I recently had the difficult task of planning a funeral for a loved one following an unexpected passing. Thankfully, we turned to Ferrera Colonial Mortuary, and I can honestly say that the experience we had exceeded all expectations during such a challenging time. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with kindness and understanding. Michael, in particular, was an absolute blessing. His professionalism and knowledge were evident from the start, and his approach was incredibly comforting. He took the time to explain every detail, guiding us through the process with compassion and respect. Michael was more than just informative; he was genuinely helpful and attentive to our needs. He listened carefully to our wishes and provided insightful suggestions that made the planning process feel less overwhelming. It was clear that he had a wealth of experience, and his empathy shone through every interaction. One thing that truly stood out was how Michael gave us the space we needed to grieve while also ensuring that all the necessary arrangements were made timely and efficiently. He offered us support not just in terms of logistics but also emotionally, which made a world of difference. In a time filled with uncertainty and sorrow, Michael and the team at Ferrera Colonial Mortuary provided a reassuring presence and made a daunting task manageable. I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need. They truly care, and their compassion makes all the difference. Thank you, Michael, for your kindness and support during this difficult time. read more

My uncle passed away and it was very hard on all of us. We have lived in El Modena all our lives and we have always used Ferrara. My aunt does not speak good english and she was worried that she would not get good service but they were so nice and caring that she cried out of relief. Joe the mortician was very helpful and caring. He explained everything in detail and set up everything with the church and cemetery. The service was beautiful and the people at Ferrara's did a great job. Joe called my aunt a few weeks later just to see how she was doing. They really care about you there. They are also very professional. We had some problems scheduling with the priest and church, and the doctor was difficult too. Ferrara's got everything taken care of and we had our service the way we wanted it. I saw the other review on yelp that gave Ferrara 1 star and said "the priest ruined the service". Ferrara does not control how a priest does the service. Unfortunately, our priest from the church was not so great either. It is the priest and church that deserve the 1 star. Ferrara's did everything they could, even talking to the church, but no one can tell the church what to do so we learned. Thank you Ferrara your help meant so much to us. read more

After the passing of a beloved family member, the responsibility of handling the final expenses and planning where left to me. To make matters worse, in an already difficult time, I was under pressure to fulfill everything under a very limited time-span. I chose Ferrara due to it being Family owned as well as its convenient location (literally right next to a church). I first called and Wendy was very helpful in kindly answering all my questions. I was relieved to be able to make an appointment the very next day in order to start everything. Once there, Wendy met and helped guide me every step of the way. From understanding what the process consists of, paperwork and options (i.e. direct cremation as opposed to open viewing, embalming etc.) to pricing. She was able to provide everything we needed. From the very first phone call to payment, everything about my experience was professional and highly accessible. I definitely recommend Ferrara Colonial to anyone who may go thru the difficult event of a loved one's passing. My sincerest thanks to Wendy and everyone at Ferrara Colonial for their kindness and professionalism. read more

A friend of mine committed suicide soon after returning from Iraq and I attended the service at Ferrara Colonial Mortuary. I helped my friend's family with the arrangements and was really impressed with the director there. The director Joe was really compassionate and arranged things so that it was affordable. We opted for a cremation but Joe arranged a chapel service in their facility with full military honors. They had the 21 gun salute and taps right there at the chapel on the premises. The Marines folded the flag and presented it to my friends mom and I wept like a baby. He collected the emty shell casings and presented it to my friend's dad. He hugged Joe and I could see that that affected Joe as well. Eveything went like clockwork. It was a beautiful service. Unfortunately I have attended a lot of services. This is the one I will remember. The respect, care, professionalism and kindness far surpassed any of the other services I have attended. I seem to have been in every funeral home in town. This one is the best by far. Semper fidelis brother. read more

Ferrara Colonial Mortuary helped us with the funeral for a family member who had long battled cancer. We were concerened about whether to have an open or closed casket because she had lost so much weight. The director Joe suggested having a private viewing for family only prior to any public viewing in order to decide if we wanted anyone else to see her. She looked wonderful, in fact it had been a long time since she looked so good. When I saw her I felt a peace and all my loving memories came flooding back. The time in the hospital was washed away. We had an open casket service and everyone commented on how great she looked. Her funeral became a celebration of her life as we all shared our fondest memories. We are forever indebted to Ferrara Colonial Mortuary. I can't imagine ever going anywhere else. read more

This place is next to our church. They have always served the Vietnamese community and our family. They have always been gracious to us and this time was no exception. They were kind and caring. Our service was very early in the morning and they had eveything ready by 5 am. The service was beautiful and sad. The director Joe was so kind and caring. They were also very affordable. We were going to get a casket somewhere else but Ferrara's price for the same one was lower. We will not go anywhere else. read more

A family memberpassed away and I looked around for a good deal. I wanted a simple cremation and found that the price varied widely. I spoke to a few places and Ferrara Mortuary had the best combination of price and professionalism. Some places like Fairhaven and Neptune were really expensive, and some places like Shannon Bryan and Omega did not make me comfortable. I received the ashes back in less than a week and eveything has been up front, easy and inexpensive. Can't ask for much more than that. read more

We had a death in our family and were short on funds. We decided to do a cremation and called around. My aunt told us to call Ferrara. We spoke to them and found out they could do a burial for us for the same price other people were charging for cremations. We really wanted a burial. They worked with us and we kept it in our budget. We had a church service at their place and then at the cemetery. We paid our respects and can go to the cemetery now. These people are real good. read more

A colleague had a terrible loss and I attended the service. The funeral home was pretty and off the beaten path. It looked like a victorian home not a mortuary. The grounds were beautiful. The chapel was quaint and clean. The service was beautiful and the way the director treated the family was outstanding. The honest care and compassion were clearly evident and we were all moved. An experience I did not expect, and one I won't forget. read more

My father passed away in December. Our family has used this mortuary before. They are next door to our church (La Purisima). It was a very tough time for us. He has been sick for some time. We are on a tight budget but wanted to honor him. The manager Joe worked with us and we were able to have a beautiful service. They allowed us to come in at 5:00 am to see him one last time. It meant a lot to us. They were great. read more

My family needed to arrange for services for my uncle. We needed to wait for a week for family members to arrive. The mortuary is near us so we went by to check it out. The people were friendly and caring and the process was easier than expected. The service was a week later and my uncle looked better than he had in years. It was a tough experience made easier by the good people at Ferrara. read more

The most Caring and Compassionate Service out there!! My Mother passed away and Ruth helped me there, I felt like a part of their family. I was so comfortable knowing that my mom was in a wonderful place where the people that work there, actually care and she wasnt just a number. Thank you for all your help.. read more

They were wonderful. Joe was so kind and helpful. We used them twice in the same month. It was a terrible time for us, but they were great. The funeral home was being painted and it was a bit messy outside. Other than that they were excellent. read more

The people and service were great. Very nice. They made a tough time better. The person we met with was excellent. He really knew what he was doing and took the time to explain everyting to us. Great people. read more

Prearranged my own services. Good people and prices. No hard sell here. Patience! Honesty! Fair! Maybe I already passed away. You just don't get good service like this anymore. Glad I was referred to it. read more

We did a funeral with them. My dad was buried with full military honors at Riverside Veterans cemetery. It was a beautiful service. They handled everything for us. read more

Very nice people. Great service. Very affordable. I highly reccomend. They help us through very difficult time and we appreciate their help. read more