SF Columbarium and Funeral Home is a very beautiful place, and it is much larger than what the…read morepictures present. The moment you walk into the area where the service would be held---it was a magical and peaceful setting. My greatest gratitude to Gretchen for assisting and walking me and my family through the blueprint of my mom's funeral and cremation services. She handled everything with care, kindness, and professionalism. She made everything very easy to understand about how the process works, and I felt at ease. I will be forever grateful to Gretchen and SF Columbarium and Funeral Home for their assistance. Thank you again!

I acquired a niche yesterday for my father who passed away last week. I ended up getting one for…read moreme and my husband also. Being in native of San Francisco, I find my eventual final resting place located in the city of San Francisco, at the only cemetery open to the public, should be extremely rewarding. Being born, raised, and still in the city, I have no plans on leaving. In life or in death.

If you are reading this review during one of the hardest moments of your life, stop searching. Call…read moreColma Cremation and Funeral Services. You are in the right place. When my mother passed, I was facing one of the hardest weeks of my life, made even more complicated by the fact that my wife is due to give birth in less than two weeks and we live across the country. I needed help, and I needed it fast to get back to my wife. Reuben and the team at Colma Cremation & Funeral Services did not just meet the moment. They rose above it. Reuben is one of the kindest human beings I have ever had the privilege to work with. Not "funeral industry kind." Genuinely, deeply kind. On extremely limited notice, they expedited everything: they arranged a viewing before the cremation, completed the cremation itself, and got the death certificate and my mother's ashes into my hands faster than I ever thought possible. Every single step was handled with care, compassion, and total professionalism. What truly set them apart was the responsiveness. Any question I had, I could simply text Reuben and get a prompt, thoughtful reply. During a time when so much feels out of your control, that kind of steady, reliable communication meant the world. I lack the words to fully express my gratitude. If you are searching for people who will treat your loved one, and you, with genuine kindness and respect, look no further. I recommend Colma Cremation & Funeral Services from the absolute bottom of my heart. Thank you, Reuben. Thank you to your entire team.

Our brother passed away from a seven months fight aganist cancer. My sister took on the project to…read morefind a company that will be able to provide the services for his cremation. The owner Reuben was very helpful and kind. We spoke on the phone and we asked questions and Reuben made it very easy for us to understand. We signed the contract and I came for my appointment on Monday. They have made this very difficult time for our family very easy. Pricing was reasonably priced and they were very professional and kind during a very difficult time. Service, follow up was outstanding! They work from the heart. Thank you for your service.

Several years ago when my husband was put in a care facility, they wanted to know who to call when…read morehe passed. I was looking at mortuaries, alone with an unfamiliar duty in an unfamiliar location. I finally turned to Yelp to see what was posted about mortuaries I'd looked at when David from Honor Cremations popped up to say he thought he could help me. I truly felt an instant feeling of safety and trust. Sometimes we're lucky enough to get guidance. David is kind, sympathetic and morale. I spent the next several years feeling secure for when the time came. One of the few things I was able to feel secure about. When my husband did pass in the middle of the night in the veteran hospital hospice, they knew to call Honor. Because it might take time for Honor to arrive, the hospital wanted to take my husband to their mortuary and I refused saying we would wait for Honor. I trusted them and knew he'd be in good hands and those feelings were right. The gentleman who arrived to take my husband helped the nurse prepare him so when he came out of the room he was draped in the American flag. With everything else my husband and I went through with the change in care facilities, finances, and just 'handling it all' as my husband's condition worsened over the years, David's honesty and compassion took this step off my shoulders. I have purchased Honor Cremation for myself, so our children have the confidence to know everything will be taken care of. Thank you David and Honor Cremations. When so many unexpected doors closed with years-long tragedy, you offered a safe open door.

I cannot thank the team at Honor Cremation enough for the care they showed my family during my…read moremom's cremation and memorial process. Losing a parent is incredibly hard, but they handled everything with such a high level of dignity and grace that it truly eased some of the burden for us. Communication: From the very first call, I felt heard and supported. They were incredibly patient with all of my questions and kept me updated every step of the way, which gave me so much peace of mind. The Process: I found their approach to be very modern, transparent, and straightforward. There was never any pressure or "salesy" feeling, just genuine empathy and a focus on what my mother and our family needed. The Memorial: They helped us navigate the details for her memorial with so much respect. Everything was handled professionally, allowing us to focus on honoring her memory rather than worrying about the logistics. I am so grateful to have had their guidance during this time. If you are looking for a team that treats your loved ones with true honor and provides a seamless, compassionate experience, I cannot recommend them highly enough. I also really appreciated the honesty in their business model. I know it could technically be cheaper if they did every single thing in-house, but they intentionally use outside sources for certain steps to ensure everything is handled by specialists. I actually felt like I got more value this way because I knew I was getting the best possible care at every stage. It's also worth noting for other families that they don't have an embalming service; they focus purely on a dignified, natural process which was exactly what we wanted for my mom. I am so grateful to have had their guidance during this time. If you are looking for a team that treats your loved ones with true honor and provides a seamless, compassionate experience, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Honor Cremation, for taking such wonderful care of my mom.

From the very first conversation, Olga made an incredibly difficult time feel manageable. She was…read morethorough, attentive, and genuinely cared about taking care of our loved one and us. What truly set her apart was when we needed to relocate our loved one's remains to another city. This is not a simple process, and Olga became our true advocate every step of the way. She navigated the logistics, coordinated across multiple parties, and made sure nothing fell through the cracks. Whenever there was a hurdle, she handled it. We never felt like a transaction. Olga treated our family with dignity and compassion throughout, and her dedication made an already painful experience far more bearable. McAvoy O'Hara is incredibly fortunate to have her, and our family is grateful we found them!

The service that a funeral home provides is a difficult one, and Olga made every single thing about…read morethis experience easy to navigate, and she did it with love and kindness. I can't say enough about the compassion and love that we were shown here.

I wanted Christina O the most sincere gratitude for going over and above to help us make…read morearrangements for my Mother. i also want to praise the rest of the office of how quick they worked to get everything done so quickly. I know this is a difficult time in one's life to have to deal with but this team is amazing and really takes care of their client. Thank so much for your time and support and respecting our choice.

Our family worked with Christina to make arrangements for my mother. We have a very small family,…read moreyet we were treated as if we were the most important people in the world. Everyone we encountered during the entire process (and those behind the scenes that we did not meet) did their utmost to carry out our wishes and those of my mother, in the most caring ways. At a difficult time, Christina and the entire team made our experience the best it could possibly be under difficult circumstances.

PIS came through for us during our very difficult time when Dad passed away. Everything was right…read moreon schedule and taken care of appropriately. This is a no nonsense kind of buisness. Their rates are very affordable for the service that they provide. The employees we encountered were courteous and professional. They are able to get you the death certificates here. PIS did a great job picking up Dad from the hospital on time and preparing him on the day of his viewing. He looked very peaceful as if he was just resting. Cremation took place couple weeks thereafter and the ashes were delivered to us at our residence. This was a nice experience for my mother and me. Thanks again PIS. Andy

Potential tax fraud! Extremely terrible service. Don't go here if you love your passed away…read morefamily. We came here for my grandma who passed from covid19 Dec 2021 since we were recommended as this was a sudden death cost and this place was said to be CHEAP. Apparently, you get what you paid for. Initially, everything was promised and a pretty picture was painted to getting the tombstone done etc. Fast forward, months later (nearly half a year) POST-burial..we check, and no photo or inscriptions written on the tombstone. We are already going through so much torment during this period. Yet we had to constantly call them asking many times to follow up, and they had the audacity to yell at us, & ignore our calls. Half-done job (months later), and then tell us they don't want to do it anymore and give us some money back. Really? We told them that we need receipts to claim for covid19 burial services, yet its almost been half a year, and they are still ignoring us and so I cant proceed with the claims. Still waiting now, and still getting hung up on the calls by Cynthia Yang (director). Very shady & unprofessional service. Don't come here. They might have some tax fraud going on, so they won't give us proper receipts. Now we are worried about retaliation, yet I believe this is something righteous to do and everyone should be able to see the truth to make a well informed decisions for their loved ones. If I could turn back time, I rather pay double the cost and not come to this place. If I could give this place negative stars, it is what represent their business. (1st time I feel this way about a business which really says a lot)....

I was worried it wasn't going to go well since I've been holding the ashes for over a year but I am…read moreso relieved how easy and laid back the experience went. I wanted it to be meaningful. It was everything!

Professional. Highly qualified Boat Captain (Coast Guard Certified). Clean boat. Great experience…read morein the water and with the ceremony. They explained how to release the ashes, and allowed us to have our family time on our own.

I never leave reviews but I had to. Attending my family's funeral a few weeks ago was already an…read moreincredibly difficult time, and unfortunately, my experience with one of the front desk staff made it even more uncomfortable. As I walked in, I was greeted by someone who was eating Panda Express at the front desk and wrapped in what appeared to be a blanket. It was hard to feel like I was in a professional environment, especially while grieving. I chose Driscoll's because they are known for their professionalism during sensitive times like this. While the rest of the staff were kind, respectful, and presented themselves well, this particular employee stood out for all the wrong reasons. She later helped guide my family into the chapel, and it was disappointing to see that she was dressed in tennis shoes and a casual sweater -- not attire I would expect from someone representing a funeral home. Several members of my family commented on how out of place and inappropriate it felt. I truly appreciated the kindness of the rest of the staff, but I hope that management addresses the importance of maintaining a professional and compassionate presence, especially at the front desk.

When you lose someone you care about and your heart is breaking the words everyone should hear from…read moreA funeral home staff are " I'm so sorry for your loss..... We will take good care of them..... " Unfortunately, This did not happen when our loved one passed away. Very transactional - this is their business , and while the community relies on this service , it would be so helpful to hear those words ...... " I'm so sorry for you loss , I'm here to support , we will take care of your loved one ". Please consider doing better!