If you're looking for compassion during the loss of a loved one, do not choose Adams…read more After my grandmother passed away, my grieving mother handled everything over the phone. Instead of being met with professionalism or even basic empathy, the owner decided to accuse my mother of being "rude to the staff." Imagine calling a grieving daughter to scold her while she's trying to arrange cremation services. Completely unnecessary, inappropriate, and honestly disgusting behavior for someone in this line of work. The owner was cold, passive-aggressive, defensive, and seemed more focused on being offended than being helpful. This business does not treat grieving families with care -- they treat them like an inconvenience. To make it even worse, my grandmother's remains were returned to us in a plain box, not an urn. No dignity, no sensitivity, no effort -- just a box. And if you think this is a one-time issue, take one look at the owner's responses to Yelp reviews. She consistently responds to honest feedback by personally attacking customers instead of taking accountability. She has absolutely no right to insult or make assumptions about people she doesn't even know. She has no idea who we are, what our family dynamic is, what our grieving process looked like, or what we were dealing with -- yet she speaks as if she does. That alone tells you everything you need to know about her professionalism. If you can't handle death services with compassion, maturity, and respect, you are in the wrong profession. I genuinely hope more families speak up and report this business, because no one deserves to be treated this way while mourning a loved one. Save yourself the stress and choose literally anywhere else.

This was a horrible experience on top of already dealing with the death of my mother. The owner of…read morethis business was unprofessional , disrespectful, and in compassionate to say the least. This business owner Joanie Smith was so rude and wouldn't give explanation of circumstances concerning my mother's body being at the coroners and not with them. It was never explained as part of the process. She offered no explanation and became more rude and tried to turn it into me being the rude one. It only got worse and then yes, I got rude back. No one should ever be treated in this manner and Joanie Smith is clearly in the wrong business. I wouldn't wish this experience on anyone and most definitely do not recommend this place. Inexcusable treatment!

The team at Alan and Dahl were wonderful in our time of sadness…read more. Chrissy and her team were very kind and considerate when it came to caring for my decease friend who passed away unexpectedly in Sept. with no family to take care of his remains, or after life care. I am a long time family friend and after waiting 2 months (for family to step up) Chrissy helped ME navigate the end of life paperwork and cremation of my friend. He was a military service man so she arranged their "Simplicity cremation" service and we will intern him in the military cemetery in Igo with his military comrades who went before him Again, meer words can-not express my gratitude to Chrissy especially. She was understanding and went above and beyond even helping with his obituary. This was a difficult 2 months loosing my dear friend and but Alan and Dahl and especially Chrissy made it easier and seamless... God bless you all.. Michele

Chrissy at A&D, Palo Cedro, was such a joyful and energetic person to work with in the recent…read morepassing of my husband, a disabled veteran. Whenever I phoned, she always asked how I was and it felt sincere. She helped me resolve several pressing issues regarding the Death Certificate and financial arrangements. Subsequently, his service was masterful and beautiful​​ held at Igo Northern California Veterans Cemetery. From the bottom of my heart, thank you to each one, including the Military Volunteers, for your kindnesses.

We held a one year memorial in honor of our 25 year old son. We practiced with a baby chick prior…read moreto the event so his two year old daughter was able to hold the Dove and participate in the release. It was a beautiful experience and we were thankful we chose to do this. Everyone was touched by the experience. Mark was especially accommodating and made this a memorable experience for our family! Jeannie E.

If you're looking to, 'let it fly' on your wedding day, I highly recommend Wings Away. They were…read morevery responsive, extremely easy to work with, and they worked within my budget. It was a magical day, and we are forever grateful that Wings Away helped in making our spectacular day so beautiful.

Having to deal with the last of a loved one is one of the hardest things I think anyone has to go…read morethrough. The staff at cremation simplicity in Palo cedro at Allen and Dahl's funeral chapel over very compassionate and sympathetic and help with meeting on my needs in this situation. I just want to extend my gratitude and thanks to every one of them there .

Very professional and respectful in helping me when my husband past. They helped set up everything…read moreI wanted for him and it turned out beautifully. It took so much stress off of me in my time of grief. I went in today and made my own arrangements for when my time comes so my family will not have to make decisions when my time comes. The staff I have worked with were wonderful and respectful. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you with all my heart

I recently had the unexpected need for funeral services. I selected Allen&Dahl as I heard they were…read morea top-notch organization providing the best of care for the deceased and their loved ones. We sat down with Jen and went through the types of services that were offered. My brother was cremated and then laid to rest in the eye go veterans cemetery in I go California. The arrangements have included a processional, an honor guard, a 21 gun salute, A ceremonial flag, and my brothers ashes in a rosewood box. I had not received confirmation on the processional, the honor guard, or the 21 gun salute but proceeded to attend the service in Anderson California: which is 7 1/2 hour drive from my home in Washington. My two sisters and my brother along with their families friends and acquaintances all arrived to the chapel at the 2 o'clock time frame. Upon arrival we were quickly ushered to our seats and told to hurry up and get the stuff set out because people were waiting. The honor guard was standing at attention(As they should) and I was in the midst of setting out my brothers flowers when we were told we had to get started so we left things incomplete and sat in our designated areas waiting for the flag to be folded and presented. It was at this time I realized that the 21 gun salute had not been provided. My family was deeply saddened as they were looking forward to celebrating my brothers life and his final resting place with a 21 gun salute. Many thanks to our escorts for my brothers remains to the veterans cemetery even though we ran one hour late, and many thanks to the honor guard even though we did not receive the 21 gun salute, many thanks to I go services personnel for explaining step by step the process of the services. I have contacted Allen&Dahl and spoke with Jen who is trying to work out some thing. We're hoping in the event that my Brothers headstone is placed, there might be a 21 gun salute at his graveside to acknowledge his service. This was an unfortunate turn of events.

My sister was buried in the Igo VA Cemetery with her husband who was the Vet. We were very…read moredisappointed in the time constraints that were placed on the service and could not even go over to graveside and dedicate the grave. With services every three hours, there was time for an hour service. We felt like we were imposing and did not feel the compassion for us with the death of our loved one that we had traveled 2 days to lay to rest for a 30 minute service. We had our own clergy yet she felt she needed to monitor us for the proceedings.

All Veterans gave some. Some Veterans gave all…read more With Freedom comes Responsibility so here I am again visiting Northern California Veterans Cemetery to do our Duty to Honor those Veterans here who Served for Duty, Honor and Country. We will always remember them. Veterans who Served not because the Veteran hated what was in front of 'em, but because the Veteran loved what was behind 'em. This visit we walked to James E. Swett's headstone. He graduated from San Mateo High School, San Mateo, California, and enrolled at the College of San Mateo in 1939. He earned a private pilot's license, then enlisted in US Naval Reserve as a Seaman Second Class 26 August 1941, and started Flight training in September. Swett went on to be a US Marine Corps' fighter pilot, flying ace and recipient of Medal of Honor, Distinguished Flying Cross twice, Purple Heart, and Air Medal five times. He retired as a Colonel after 29 years of military Service. We remembered that family holds children's hands for a while and their hearts forever while we then walked to the gravesites of three GIs killed-in-action: Corporal Preston Dennis, US Army, married, age 21 Petty Officer 1st Class Chad Regelin, US Navy, 2011 USO Sailor of The Year, age 24 1st Lieutenant Sean Jacobs, US Army, US Military Academy aka West Point graduate, age 23 We finished up at the headstones of Iwo Jima Sergeant Raymond Jacobs, US Marine Corps; and Andeasen Reinholdt, US Army 11th Cavalry Regiment Black Horse Calvary, the last Army regiment to go from horse to armor. My latest visit to here again reminds me that death ends a life, not a relationship. There are extraordinary men and women and extraordinary moments when history leaps forward on the backs of individuals such as the Veterans here. Veterans that appreciated that what can be imagined can be achieved, that you must dare to dream, there's no substitute for perseverance and hard work and teamwork because no one gets there alone; and that, while we commemorate the... the greatness of events and the individuals who achieve them, we cannot and should not forget the sacrifice of those who make these achievements and leaps possible. Here is Hallowed and Sacred ground. That means never is yelling done here and no playing or games are to be played here. That includes pokeman players. All formally dressed, shoes shined, we were here to solemnly, humbly and reverently pay our respects to our fellow Veterans here. Just as we had told our children when they were young, we told children here with us today that here are Veterans who gave their today for our tomorrows. We taught the children to walk not run nor play in any Veterans cemetery. We taught them to talk low and not shout. Then we taught them to stand still for a moment in silence here, ending the moment of silence with a slow salute. There's beauty here although among it is a terrifying story that war's never a nice place to visit, and no one wants to live there. As we walked this well-maintained Veterans cemetery, tears came as I again remember the words of General Norman Schwarzkopf Jr., US Army (Ret.), that "the more we sweat in Peace, the less we bleed in war." Those words should be and always must be the war standard that we hold every politician to. For "The military don't start wars. Politicians start war." correctly said General William Westmoreland, US Army (Ret.). That's why I support that all elected or appointed politicians who aren't currently Serving or haven't Served in US Armed Forces, are required to spend the first six weeks of each of their terms in front line combat zone military hospital unit. In 1946, just after end of World War II, Ernest Hemingway, himself a victim with PTSD from being a World War I ambulance driver, wrote, "Never think that war, no matter how necessary, nor how justified, is not a crime." That's why I also support a military draft for all with no exemptions so those who previously never Served would understand the true and full costs of military Service. The Northern California Veterans Cemetery (NCVC) is the first California Veterans Cemetery constructed with the cooperation of the US Department of Veterans Affairs "VA", and is operated by the State of California. State Veterans Cemeteries are intended to serve areas that are not adequately served by a VA National Cemetery. It was dedicated 11 November 2005. Cemetery grounds are open every day from sunrise to sunset.

I met Margarita and her support staff Molly during one of the most difficult times in my life. For…read moreover a year navigating the court process, I felt supported, encouraged, understood, listened to and advocated for by Margarita. She and her staff did an excellent job, and I couldn't be more thankful or recommend them more highly. Her knowledge of the probate system is unmatched in the community. We are forever grateful. Paige G.

Hello yelp family, I recently had the privilege of having Margarita Vienneau do a trust for my…read morefamily. This was my first time having this type of service done and I was expecting just a basic robotic fill in the blank form and hand me your money because I have the keys to the kingdoms. Thankfully I was so wrong! The people in this office tailored the trust to meet my families current needs but most importantly built it so it would be able to handle anything that might come in the future! Like most people I had only one sort of perception about lawyers. Especially private lawyers, but this law firm blew my socks off. I think it's also important to note that the people here our locals. They care about the community they live in. Whole 9 yards the whole Mr. Rogers neighborhood. Stop in and say hello and meet them for yourself. Then come back here and try to tell me I'm wrong. Thanks for everything!

Little Cottonwood's community library is a sterling example of what can be done when people pull…read moretogether for a common purpose. Not part of the county system. Run by volunteers and built with donations. Cottonwood Community Library holds their preschool storytime each Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Stories are read, songs are sung, and a craft or related activity follows. For more information, contact the library at 347-4818.

This is a great little library. Great story time for the little ones...great volunteers.read more