When I was 8 year's old back in 1996 not yet 9 year's old. I wasn't as aware to the importance of…read moredying and honoring the death of one. At this age, I thought about my own past priorities never being late to school, being a friend protector, and other things that young mind's think of when they're young and their mind is still fresh. My grandmother use to walk me or drive me to school. She started driving me to school when her feet started swelling up really bad. In an unexpected panic myself worrying about being late to school didn't think of the thought of my grandmother's fall at the front screen door pulling the front screen door with her as she fell to the floor. She got up and walked to the bedroom where I sleep now. She laid in the bunk bed's that we had at the time when there was 7 of us living in a two bedroom house sharing one bathroom. I remember her trying to die at home. My grandfather was born in the 1800's when the western dirt road's and train track's existed. He spoke pure Spanish but actually understood English. He would mumble to me jokes in Spanish and he would laugh at me when I would try to understand and repeat what ever he said in Spanish. Although, I never caught on to learning his Spanish. My father came from a family of seven learning how to survive for himself while his father was a doctor. He went to school to learn Electronics, worked at several airplane companies, joined the military and made it a career for 22 year's, and worked at another aerospace company for 20 year's just before getting sick. His father had been a doctor during the Holocaust. His father had to use his doctoring knowledge to prevent himself from being taken to the gas chambers. He befriended the Germans and was lucky. He saw when the families were being separated and forced into the gas chambers. I would have to say that I'm half like my father more for thinking of the most important priorities to be done first. I learned what it's like to have to save money when money is tight and doesn't seem right. I think that I would be a good provider and a trustworthy person having experienced and seeing a lot while I was growing up. I started attending Resurrection Cemetery in Rosemead when I was in my early twenties traveling on the Montebello 40 bus that would leave me in front of the Montebello Mall, then I would take the Montebello 70 bus that would leave me off right by the cemetery. I didn't have the best equipment at the time, nor did I have the money to really buy the flower's. So, I would attend to the grave yard with what I had to clean around the graves of my grandma, grandfather, and now since for four year's now my father. I had to organize a routine that would help me finish a grave faster. After I would finish. I would just sit on the grass for a real long time in deep thought. I have developed my own set-up of decor to leave at each grave and never come back for it, some skill's, a routine that work's, and my own assortment of tool's through out the year's that I have been attending the cemetery for my three loved one's. I love going to the cemetery and having the feeling of peace with myself. But, what I don't appreciate is the desecration of my three loved one's head stone's that were never scratched until now . Please grave yard maintenance worker's. Please be more mindful to our dead loved one's grave head stones. You would not want the same for your loved one's. A second would be some of the security guard's that act more superior than their pay grade and power. Would it kill you to show us some courtesy and respect. Some of you will walk up to me because I look more masculine than anything though I'm 100% by birth female not by transformation and tell me that I need to leave. You will threaten me like ICE threatens immigrants. And, the third would be to the visiter's like myself that attend the cemetery caring these big lawn chairs, big ice chests, and have children that they can't control running around the grave yard like a park. I have a deep appreciation for all the loved one's buried any where and everywhere. Be mindful when laying your gear out to make camp at your loved one's grave. Try not to step on grave stones as well place unnecessarily item's on other loved ones grave stones to use as a table. I enjoyed my day on Saturday, 05/16/2026 when I came to the cemetery and the cemetery was fairly filled. The cool afternoon air felt exuberant. I was able to tend all three graves fast enough to still have time to take in the beauty and time to have a moment with each of my loved one's.

Noticed upon arrival that the front office reception has been remodeled which was nice. However,…read morethree staff members sitting at front counter, you could tell none wanted to get up and assist us the minute we walked in. Acted like we were bothering them instead of being attentive to what we needed assistance with. They should've upgraded their website or added a self service kiosk aiding those needing help to find a service &/or grave. Forrest lawn gets a hand of applause for have this option available on-line including a map of their grounds. If it's such a bother please add this feature for people to use. I bet if we would've inquired about purchasing property their tune would've probably changed. So sad esp since this is a Catholic Cemetery. Do better Resurrection Cemetery & actually help those who walk into the office seeking assistance!!

Been there many times, sadly for loved ones who have passed. My old hood and totally recommend them.read more

I recently had to go to Pierce Brothers to plan a service for my mom. Our first appointment was…read morewith Adrian and he presented all the different services/options available to us. They just remodeled the place and it's very beautiful! Everything has been updated from the old pew benches to the new reception area. Adrain was easy to talk to, listened to our stories, and didn't rush us. He introduced us to Francine and she was very nice. On the day of the funeral we had the pleasure of working with Leo and Tom. They were extremely nice and made sure everything was perfect. This is my third time dealing with this mortuary and every time the services were very beautiful! Thank you guys!

SMP is the oldest American non-sectarian and historic cemetery in Southern California. The cemetery…read morerepresents the first Euro-American, protestant cemetery established in southern California, and contains the graves of several of the first United States citizens to settle the region. The park has been in continuous operation since its founding in 1850. Some of the burials may date back into the 1840s before Savannah Memorial Park became a Memorial Park. By street view, this cemetery looks like an ordinary park. But a closer inspection reveals history hidden in plain sight. Wicked cool! Overall, this is an interesting landmark rich in history.

This is my second time going to visit this cemetery, it's so peaceful and it's old but it…read moredefinitely has character. After the rain everything is so green and full.. love looking at the tombstone and reading the history of some of the people buried there, very interesting. Some of the gravestones are damaged but they look like they are trying to restore most of them

My mother passed away recently and we decided to have her cremation and memorial service handled by…read moreRose Hills. The cremation was done at the main location in Whittier and the memorial service was held at the Alhambra branch. All of the staff were very patient, understanding and helpful. They were able to help with all of the requests that we had and on top of that were very quick to get back to us with responses. The memorial service went smoothly and without a hitch, thanks to the funeral director and staff at Rose Hills that day. If you decide to hold a service here make sure to let all the invitees know that this is the Alhambra location; most people only know about the main Rose Hills cemetery in Whittier. To the staff: Karpo, Vincent, Donnie and Mai - thank you for all the help with my mother's service.

IF YOU PLAN ON WORKING WITH THIS BRANCH, PLEASE REQUEST AN ARRANGER THAT MAINTAINS BASIC HUMAN…read moreEMOTIONS AND SKILLS. I can't believe I am even writing this after my BABY SONS funeral service. I'm still VERY LIVID how our service was handled. Our Arranger HENRY CHAN, lacked the basic skills of guiding us on our sons service. We were in the dark majority of this process. Please keep in mind, this is our first time coping with funeral planning so OBVIOUSLY we don't know what to expect nor do we know how planning a service consists of. Tell me why our arranger never ASKED us what type of service we envision? Why did WE have to ask him what type of service they recommended doing since we are non-religious? All he offered to us was a catalog of Urns and Casket STILL without explaining anything to us KNOWING our son is a BABY whom passed. We were given ZERO guidance on this whole experience. I understand we're in a pandemic but that does not excuse ANYONE in this business to handle the things we experienced!! Less than 24 hours before our sons service, we weren't told if we should bring in photos or flowers or ANYTHING of that nature. In tears and frustration, the entire family had to haul ass last minute to gather everything in time. On top of this, on the day of my sons cremation I requested to see him one last time and was DENIED that when our arranger promised us we were able to see him!! WHY DID WE PAY FOR THIS SERVICE IF IT CANT BE FULFILLED? It's been a few weeks since this horrible experience and NO management has reached out to us on this matter. I will NEVER recommend rose hills on their lack of empathy or to any grieving family who is seeking a funeral home to work with.

Probably one of the most beautiful funeral services I have ever been to. I come from a Catholic…read morebackground and my friend's service was of Buddhist religion. It was my first time seeing and experiencing this. Parking is very small but they have a free 4hr parking structure about a block away, easily accessible and walkable. Tastea boba catered for friends and family at this funeral service and they also had food that guests can enjoy at their seat during the service. One of a kind and unforgettable and really accommodated everyone (over 250 guests). Rest in Paradise, my lovely Jenn! IG: @ammysalamii

It's always a difficult time when we are in need of this type of service. And for many of us, this…read moreis our first time. Universal Chung Wah Funeral Home has been part of this community for many many years. We were looking for a small viewing followed by cremation. The staff member named May was patient and helpful, answering all of our questions and provided useful suggestions. She did not try to upsell services. The day of the service went smoothly as planned. We arrived some time earlier and things were already set up. When the ashes were ready, another staff member even dropped off the ashes as a courtesy on her way to another appointment, so that my 80 year old mom didn't have to Uber there to pick up the ashes. Small gestures like this is greatly appreciated during such a difficult time.

Thank you Sonia for being very informative and patient with my family and I, as we have never gone…read morethrough something like this. Our family and friends valued the respect that was given to us. They're able to walk you step by step without and confusion. We highly recommend this business to anyone in need or is searching for Funeral and cremation services.

The Chavez Funeral Home was a breath of fresh air--peaceful, welcoming, and exactly what our…read morebrother deserved. The weather was perfect, which added to the calm and comforting atmosphere. Sonia and Jorge were absolutely wonderful. They were empathetic, understanding, and went out of their way to make the experience as smooth and supportive as possible. Their flexibility with timing and genuine care truly made a difference for our family during a sensitive time. We're grateful for their kindness and professionalism. P.S The bathrooms were very clean and fully stocked, which added to the overall comfort and ease of our visit.

This funeral home sets the standards high. They helped us coordinate the funeral arrangements for…read moreour beloved mother, Vivian Higuera. We truly appreciated the professionalism Melanie demonstrated throughout the entire process. During such a difficult time, her calmness, patience, and guidance made everything feel more manageable and seamless. Our family is sincerely grateful for Melanie's compassion and support. Thank you again for everything you did for us. Definitely recommend getting the Honey Baked Ham catering. It saved us a tremendous amount of preparation and stress.

Visited Funeraria Del Angel in West Covina today at 10:30am to pay our respects to our dear friend…read morewhose dad passed away. Viewing hours are 10am to 10pm. First time for us at Funeraria Del Angel in West Covina and the place is very peaceful and very clean. It's very serene. The staff were very nice and very friendly. The staff are very welcoming. This place is also spacious. The room for viewing is huge and a good size. The resting body is in the front with open casket surrounded by huge floral arrangements and light coming in. There are two screens which shows photos of the dearly departed with their loved ones. There is also a separate room for reception with dining tables and chairs. This room has food and coffee for all the guests. This is a place you would want to have your love ones say their last good byes before placing them in their resting place whether they are buried or cremated.

Be aware of this third company of Forest Lawn cemetery. Agents here are NOT HONEST. I would give…read morethis place zero star from my family's heartbreaking experience. Problem one: My family bought a memorial property at Glendale cemetery in December 2015 for my grandfather who suddenly passed away. Our family specifically ordered the traditional upright headstone. Chris, an agent worked at the location, promised our family that the headstone would be delivered in about four months. Four months later, he told us the delivery must be postponed due to some government regulation issues. We trusted him and waited nearly a year and finally became suspicious about the situation. We contacted this company, shockingly, an agent informed us that Glendale cemetery NEVER allowed having upright headstones; Furthermore, Chris was no longer working for their company. Upon several negotiations, my family had to go for the flat bronze grave marker, because we did not wish to "disturb" my grandfather. Problem two: Chris, the agent, SPECIFICALLY told us the memorial property was at a corner (because only corner locations can have upright headstone). After the flat grave marker for my grandfather was finally delivered in March 2017, guess what, we found the grave marker was in the middle section! Ironically, as we contact this Arcadia company, the corner property just being sold to another family, and the person was buried recently! All in all, funeral services should be honest, but this Arcadia third company of Forest Lawn is full of lies. Our family would never do business with them ever again!

During a time like this and losing someone very dear, you would think a place like this would…read moreunderstand. However, the service here was HORRIBLE. They were rude and didn't bother to explain the services they offer. I would highly recommend going elsewhere for services.