowers arriving at the gravesite. We thought that was very special of them and we really appreciated it. The staff helped us get through the day, and we were very happy with everything they did for us. We would totally recommend them to help you provide what is needed for your deceased loved one and your family during a very trying time. read more

so I called to get some information and schedule my cremation when I die, and I found out the woman who called me, was very quick to get me off the phone very quick to get me into an appointment. I had a couple of questions, and she basically told me that if I don't pay for the cremation right now, that when I die, my cost can actually skyrocket which basically makes me want to now shop around and bye-bye I'll Heiser comer mortuary. I mean very unprofessional, trying to get me off the phone trying to pressure me into an appointment which I did make for next Thursday but you can go ahead and cancel. The pressure to buy now was just ridiculous. I mean why do people have life insurance policies if not to have that policy pay for everything when you die if you don't have the money right now, so I found the whole experience rather dark and forceful kind of like death itself. yeah no thanks. and to jack up the prices when you die is just so laughable I mean how in the world are prices for cremation going to skyrocket tomorrow or 10 years or 20 years from now all you're doing is tossing a body onto a slab and turning the furnace on that's ridiculous. read more

In 2010, when Dad passed away, he and his wife had pre-paid their final arrangements and cremation. The whole process was seamless and perfectly handled. The only additional expense was for a few additional death certificates. My husband and I were so pleased with the results, we pre-paid our own arrangements the same year. When my husband passed away in June, the whole process was, again, seamless. The staff at Alhiser-Comer was extremely helpful, sympathetic, honest, and helpful. I am so glad that my arrangements are already paid for and that my children will experience the professionalism and caring we received from Megan and her exceptional staff. read more

Couldn't ask for a better service. After searching and finding multiple places to hold a service, Alhiser-Comer fit all of our needs. They were local to our family, very accommodating, affordable and very sincere. The venue was beautifully updated and clean. The followed all of the safety protocols for covid. Service was above par, truly grateful we found them and recommend their services. read more

Top notch service and care ! The most pleasant staff and beautiful facilities. Thank you for your kindness and for helping us navigate one of the most difficult times in our lives. read more

My Mother died late August 2021 while in at home Hospice. Roxanne Cummins was outstanding with a compassionate professionalism she and all staff gave my family. Excellent service. Many thanks to this fine business. read more

We have used the Alhiser-Comer Mortuary for both of our parents funeral arrangements. The entire staff was exceptionally helpful and guided us through the entire process. Even the military honors arranged at the Miramar National Cemetery for our father was extremely heart-moving. We would highly recommend the services of the Alhiser-Comer Mortuary to anyone who is going through this difficult time. read more

Alhiser Comer and their staff were awesome in a very hard time. The actual building was beautiful very clean and had absolutely everything our family expected. What a difference a family owned funeral home makes. The staff we dealt with was perfect Kelcey and Meagan made a very hard day easier. Our fair well to our father was perfect. As hard as it was to say our goodbyes to our father they really made everything go so smooth. Nobody ever wants to be in this position but they really went above and beyond for us. Our family is really at peace our father was very well cared for and we all got the opportunity to say our goodbyes. Big THANK YOU to Alhiser Comer. RIP Salvador Martinez Sr. read more

We always hope that we would not need the services of a mortuary for any member of our family; yet this is a service that is inevitable. Should you find yourself in this situation, I hope that you may be able to avail of Alhiser-Comer's services. My husband's grandmother passed away a few days before Thanksgiving. Even with the holidays, Thomas was very responsive. I called on the Friday after Thanksgiving regarding a small matter ( a tribute page on their website), and he offered to drive to the office. I am fairly sure that it may not be a short drive, given the are code on the caller ID puts him at least 20 minutes away. Even if he was near the office (considering phone number portability), it was still a very nice gesture to leave family the day after Thanksgiving. He then sends me a message with an email address for Megan who, when I sent her the request, immediately put up the tribute page. He also assured me that the flowers the grandchildren ordered will be with the casket by funeral mass service the following day, together with an easel on which a large photograph can be put. Sure enough, at the church, everything was in order. There were only Thomas and Megan (a different Megan, I hope I spelled her name correctly), yet they handled everything competently. I even gave them an extra job of handing out the memorial programs which they accepted willingly. Megan even told me when the programs were running low. The viewing was scheduled after the mass. Except for the hiccup with the coffee (people were asking for it, but, it was still brewing). I suspect because it was the holiday weekend, they were shorthanded. Regularly, I think someone else had the coffee brewing before the funeral mass crew came back. Or maybe, the usual schedule is to have the viewing first, then the funeral mass, then the funeral. In this instance, we had to accommodate the cemetery's policy, and therefore had the services switched around. Even with the coffee issue, they went above and beyond. I was amazed when I saw Megan bringing their office Keurig to the table. I asked her about it (there was already a thermos of coffee on the table). She said that there was a guest who requested that it be brought to the reception area. Instead of creating an issue by pointing out that coffee was already available, they still accommodated the request. There are many more small kindnesses which may be too many to list. But, above all, it is the care with which this family-owned business puts into their service. Thank you very much Alhiser-Comer. Thank you for making a difficult time less stressful. Your service was beyond professional. read more

From start to finish, Alhiser-Comer staff were super helpful, sweet and patient with all my questions, concerns and requests. Five Star recommended with a big thank you. read more

We had a great experience with Alhiser-comer Mortuary. The staff were quick to answer questions and we were able to communicate effectively through email and get all of our questions answered. The staff were very compassionate and caring. read more

I rarely leave reviews on Yelp. I hesitated leaving a review for a mortuary because it seems kind of weird but here goes. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The people were friendly, professional, and warm. We have dealt with other mortuaries in the past and couldn't get out of there without being upsold several times. There was none of that there. When we went there to plan my father-in-law's memorial service, they were ready and laid out a very simple and concise plan. We were done in less than 30 minutes. We dealt with Denise mostly. There was no fake condolences from her like she knew what we were going through. However, she did prompt us to talk and laughed with us when we shared a memory. It was like talking to a friend. On the day of the memorial service they set up the room beautifully. After the service papers had to be signed to release the ashes. Everything was ready and it took no time at all. They even dealt with the newspaper for the obituary. I hope no one needs a mortuary soon but if you do, consider using Alhiser-Comer. It's family owned and you can tell. read more

I want to give a special Thank You to Nicole and Thomas, they were both so professional and kind to all of us at my Mom's burial. They made sure everything was taken care of until the very end. We really appreciated you both! We will only use Alhiser-Comer. read more

Sandy and the team at Alhiser-Comer were very helpful when we needed it most. The details were explained easily and they took care of items that we would have never thought of. Our friends and family were treated well in a pleasant environment to remember our Mom. Two weeks later and they are still helping us with details that linger, all part of the exceptional service they provide. read more

Alhiser-Comer were exceptionally kind and accommodating to my family when my brother-in-law passed away suddenly at age 40. He and his wife had no plans set up ahead of time and so we went through the entire process with her to help her out. Roxanne was patient, sensitive, and even provided an appropriate and appreciated amount of levity. She explained what we needed to decide on and when, what our options were, and how COVID-19 restrictions would be handled. We had some special requests which Alhiser-Comer were able to accommodate with great kindness. As the viewing, mass, and burial service came around, we all felt assured the details were handled and they were. Alhiser-comer let us focus on each other and they took care of the rest. read more

My younger sister, Stephanie died in a car accident on 12/1/17. She had only been married to her husband for a year and a half and was working toward starting a family when her life was tragically cut short. My sister was my best friend, and this was almost an unbearable situation for our family. My mother selected Alhiser-Comer Mortuary for her services, as my sister and I both lived in Escondido. We were amazed by their grace and kindness while we lost a family member so close to the holidays. Their team goes far beyond being just a professional service, they had a personal touch that was much needed while we grieved. We were able to have a private family viewing and met all of our requests for personalization. Not only would I recommend them, I give them the highest regard. They truly made us feel like Stephanie was a part of their extended family as well. read more

My Father In Law services were great all due to how much Thomas and Co helped us through these tough times. The prices were the best in town. Thanks once again. read more

They did an incredible job planning my sister's funeral. They went beyond their typical duties to assist us. Because of them my sister had a beautiful and seamless Burial. Thank you for making this tragic time a little easier. read more

Scott Pennington at Alhiser-Comer went out of his way to make sure all was taken care of for my family after my father died very suddenly in an accident. A friend of my father's, who had cancer and did thorough research on mortuaries in the event he died, had selected this one for himself. We were very glad we took his recommendation, as this highly ethical, caring team was very helpful at the most difficult of times. They are also very reasonably priced in comparison to other places and have their own crematorium off site. They even kindly arranged -- at no additional charge -- transportation of my father's body from the coroner in La Quinta to San Diego, as he had died on vacation. They communicated with Fort Rosecrans to arrange the ceremony there, as well. Really, once we visited, they took over for us -- and the price they quoted was exactly what we paid. It's difficult to say one is "happy" with mortuary services, but in this case we were. Because at the time I noticed that few people often take the time to leave reviews about mortuaries, I wanted to be sure to take the time to let people know about this place. read more

Note, 3 stars = A-OK. So no guff from anyone okay? The staff was courteous, professional, and efficient. No complaints there. I don't know how Alhiser-Comer compares to other mortuaries, because I never shopped around. My father passed away a few weeks ago. We knew Dad was dying, but I didn't think about choosing a mortuary prior to his death. Big mistake, it turns out. Dad didn't want to talk about these matters except to tell us that he didn't want us to spend much. So... We opted not to have my father embalmed because a. it's not necessary and b. we weren't planning to have a viewing or an open casket at the services. We bought the cheapest casket they offer (made of fiber board) for $995 (later found it online for $650, but who shops for those things ahead of time). We didn't order any extras, no programs or cards, etc. Only asked for the free notice in the paper. My only request was to have his hands clasped on his chest in the manner in which he always slept. (At the funeral, Roger assured me it was done, demonstrating to me with his wrists crossed over his chest. Not the pose I showed him, but oh, well.) The other burial costs were all free (compliments of the USAF). So all that we needed was someone to dress Dad, place him in a coffin, and deliver him to the cemetery. (All of which I could have done myself, but I think there are laws that prohibit that kind of DIY.) There was no church service, just the government-standard 30-min cemetery shelter committal service that is somewhat graveside. We even handled the flowers on our own. The price tag? Over $5000, which sadly turns out to be half of all Mom's getting from insurance. Yeah. Someone told me that if you purchase your mortuary "package" prior to death, it is generally 50% cheaper. I was always afraid to pre-purchase such a plan, because I've read many "horror" stories of how people are milked for years, with funeral homes asking for more and more as the years go by, citing rising costs. I don't know what to recommend. I'll probably look into a plan for Mom and hope for the best. I hope to get confirmation that the "folding cards" that we canceled were deducted from the bill. Only a savings of $75, but it's something. Also, someone on their staff misspelled my father's name when they applied for the death certificates, so we asked them to file an amendment and to re-order the certificates, for which we paid $63 (the state charges $21 each) and we asked for 3. Another thing to wait for in getting things settled with insurance company, banks, credit cards, and Downwinder's Claim. On the plus side: everyone on their staff is very nice and the coffin was pretty, so much more than we expected. read more

At least the owner or GM contacted me about the incident so that was a good sign that someone cares and might address the rudeness of some of their employees. When you lose a parent you don't need someones attitude - you need help. Perhaps this will now change. read more