We found FCG last year after a dear loved one passed away. We had met with a different company but…read morethey dropped the ball several times. We were very glad to meet Carmen and Chris, who were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accomodating to all of our requests. They made sure we were informed every step of the way, and that every detail was attended to. In a few short months, the headstone was installed and it turned out beautifully. A big thank you to Chris and Carmen!

Words can't explain how truly grateful i am to have met the FCG Team. Chris, Carmen & Max are the…read morebest! I purchased my fathers headstone thru FCG after getting ripped off by another competitor. The FCG team made the process very easy. I was very pleased with the quality of their work and will recommend them to all of my family and friends. They were very patient with me since i did make so many changes to the headstone design but i was very happy with how the headstone turned out. Every single detail of the headstone meant a lot to my family and I and the FCG team made it happen for us! Thank you Chris, Carmen & Max you're appreciated!!!

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

So helpful! They were empathetic and very organized. The process was seamless and they made a…read moredifficult situation easier.

WAY BETTER PRICE, WAY BETTER SERVICE and WAY BETTER QUALITY!!!!…read more About a month ago my Father passed and out of all the people we had to work with from funeral homes to burial sites, DAVID CARES and was the only one who was truly there to help. Not only did he have a WAY BETTER PRODUCT, he had a WAY BETTER PRICE, WAY BETTER PRICE. When the funeral home tried to use scare tactics and limit the delivery acceptance time so we would buy their lesser quality casket at over twice the price, David told me he would make sure we could use his Casket and he did. As busy as he was he contacted both the funeral home and burial site and kept us updated with shipping and location of casket. He's been in business for over 25 years and is TRULY A GOD SENT. My Mom, Sister and I will be forever grateful. PRAYING FOR GOD'S BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS.

I worked with David after the passing of my brother in law to purchase a headstone. David was…read moresympathetic, helpful and very easy to work with. He delivered within the time period that he said he would and I felt that his prices are reasonable. He was very responsive to my emails and phone calls. He made sure that he had what was needed to ensure delivery and installation at the cemetery, to avoid any delays.

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 highly recommend heirloom cremation. Everything was handled very professionally. Stephanie was a…read moregreat communicator along the way and her assistance was outstanding. Thank you!

Kurt Layne answered a call within 5 seconds. Since that moment he became a huge part of our…read morepreparation. Every call and email, every little detail, even on Sunday night, were taken care of with utmost compassion and respect. Kurt also facilitated our communication with UPD urns to ensure that our order was given a top priority and everything arrived on time. Our wholehearted THANK YOU and gratitude for making such difficult and devastating time a flawless experience!

Andrea Barnes was beyond helpful with getting our funeral services figured out. This was…read morerecommended through a friend and it was absolutely worth it. She was so nice and genuinely caring about it all. The price was more than reasonable compared to another place we were about to use. We were going to go through another funeral service but they were charging an insane amount for just a basic funeral service but the San Diego memorial society was extremely fair on the price and overall service. I highly recommend them to anyone dealing with a loved one passing away.

I am a member of this society and highly recommend it. It is a tremendous service as one begins to…read morethink about end of life planning. It is very important to me to plan ahead so that my family does not have to worry what to do at the time of my death. The Memorial Society helps families with very affordable arrangements. I recently attended the Society's annual meeting and was so impressed with Andrea Barnes, the Administrator of this program, and the volunteer Board members who spoke at the meeting. The Society also has valuable information on its website, too!

Avoid Acropolis. We got a quote for $2,800 but spent over $5,695 on a marker that failed to meet…read morecemetary design rules the first attempt and then failed to meet their quality inspection on the second attempt. 1. Cemetery Design Rules We paid Acropolis $2,800 for the first version of the marker. They said that they had experience working with most San Diego cemeteries and had made many deliveries to our cemetary. We were therefore surprised when the cemetary told us that the grave marker was missing the bronze top that goes on top of the granite and therefore could not be installed. Acropolis did not check the cemetery's design rules prior to production. They said that it was our responsibility to tell them what the design rules were... 2. Quality Issues Acropolis asked for an additional $2,895 to add the bronze bringing the total to $5,695. When this second version arrived, the cemetery's marker department flagged multiple quality issues and took photos of those issues (see below). When asked by the cemetary team whether they had sent us photos of the marker, Acropolis said yes. When asked by the cemetary team to see the photos that were sent to us, it was clear that the photos were taken in such a way as to avoid showing any of the quality issues. The cemetery team sent us the following email: "Upon receiving and inspecting the marker, we identified several concerns that we want to bring to your attention before moving forward: - Areas of missing brown paint on the bronze - Multiple scratches present on the bronze - Uneven bronze pour within the frame of the plaque - Noticeable scratches on the granite base to which the bronze is attached" 3. Starting From Scratch with Express Monument Rather than continuing with Acropolis and paying yet more money (Acropolis asked for upfront payment), I walked away from Acropolis with nothing to show for the $5,695 spent. I hired a separate company, Express Monument, and paid them $3,000 for a brand new grave marker. . Express did not repair the previous piece; they manufactured a completely brand-new grave marker (after checking with the cemetary about design rules) and installed it without any issues.

Acropolis and staff took the time to make sure the headstone was exactly what I wanted, perfect…read moredown to the details. Eduardo, the owner, works with pride, and his assistant Claudio is meticulous and hardworking. The pricing is excellent, especially for the high-quality stone they provide. I researched other businesses, but none come close to the professionalism and craftsmanship here. Highly recommend, if I could give more stars, I would!

Last year I came to Southbay Mortuary after an unexpected loss of my father. I am very thankful for…read morethe amount of empathy Rick has for his customers. He was very responsive and updated us throughout the whole time, and was even kind enough to answer questions I had a few weeks after the service was done. Additionally, the pricing was very fair and I felt comfortable knowing my loved one was in good hands.

Great. Couldn't be more satisfied. Rick Hank provided options, provided payment options, very much…read moreappreciated. Price was competitive. Rick was very professional. He was very patient and made you feel like he truly empathized with what we're going through at these unfortunate times. Definitely recommend. Support local businesses. I don't believe his is a chain. Thanks again Rick !!!