Hands down the most friendliest and helpful staff I've ever experienced; which is really needed…read morewhen you need to work with a company like this during times of sorrow and emotional distress. I worked with Nick and Joan who helped me throughout the process. My father recently passed away in Monterey and I was looking for a place in Monterey County to hold the service to be closer to family and friends. NICK AND Joan handled all the paperwork and my father passed a way Friday morning and we were able to do the service Sunday .very quick and You don't usually get this type of customer service from anywhere when the service is provided was very reasonable charges .Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Today they did the same great service over the weekend services for one of my church member . Again thank you Nick for everything . ADEEB DDS.

While we got off to a rough start we learned that Bermudez was recently sold and employees left and…read morethey were very short staffed. Tom did his best to stay ahead of it all and was very apologetic. In the end, everything came together and staff was very professional, helpful and they took great care of us. When we are in the position to need a funeral home again, it will be Bermudez Family Cremations and Funeral Home.

Very good service in a very difficult time. The price was reasonable based on the service provided…read moreand the entire Santa Cruz office was of great assistance through, again, a very trying time. I have seen a lot of complaints about cremation service providers lately and I cannot figure out why? They are simply attempting to provide a valued and dignified capability to those in need, again at a difficult time. Would definitely recommend Trident Society for this sort of service, even though it's a very depressing and very sad time.

We just suffered a traumatic loss of a loved one this month. Without skipping a beat, these…read morecremation chasers mail us a solicitation for cremation services. We have never provided them our address (until today to opt out & express how disrespectful the flyer was) and did not even know they existed until we had a death. Our PO Box is in a different County & the Decedant is from out of State. Incredibly distasteful Trident Society of Santa Cruz. Of all organizations, you should know that. An organization that intentionally inflicts additional pain to the family after the fact is not an organization we would ever send a loved one to. We can only assume you monitor death records and target families. Wrong...just wrong. If you want to advertise, do it in advance. That would have been fine.

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.

Honor's was respectful, informative, and pleasant when removing the deceased. We cremated and they…read moredo it when the death certificates are received. Pick up of the remains went respectfully! No complaints!

I lost my daughter January 21, 2026. I chose this company because a hospice nurse recommended. This…read morewas a my experience. They picked her up at 7am. The two gentlemen were amazing. They called me at 7:30am for payment. The lady told me she'll be ready in three days. I called back and a gentleman answered, I asked him when can we say goodbyes. He said it'll be $300 more and in two days time. He said he'll have someone reach out to me for the date and time. I waited all that day and the next day and no phone call so I started calling after 2pm 3x that day and no one answered. I called repeatedly for the next two days drove to their," office ". Long story shot, three weeks and few answers phone calls with them saying waiting on state licensing. They cremated her before we got to say goodbye. I went to pick her up on February 13, 2026. Yes they gave me a refund and an urn but still to this very day I feel like I failed my daughter. I wish I had never took the recommendation from that Nurse. I do not recommend this company. The receptionist is so so rude.

Angels Cremation has the worst customer service! There is very little follow-up with next of kin…read moreonce they receive payment. Their process is slow and they do not seem to care about communication. They do not offer any assistance beyond another excuse why my husband is still at the coroner's office almost 3 weeks after his passing always placing the delay on the fault of the coroners office or doctors office. Now they state that the cremation, preparation of ashes and death certificate MAY be done next week! Maybe!!!! My life is on hold waiting for them to do the job they have been paid to do.

I have worked personally and professionally with Healeys for over 25 years…read more The staff is helpful, kind and efficient. They always go out of their way to make sure all of the details are taken care of. They are especially kind to the clients we serve who often have very little in the way of resources. They are patient and empathetic and consistent in the services they provide

They did an amazing job on my father. The process with them was great, they made it extremely easy…read more Blessings to this staff!!!

Communication was frequent, accurate and calming. They treated me with respect especially when I…read morewas picking up the ashes. Overall a really good experience under the circumstances. Thank you

Highly Recommend... when my husband passed away we called 4 different cremation services and…read moremortuaries and they all wanted us to come in and would not give us any information over the phone or they were ridiculously expensive. Blue Sky was the only one that did not insist on us coming in (the rest just wanted us to pick out the urn there and charge us an arm and a leg) and gave us all the information we needed over the phone. They were professional and compassionate people. I procrastinated on getting an urn and they were very patient and told me to take my time and when I finally picked up the ashes (they would have delivered but I took mason jars for them to fill also for spreading) I brought the jars and they kindly asked how much I wanted in each jar and accommodated me getting the permits needed to carry one on a plane in a very speedy manner. I would definitely recommend this business to anyone looking for a cremation service.

My beloved husband passed away very suddenly and without warning on July 15, 2026. It's almost been…read morethree weeks, and I'm still in shock. So you can imagine the state I was in when it actually happened. I've never dealt with death on this level before, more less have it be my spouse and very best friend. My sister did a lot of googling and researching to help me find a place to make arrangements. She called Diablo Valley Cremation and told me she had a really good feeling about them. We made an appt, but were actually able to come down anytime. We sat down and spoke to Bari, who was above and beyond compassionate and professional. She explained everything so gently, and it was almost as if there was nothing I had to worry about or do outside of grieving my dear husband. I knew she was the perfect fit to care for my husbands passing. She handled everything, and I mean everything. Her communication was top notch and extremely easy to get ahold of in case I had any questions or needing to talk about something. We set up a viewing before cremation, and she was at my and my families side as support throughout the entire experience. My husband looked wonderful. Although it was heartbreaking, Bari made it less horrible. We all hugged her, she made us feel comforted and safe in what we were going through. Bari has turned out to be such an invaluable and amazing partner in this tragic journey of mine. I've had to stop at the business several times to drop off cremation necklaces, my husband's urn, and pick things up. Each time I hugged and thanked her. She even got full handprints of my husband for me, not just the complimentary fingerprints. She genuinely has put so much love, care and concern into my husband, myself and our kids. The entire experience. Bari, I know I thank you so often. But I need to reiterate that I couldn't have gotten through these horrific first steps of my husbands death without your kind and gentle soul. We hope you're able to make it to the service, we'd be honored to have you. With endless gratitude and love, The Lindborg Family

Diablo Valley was there to help me and my son at the darkest time of our life. They were…read moreprofessional and caring, and explained everything in a simple understandable way. They made us comfortable and allowed us th share information about our loved one, through our tears. They cared, they listened, they paused paperwork at times, and we completed everything with ease. Casey was "Amazing", and truly seemed to care. She made follow-up calls to ensure we were OK, and said not to hesitate to call for questions or support. They made us so comfortable that it felt like family. Thank you Diablo Valley

A business revolving around loss and grieving requires a unique sensitivity, warmth, and…read moreprofessionalism. Monte Vista provided a great deal of comfort and care to our family, specifically through the efforts of Armando and Andy. Armando maintained consistent, clear communication with my family as we lay our beloved father to rest. With a heart full of gratitude, thanks to Armando, Andy, and the team at Monte Vista. We were able to hold a beautiful remembrance, and find comfort in the hardest chapter for our family.

We are deeply grateful for everything Monte Vista Memorial Gardens did to help bring our uncle and…read morecousin, Lt. Thomas V. Kelly Jr., home and to honor him in meaningful, dignified, and compassionate ways. The care, creativity, and dedication they poured into every detail--coordinating Tommy's return from the San Jose airport, organizing the Sunday lying in repose at their beautiful Livermore location, including the moving tributes by the local fire departments on the way, the funeral service, the procession through Livermore, the service at St. Michael's Cemetery, the press outreach, and help with the reception--was extraordinary. Their work reflected not just professionalism, but generosity and heart. They made us feel supported, seen, and understood during an emotional and significant weekend for our family. We are especially humbled by their offer to name the veterans memorial section at Monte Vista in Lt. Kelly's memory. We understand that T.W. Starkweather is the one with the vision, and we are deeply grateful to him for this honor to Lt. Kelly. This gesture speaks volumes about the care MVMG extends to the families they serve and their deep respect for those who have served our country. The kindness and efforts they extended to us will stay with us always. They helped us welcome our relative home with the honor he deserved--and gave our family a lasting sense of peace and pride. The family of 2Lt. Thomas V Kelly Jr.

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.

The only things certain in life are death and taxes--and unfortunately, the first comes with a…read moreprocess none of us are ever quite prepared for. Ian and the team at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of The Angels in Fremont made an incredibly difficult time a little less emotionally taxing. They treated my loved one with genuine dignity and respect while also treating me with compassion, authenticity, and understanding. What stood out most was their ability to meet me where I was in the process. They never made me feel rushed or overwhelmed, and they provided clear guidance on costs, timeframes, and next steps. That clarity meant a great deal when there were already so many other things to process. Funeral arrangements are never going to be easy, but having a team that is authentic, transparent, and genuinely compassionate makes an enormous difference. I'm grateful to Ian and his team for helping us navigate a difficult moment with dignity and care. Highly recommended to anyone who finds themselves needing these services.

I called and let the receptionist know my mom passed this week so I'm obviously upset. The…read morereceptionist was totally cold and responded with "so you want to know packages and pricing?" ZERO sympathy. Just typed away like I was trying to get pricing on a set of tires. She put me on hold and eventually came back and said no directors were available. I never got a call back.

The Paul Mortuary is an excellent choice if you are navigating the death of a loved one. They are…read moregentle and kind and excellent guides on the process of what needs to be done. They don't try to upsell you with expensive add ons - they are simply respectful of your loved one, your choices, and your grief. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. Thank you Michelle for your sensitive guidance and care. You made a very difficult situation a little bit easier. We are all very grateful.