A very nice mortuary in Escondido. Everything went as…read moreplanned, and the staff was very caring and professional. I do recommend calling these guys if you're in need of their services. Note that the parking is along the street (two hour limit). I doubt they would ticket you, though. You could also park at the Escondido library.

Losing my mom was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and care we…read morereceived from this mortuary helped carry us through it in a way I'll never forget. From the very beginning, Thomas and Jodi treated us and my mother with gentleness, dignity, and deep respect. Jodi was exactly the person we needed to guide us through the difficult paperwork and the emotional process of choosing the final items for my mom's goodbye. She made it feel manageable, even when it felt like the world was falling apart. Thomas... I don't even have words for how grateful I am for him. He has a gift, he can read a room with so much grace and compassion. On one of the worst days of my life, he made things bearable somehow. He honored my mom as a vessel that carried her spirit, and he was deeply respectful of our traditions. He's a truly special person, and I will never forget his presence during that time. I hope I don't have to return for a long time, but when the time does come again, I wouldn't trust anyone else with the sacred task of preparing a loved one for the next world. This place and its people are a blessing during such a difficult time.

Very kind and helpful throughout the process. Great family owned and run business. Thank you for…read moreyour support.

The staff at California Funeral Alternatives helped my family for both my dad's and my mom's…read morefuneral arrangements. They were helpful in arranging burial at a military cemetery since my dad was a WWII vet. Navigating the military procedures sometimes can be trying and the staff guided us through every step. The day of the burial for both dad and mom were special moments arranged by the staff honoring our parents. In addition, they honored all of my parent's wishes, from picking up their bodies (they died at home), to arranging embalming, to selecting a casket, arranging a private family viewing in their facility in Escondido, and assisting with the headstone engraving process. We were kept informed through all of the arrangements and they made both burials a very special family memory. They handled our arrangements with a lot of dignity and respect and empathy. This is a great staff.

Their compassion and understanding of the grieving process...and knew the answer to all my questionsread more

The two gentlemen, Vivianne and Kenny, who came to our home to remove our father's body were…read moreincredible. During a very difficult time, they were so kind. They explained everything they were going to do ahead of even entering the room where he was. I stayed nearby and was really impressed with how gentle and respectful they were of his body. We felt much better about him being taken away and that he would be treated with 'Dignity'.

I've been waiting lately to decide what my 200th review was going to be on? Another adorable coffee…read moreshop? A meaningless fast food Resturaunt? A grocery store? Nope. A cemetery. I'll admit that I have been known to frequent a few cemeteries. They're peaceful, to say the least. Take a stroll through and enjoy the flowers on the recently visited graves, pull out a sketchbook and draw a headstone... too morbid? Of all the cemeteries I've visited, this one is by far my favorite. It's well maintained. I've been to a few with overgrown grass and weeds and that've just been depressing to look at and be at. This one is so different, it's actually pleasant, and the families I've run into here have been nothing but a pleasure to talk to

My dad is resting here so I come quite often to visit, my mom will also be here when the time comes…read moreand I also have a place. It's so quiet and peaceful, always well maintained. Today we stopped to spend time and the Boy Scouts were there putting flags on all the veterans graves and I was happy to see one on my dads. Thank you to the scouts for that, it meant the world to me.

Losing my brother-in-law was difficult, but Noah made the entire process much easier for our…read morefamily. He was compassionate, patient, and always available to answer my questions, no matter how many times I called. He truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. We used their cremation services, and every step was handled with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Since my brother-in-law was a veteran, Noah helped us obtain his DD214, guided us through the VA benefits process, and coordinated the military honors and funeral services at Miramar. His knowledge and willingness to help with every detail took a tremendous burden off our family. Their prices were very reasonable, and everything was explained clearly with no pressure or surprises. I truly appreciated Noah's kindness, professionalism, and dedication to helping our family honor my brother-in-law's service. I highly recommend this mortuary to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and affordable funeral or cremation services. Thank you, Noah, for your exceptional care and support during this difficult time.

This mortuary is family owned which means they don't have the costs of the others. They are kind…read moreand treat you like family...I highly recommend this place.

We are so glad that we used Melissa @ Eternally Loved for our Memorial / Celebration of life…read more My Dad passed away in 2025. My mom had passed a few years earlier, and so we really wanted to do a celebration event that honored them and their life together. We talked to several planners and from the get-go felt the difference in communication and attention to detail. Melissa was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and great to communicate with. The cost was reasonable for what we were getting. I really cant say enough good things. Now that the event is in the past, I look back and feel so at peace and happy that we did this and utilized Eternally Loved. So thank you to Melissa and Eternally Loved and know that if you consider them for your event that you will be in really good hands.

Sadly I lost my mother recently after losing my dad three years ago. Melissa of Eternally loved did…read moremy dad's celebration three years ago and just did this one for my mom. She had some wonderful venue suggestions, but we ended up picking our own. Melissa hit it out of the park again! She really doesn't miss anything and has really good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of. Sometimes I feel she can read minds knowing exactly what is perfect. Completely takes the stress and worry out of the way. We just showed up 15 minutes before and enjoyed the celebration. Highly recommend Eternally Loved!

I can't say enough about Nicholas, an extremely genuine and caring person. He has an eye for…read moredetail and a heart for comfort. He goes above and beyond to make sure the family is supported and comforted through the entire process. Integrity, respect and follow through. Thank you Nick for your service, done with love and pride. She looked beautiful

I chose George Family Mortuary at random from Google and feel like I completely lucked out. When my…read moremom passed, her wishes entailed some various unusual requirements that put me in a time crunch and coordination out of town. I was pretty stressed about it but Nicholas came to the rescue and made everything seem super easy. He was supportive, reliable, communicative, thorough, kind, thoughtful. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement. I seriously cannot recommend him enough! Thank you a million times, Nicholas.

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

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