This lengthy review is very well deserved for Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home…read more My father passed away suddenly on a Friday in his hometown of San Francisco. We took the weekend to grieve and began the difficult task on Monday of finding a funeral home. My father was a proud Army Veteran and his wish was to be buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. Initially, we thought it would be best to choose a local funeral home in the Bay Area that specialized in military burials. We believed we found one in San Bruno, but from our very first interaction, we were disappointed. When we explained why we were there, the funeral director did not offer condolences. When I asked about burying my father at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, she suggested we could bury him at the National Cemetery in San Bruno instead. To my knowledge, that cemetery is closed to new burials -- it clearly states so on their website. Her response was, "You can always go over there and ask them directly." I was taken aback. Why was she unaware of the burial closure? And why were we expected to do the legwork when we were seeking professional guidance during one of the hardest moments of our lives? We left feeling discouraged and unsupported. After more research, I realized it would be costly to keep my father's remains at a local funeral home and then transfer him to a facility closer to Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. On Tuesday, my mother, sister, and I drove to Vacaville to visit three funeral homes. The first one we stopped at was Vaca Hills. We didn't have an appointment -- we showed up unannounced -- and we were warmly greeted by Joseph. Joseph is one of the drivers who assists with transporting loved ones and supporting burial services. The moment he heard why we were there, he offered his sincere condolences. He clearly stated he wasn't a funeral director, but he patiently answered every question he could. He was knowledgeable about the burial process at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and provided us with their price list. He also took my contact information and assured me that one of their funeral directors, Mercedes, would call me the next day. Our next two stops were at two other Vacaville funeral homes that work together. One was closed, so we went to the other. While the staff was polite and the funeral director -- a former military member -- had a great sense of humor, the entire meeting felt transactional. It felt more like business than care. The location was also in a very busy area, and we couldn't imagine trying to hold a funeral procession there or mourning in the middle of so much activity. The following morning, Mercedes from Vaca Hills called exactly as promised and scheduled an in-person meeting for the next day. From the moment we met her, she mirrored the compassion Joseph had shown us. She immediately offered her condolences and approached everything with empathy and patience. She never once felt pushy. She answered every question thoroughly and offered thoughtful solutions whenever we needed adjustments. When the topic of payment came up, she handled it with professionalism and respect. She did not ask about life insurance policy amounts. In fact, when my mom attempted to share that information, Mercedes gently let her know that it wasn't necessary and that many families prefer to keep that private. Mercedes is also a military veteran and that meant a lot to us. She ensured every step of the process for my father's burial at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery was handled promptly and properly. As soon as we confirmed our preferred date, she had her team secure the appointment. We selected the Platinum Package, which included a 3-hour viewing and funeral service, followed by a 1-hour burial service the next day. Because my father's burial appointment at the cemetery was scheduled for 9:30 AM, it would have required a very early service and felt rushed. Mercedes worked with us and graciously allowed us to extend our Sunday service to 4 hours instead of 3. On Monday morning, we simply met at the funeral home for the 8:50 AM procession to the cemetery. The entire experience with Vaca Hills was smooth, compassionate and dignified. At no point did I ever feel pressured. They were communicative, understanding and accommodating throughout the entire process. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to extend our utmost gratitude, love and appreciation to Mercedes, Joseph, Brigitte, and Angel. You loved on our family in such a remarkable way during one of the most painful seasons of our lives. You helped us give our father -- our Patriarch, our Protector -- the most honorable Homegoing celebration he could have ever received. We will 100% choose Vaca Hills again if we are ever in need of services in the Vacaville, Dixon, or Fairfield area. With deepest gratitude, The Faagau Family

I had 3 calls with Bridget, the owner. I was astonished by her grossly unprofessional, unhinged…read morebehavior. I had to repeatedly ask her to slow down, lower her voice, and stop interrupting me, so that I could get clear information regarding my father's funeral plans. She wound herself up so badly that she delusionally accused me of doing things I wasn't, which she was actually doing. Despite my multiple calm, gentle efforts to give her space to take a moment to calm down and return to clarity, it was impossible to speak with her before she hung up on me. As if the trauma that I've been going through of losing my father in the way that I did isn't hard enough.... Obviously, I strongly recommend not using this funeral home if you want the kind of professional services and staff that you and your family deserve.

Always taken care of and clean when I have visited. We have family here and live nearby, and we…read moreappreciate all that is done to keep up the cemetary.

Okay, its a geekism. I love history. It is written by the people who live, breath, and die in a…read moreplace that might have been a glorious adventure, but was certainly measured by their heartbeats. Silveyville Cemetery is that kind of place. People who made the glorious West what it is, coming to California in a time before travel was easy. Babies and old people who filled the valley with their moments are buried here, the headstones are beautiful, the grounds are beautifully kept. What a treat for the historian in us all as we feel our time passing.

I would like to say I have been nothing but pleased with the grounds keepers and the receptionist…read more They all work very hard to keep it beautiful and peaceful for people to come to see there loved ones. I went today to put flowers on my husbands grave and I see the grounds keepers working so hard . I want to shout out to them and say thank you Michelle R

Francie is caring and professional. Its never a good day when you need to call on them, but they…read morehelp make a difficult process easier to handle.

From the owner: Funerals - Memorials - Burials - Cremations - Veteran Services & Benefit Assistance - Memorials &…read moreMonuments - Domestic & International Shipping. We serve all faiths, beliefs and cultures. We can assist with any service type from traditional to simple, and we are able to aid those desiring a direct disposition without ceremony. We own and operate our own crematory, so your loved one will never leave our care.

Nothing can really prepare you for death and when it was my Dad's turn my brothers, sister, mom and…read moremyself were crushed. We were given a pamphlet in the ER to choose which mortuary and my cousin had recommended this place. The nurse informed them and the Mortuary Director called us. We made an appointment and Vince was in charge of my Dad's funeral services from the 2 day viewing, coordinating with the church and burial place. Sage was Vince's apprentice and she was amazing with us as well. I'm in the business of healthcare. We are used to maintaining life, we prolong, revive, and try to find ways for patients to thrive. To deal with the people of the opposite side of the spectrum was something new to me. The aftermath of helping a family choose how their loved one wishes to be put at rest, helping them get closure through a burial was what McCune Garden Chapel did for me and my family. We so appreciated that because my mom and siblings were so filled with grief that we didn't know where to start. I'm so grateful for their guidance from finding us a deacon for the viewing, coordinating with the priest at the church and burial site, prompting us, guiding the pall bearers. Always kind and professional when we called with questions. We appreciate you.

We are so grateful for the care and compassion we received from Audra at McCune Garden Chapel. She…read morewas kind, patient, and incredibly attentive throughout the entire process of arranging my grandfather's services. Audra's communication was excellent--she kept us informed every step of the way, answered every question with understanding and compassion, and went above and beyond to assist our family with Veteran Services and to ensure all of our wishes were honored. Her warmth and professionalism made a very difficult time a little easier, and we will always be thankful for her support and guidance.

We used Smith recently for a simple, no frills, no service cremation. Everyone we talked to was…read morekind and caring. What I think many people will appreciate is they were very respectful of the deceased, and the families wishes, and did not apply any pressure to try and upsell us or require us to pay for services we would not use. When you are grieving, some other places apply high pressure sales tactics in order to take advantage of your emotions. Not here. Excellent service, good ethics, and nice people.

We had our service here at the home for my late mother. The team, and Vera, were wonderful in…read moreanswering all of our questions and being supportive throughout the process. She was knowledgeable, patient, kind, and incredibly helpful. My father had lots of concerns and she addressed each and every one with empathy and patience. The service itself was beautiful. They were incredibly well organized to ensure the event ran smoothly. They were knowledgeable tech wise (we had a video to show) and handled the entire process with class and grace. The team is clearly experienced and trustworthy. Thank you!

Davis Cemetery District is a cemetery burial site in Davis, CA. that has been in existence for…read moreclose to 150 years. Yolo county residents receive a reduced cost for a burial plot with proof of residence and/or property taxation, those outside of the district can still utilize the services but with additional cost. Davis is now known as a college town but its historical agricultural roots run deep. This cemetery is located on what was formerly the outskirts of town surrounded by farms. There are a few fields left that haven't succumbed to the developers' bulldozers, but while the now residential neighborhood is part of bustling Davis, behind the cemetery gates lies a peaceful resting place for generations. The lush plantings, heritage trees, and grassy knolls have status as an arboretum; people can bike and walk through the grounds. When my mom passed this summer, through a circuitous set of circumstances we discovered this cemetery. It was the place that resonated as the closest to a peaceful Midwestern cemetery and honored my mom's roots. Judy was very helpful in arranging the grounds tour and site selection this summer. Available by phone, email, and in person consultation, she has an excellent manner for this difficult work with an air of earned competence and attention to detail. She helped make arrangements for the graveside burial service which we had in addition to a chapel service off-site at the funeral home. Pricing was clear and fair. There are events throughout the year including an on site art gallery, Dia de Los Muertos, and the option to have a wreath or solar lantern placed graveside at Christmas/holiday season. The historic nature of the cemetery, peaceful environment, and beautiful grounds make for a valued community resource that is available during the difficult process of death and funeral planning.

Well I'm not rating this because I buried anyone here and I definitely don't plan on being buried…read morehere unless it's by some freak coincidence. I am giving it 5 stars however for some of the really old, beatifully crafted, angel statues that hover over some of the headstones. I remember a particular semi rainy, drizzly night where I took my 4x5 camera, my housemate's cigarette lighter powered spotlight and took some great 15 minute bulb exposure photographs of these angels. As I was in the middle of this the police showed up probably thinking we were pillaging the graves or something. So after briefly trying to explain my photography project we tipped them off to the group of teenagers getting wasted about 300 feet away. Sorry guys, I had to get the PO-PO off my back.