After my dad passed away I was so lucky and blessed that we came across Valley Funeral Home…read more It's such a hard, emotional, and confusing time, but I was lucky enough to have Krystal N. as the person who walked me and my family through everything. She was compassionate, knowledgeable, honest and forthright, patient, and answered every question I had along the way, no matter how big or small (and no matter what time of day). She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and on schedule, always putting me at ease to focus on the important things. We had a small ceremony with a chaplain before my dad's cremation and everything was so perfect. Thank you Krystal!! And thanks to the Dignity/Valley team!

My dad recently passed away and we felt comfortable using Valley Funeral Home as we have used them…read morefor a couple other family members. During the time between when my dad passed and his cremation, we were completely forgotten about. No one would call us back, no one had any answers, and my dad was completely forgotten. The only reason we were able to move forward with any of the process is because we kept calling and calling (daily) to get updates about what was going on. Everytime we called, we would get someone new, who had to contact someone else, then get back to us. But they never got back to us. We finally found out that nothing had been done with my dad because communication was lost on their end and no one knew/realized my dad was waiting to be cremated. Finally, Mike was able to assist us (2 weeks after my dad passed) and told us that he would make sure everything got done in a timely manner. Although we were happy with the help we received from Mike, the rest of the service we received was absolutely terrible, when we were already dealing with one of the worst times in our lives. They were so quick to charge our credit card for the service but then just as quickly, forgot about the service they needed to provide. I would not recommend Valley Funeral Home to anyone. They used to be family owned and actually cared, now that it's a part of Dignity Health it's just another corporation.

Unfortunately, my mother-in-law passed away, and we chose to bury her here at Hollywood Hills. From…read morethe moment we arrived, the grounds felt truly special--stunning and serene, with an abundance of wildlife. We even saw deer and coyotes during our visit. The main office was also beautiful, clean, and peaceful. Throughout the process, the staff was consistently professional and accommodating, especially when it came to our special requests. As with other high-profile locations, the pricing is on the higher side compared to some other cemeteries in the area, which is largely due to the many celebrities laid to rest here. Overall, we're grateful for our decision and felt confident that we chose a respectful, beautiful place for our loved one.

I cannot begin to describe the incredible angels who make up the grounds crew at Forest Lawn…read more On Tuesday, I was attending a funeral service. The weather was excruciatingly hot, emotions were running high, and in the midst of it all, I realized I had lost my engagement ring in the grass. Some members of the grounds crew noticed my friend and me searching frantically and asked what had happened. Without hesitation, they began helping us look. As time went on, more and more members of the grounds crew joined the search, including their supervisor, Gilbert. For nearly TWO HOURS in the blazing heat, they never stopped. They tried every magnet they had available, marked off the areas where I had walked with flags, and even went to Harbor Freight to purchase a metal detector. Less than five minutes after returning with it, they found my ring!!!!!! The kindness, compassion, and patience these complete strangers showed me is something I will never forget. They never complained. They never gave up. Even when I was losing hope, they continued encouraging me and refused to stop searching until my ring was found. God bless every one of them. Thank you, Gilbert, and the entire Forest Lawn grounds crew, for your extraordinary kindness. Your actions meant more to me than words can express.

From the very first phone call to the final goodbye, everyone at this funeral home treated me with…read moresuch kindness, compassion, and respect. Losing my mom was a very difficult experience of my life, and they made an incredibly painful time so much easier to bear. Every member (especially Rubyrose cause we spoke to her most of the time) of the staff was patient, caring, and genuinely concerned about making sure everything was handled perfectly. They guided me through every step, answered all of my questions, and made me feel supported from beginning to end. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and heartfelt compassion were beyond anything I could have hoped for. I did not get her name but Thank you so much to the person that met me at the cemetery with my mom. I will always be grateful for the love and dignity they showed her and our family. I never felt rushed or like I was just another customer. They truly cared, and it showed in everything they did. I cannot recommend them highly enough. If you are looking for a funeral home that will treat your loved one with the utmost respect and your family with genuine compassion, this is the place. Thank you so very much.

During one of the most heartbreaking moments in my life, a friend suggested contacting The Alpha…read moreSociety for the cremation and services for the passing of my loved one, and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Geovanny and the owner, Erica, made my experience smooth and took excellent care of my family and me. I strongly suggest contacting The Alpha Society if your life requires services for the passing of a loved one. I can't thank them enough for the excellent service they provided in my darkest days. Thank you to The Alpha Society for such excellent services. I must give a special thank-you to Geovanny; he was there for me every step of the way through the entire process. GOD, bless you, Geovanny.

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.

The best gift in life is a Mother, and life's greatest loss is the death of one's Mother…read more My sister and I were utterly devastated by our sudden and tragic loss last month, and Ms. Margaret Velez and Mr. Martin Guerrero were a source of gentle calm and support for us. Despite the fact that Dignity is owned by a massive, profit-oriented, multi-billion dollar corporation - the largest provider of funeral services in the U.S. - both these gracious and exemplary employees were empathetic and easy to work with during this devastatingly grief-stricken time. The distinguished Mr. Martin, who arranged the funeral, was a source of grace, class, and comfort for my sister and I, and he carried out our beloved Mother's service last week with knowledge, experience, and refinement. The viewing at the quaint and beautiful Chapel with colorful stained-glass windows was artistically-inspired with her large portrait and a grand display of flowers, and our dear Mother was immaculately dressed and groomed, and looked as if she were asleep. We had arranged for a dove release at the service, and he encouraged my sister and I to each hold then release a dove before releasing the entire flock. The benevolent and soft-spoken Ms. Margaret took the time to show us around the park for possible resting places for Mom, and her gentle disposition and kindness made this process a little less taxing. Our Father was interred here over a decade ago, which brought attention and interest from our relatives and friends to this memorial park; our uncle and aunt were then interred here as well. We're most grateful to Mr. Martin and Ms. Margaret for their compassion and professionalism during the most heartbreaking and tragic time of our lives.

Angel, Brisett, Luis, Megan, and Talpa: Thank you! You are wonderful at caring and in your upkeep…read moreof all my family members at Valhalla.

During one of the hardest moments of our lives, the team at Chavez Funeral Home & Cremation treated…read moreme & my sister with kindness, compassion, and respect. Losing our father is devastating but Sonia made our decision making easier with her grace. A very special thank you Sonia, who was truly amazing throughout the entire funeral arrangement process for my father. She was incredibly communicative, patient, and never once made us feel pressured into making decisions. She took the time to answer all of our questions, guided us with genuine care, and helped make an overwhelming experience a little easier to navigate. We are deeply grateful for the professionalism and heartfelt support we received. Thank you for helping us honor my father's life with dignity and compassion. We will always remember your kindness.

Thank you Sonia for being very informative and patient with my family and I, as we have never gone…read morethrough something like this. Our family and friends valued the respect that was given to us. They're able to walk you step by step without and confusion. We highly recommend this business to anyone in need or is searching for Funeral and cremation services.

Shifting gears from happier reviews to not so happy. Yesterday, I got a call from one of my former…read morecoworkers and she told me that another coworker that we both loved, worked with has passed away in May of this year. We don't know much details about his passing, nor any information about how, where and the exact day that God took him home. He was 75 years young and didn't make it to his 76th birthday which was on the 25th of June. Long story short, it really devastated me, because we were very close together. Later, we found out that a neighbor who was also one of our former coworkers found him dead at his condo. He was cremated and that's all that I know. Forest Lawn in Glendale is a very pieceful place to be, and visit your loved ones. Every package has its own price along with burial, cremation. scattering ashes and more. May all the deceased (RIP) and a light to shine on their spirits and souls.

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.

My Mom passed and we were not prepared on what to do immediately following her passing. I knew that…read moreI wanted an aquamation so googled around looking for a business that provides aquamation. I found Anubis and called, unsure if they would service the Orange County area. Absolutely everyone we spoke with at Anubis was very considerate and very accommodating. It was the Friday before Memorial Day so it took a while to get to Orange County. They carefully transferred my Mom to their vehicle. They were very responsive to all of our questions and really made the whole process much easier than I thought it would be. We really appreciated that as we were still trying to process our Mom's passing. They're the best! They arranged a meeting point midway between Glendale and where we lived in Orange County to transfer our urns to us. I highly, highly recommend Anubis. They really made a difficult time easier because of their excellent care of our Mom.

I arrived to pick up remains of a relative and noticed that street parking is limited, so you might…read moreneed to park at a pay meter in the neighborhood.I was greeted by a friendly woman at the counter who retrieved the urn from the back office.