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Forest Lawn - Glendale

Forest Lawn - Glendale

4.1
(226 reviews)

One of my earliest memories (maybe just a glimpse of a memory) was when my grandpa was buried here…read morein 1982. I remember the hole in the ground and the coffin but not much else. Since then I have been back to visit many times, and more of my relatives (including my grandma) were buried here. My dad passed away less than three months ago so this was the only place we really considered. After some confusion with some pre-sales people (who seem to operate independently of this office), we've been really happy with our experience with Forest Lawn, from our initial multi-hour intake meeting with Maricar. She was professional, comforting (we came in a few short days after it happened), and very clear in her communication. She showed us a lot of options for various things (urns, cards, flowers, etc.), didn't pressure us to make any decisions we weren't ready for, and made sure we had water and snacks. We ended up doing separate days for cremation and a memorial service. Throughout the time I would send her long emails with lots of questions, and she (or someone from her team) would respond to me promptly. The rest of the staff were also excellent. I received multiple updates as my dad was being transferred from the hospital to Forest Lawn. On the day of the cremation my son noticed that a basket of snacks had disappeared between when we arrived and when he left; when he asked about them they brought them back out for him (maybe grieving burns lots of calories). We had multiple rounds of back-and-forth on things like the urn inscription as well as the printout for the memorial service (including some Chinese characters). Everything was handled exceptionally well. For cremation viewing there are a couple of options - a smaller room right near the cremation furnace and a larger area; we opted for the smaller one. We had about 20 minutes with my mom, wife and kids, and a few family friends. We all said our goodbyes and placed a few things into the coffin - calligraphy from my mom and a bookmark that was a party favor for their 50th wedding anniversary, an origami fighter jet from my son, origami stegosauruses from my daughter and me (my dad got me two on his travels when I was a kid), and an origami crane from my wife. For the service were were in the Little Church of the Flowers. It seats up to 100 but feels cozier since 16 of the seats are in a small area off to the side. Two people from Forest Lawn were present throughout the service, helping with guiding people, getting a light to light up sheet music for a piano duet by my sister and brother-in-law, helping other relatives set up the parting gift/snack station (my mom insisted we couldn't send people away hungry and empty-handed). No photos of the whole church but there's a video walkthrough on the website. Random details: Memorial service slideshow can have up to 80 photos (you have to pay extra for more); later they sent printed copies of all the photos. We got the portrait ($350) and were very happy with it (it is now my dad's study). We also paid for the livestream since we were short on space and had some people who were not able to travel. It has several different camera angles and the audio quality is good, and I'm happy that we have a video. We tried to get people to not send flowers but a few did anyways and they looked nice next to the urn. Very relieved to have the service behind us. It's been a very difficult few months, but we were always in good hands at Forest Lawn. Thanks again to Maricar and the whole team here. The service truly felt like a celebration of my dad's life. Would definitely recommend highly.

Recently had a cremation service and celebration of life service at this venue for my dearly…read morebeloved grandfather. For guests and immediate family members, you can pull up to the information station at the entrance and the staff there will advise you where to park or where you need to go. I want to thank Forest Lawn for their kindness and empathy as we said our final words to my grandfather before he was to be cremated. They gave us an adequate amount of time and offered condolences. The next day, for his celebration of life, we were able to host and hold a day of respect, prayers, and love thanks to this venue. The interior was beautiful and the flower package my mom and her siblings got for their dad was gorgeous to look at. Special shoutout to Diana and Sonia for their communication and information as they helped ease concerns in the whole planning process. The staff during set-up time was also very friendly and assisted in anything we needed. I want to thank Forest Lawn deeply from the bottom of my heart for my family.

Han Kook Mortuary

Han Kook Mortuary

4.2
(32 reviews)

I was made aware from my aunt's friend about this mortuary company while I was preparing for my…read moremother's recent passing. I was connected with Jenny, the coordinator here at the mortuary. It was a very hard time, and this is the first time I ever had to arrange any kind of funeral procedure. Honestly, everything happened so fast and sudden with my mother's passing, I really don't know what I would have done if Jenny wasn't there to guide me. She was very thorough, patient, and helped to explain the process in a way that I could understand despite the frazzled mind frame that I was in. My family and I decided that the best way to honor my mother's body was to cremate her, and then place her in a niche. I went with the cremation package with Hankook Mortuary, and I felt that the price was fair and reasonable compared to that of its competitors in the area. I am so glad that I went with Hankook Mortuary not just because of the cost, but because of how smoothly her and her team have made the whole process seamless. It was already very difficult managing her sendoff through inpatient hospice, coordinating and working with the supportive care doctors and nurses, Jenny and her team helped to take a lot of the stress from funeral planning. It was one less thing that I had to worry about, and that alone was tremendously helpful for me and my family.   I only have great things to say about Jenny and Hankook Mortuary. So glad that I chose them to help honor my mother for her end of life care. Thank you so very much Jenny and team for taking amazing care.

I am writing this review years later because the experience was so traumatic that it took a long…read moretime before I could even speak about it. My mother passed away from COVID in January 2021, during one of the most heartbreaking moments of my life. I trusted this funeral home to guide me through the process with dignity, sympathy, and respect. Instead, what I encountered was behavior that felt cold, harsh, and completely devoid of compassion. From the beginning, I was not given a clear price list. The explanations were rushed and unclear, and the final cost turned out to be much higher than what I initially understood. When I asked about it, I was spoken to as if my questions were an inconvenience, and I was reminded again and again that they were "too busy" because many people were dying at the time. But the worst and most unforgettable moment happened on the day of my mother's service. My pastor brought a $500 coupon for this funeral home and kindly offered to help me ask if it could be applied to my remaining balance. Instead of handling the matter with professionalism, the staff member named Jenny immediately raised her voice at both of us. She told my pastor that this was "between her and me" and told him to leave the office in a rude and dismissive way. Once he stepped out, she started yelling at me, saying: "There are so many funerals backed up right now. I squeezed your mother into the schedule, and now you show up with a coupon at the last minute? Why didn't you bring this earlier?" As she shouted, she held the funeral schedule chart right up to my face and then threw it onto the floor in anger. I was standing there alone--exhausted, grieving, and still crying over my mother's death--when this happened. I cannot explain the shock and humiliation I felt. What made it even more painful was that other staff members were present, saw what was happening, and did absolutely nothing. Not one person stepped in. Not one person offered comfort, sympathy, or even basic courtesy. It felt as if no one there had the slightest sense of compassion, respect for the deceased, or understanding of what a grieving family goes through. The overall atmosphere I witnessed made me feel that this funeral home operates without the empathy, dignity, or human decency that such a place should have. In a setting where families are saying their final goodbyes, I expected even a small amount of kindness -- but I experienced the exact opposite. I understand that the pandemic was overwhelming for everyone, including funeral homes. But difficult circumstances never excuse treating grieving families with disrespect, hostility, or indifference. What I experienced felt deeply unprofessional, insensitive, and completely inappropriate for a place entrusted with honoring someone's final moments. I know there are not many Korean-run funeral homes in the LA area, and many in the Korean community rely on this one. But based on my experience, I sincerely hope people understand how they operate. If you are considering this funeral home, please be extremely cautious -- and if possible, I strongly recommend choosing another place for your loved one's final arrangements.

Natural Grace Funerals and Cremations

Natural Grace Funerals and Cremations

5.0
(83 reviews)

AMAZING experience during one of the most difficult times of my life. Shari, the owner of Natural…read moreGrace, was incredibly compassionate, helpful and respectful through the entire process. I was comforted mentally and emotionally from the moment I contacted Shari regarding my mother's cremation. They patiently were on hand to respectfully transport my mother from her apartment and were on hand to help with all the final arrangements. Shari was even gracious enough to deliver my mother's ashes to me in person in a beautiful wooden urn in time for us to place her into her niche at the cemetery. No one wants to think about the time when we have to figure out what to do when a loved one passes. But in one of your most difficult and challenging moments, Shari and her accommodating and helpful team were itruly heaven sent! Thank you so much Shari, Tawny and Gabe for everything. You are so incredibly appreciated.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the tender care and compassion NATURAL GRACE showed my…read moremom and our family during such a difficult time. A special thank you to Ron and Yvette for their gentle presence when they came to our private home -- their kindness and willingness to share their own story of loss brought comfort and connection when it was most needed. I am also deeply grateful to Shari, who went above and beyond by keeping our family updated throughout the process. Her thoughtful communication and the photos she provided for verification gave us reassurance and peace of mind during an emotional time. The Level of Care, Integrity, and Attention to Detail from your entire team at NATURAL GRACE reflects a standard of service that is truly Exceptional and Increasingly Rare. You not only handled everything with professionalism, but with genuine heart -- something that cannot be taught or measured. Please know how much NATURAL GRACE's dedication meant to us and how grateful we are for the way you honored my mom with such respect and grace.

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum

2.2
(135 reviews)

This is a review of the cemetery grounds and graveside services only; I have never attended any…read moreservices in their chapel(s?). Most of my deceased friends and relatives are buried either at Calvary Cemetery in East L.A. or Rose Hills Cemetery north of Whittier. Like Calvary, Resurrection is a Catholic cemetery, but because Calvary is so much older and closer to where my older family members lived, the vast majority of my deceased Catholic relatives are buried at Calvary. I really only know about Resurrection because my father's aunt (2011) and her husband (2024) were buried here. The irony of it is that for most of my life, Auntie Manya and Uncle Paul lived in Whittier, right off of the road that leads to Rose Hills Cemetery's main entrance. They were the family members who lived closest to Rose Hills, yet they chose to be buried far from both their home at the time (they would eventually move to L.A.'s South Bay) and most of my aunt's family. All of this is to say that I haven't spent much time here. I've been to at least two graveside services here and one or two other occasions--probably services to mark either 40 days or one year since the person's passing. I'm always surprised by the size of the place. The first time I came, I was very ill from food poisoning I had gotten in the Bay Area not long before my flight, so I wasn't paying that much attention. The grave site didn't seem too far from the entrance we used, so I thought it was a very small cemetery. It's not. The grounds are nice and well maintained. When my Uncle Paul's ashes were buried next to Auntie Manya's coffin a little more than a year ago, Resurrection had set up the tent for the service a good 30 yards from the grave sites themselves. I'm assuming they chose the tent location because of uneven ground or a lack of a large enough empty area closer to the burial plots, but it was awkward to have most of the service beneath the tent and then straining to hear as the priest said more prayers as he walked with the urn from the tent to where it would be buried. In contrast, at Auntie Manya's elder sister Margie's burial last year (she lived to be 102!) at Calvary, the tent was set up right near the burial plot. Despite all the headstones and graves around, Calvary was able to site the tent right where it belonged; why couldn't Resurrection do the same thing? Sadly enough, I don't visit Auntie Manya's or Uncle Paul's graves as often as I do other friends' and family members', almost solely because there are more graves of loved ones at other cemeteries. Other than the noise of lawnmowers, it is a peaceful place, and despite having pretty easy freeway access, you're relatively unaware of being smack dab in the middle of the sprawling suburbs of L.A. County's San Gabriel Valley.

Noticed upon arrival that the front office reception has been remodeled which was nice. However,…read morethree staff members sitting at front counter, you could tell none wanted to get up and assist us the minute we walked in. Acted like we were bothering them instead of being attentive to what we needed assistance with. They should've upgraded their website or added a self service kiosk aiding those needing help to find a service &/or grave. Forrest lawn gets a hand of applause for have this option available on-line including a map of their grounds. If it's such a bother please add this feature for people to use. I bet if we would've inquired about purchasing property their tune would've probably changed. So sad esp since this is a Catholic Cemetery. Do better Resurrection Cemetery & actually help those who walk into the office seeking assistance!!

LifeSource - funeralservices - Updated July 2026

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