I have not been to many funeral homes but id have to say that this has to be the most…read moreaccommodating. They honored my grandparents very well with a nice room with very strong a/c and a large family room and allowed us to perform all the Buddhist rituals and traditions. They also offer free wifi(although not that good). They also have free underground parking. I would not hesitate to recommend sanctuarium.

Of all the funeral homes in the Metro, this is apparently the one that is able to cater…read morespecifically to Filipino-Chinese families who want to observe their cultural traditions. The building itself, as I have been told, has been architecturally designed according to optimum feng shui principles. Several Fil-Chi friends who have lost their loved ones have opted to use their service and the staff are very good in anticipating their needs. The home is able to conveniently supply necessities like the daily spread of food for the offering, paper pavilions and other items to be burned, expert consultations for auspicious dates, etc. The building is quite spacious and the individual wake lounges are comfortably spaced so that every private party has their assigned courtyard areas. Escalators and the elevator are kept in good order; air-conditioning is quite sufficient throughout the entire building. Additional requests for clean-up and other housekeeping needs are responded to fairly promptly.

REVIEW #7000 Our…read moreonly regret during our recent visit here was that the tour we were on didn't allow enough time to explore and reflect. The museum in the visitor's center is worth at least an hour, and then there's the walls of names, the fields of the fallen, a little prayer at the chapel, and exploring individual monuments (some with a QR code for more info). It was a very peaceful, humbling, emotional, and timeless experience. A couple on our tour was the first in the family to visit a grave, of which Memorial Staff has a special process to commemorate the identification. Admission is free and let's hope the US Government doesn't ever do anything stupid regarding the budget to maintain these sacred grounds.

There are no words to describe the experience of being here. So this review is superfluous…read more... I do highly recommend you visit this hallowed memorial constructed to pay proper honor to those American and Filipino combatants who gave their lives to preserve and restore freedom to the Philippine Islands and other nearby places in the Western Pacific theater of Operations during World War II. Many of which, I might add, especially the Philippine Scouts, are not given any official acknowledgment (it's been over 80 years) of their bravery and sacrifice that they so merit and deserve. One day perhaps.... .... One of my family members is here.... but ... not really. His name is here, that's all....inscribed in capital letters on a high marble wall along with many thousands of others who fought in WWII and whose bodies could not be recovered. I'm grateful, thankful, and overwhelmed by the extraordinary kindness, compassion and courtesy that the cemetery staff showed to me and my family. They assigned us a personal escort and guide who stayed with us for 2 hours. This wonderful young man who toured us around is a great testament to his country and proof positive that patriotism is not dead nor is it something to be mocked as popular corrupted culture seems to reinforce. The time spent here went a long way to effecting closure. As a final act of kindness, our guide arranged for a rubbing to be made of our deceased relative's name that I provided to our surviving family members. Thanks especially to all the staff at this cemetery for all they did to enhance our visit. Remember that freedom is never free. If you ever get to the point that you start to think that it is, then it's time for you to re-read history and to come here.

Manila Memorial was previously an exemplar service of funeral procession; recently, they have shown…read morepoor accountability, fraudulent actions and a lack of care for how they handle a family's grief. One of their poorly trained, insensitive coordinators took our great grandmother's guest book and placed it in the coffin, to be buried with our dearly departed, without our consent or knowledge. Rather than offer to remedy this, they demanded a minimum payment of 34,000 pesos with additional fees. They see no fault in their lack of professionalism and would rather scam grieving families. This lack of accountability is gross, fraudulent and unjust. If you can avoid their service, I would. We hope that they find God and justice in their hearts and remedy this; but thus far, they show their greed and vile nature. I hope you all find God.

Parts of the park were attractive, but parts were not that well maintained. There are plenty of…read moreoptions for internment for people to choose.

The Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and Columbarium, is so close to NAIA Terminal 3 that…read moreyou could almost walk there. The area has an ecclesiastical museum with beautiful artwork of St. Therese. The shrine also has its own Adoration Chapel and a flower shop. Mass there is something to see. The entire area is softly lighted and you can hear mass no matter where you are sitting. It is very close to the Marriott, and I understand it is used a lot for weddings with the reception at the Marriott. We simply went to mass and looked at the lovely art work. It was wonderful.

The Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus and Columbarium, or simply St. Therese Shrine, stands…read moreright across NAIA Terminal 3 and within the vicinity of Newport City that houses the busy Resorts World Casino complex. The shrine is among the most popular wedding venues in the southern areas of Metro Manila. Apart from the bright altar that makes use of natural light (making it perfect for post-wedding photo ops), the church has tastefully designed interior. Plus, it's near Manila Marriott Hotel - itself a favorite reception venue with its huge ball and function rooms. In short, if you get wed at St. Therese, you won't need a bridal car if your reception is held at Marriott Hotel. The minimum fee for a wedding at the shrine is PHP 40,000.00 and that gives you one and a half hours of air-conditioned use of the church, a basic flower package, a soloist and pianist, a royal blue carpet for the aisle, and a priest. Weddings can be pencil-booked for three days, after which an official reservation must be made with 50% downpayment. Another attraction of the shrine is the columbarium. It houses 38,000 vaults or niches which can each fit four urns. The area also has an Ecclesiastical Museum displaying artwork about the life of St. Therese. The shrine also has its own Adoration Chapel and a flower shop.

Paraiso is a beautiful place…read more I've seen some ugly cemeteries in Los Angeles and Hawaii so when my family told me about this cemetery on the outskirts of Metro Manila I was thinking it might be one of those ugly, old, unkempt cemeteries. Some neighborhoods and places in Manila are left unfixed to just run wildly by the people so I was thinking the worst case scenario for this cemetery. When I got there, it was nice and resembled a park. Trees lining the main road, it does seem like a little slice of paraiso (translation: paradise).

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Maybe it's just good timing but Himlayang Pilipino isn't as chaotic as say, North Cemetery is…read moreduring the All Soul's/All Saint's rush. Maybe it's the fact that the family plot is in the corner and away from the crowd but it's never really been that... busy, in my opinion. To first timers, it can be a little labyrinthine though and you might need to make a few turns before finally getting to where you want to. But it's pretty peaceful. Everything's spaced out well that there's really a sense of serenity around, no matter where you are. I also do rather like the look of the place. Those trees are gorgeous and there are roaming groundskeepers even when it's not November. The grass around the graves is never too long so you can tell that these places are well taken care of. They also have proper toilets. What used to be plain shacks became cemented rooms with proper plumbing so good on them. There's also an on-site chapel right in the middle of the park. All in all, it's a good looking cemetery. It isn't so cluttered and you don't have to worry about thieves.

My family has always been going to Himlayang Filipino, as it's where my mom's parents and brother…read moreare buried, but despite the solemnity of our visits, I've always though the place to be beautiful. It used to be that they were the only place I associated with the Visayas and Tandang Sora area, and though I'm completely aware now that people and businesses actually thrive there, I still think the reason for Himlayan's beauty is its tucked-away location. Okay, I've never actually been there during All Souls' Day. since my family is a shut-in at this time of the year, avoiding the crowds entirely, but even when we go on a weekend, we almost always feel like the only people there. It's nice! Kinda creepy, but nice. For me, even the thick concrete walls against the pristine green are a beautiful sight enough, but the place has its share of impressive structures and monuments like the Emilio Jacinto shrine and the Salakot chapel. They all make a somber visit to graves a little more uplifting.

I'm the kind of person who loves dark, macabre and gory things so cemeteries are places of beauty…read morefor me. I know cemeteries can be spooky and downright chilling for most people, but Heritage Memorial Park will make you rethink on how cemeteries are like. It's completely modern and cool. Not scary at all, even at night time. In fact, the memorial park is beautiful. It has different areas with themes (like a Pagoda). It's clean, well kept and has greenery and hills. Seemingly full of life where life has gone. Even speakers that play lovely ballads throughout the day like Josh Groban's music. It's almost like how heaven for spirits on Earth would look like. In their website it says "world-class services and facilities, and a team of highly-trained and dedicated professionals at your disposal" and I totally and 100% agree! My dad's tita was buried here and the services were top notch. My relatives availed of one of the memorial packages that had my tita's coffin have...GET THIS...a horse drawn gold carriage and then at the burial site, a bagpiper (in costume) was playing in the distance on top of a hill. Say whatttt!? Even the lowering device for the coffin was gold (not real gold). They've won awards AND they have park activities like outdoor film screenings! *insert in love emoji* If that's not quality service, then I don't know what is. So in the future or if you're currently looking for a cemetery for your loves ones (or for yourself?), I highly suggest Heritage Memorial Park! It's even just a nice place to visit even if you don't have loved ones there. Side story: I shot my finals here for my photography class in college. My professor loved my images so much he gave me a 98/100!

I don't often look back on the last time I had to be here because the memory makes me uncomfortable…read moreand saddens me, but for the sake of this review, I will. An acquaintance of mine recently passed away due to unmentionable circumstances and so I had to pay respects and attend her wake. Heritage Memorial Park is a SIGHT TO SEE. My friends and I were sitting outside on a bench and we reminisced about our friend's life. The inside of the chapel was gorgeous as well. This place reeks of class but it's really not something that you notice firsthand given the reason that you're there in the first place.

We had a chance to use Arlington Memorial's services on two occasions last year and during both…read moretimes, we found their staff and facilities to be satisfactory. We have always opted to use Hall A, which is the largest chapel that they had. Hall A is part of the new building and it features high ceilings and large glass windows that let in a lot of natural light. White canvas blinds and adequate air conditioning gave the space a very open and comfortable feel. Hall A also comes with an en suite toilet and shower plus a pantry with a fridge, a microwave, a wet sink, and an LCD TV. Hall A is actually detached from the rest of the chapels, which gives you some privacy. The other chapels in the old building, frankly, feel a bit claustrophobic. Arlington has its own crematorium and for families who choose this option, the staff thoughtfully orchestrates a farewell ceremony where loved ones will strew flowers and write messages to the person they have lost. Other conveniences include in-house coordination for the publication of obituaries in major newspapers and accredited caterers. The only constructive criticism that I could offer is that they do need to repair their chipped sidetables and fraying upholstery. They might also consider upgrading the plastic Orocan pail that they use as makeshift rubbish bins in public areas.

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