A great company to work with when you lose a loved one. My dad passed away and wanted a green…read moreburial. We wanted it to be soon and Mya made that happen. She was sweet, caring, understanding, and very communicative. She went the extra mile. She gave me tips and made the process easier. Joshua brought my dad to the service. It was nice to show up and have my dad set up. Joshua was very kind, professional, and efficient. Through and through they showed up for us at a very difficult time. I highly recommend them.

Called this service when my mom passed. They were very accommodating. From what I know my sibling…read morehandled all the paperwork and there was no issues, the timing of cremation was doable and did not alert us for any issues. They handled everything very well and I was really impressed. I would recommend them to anyone! Pricing is reasonable.

My intention was to upgrade my Father's headstone and Ruhkala Monument Company made that happen!…read more Ruhkala Monument Company has knowledgeable employees with high level communication skills who, with dignity and grace, will gently guide you in finding exactly what you need when the time arrives to lay your loved one to rest. My entire experience with Ruhkala from beginning to end was first class. Having never ordered a headstone for a cemetery plot, it was a definite learning curve. I have two very special people to thank for their extensive knowledge and assistance during this complicated and intricate process. Christy and Marisol. I worked with both women to design the perfect headstone for my Father. Neither one ever lost patience with my many different ideas of what I thought would best represent my Dad. In addition, they both provided invaluable input to help me with the many decisions I needed to make along the way. Low key, no pressure, and with genuine and sincere sensitivity and humanity. At the conclusion of it all, I was extremely happy with the incredible tribute of which my Dad would love and be so proud. From the permanent military emblem inlaid into the granite to all his dogs' and cats' names etched on the back. I know he is resting peacefully and in good company with his animal family close by. This company has been serving our Community for over 100 years. They offer: Headstone engraving Headstone selection Monument sales and customization They have been building and installing monuments, memorials and headstones in cemeteries throughout Northern California since 1889. Rest assured in your time of need the people of Ruhkala Monument Company truly care. I count my blessings for choosing Ruhkala Monument Company whenever I visit my Father. Sincere thanks, Christy and Marisol, and the Ruhkala Family. #RIP #Lovealwayswins #Allwehaveisrightnow #Goodkarma

My dad and I are very grateful for the excellence, professionalism, and caring attitude at Ruhkala…read moreMonument. A longtime business of over 100 years across from the old city (Masonic) cemetery, this business offers multiple options at many different price points and customization options for a gravestone/memorial monument. I visited two times on my own and was ably helped by Christy D. Christy was so kind and patient and gave me estimates for a custom headstone as well as a couple of other stock/standard headstones. It was a struggle at the time trying to get everyone's input in the family and I got overwhelmed trying to make the ultimate decision. The third time my Dad came with me to an appointment and we were finally ready to commit and make a decision. We were able to choose a custom bronze monument and I chose a blue granite base that we found out weighed 2 tons (yes, it was the most expensive option and I was not surprised, I make a beeline for the best). Christy was familiar with the guidelines at the cemetery where mom is buried. She spent a lot of time building us a template and then had a photo proof for approval via email shortly after. She even noted a discrepancy that I had missed and made sure everything was exactly as we wanted. Christy's kindness, patience, sensitivity, and detail-oriented business acumen was so exceptional. We will never forget her wonderful approach to this challenging work. We were consistently updated via email regarding the order and when the monument was installed. Payment for our custom stone was required in full once final approval was made. Note, it took 5 months from ordering to completion but it was completed a month earlier than the initial six month estimate. We chose a photo for the monument as well as an inset vase for flowers. In the end, I'm glad I visited another monument company and decided without hesitation to return to Ruhkala. My dad and I could not be more pleased with the outcome, the professionalism, and the beauty of the final product that will stand as a tribute and memorial to my mom's life. The Broadway location, although a small corner lot adjacent to Midtown Sacramento (on the same side of street/ across from Sellands) has extensive examples of headstones both inside and outside to look at in person, in addition to thick photo albums displaying a catalogue of installed monuments. Prices are as low as $900 for a simple recessed monument to I would imagine no limit based on what is desired. There is also a larger showroom in Rocklin. From what I understand Ruhkala has a granite quarry in Rocklin as well and they provide many of the stones to other local monument companies.

During one of the most hardest times in anyone's lives, this place and its staff are here for you…read more They aren't here to price gouge, they aren't trying to capitalize in your time of grief, they are here to do the right thing. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone I know going forward.

They were very helpful in this difficult time. They answered all questions and made this process…read moredoable. I'm so glad I decided to go here with my GMA. It did take exactly one month to get her back but communication was great the whole time. We even asked for fingerprints so we could make a necklace and they took care of that for us. It was much easier then I thought it was going to be so thank you to all at Evergreen that helped me in this difficult time.

We are being proactive for my elderly mother. My wife used their services for her parents and…read moresister. Kristen answered my call and was so pleasant and complete with all that we needed for our appointment. She was very kind and entirely concise with her needs of us. The email received shortly there after was an excellent communication that provided complete instructions. We met up at our appointment time and I had all the documents I would need. Thanks for the concise ask. It was so relieving to do this on advance and not in our time of need. Kristen came back after making copies of our legal documents. She reviewed the additional documents she needed and after a series of initials and signatures we were all set. Such a smooth process. Absolutely appreciated Kristen and her kindness. She explained everything beautifully with attention to detail. What a great experience. I would recommend without any reservation. It was nice to see a great review from a fellow Yelper. We plan to return to get things in order to set up arrangements for us. The estimate for our needs was so affordable. We were looking for a simple cremation with death certificates. Again a wonderful experience with Kristen. Thank you!

My mother passed away recently, and we were looking for an affordable cremation in the area. I…read morespoke with Kristin and she was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. I downloaded the forms needed and filled them out and was able to email them back to her to speed up the process for my in person appointment. That appointment took approximately 30 minutes, it was very straightforward and stress-free. My mom's remains were ready to pick up about a week later. Definitely recommend this place, as they handled everything for me.

I would give them a 5-Star, except for one thing: they do not notify Social Security. In my…read moreexperience this is a common practice for a funeral home. Not sure why this one does not do it. Other than that, it was a 5-Star experience.

hi-ya! So a very good friend passed away and I don't think many people are ready for that or what…read moreto expect next; however, when we went to the funeral service this place was as good as circumstances can get. A day or two before the service they they opened an online obituary portal at their home page that allowed folks to leave well-wishes online. The comments are vetted before being published (authorization completed by the family of the deceased). The day of service was extremely hard, but the funeral home was absolutely professional and there was not oddities to report. The location of the funeral home was reasonable to get to--parking limited, but manageable. It was a hot day, but they had the air conditioning set to a chill level (making sense for open caskets). I don't mean to sound clinical about this review, especially when so much emotion can go into why you are there, but in the end. The funeral home was clean, provided for everybody that came to pay their respects. Prior to the service they cycled photos and/ or video reflecting memories of my friend and his family that survived him. I can't address pricing, but I heard the average cost of a funeral can easily run around 15K, and the lavatory I don't know because I didn't use it. The initial room where you first walk in is furnished nicely and to be honest it was a good area to take little ones that aren't able to sit long during the service. The area allows you to still hear what's going, limits the noise the main hall hears, and keeps you out of immediate line of sight. Anyway, if you have to use services like this, North Sacramento Funeral Home is professional and does it correct.

One very important factor was they were on top of things. Always returned calls, Jere, one of the…read moreoffice staff always knew what was going on. Also compassionate to your needs.

My dad passed and I was lost as to where to go. I knew he was to be cremated, but my dad was also…read moreone for simple and affordable. Luckily we were put in contact with ABC and learned that direct cremation was best for our needs. All for under $1800. The communication and kindness was superb. Jere was the most fantastic arranger and explained everything clearly and empathetically with me by email and phone. We just picked him up on Friday, June 19th. Tissues were ready, the certified certificates were done, a few extra photo copies, and most importantly we were out of there quickly. There was no need to linger. He was in a black plastic receptacle that was zip tied and had his registration tag. Simple, but respectable. Then we went to Dutch Bros on the way out like he would have wanted. Thank you ABC for making a hard day easier for us, my dad would have been proud of you.

This place has some of the most beautiful headstones. I love that it is customizable and…read moreaffordable, not over priced like some American places. Staff is easy to work with and communication is superb! Received it within 6 months. Beautiful piece we ordered for my beloved mother, may she rest in peace.

I should have considered that there are only two 5-star reviews posted for this place. For all I…read moreknow, the reviewers could be family members or good friends who want to help out their friend. This is the first time I've ever had to plan and organize a funeral and just wanted to honor my father's memory in the best I could with what I could afford. I Went into the shop back in May or June 2022 to order my father's gravestone and was told that it would be placed by August. I've e-mailed and called several times for updates and it always takes forever to get a response. No one ever answers the phone and the owner takes days or weeks to return calls and messages (if at all). I was home during Thanksgiving break and went to the shop to talk to the owner and the shop was closed even though the hours listed on window said that they were open. The next day, I received an e-mail from the owner informing me that he's "working on it". I replied to his e-mail letting him know that I will seek a full refund and take my business elsewhere if the gravestone is not place by the end of the year. I just want a nice memorial for my dad. It shouldn't be drawn out like this. I can't tell you how upsetting it is to see nothing at my dads gravesite other gravestones already installed for people who passed after my father. I am seeking legal advice on how to proceed.

Competent, communicative, accommodating and compassionate was my experience at Sacramento Memorial…read moreLawn. I dealt with Jarusha there.

Our family member passed on April 9, 2025 and had adamantly communicated to us ten (10) years ago…read morethat his funeral package expenses are all paid in full! He was of sound mind and very proud that we would not have to worry about anything financially! I called three years ago and spoke to "Clarence" who was in charge of the funeral side and told me that everything was paid for in advance and that there would be no costs. He pulled the paperwork and I emailed mine to him and he said yes! After setting up an appointment a week after he passed and with our paperwork in hand, they began to tell us that the only thing that was paid for was "the plot" only??? Nothing else is paid for??? Our Fred was a very smart man and retired from the State of California after 45 years as a IT guy. He retired after working at the California State Lottery Commission! He would never just take to drive to South Sacramento when he lived in Citrus Heights and just pay for a plot with nothing else paid for!! He did not want that burden put on us financially and he said so 10 years ago and again 3 years ago!!! As his family, we never understood why he choose this funeral home and cemetery to be buried at, when no one in our family ever lived in South Sacramento, unless he responded to some sort of "ad" they sent out in 2001 as a way to gain business. The place was old, dark, run down, not kept up and smelled of urine. We looked at the paperwork in the office and it says no casket?? We were shocked and didn't know what was going on here. So, we looked at each other knew it must of meant that he was being cremated?? Wrong... The paperwork is not right? Something is not right! He was more than likely "mislead" and told something else otherwise. This smells like "fraud" here. He took care of all of this and signed this prepaid contract on 7/16/2001, and put money down on his prepaid contract and made 72 payments of $76.00 taken directly out of his bank account!!! I just read some complaints on here where inexperienced employees did not have the right amounts on paperwork and some paperwork was missing!! In the meeting, they were trying to shove a expensive price list in our face so they could take even more money on top of what he paid. Something is not right here and again, it smells like "fraud" and trying to mislead customers. PLEASE BE AWARE AND DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THEM!! RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN! DO NOT PREPAID ANY FUNERAL SERVICES WITH THEM! We left very upset and felt bad that they mislead him and took his money. Again, he would never just purchase a "plot" only and nothing else. Who does that? You have to put the remains somewhere before a burial, and he would not do that!! We told them that he was mislead and got up and walked up before they tried for the "second" time to shove a expensive price list in our face!! I told them I would be contacting our Attorney and Law Firm to obtain back the monies he paid by having them to buy back his plot for the price he paid for it. This is the right thing to do.The funeral counselor that gets paid via commissions only, said that the plot was now worth $18,000. We only want the price of the money he paid in July 2001. I am filing a complaint with the "Funeral Consumers Alliance" and the "Cementery and Funeral Bureau" here in California. I decided to write this on Yelp so this doesn't happen to anyone else. This is heartbreaking, because anytime you purchase funeral packages or families trying to make arrangements, etc. is a very emotional and sad time. And, this is one where he was taken advantage of. How many more families of the Sacramento community has this happened to from Sacramento Memorial Lawn and not reported. Some of the written comments on here have gone through poor experiences at such a stressful and emotional time. We ended up finding a wonderful funeral home/chapel In Roseville where we live, who has been family owned since 1954, before we even left SML's parking lot. We were a little stressed after all of that. They took us in like we were part of the family and the Manager greeted us with empathy and kindness of what we had just gone through with SML. She sat down with us to support us and help us to set up getting the cremation taken care of and his body transported from Mercy Hospital to their crematory. She went over every detail of the prices, we paid for everything, signed the paperwork and were on our way. This gave us so much peace and we were grateful at the way things turned out for us.