Thank You to Denise, Kenia, and Teresa. It was really great…read moreworking with you. You were kind, professional and so helpful during this difficult time. The staff at Eternal Hills were great to work with. They provided many options but I never felt any sales pressure. In our case my mother's condition quickly deteriorated but thanks to EH's support I was able to secure a beautiful spot for my mother and was able to tell her about it before she passed. This was all in the span of 24 hours. It was a beautiful spot near the top of the hill with a glimpse of the ocean near a very large mature and beautiful tree. We also used their chapel and rooms for a reception along with their catering service. Since all services were provided on site it made things easier. We didn't have to worry about any logistics. Other services included the stationary. Video, catering, obituary, website and streaming services. Thank you again.

I have a loved one buried here whom I visit often. The…read moreproperty is always so beautiful and well maintained, and the staff is nothing short of amazing. Always so helpful.

My sister unexpectedly passed away, therefore I found myself trying to navigate with both the…read moreextreme grief and something completely foreign which I had never dealt with before. I contacted several funeral homes yet I chose this establishment because Isabel was prompt, detailed and straight forward with what we needed and the pricing that this would entail. Isabel communicated every step of the process and helped answering any questions I had in a prompt and kind manner. She also helped us with ordering flowers and making sure the booklet we chose for my sisters viewing was exactly as we envisioned it. Additionally, we wanted to make sure no one took pictures of my sisters body and Isabel make sure signs were posted with these instructions. We are forever grateful to have chosen this establishment. Not only is the care exceptional but also the location is beautiful. The viewing room is perfect for the amount of people we needed and the parking lot offered plenty of parking for our guests. To finalize my review, my sister believed that the body is temporary but that the soul never dies. Through our many conversations we talked about cremation as our desire when it came time for the soul to go back to the source. We are spiritual and we often came from San Diego to frequent the meditation garden in Encinitas (just 5 minutes away from El Camino), she often times said that Encinitas was her favorite place. I hope you felt honored sis and I am forever grateful to have had such a beautiful soul as a sister in this life. I will see you again when life decides its my turn and I will cherish the grief because it will forever be the greatest reminder of how much I love you and how blessed I am to have had you as a sister in this life

Jay and all of the staff at El Camino Memorial Mortuary were thoughtful, caring and extremely…read morehelpful during a very difficult time. The Chapel is newly renovated in a quiet, understated, and tasteful manner. The service these people provided was impeccable. I cannot say enough about how wonderful they are. I highly recommend them.

Like so many of the other reviews, I have only positive things to say about Oceanside Mortuary and…read moretheir team of compassionate representatives. As I live in Northern California, when my father passed away I did not know who to select for his mortuary needs and went with another service. My initial interactions with that company's representatives were so disappointing that I contacted Oceanside Mortuary. Within the first few minutes of our phone conversation, they exhibited such care and professionalism that I asked them to take over my father's arrangements. When I met in person with Mary a short time later, she walked me through the process, explained options (all of which were very reasonable in price), and did not try to pressure me into selecting one option over another. My father's service, while brief, brought comfort to my mother and all who attended, and this was due in large part to Mary and her colleagues. Had my interactions with Oceanside Mortuary stopped there, I would have gladly given them five stars. Now, I would double that if I could. Let me explain. Several months after my father's passing I learned that my mother, as the widow of a veteran, might qualify for additional benefits if we could show one of several conditions had contributed to his death. While he had suffered from the listed conditions, they were not included on his death certificate. Not knowing where to begin, I contacted Mary and explained the situation. She soon took the lead with hospice, the physician who completed the death certificate, the county, and state, and was able to obtain a revised death certificate. She also put me in touch with an expert on veterans benefits who discussed with me my mother's situation. Mary's efforts helped my ninety-nine year old mother receive double the military benefits she had been receiving, which will allow her to stay in her current assisted living facility. As Mary worked to get the revised death certificate, she showed the same concern and attention to detail that she did when I first met her. Without any hesitation, I would unequivocally recommend Oceanside Mortuary to anyone who has suffered a loss in their family.

After the sudden, unexpected, and traumatic loss of my husband/my daughters' father, we chose…read moreOceanside Mortuary and I'm glad we did. We worked with Kelcey and she could not have been more compassionate, informative, kind, thorough, clear, and helpful. We are especially grateful for the care they took with my husband so that we could have a viewing that felt peaceful. He looked just like he usually did and that was a balm to us. Its clear that Oceanside Mortuary cares about the people they serve and I'd recommend them to anyone needing this kind of service. To anyone who's just lost someone, I'm so sorry - it hurts. You are not alone.

My experience with Opal was excellent. They were absolutely professional and went above and beyond…read morehelping procure a plot at the Naval Cemetery at Miramar. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and I already have to my sister in law.

This was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do for my mom. Opal Cremation was so…read moresupportive and helpful. They were there and communicative when needed. They always did what I asked and were a good resource for me to help get my mom's remains back to Ohio from California for the service and burial. So thankful to have them help with this. The genuine support and professionalism was what we needed. Thank you for everything you helped make happen for us. It was perfect.

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy, and for our family--who had never experienced a…read moredeath so close to home--losing our father was truly devastating. From the very beginning, Jesus provided us with an incredible level of support and compassion that we will never forget. He was kind, patient, and informative, never once rushing or pressuring us into making any decisions about the funeral home. Once we had finalized the church and cemetery, Jesus took care of the rest. We chose to hold the viewing at his chapel, and we're so glad we did--it offered an intimate and peaceful setting during a very emotional time. On the day of the funeral, Jesus continued to show professionalism and grace, helping ease our nerves when emotions were running high. He stayed by our side until the very end at the cemetery. Even after the services, Jesus continued to be helpful--our stepmother reached out to him to order some memorial keychains for the family, and he was able to provide them in a timely and thoughtful manner. What also meant a lot to us was the feedback from others--friends and extended family who attended the memorial service and funeral had nothing but praise for Jesus and the entire Magallon team. Their care, respect, and professionalism did not go unnoticed. We can't thank Jesus enough for the support he gave us during such a difficult time. Choosing Magallon Funeral Home was one of the best decisions we made--you will not regret putting your trust in them.

Jesus is the most honest person I have met in this business. I am so thankful that he was as…read moregracious and caring as he was to help me through this process. I will never forget the kindness and time he spent with me to understand the pain I endured. This man is doing gods work. If there was ever a person I needed during this time he understood me more than anyone.Thank you a thousand fold. You are a special person that only a few will understand.

I've been waiting lately to decide what my 200th review was going to be on? Another adorable coffee…read moreshop? A meaningless fast food Resturaunt? A grocery store? Nope. A cemetery. I'll admit that I have been known to frequent a few cemeteries. They're peaceful, to say the least. Take a stroll through and enjoy the flowers on the recently visited graves, pull out a sketchbook and draw a headstone... too morbid? Of all the cemeteries I've visited, this one is by far my favorite. It's well maintained. I've been to a few with overgrown grass and weeds and that've just been depressing to look at and be at. This one is so different, it's actually pleasant, and the families I've run into here have been nothing but a pleasure to talk to

My dad is resting here so I come quite often to visit, my mom will also be here when the time comes…read moreand I also have a place. It's so quiet and peaceful, always well maintained. Today we stopped to spend time and the Boy Scouts were there putting flags on all the veterans graves and I was happy to see one on my dads. Thank you to the scouts for that, it meant the world to me.

We used Sea Star to scatter my husband's ashes at sea last Friday. It was a beautiful experience…read morewonderfully facilitated by Captain Joe. Communication was excellent, with detailed directions and suggestions provided in advance by mail. The process was seamless. Everyone who participated (we had 9 people) was deeply moved. We all felt it was a lovely tribute to an incredible man. Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Captain Joe. It was well worth the price. Thank you!

This experience was definitely an uplifting, memorable, and absolutely beautiful experience! My…read moremother's wishes were to have her ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean off of the coast in Oceanside. I will be honest, I was dreading honoring her wishes as I just couldn't bear the thought of pouring her off of a boat. We were almost 30 mins late, unorganized, short on cash for the payment, and overall I was just a complete mess if you can imagine. Not only were we scattering our mother whom passed away unexpectedlys ashes but we also were scattering the ashes of our little sister whom took her own life just a few weeks after our mother's passing. My brothers and I were uncertain, scared, angry and not looking forward to the burial at sea. We arrived to Oceanside harbor and were greeted by two polite and respectful young men. They were crew members for the Sea Star charter. They explained how things we going to run, we gave them a framed photo of our mother and sister along with some flower leis. They set everything up for us very nicely and brought me down to the boat to meet the captain. Captain Joe was very kind to us. His patience, his compassion and his kindness really made us feel welcome on his ship and better about the situation. Everything was organized, timed perfectly and explained thoroughly. The water was beautiful, the sky was amazing, the music was the perfect volume, and the scattering was emotional but magical! We had a school of dolphins swim and dance right past the boat just before we began to scatter the ashes. It was amazing! My mother and sisters ashes illuminated in the water which created such beauty that we all now feel in our hearts that our mother and sister are truly at peace, together and "ok". I can not express just how grateful I am for Captain Joe, his crew and the service that they provide! This day was the most beautiful day that I have ever had in my life, next to the birth of my children! I am so glad we decided to lay my mother and sister to rest at sea on the Sea Star Charter Boat! By the end of the charter, we all felt such relief and like 30 pounds had been lifted off our chests. This burial at sea, gave us the motivation to keep moving forward with our lives and strength to start to let go of the anger we were carrying. Captain Joes service gave me the ability to start to see some light at the end of the tunnel and helped to begin my healing journey. By the end of our trip, just as the Captain said, we all were finally smiling. I recommend a burial at sea with Sea Star Burial at Sea, to everyone whom loses a loved one. You won't regret it! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you very much, Captain Joe and the crew!! You all are awesome!