I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the professionalism and care demonstrated by…read moreyour staff in handling my grandmother's memorial and burial services. During such a difficult time, your team's compassion and attention to detail meant a great deal to our family. I would especially like to recognize Mason for his exceptional professionalism and his calm, gentle presence whenever he spoke. His demeanor brought a sense of comfort and dignity to the service, and I am truly grateful that he was overseeing my grandmother's arrangements. Please extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved. Your kindness and dedication did not go unnoticed and are deeply appreciated.

A beautiful park to rest eternally. I'm not sure about the staff here, as it wasn't my…read moreresponsibility to deal with the admin stuff. But the staff during the funeral seemed very stoic. Other funerals I've gone to, the staff members whether working in parking control, or guiding the pall bearers seemed more caring. They'll make sure the family's experience is emaculate, or at least almost perfect. Here, they don't greet you, nor at least try to assist the elders especially in the parking lot. They'll just stand there with a blank look to make sure you're okay... without even a smile. But they are seemingly professional with their guidance. Definitely not naturally charismatic. I hope they like their jobs. For me, it's been sad to keep experiencing loss of loved ones. We are getting older, and it's called the circle of life. Going back to the cemetery itself, the graves are quite scattered. You'll see clusters filled, and then empty spots steps away. The views of San Jose City is beautiful! Blue skies. Birds chirping, some wind, made my experience wonderful. Of course depending on the weather. The cemetery is still expanding into unused land. However, some nice homes are built directly across the street, where the lawn may be shared (literally). Luckily, I'm friends with Casper, and Poltergeist is only a movie. LOL. I'd say it's an average 3.8 stars experience.

I'm speaking on behalf of my family that Martinez Family Funeral Home was the absolute best choice…read morefor us. My mother recently passed away in the hospital, which made me frantically search for a funeral home. I saw MFFH on a list that the social worker gave to me, looked at their rave reviews on Yelp, emailed them the day of my mother's passing and they got back to us in less than 24 hours. They're a family-owned business that truly does care about the families and their season of grieving. About a month after my mom's passing, they personally texted my sister to simply ask how my family and I were doing. They handled everything so well and professionally from guiding us to where we can shop for an urn to the cremation process to issuing the death certificate. This whole ordeal was pretty new to my family and I, but MFFH made it a swift process. Shout out to Monica for guiding us through each and every step! We truly felt at peace working with them, knowing that my mom was in good hands. :-)

Extremely friendly, they check up on you to make sure you're doing ok as well. I couldn't have…read morebeen happier with the help they provided and their communication about the process and throughout the process was great.

Several years ago when my husband was put in a care facility, they wanted to know who to call when…read morehe passed. I was looking at mortuaries, alone with an unfamiliar duty in an unfamiliar location. I finally turned to Yelp to see what was posted about mortuaries I'd looked at when David from Honor Cremations popped up to say he thought he could help me. I truly felt an instant feeling of safety and trust. Sometimes we're lucky enough to get guidance. David is kind, sympathetic and morale. I spent the next several years feeling secure for when the time came. One of the few things I was able to feel secure about. When my husband did pass in the middle of the night in the veteran hospital hospice, they knew to call Honor. Because it might take time for Honor to arrive, the hospital wanted to take my husband to their mortuary and I refused saying we would wait for Honor. I trusted them and knew he'd be in good hands and those feelings were right. The gentleman who arrived to take my husband helped the nurse prepare him so when he came out of the room he was draped in the American flag. With everything else my husband and I went through with the change in care facilities, finances, and just 'handling it all' as my husband's condition worsened over the years, David's honesty and compassion took this step off my shoulders. I have purchased Honor Cremation for myself, so our children have the confidence to know everything will be taken care of. Thank you David and Honor Cremations. When so many unexpected doors closed with years-long tragedy, you offered a safe open door.

I cannot thank the team at Honor Cremation enough for the care they showed my family during my…read moremom's cremation and memorial process. Losing a parent is incredibly hard, but they handled everything with such a high level of dignity and grace that it truly eased some of the burden for us. Communication: From the very first call, I felt heard and supported. They were incredibly patient with all of my questions and kept me updated every step of the way, which gave me so much peace of mind. The Process: I found their approach to be very modern, transparent, and straightforward. There was never any pressure or "salesy" feeling, just genuine empathy and a focus on what my mother and our family needed. The Memorial: They helped us navigate the details for her memorial with so much respect. Everything was handled professionally, allowing us to focus on honoring her memory rather than worrying about the logistics. I am so grateful to have had their guidance during this time. If you are looking for a team that treats your loved ones with true honor and provides a seamless, compassionate experience, I cannot recommend them highly enough. I also really appreciated the honesty in their business model. I know it could technically be cheaper if they did every single thing in-house, but they intentionally use outside sources for certain steps to ensure everything is handled by specialists. I actually felt like I got more value this way because I knew I was getting the best possible care at every stage. It's also worth noting for other families that they don't have an embalming service; they focus purely on a dignified, natural process which was exactly what we wanted for my mom. I am so grateful to have had their guidance during this time. If you are looking for a team that treats your loved ones with true honor and provides a seamless, compassionate experience, I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Honor Cremation, for taking such wonderful care of my mom.

Extremely happy with DF! Staff was compassionate and made it very easy to transport loved one from…read moreSoCal to NoCal for funeral services. Top notch staff who paid attention to detail. Highly recommend DF.

We held a tribute to my father 8 years ago and recently this week held one for my mother…read more Annie D. was our funeral arranger and did an amazing job. She was patient and helpful and made sure we were comfortable with the setup and ensured things ran smoothly. The presentation was clean and personalized to our religionious preferences. Darling & Fischer were very professional from the first phone call, when I spoke to Maribel, who picked up the phone at a very late hour. Our loved one passed away in another state, and they coordinated with the other mortuary to receive her at the airport. The rest of the staff were gracious and helpful as well, and there was always someone receiving guests at the entrance or making sure to help guests find our place. The casket and flowers surpassed expectations, and the AV setup was sufficient for the size of the room (the main chapel downstairs). A separate room was also prepared for refreshments and coffee, and a podium for speakers. Annie worked with our religious leader to have the altar set up, and the settings were beautiful. After the funeral procession departed for the burial site we forgot several items. Steve and Danna were there and remembered to bring it for us. It's the little details that made this memorable and painless. I am considering DF for my own policy now that I'm older, and definitely know they will take good care of my family when it's my turn.

Hello, we had just had our services done about a few days ago. From me any my family we would like…read moreto leave a review on continental funeral home services, from the beginning to end , was this experience super well, super professional, super considerate. We would like to give a big thank you to Jose, for helping and managing everything for us, loosing a loved one and having to plan a funeral is very hard , so having Jose really helped us a lot. They are spanish speaking , so that was a big plus for me and any family , thank you to Continental funeral home! we appreciated everything!

From the owner: At Continental Funeral Home, we understand that saying goodbye is one of life's most difficult…read moremoments. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, dignified, and culturally sensitive funeral care to the Oakland community. Our experienced team is here to guide your family through every step of the process with transparency and respect. We specialize in Traditional Burials, Direct Cremations, Pre-Planning Services, Casket and Urn selection, and Repatriation services. We are available 24 hours to support you. ** ESPAÑOL ** En Continental Funeral Home, entendemos que despedirse es uno de los momentos más difíciles de la vida. Nos dedicamos a brindar un servicio funerario compasivo, digno y culturalmente sensible a la comunidad de Oakland. Nuestro equipo experimentado está aquí para guiar a su familia en cada paso del proceso con transparencia y respeto. Nos especializamos en Entierros Tradicionales, Cremaciones Directas, Planificación Previa, Selección de Ataúdes y Urnas, y Servicios de Repatriación. Estamos disponibles las 24 horas para apoyarle.

We worked with Chapel of Flowers for a very important and emotional moment for our family, and…read moreunfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations. Rachel was the coordinator assigned to us, and the communication throughout the process was disappointing. Messages were often unclear, inconsistent, and at times felt unprofessional. There were multiple moments where information was not aligned between what was discussed and what was delivered, which created unnecessary stress during an already difficult time. For a service that families rely on during moments of grief, empathy, clarity, and reliability are essential. We did not feel supported or confidently guided through the process, and that was very disappointing. The owner and the tall gentleman helping were good - we have no complaints with them. I hope Chapel of Flowers takes this feedback seriously and improves their communication and coordination, because families deserve much better care during such sensitive moments.

We had my Aunt's funeral services here and the love, care and support during our grieving time was…read moreso special. We worked with Rachel. She walked our family through the process and went over all the options to take care of our loved one. Her genuine compassion truly made the process easier on us all. The chapel was clean and a nice setting to say goodbye to our family member.

Losing my brother is a pain that still cuts incredibly deep, but I'm truly grateful for the…read morecompassion and professionalism shown by Berge‑Pappas‑Smith during one of the hardest weeks of my life. From the initial body collection through the funeral service itself, their team helped shoulder a burden that felt impossible at the time. Ian, Michelle, Andrea, and Fabian were all kind, attentive, and deeply respectful throughout the entire process. Being able to have everything coordinated and completed within a single week was nothing short of a lifesaver, and their willingness to open early for us was an extra act of kindness we won't forget. On the day of the service, all of the flowers sent by loved ones were beautifully arranged, adding a sense of care and dignity to the space. Death is never easy to accept, and navigating logistics while grieving only makes it harder. While no one can ease the loss itself, the people at Berge‑Pappas‑Smith made an incredibly painful experience more manageable through their empathy and support. For that, our family is sincerely thankful.

We had a Memorial Service/ Celebration of Life for my dearly, departed father. First off, I was…read moreimpressed by the photo gallery of Berge-Pappas-Smith's "Chapel of the Angels." Seeing it in person did not disappoint. A beautiful, humble, nicely gardened funeral home. Lots of parking, lots of greenery. Even more beautiful in person. Gorgeous chapel with a view of a lush garden. Very private, not huge, but good for a medium/large size gathering. Best fit for 30 - 100ish people. The staff were incredible and incredibly kind. It's a family owned business, and it is clear that they have pride in the business with good reason. Sam was our point of contact and director and he did such a wonderful job both in explaining the process and kindness in his guidance from start to finish. Ian, Art, and everyone who helped is with the day were wonderful. A wonderful day & so happy we chose BPS COTA for this occasion. Highly recommended.