This is in regards to my father in law passing. We found out on a Thursday morning that he might…read morenot live through the day. I found this company and went to the office and made all the arrangements. He passed that afternoon. They provided pickup and the services. Very professional. My sister passed recently without a lot of notice. Hospice called and said the time was near. I called CSI and they emailed me the forms. I filled them out and they took care of everything. I noticed some reviews saying incorrect info held everything up. I'm not sure why when Erica sent me the official document to review and insure everything was correct. In both cases I received a call, email or text letting me know what was happening. I feel that they were very caring and trustworthy.

We felt very supported during this extremely difficult time and the team was always compassionate…read more Jessica was especially helpful. She was always right there helping us through each part of the process.

My experience with Opal was excellent. They were absolutely professional and went above and beyond…read morehelping procure a plot at the Naval Cemetery at Miramar. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and I already have to my sister in law.

This was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do for my mom. Opal Cremation was so…read moresupportive and helpful. They were there and communicative when needed. They always did what I asked and were a good resource for me to help get my mom's remains back to Ohio from California for the service and burial. So thankful to have them help with this. The genuine support and professionalism was what we needed. Thank you for everything you helped make happen for us. It was perfect.

Everyone at CA Funeral Alternatives in Escondido were incredible. They helped us with my 85 year…read moreold Dad's passing in April and were kind, warm and very organized... everything we needed at a very difficult time. Marna and the staff were just lovely people - the place is not fancy, which is reflected in their pricing, but it has everything you need to do the best for your loved one. They don't rush or try to upsell you anything, and they obviously care very much about their clients. We were able to select the most beautiful and fitting urn for my Dad, which was just perfect. My Dad spent his last few days in hospice care at my home, and I think the thing that impressed me the most about CA Funeral Alternative's care was how kind and professional the people were who came to pick Dad up after he had passed. It was very late - 2 am - but they came dressed very professionally and were so gentle and considerate in how they handled him. They treated Dad like the person he was. I had been through a VERY different experience with a different funeral provider some years before when my stepdad had passed away, and so I was very concerned about how it would go. But the two men who came could not have been better, they did everything with gentle hands and took him in a brand new vehicle (which for some reason mattered in that moment). and they made a difficult time just that much easier for us. I would highly recommend this company - everything, from the first contact we had with them, to the care they took helping us get my Dad's ashes prepared for travel out of state for his funeral service, was well done. Thank you so much Marna and colleagues, we truly appreciated you.

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

We had an unexpected loss, and I called to get information…read more If you need to make cremation arrangements in the San Diego area, this is the company to call. From picking up the phone on a Sunday, to walking us through the process, to having the most reasonable costs I found (when making a few calls that day), AFS went above and beyond. They showed compassion, didn't "sell us" - just provided the info we needed and said they'd be there if we needed them. We quickly secured their services, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I had a very similar experience to what many others have written about working with this small…read morebusiness. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, empathetic and patient. Not having any experience directly taking care of arrangements after someone has passed, I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect through the process. Joey and Tara were so wonderful and answered my questions, helped set expectations properly for me and were always available to take calls. Their pricing is very competitive and straightforward. There aren't any hidden or additional fees that surprise you when it comes time to make payment. I highly recommend them to help anyone through one of the most difficult and challenging life events. Thank you Joey and Tara!

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.

Daniel at Calif Funeral Alternatives was very helpful, informative, and compassionate. The care…read morefacility where my brother passed recommended Calif Funeral Alternatives since I'm not local to Escondido, and I'm grateful for the recommendation. They don't take advantage of you during the emotional time after losing a loved one. Do not hesitate to contact Calif Funeral Alternatives.

This is a nice down home mortuary. Staff are pleasant and they offer many services here. Parking…read morelot is very large for big services. I would have liked to have seen the water fountain running and clean. I know with the climate it's hard but if it's not working, please fix it. Gives grieving humans somewhere to sit when dealing with the loss of a loved one. If it's too expensive to fix or run, tear down and install a nice meditation garden, rose garden or something for your customers as they visit your establishment in sad times. There is a tv and sound system for services and slide shows. Kitchen area is a little small and dark. Could use some updating with newer soft lights or just modern aesthetics. Overall a great choice if you need these services.

It is under the worst of circumstances that I'm on this business writing a review, but in the…read moreprocess of burying a loved one, Tanya at Allen Brothers has made it all the best outcome possible. My close friends husband unexpectedly passed away, and I was fielding all of the arrangement coordination and conversations. Never having to handle something like this before, I found that there were dozens of phone calls and e-mails necessary, lots of information to be exchanged, etc. Not once did Tanya ever give me a hard time being the fact that I wasn't direct family or next of kin. She was so helpful and patient through every step of the way and really helped me manage all the details I needed to process with the family. She was also so compassionate and kind in every conversation both with me, and my friend who was obviously more distraught. Any time I called the mortuary and Tanya wasn't available, both Darren and Hollis always offered to help and always relayed information back to Tanya. There wasn't a single time I was expecting a call back and didn't get one. They always followed through. I'm so sorry if you're reading this review because you've lost someone special, but if God for bid I had to do this again, I would absolutely do it with Tanya.

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.