The services were in Thatcher Az. The viewing was to start at 9:30 on Saturday April 26th, 2025…read more They didn't arrive with the body until 9:20. They had an excuse but it didn't matter to me. It was unacceptable. They were suppose to bring background music for the viewing and did not. They didn't bring anything to reserve family seating in the chapel. This place was very unprofessional. I wouldn't advise using Lamont if you want things done correctly. Funerals are difficult enough without the added pressure from the funeral home. If I could have given this place a negative rating I would have.

The receptionist lady was very rude and inconsiderate to my whole family that traveled here 2000…read moremiles from out of state to deal with the death of our loved one. They knew we were coming today only and would not help us and told us we'd have to come back but that is not possible as we are here for a limited time. Won't let us pay or anything. Very disorganized and the funeral director is no where to be found. Pick one of the other locations in town to handle the death of your loved one.

Malika was absolutely amazing and so very helpful during the hardest time of our lives. She was so…read morepatient with us and gave us all the information we needed. She went above and beyond. The staff was always helpful and we truly appreciate their kindness, compassion, and genuine care for my family. They took great care of my dad. Malika helped coordinate with our church to have our service there. Communicated very well with us. They truly treated us like we were family. I would highly recommend San Tan Mountain Funeral Home to walk the hardest journey of your life. I am so thankful we did.

July 11th my 91 year old mother passed away. She suffered from severe dementia and it took its toll…read moreon her. The way my mother looked when she passed I honestly thought there's no way she can be viewed by the family. From the very moment I contacted this funeral home the staff was very caring and patient. Katie took care of the arrangements with me and also took care of my mother's preparation too. Katie did such an amazing work on the preparation of my mother that she looked 20 years younger. Myself and my family want to say thank you Katie.

This was the first unexpected death that I was responsible for. The Messinger Staff took all the…read moreresponsibility off my shoulders. They made everything easy, including offering resources to other after death tasks that were beyond their ability. Out of all the places I looked at, Messinger was the most well kept and friendly place I found in the valley. Thank you for all that you do!

The Messinger family has cared for three generations of our family. In a way that makes the…read moreMessinger family a part of our family. We literally hand-over of loved ones, and trust all will be handled properly. Messinger's has never failed. Period.

DO NOT USE. I called them on March 21st to plan the burial of my fathers ashes on April 15th(a…read moreSaturday). I told the gentlemen what I needed and he gave me the prices and it came to a total of $800.00 approximately. I told the man on the phone that my family would be here a few weeks before the service and we could come in and pay and sign the papers. He said that this was fine. We'll my family got to town and I called Mcdougals. They said they would pass on the message and someone would return the call. No one ever called. So Monday, 6 days before the service I called 3 times and was told someone would call me back. Finally I called again on Tuesday and someone from the funeral home answered and transferred me to Chris. I told him I needed to finalize the pay for the plans that I had already made with someone else a month before. He said there was no record but could help me. I told him what I needed and he said that he would email me a contract to sign and it would all be taken care of. Well I get the contract and the $800.00 was all the sudden $2000.00. This would be an extra $1000.00 because he was being layed to rest on the weekend. Being in shock I called Chris back and told him this was not the price that I was told earlier. He said he had no idea who I talked to before and that there were 13 people that planned funeral at this business. Now that sure seems like a lot of planners for one funeral home of a small town. He then was angry and telling me that what they always charge but he would go ahead and take that charge away. MMMMM thats interesting. Chris was the most unprofessional person I have ever dealt with. Being someone getting ready to bury my father it is obvious he has no compassion for this job and should maybe try a used car dealership, his attitude is perfect for that job. DO NOT USE, SWITCH AND BAIT COMES TO MIND.

If I could put no stars I would. My younger sister passed away and her viewing was deplorable. They…read moreleft her body on a tray covered her with a ratty old ugly quilt. And embalming fluid was leaking out of her mouth continually. And the price we had to pay for that viewing and for the embalming and cremation. Watch yourself at Caldwell Funeral Home. We will not be using them again.

I just recently passed three years since my mother had passed away, and it came down to me to find…read morea mortuary and a cemetery rather quickly. While we already had a mortuary in mind, we had no idea which cemetery to use. I set up a bunch of meetings and planned visits within the days right after my mother had passed, and I was quite disappointed with most of those we visited. I experienced poor customer service, a cemetery that didn't see very well kept, an inconvenient place to visit or some other issue. When I came across Paradise Memorial Gardens, I was extremely pleased with how well they communicated, their excellent customer service, and the layout and ease of visiting the cemetery. I had reached out to Dan and quickly heard back from him. I had told him what exactly we were looking for in terms of a location, stone, and service, and he certainly rose to the occasion to ensure that we had the date and time of the funeral and later an unveiling. He explained the prices and answered many questions that my family members and I had asked. Dan was responsive whether we were connecting right before the funeral or in the months that followed when planning an unveiling. For such a stressful time, I was pleased to have someone we made a connection with to reach out to. The actual Paradise Memorial Gardens cemetery is laid out nicely. Instead of other cemeteries where stones are all sticking up out of the ground, many of the stones are flat on the ground where they blend in with the nature. My mother's stone is near a big tree, which provides some shade when I visit her in hotter months. There is a small lake where swans and Canadian geese like to roam. For an interesting story, ask the staff about the swans. There is also a heated and air-conditioned mausoleum onsite which I had been in only once when a friend passed away a number of years ago. There is plenty of parking on the side of the single street that circles the site. There are two entrances, one off of Shea Blvd and the other off 92nd Street. While I didn't use them, I heard good things about the Messinger Mortuaries, which is directly tied to the Paradise Memorial Gardens. I certainly encourage anyone looking for a cemetery (and possibly a mortuary) to check them out.

I would like to note that Candelaria (Candy) Gonzalez was most helpful in helping my family and I…read morewith the arrangements for my Mother-in-law, Nancy Jarko, in April 2025. She was interred with her husband, Michael who passed in 2001. For the service we had at the mausoleum and the interment, Cat was also extremely helpful and kind. Yesterday, I called again to Candy to help us plan another interment for the untimely death of my brother-in-law, Jeffrey Jarko. Candy is kind and considerate and her compassion is welcomed to ease our family's needs. Please thank her for us. Sincerely Carl Gundersen

Kind, patient, and empathetic from the start of the process all the way to the finish. Russell…read moreexplained the details patiently in a clear manner even answering my questions before I asked them. Mandy and Dominic also walked us through every step and accomplished everything that the family requested. We never felt rushed or that they didn't care. With painful emotions we had during this time, they kindly handled what needed to be done like a caring friends.

We called Owens Livingston for funeral arrangements for my dear Grandmother, we had the help of…read moreRussell Hall. From when he arrived to pick her up, until we laid her down. Russell went above and beyond my expectations. When we lost our mother two years ago, I would have chosen Owens over the other place we used. It was because of Russell that made this whole funeral more bearable. He helped load the flowers without asking, he straightened the blanket to make it more presentable, and he was out there helping with lowering her down. This was only a glimpse of all that he did. I would highly recommend this place to anyone on the mountain. Ask for Russell. He deserves 10+stars. Thank you Russell! From my whole family.

Everyone at Silver Creek Mortuary were kind and respectful in caring for my mother. They were able…read moreto find a plot my mother had purchased several years ago, quickly. Bill was very helpful in presenting us with all our options. Initial we worked with the Taylor location, but once we learned that the plot was in Lakeside, we chose to have the viewing at the Pinetop location. Jill worked with us to build my mothers memorial video of pictures put to music of choice and provided us with three thumb drives. Caring and quality service was provided. Thank you!

Jason of Silver Creek Mortuary handled our fathers burial and services and he did such a great job…read more I appreciate his compassion, tenderness and the professional manner in which he handled such a sensitive time.

First of all, I appreciate all that the Schnepf family has done for this area. And now there is…read morethis beautiful, peaceful cemetery on land they donated. Other than this resting place, the closest one to San Tan Valley/Queen Creek is in Mesa. I love the green expanse, stretching over 7 acres, and the placement of benches. There are 40 more acres set aside. The trees will eventually grow. And a mausoleum is planned in future years. The entire site just has a feeling of "family" to it. The young lady in the office was very helpful and considerate, well-trained to deal with people in different stages of distress. The prices here are very reasonable compared with what other of my family members have paid in other states. San Tan Memorial Gardens double stacks its graves, so one purchase covers two people. I have two recommendations: I wish the groundspeople would spread grass seed over newly dug graves as it takes a long time for established grass to cover the bare ground. (I noticed a couple of families did that on loved one's gravesites.) And the Gardens' website should show, by the office hours, a statement that the cemetery never closes. (A few friends thought the entire property closed at 3:00, not realizing that was just the office.) Other than that, this is a real jewel for our area.

My situation was a little unusual as I was the sole family member and needed a direct burial. I…read moremust commend Ali Mangino and the hiring manager who retained such a warm, compassionate, and supportive employee. Thank you Ali and staff for your empathy and graciousness with the accommodations afforded me. The ease of the entire process was made that much simpler because of Ali's attention to detail. I can rest assured knowing that Mom would be pleased. Warmly, RA