Beautiful cemetery and the Veterans area is really nice with great views of the Kololau mountains.read more

Hawaiian Memorial has been good to my family. We have our services here and it's always been a…read morepleasure. I came here to visit my grandparents and their area seems to be clean and well maintained. The only thing that I found a bit dishearting was the waterfall/pond area behind their tombstone. There wasn't much water in there and I think it would be nice if it was flowing. The view of their grave is breathtaking and I think they'd be so happy where they are. I loved how I saw a chicken by the pond. ESeing that brought back so many memories. Who would have thought a chicken would do that?!? Thank you for keeping the memorial park clean and well kept.

On January 15, 2026 our family suffered the lost of my Dad. It came at a shock as his passing was…read morequick. Oahu Cemetary assisted me through each step of the process in this difficult time. Being that it is an emotional process our coordinator Sherie worked very hard to help in the process as we faced a simple but troubling issue. Despite this Sherie kept in touch and through this we were able to complete the process and retrieve his remains. The urn that I purchased from them was a beautiful Hawaiian Koa box that now holds the remains of both my Mom and Dad together. My Mom passed away back in 2020 during the lockdown and we were unable to do anything for her but handle her cremation. Now with the passing of my Dad, he and my Mom can be together as they were before 2020. They were married for 43 years and finally together again not just in heaven but as their remains sit together in this beautiful urn that was also beautifully engraved. Mahalo Sherie and Oahu Cemetary for helping in closing this final chapter in our family.

A huge MAHALO to Raymond T. and staff at Oʻahu Mortuary! I could not have gone through the process…read morelosing my dad without Raymond's guidance. Dad passed back in October 2025 and finally laid him to rest last month April 2026, as I live on the mainland. Raymond was extremely helpful, patient, empathetic, and very kind throughout the months, while keeping in touch with my aunt who lives local. He went above and beyond to make sure dad was taken care of while planning his final destination at Punchbowl Cemetary. I felt so much weight lifted in interim while Raymond took care of literally all the arrangements from the beginning of the cremation to the beautiful burial. He made it that much easier during this difficult time of grief from afar. I appreciate all the Aloha and care at O'ahu Mortuary. Again Raymond T., my ohana and I genuinely thank you for being there when most needed!

Absolutely beautifully maintained grounds. Gorgeous views all around…read more Peaceful and serene atmosphere abound here. Paying my respects to my loved ones here. I'm always blessed with a feeling that my loved ones are happy here. I really miss them. Visiting here gives me a way to say I love you.

UNACCEPTABLE Hawaiian Memorial woman's bathroom…read more Has not been cleaned in along time. Rubbish, grass clippings, dead leaves, dead 747 S in the sink. Do better, especially on holidays, Mothers Day!! Family will be visiting loved ones.

Horrible. The staff are friendly but the services that we expected was not good. My mom went back…read moreand forth with them from the death certificate being submitted, the arrangements being changed every week and not letting us know unless we called...any changes with the state they did not inform us...

This mortuary service is awful. We went through them to order an urn vault and eternal vase for my…read moremother and father-inlaws' grave at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. First off, no one ever answers the phone. It always goes to voicemail, and they get back to you whenever they happen to feel like it. Sometimes it takes days and multiple messages to get to talk to a real person. And when you do, there is no guarantee that they are going to be nice, polite, or even cordial. I'll explain why I say that a little further down in my review. Our first experience with them was when we were ordering an urn vault for our loved ones grave. After a few calls, we were finally able to place our order, and they did manage to get the vault order correct, and at the cemetery on time. The eternal vase was a whole other matter. The veterans cemetery says you can't order an eternal vase until the permanent headstone is in place. Well my inlaws passed in November, their permanent headstone was placed in mid January, so we ordered a permanent vase in mid January. The mortuary said it takes a couple of months for the cases to come in. Okay, so 3 months pass and still no eternal vase. That brings us to mid April, and we call to inquire about the status of the vase. We are told: "We ordered 14 vases, and your name was the last one on the list, and it should be installed soon. Okay, now we're talking. We figure on Memorial Day May 28th 2018, the vase should definitely be installed, right? Wrong!! So my husband calls to find out what the deal is. He called, and of course, no one answers so he left a message. Not even 10 seconds later, a woman calls him back with a sassy and snippy attitude. And that tells us she must have been sitting right there when he left the message, because the message was more than 10 seconds long. She basically sat there by the message machine and didn't even freaking bother to pick up the phone. When he gets her on the phone, she is over there telling him that he knew it would take 3 to 4 months to get a vase, and he shouldn't be complaining. Hello!!?? Last month you said it would be in any day now. Then she says, all the mortuaries order from the same person, and they don't keep a supply in stock. My husband said: So what?! We placed the order months ago and you said we were the last name on the list of vases that were ordered, and it was due to arrive at any time. Now the woman on the phone is stuck, what's she going to say about that? She has the freaking nerve to lie and say "when the vases came in, one vase arrived damaged, and it was your vase". What?? WTH?! Why not say something weeks ago? Why not give us a call and let us know there was a problem with our vase order instead of letting us think everything was okay? Why? I have a hunch: because she was lying and making stuff up. My husband tells her that he is going to let the cemetery and everyone else he knows about the terrible service he keeps receiving from Woolsey Hosoi Mortuary. What does the woman say? "You go do that!" Okay lady, here you go!! We are letting everyone who reads our review about the horrible service, attitude and unprofessional conduct we have encountered at Woolsey Hosoi Mortuary. All because of you and your crappy attitude. Folks, I am warning you now: Do not patronize this business at all. They don't give a shit about you, or the fact that you have lost loved ones. They just want to take your money and not deliver what they promised. If I could give minus five stars, I would. Go to any other mortuary but this one.

Day before Easter Sunday, we went to take flowers for my husband's mother who is resting below in…read morethe Garden of Hope, back side where statue of Mother Mary stands. It was soo swampy and muddy we drove in circles but couldn't get to her grave, my husband has bad knees. An employee MR. GERARD BOWSKE gave me a ride on his cart with my flowers to her grave. We are so greatful for is help Mr. Bauske also weed wack the thick grass so we could see her picture again, scooped out the mud out in the flower vase AND before he left he gave me a gallon of water to wash the mud off. We Thank You Mr. Gerard Boske and a shout out of 10 STARS for your help kindness.

I would give them 0 stars if I could. My 95 yr old aunt died in June 2025 and Valley of the…read moreTemples is the mortuary that was chosen to embalm her body and to make her look as decent as possible. It's SOOOOO SAD to say that they made her look EXACTLY like a WITCH (no joke) without the hat or bump on the nose......she originally had a very nice ski-slope nose that they turned into a witches nose.....a HOOKED NOSE !!!.....OMG it was HORRIBLE !! That's not all they did......they made EVERY little WRINKLE SOOO PROMINENT on top of making her skin DARK BROWN (her skin was an average white Portuguese color) and she normally looked A LOT younger than what she was. It was like they took a dark brown slab of clay and tried to form it into a body and then pinched every little wrinkle to make them stand out everywhere but ESPECIALLY on the FACE !! I SO WISH I took pictures of what they made her look like......we would have a VERY GOOD lawsuit on our hands if I did !!!! STAY AWAY FROM THIS MORTUARY they MUST have possessed people, or satanists working there (I'm SERIOUS) !!! I'll make sure to tell EVERYONE I know about this place.

Losing my mother was one of the hardest things our family has ever gone through, but Nuuanu…read moreMemorial Park & Mortuary took care of us with so much aloha and compassion. From the very beginning, they treated us like ohana and made sure we felt supported every step of the way. They handled every detail with care and respect, allowing us to focus on honoring my mom's life. Her viewing was beautiful and heartfelt -- it truly reflected who she was and the love she gave to everyone around her. During such a difficult time, their kindness meant everything to us. We'll always be grateful for the comfort and support they showed our family. I highly recommend them to anyone on Oahu looking for genuine, caring service.

My dad passed away on December 6, 2024. The whole thing has been a blur and I've just been zoning…read morein and out. My parents purchased a glass niche here years ago and luckily were prepared, so I didn't have to deal with it. We met with Jack. He was our funereal director and walked us through the whole process. He was such a tremendous help. He explained everything to us and answered all our questions. My dad was cremated on the same day. We made an appointment with jack the next day to put my dad in the niche. Everything went smoothly. If you use Nuuanu Memorial, I would highly recommend Jack.

Our visit to the Byodo-In Temple was deeply personal and meaningful. The fam and I were on the…read moreisland to visit family members who have passed and are laid to rest at Valley of the Temples (as well as at the nearby Veterans cemetery). Beginning our time there at the temple felt like the most peaceful and grounding way to start. From the moment we walked in, everything slowed down. Even though there were several groups of visitors, everyone was quiet and respectful, which preserved a beautiful sense of calm. The temple is a stunning replica of the historic Byōdō-in in Japan, and it's absolutely breathtaking in person. The large Buddha statue inside is gigantic and awe-inspiring. We bought a small bag of food and scattered pellets into the different ponds where bright koi fish gathered in clusters, Turtles, Peacocks, wild cats rested in shaded corners, and the birds (so accustomed to visitors) ate directly out of our hands. We lit incense together and took a few quiet moments to reflect on the family members we were there to honor. Ringing the sacred bell before entering felt symbolic , like setting an intention for remembrance and gratitude. Parking is a nightmare and there is a small fee. But you will get back what you put in because it is a gentle, meaningful, and peaceful way to begin your visit should you find yourself in this side of the island.

I have been here many times due to having someone very dear to me buried in the Cathedral View…read moresection. Overall this is one of the most peaceful places that I have ever been and if you haven't taken a full temple tour please ask to take part in one, if time allows. I love the temple gift shop and the employees are so nice ... They have just about every little (and some big) memento that you could want and they even sell bird and fish food so you have the option of filling your hand with bird seed and then holding out your hand... the birds will eat from your hand... OR you can visit the coi pond, take a seat and feed the fish. Both are equally peaceful.

When you need mortuary services, Aloha Mortuary is the best one to call. I did a yelp search when…read moremy dad passed away, and I called a couple of places before I called Aloha Mortuary. After speaking to Nani, I knew I didn't need to call anyone else. She was extraordinarily kind, compassionate and clearly explained answers to all of my questions. I wasn't even sure what I needed, but she guided me through and arranged for pickup for my dad. The pickup team was kind and very understanding, as we were waiting for another family member to arrive and they gave us extra time. Nani kept in contact with me, and was available by phone for any questions and directions to their facility for his viewing. The team at the facility were so gracious and welcoming. The female staff member was so kind and supportive to my mom and I, and made our last moments with my dad, so very special. Nani continued to keep me updated on the process for cremation, as there was a hold up, due to the medical examiner needing to sign off on dad's paperwork. Her attention to detail and superior customer service made the horrible experience of losing my dad, into one that brought my family peace of mind. I cannot express how deeply I appreciated everything Nani and her team did to make this experience a positive one. I have heard stories from friends who used different mortuaries with not positive experiences, so I am even more grateful that we found Aloha Mortuary.

Aloha Mortuary truly represents the Aloha in their name. Favour and Aunty Pua showed me and my…read morefamily so much kindness, and compassion during the hardest times of our lives. From the very beginning, we could feel how much they cared and empathized with what our family was going through. Favour guided me every step of the way and made everything go as smoothly as possible with genuine care and professionalism.

When my stepfather passed away, I used Ballard for his cremation. He passed on Aug 22 and was…read morecremated around Sept. The end product was nice. The customer service should've been better. I had told Ballard, that I would be taking care of my stepfather's arrangements and any payments. I told them to not contact my mother because she was grieving so the least I could do is take this off her mind. Mom was also stepfather's caretaker and was there with him when he passed. So she wasn't exactly in a state to deal with funeral arrangements. They ended up calling my mother and asking for payment when it wasn't near the agreed upon dates. I felt that this was very insensitive. Another thing was that I had payed with cash and sent my boyfriend to drop it off. While he was there they counted the money wrong, had to recount, counted the money wrong again, and had 2 people double check the amount of cash. Now, I understand that everyone has those days, but after I specifically told them not to bother my mother... I couldn't help not to be irritated. But overall, the cremation was seamless and end product was satisfactory.

I had my father's Celebration of Life here and it went off without a problem. Lots of parking, lots…read moreof chairs, attendants, air conditioned, attention to detail, AV set up and a director. CJ was my director that night. From the tables, displays and AV equipment, everything was taken care of. She is a very empathetic and sweet person. Also, the chapel rental and other services seemed reasonable.

Must visit spot if you're visiting Kaneohe. It's about 15-20 min drive from the botanical garden…read more You have to enter the Memorial Park to get to this temple. It's a smaller replica of the actual temple from Japan. We ordered tickets online for $10/person and $6 for parking. They don't check your tickets when you enter which we thought was very strange lol. It's very beautiful and peaceful with the mountain and smoky cloud in the background. They have a couple benches for you to sit. You can enter the temple but it's actually pretty small. They have artists and vendors under the temple too. I loved seeing all the koi fish and mini pagoda up hill. There's also a large bell that you can ring for funsies.

As someone who avidly visits this temple, I was very disappointed during my most recent visit. I…read morehave not been able to come as often lately due to being busy, but the changes since my last visits are honestly upsetting. According to staff, many of these changes are due to new management, and it really shows. It feels like the temple now caters heavily to tourists, even prioritizing bus and tour group parking over regular visitors. They no longer accept cash and are completely card-only, which was frustrating. On top of that, all parking now requires payment. It used to just be an entry fee, which was understandable, but now you have to pay for both parking and entry. You can really tell the shift toward a more tourist-centered experience. While the informational papers are nice, there are so many of them now that it feels excessive. They also charge for photos at certain "immersive" spots, around $20 for a single digital image, which feels unreasonable. What makes me the most sad is how the atmosphere has changed. I always loved coming here for the peacefulness, the koi, the quiet environment, and the kind staff. Now it feels less relaxing. There are no longer proper shelves for shoes inside the temple, just the floor, and the cubby areas seem to be gone. The shoe policy is also not enforced. Within 30 minutes, I saw multiple tourists walk in with their shoes on without any issue. It is disappointing to see how much has changed. Not accepting cash, increased costs with paid parking, and the overall shift in environment have made the experience feel less genuine. I have visited at least five times before, including before, during, and after COVID, and it is sad to say I will probably be coming much less often now.