Very kind and helpful throughout the process. Great family owned and run business. Thank you for…read moreyour support.

Daniel at Calif Funeral Alternatives was very helpful, informative, and compassionate. The care…read morefacility where my brother passed recommended Calif Funeral Alternatives since I'm not local to Escondido, and I'm grateful for the recommendation. They don't take advantage of you during the emotional time after losing a loved one. Do not hesitate to contact Calif Funeral Alternatives.

We had a wonderful experience with my grandpa's funeral arrangements. Silver Lining made such a…read moredifficult time feel beautiful and handled everything with the utmost professionalism. The owner Tatiana with the short blonde hair was absolutely wonderful. She was so kind, truly listened to all of our needs, and made us feel cared for every step of the way. She was accommodating, approachable, and went above and beyond to honor all of our wishes. She took care of the viewing, was there to guide and push the casket during the church funeral service, and handled my grandpa's cremation with such care and compassion. She moved and pushed the casket all by herself. Her strength truly amazed us, especially since she is so tiny and petite. We are incredibly grateful for the kindness, compassion, and respect shown to our family during such a difficult time. Thank you for helping us give my grandpa the beautiful farewell he deserved. We will always remember and appreciate everything you did for our family.

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.

Our family is profoundly grateful for the compassionate and dignified manner White Rose Aqua…read moreCremation handled all the arrangements for our son's cremation. The extraordinary sensitivity and professionalism provided by David, Mark and Kahla during this tragic time provided solace and comfort to our grieving hearts. The respectful care extended to our beloved son will always be remembered and it is with a heartfelt appreciation that we highly recommend White Rose Aqua Cremation services!

In November of 2023, my wife and I developed our estate plan, including prepaying for Aquamation…read morefor both of us at White Rose. I never could have imagined that I would have to use the service in March 2024, but my dear wife passed away suddenly. I was blown away by the attention to detail, constant communication and status and responsiveness of White Rose. Absolutely stellar. In particular, I need to recognize the Aquamation Technician, Kahla Flores, who handled my wife's processing. Kahla is the consummate professional with a maniacal focus on customer communication and satisfaction. What a Gem! Thank you, Kahla!

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!

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.

We are so glad that we used Melissa @ Eternally Loved for our Memorial / Celebration of life…read more My Dad passed away in 2025. My mom had passed a few years earlier, and so we really wanted to do a celebration event that honored them and their life together. We talked to several planners and from the get-go felt the difference in communication and attention to detail. Melissa was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and great to communicate with. The cost was reasonable for what we were getting. I really cant say enough good things. Now that the event is in the past, I look back and feel so at peace and happy that we did this and utilized Eternally Loved. So thank you to Melissa and Eternally Loved and know that if you consider them for your event that you will be in really good hands.

Sadly I lost my mother recently after losing my dad three years ago. Melissa of Eternally loved did…read moremy dad's celebration three years ago and just did this one for my mom. She had some wonderful venue suggestions, but we ended up picking our own. Melissa hit it out of the park again! She really doesn't miss anything and has really good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of. Sometimes I feel she can read minds knowing exactly what is perfect. Completely takes the stress and worry out of the way. We just showed up 15 minutes before and enjoyed the celebration. Highly recommend Eternally Loved!

We traveled more than two hours to pick up the ashes of a beloved family member, and from the…read moremoment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and cared for. Noah is an exceptional representative of this business. He was compassionate, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the paperwork and answer all of our questions about the ashes. During such a difficult time, Noah made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. His kindness, patience, and genuine care meant more to our family than words can express. We are truly grateful for the outstanding service we received and highly recommend this business to anyone in need. They exceeded our expectations in every way.

Losing my brother-in-law was difficult, but Noah made the entire process much easier for our…read morefamily. He was compassionate, patient, and always available to answer my questions, no matter how many times I called. He truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. We used their cremation services, and every step was handled with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Since my brother-in-law was a veteran, Noah helped us obtain his DD214, guided us through the VA benefits process, and coordinated the military honors and funeral services at Miramar. His knowledge and willingness to help with every detail took a tremendous burden off our family. Their prices were very reasonable, and everything was explained clearly with no pressure or surprises. I truly appreciated Noah's kindness, professionalism, and dedication to helping our family honor my brother-in-law's service. I highly recommend this mortuary to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and affordable funeral or cremation services. Thank you, Noah, for your exceptional care and support during this difficult time.

Everyone at CA Funeral Alternatives in Escondido were incredible. They helped us with my 85 year…read moreold Dad's passing in April and were kind, warm and very organized... everything we needed at a very difficult time. Marna and the staff were just lovely people - the place is not fancy, which is reflected in their pricing, but it has everything you need to do the best for your loved one. They don't rush or try to upsell you anything, and they obviously care very much about their clients. We were able to select the most beautiful and fitting urn for my Dad, which was just perfect. My Dad spent his last few days in hospice care at my home, and I think the thing that impressed me the most about CA Funeral Alternative's care was how kind and professional the people were who came to pick Dad up after he had passed. It was very late - 2 am - but they came dressed very professionally and were so gentle and considerate in how they handled him. They treated Dad like the person he was. I had been through a VERY different experience with a different funeral provider some years before when my stepdad had passed away, and so I was very concerned about how it would go. But the two men who came could not have been better, they did everything with gentle hands and took him in a brand new vehicle (which for some reason mattered in that moment). and they made a difficult time just that much easier for us. I would highly recommend this company - everything, from the first contact we had with them, to the care they took helping us get my Dad's ashes prepared for travel out of state for his funeral service, was well done. Thank you so much Marna and colleagues, we truly appreciated you.

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