I must share our family experience at Olive Tree Mortuary. The people there are The Most Professional Most Caring Most Kind Most Knowledgeable No exception, everyone I sealed with there was Super Exceptional, we had my mother in law passed away on Wednesday after 3:30pm, and within less than two hours she was picked up from the hospital and was taken to there place in Stanton , not only they did this fast but they assured us not to worry or have any concerns, they were so emotional and emphasizing with all of our family members we really thought they were part of our family , Janet , the owner his son and his daughter and the ladies who came to wash our mother were also amazing and super awesome . They made the arrangements for our mother's body to be transported to Lebanon in No Time and made the process so easy and painless , we know this process could take over 4 to five days but they did it all in two days . May Allah swubhaneh watala bless you all with Great Health, Love, Happiness and more success in your life & your wonderful business . You deserve not only five stars but all the stars in the universe. read more

I have never been through the process of cremation or burial, but I was able to do so easily with the help of everyone at Olive Tree. It was an extremely difficult time for me and had no one else to rely on. Thank you again. read more

I recently lost my mother and Olive Tree was there hand in hand with me all the way. Working with Goulade, Stacey and Summer has been a pleasure. One of the best mortuaries out there. Thank you for making this easy. I've worked in the funeral industry for 25 years and have never had a mortuary I love more that helps everyone and every family. read more

SUMMARY: The team at Olive Tree Mortuary helped my family navigate a difficult situation while respecting the process of grieving that happens. DETAILS: My aunt passed away over a week ago in the Orange County area, and a family friend recommended Olive Tree Mortuary to my cousin (the daughter of my aunt). Their team quickly worked with me and her to coordinate the details. Janet was able to meet our unique religious requirements for preparing my aunt's body, as well as respectfully guide us through other logistical details that helped us coordinate the funeral. When we went to view the body, the team had done an amazing job at preparing it exactly as we requested. Janet was incredibly kind and respectful throughout. On the day of the funeral, Isa and Chris arrived with the hearse and were as professional as one would need - especially on a rainy day. They guided us through the process of the pall bearers moving eh casket without slipping on the wet grass. They helped with coordinating a small AV setup that included a microphone and speaker. They held an umbrella for my other cousin as he gave a speech in the rain. They helped to had our flowers and coordinate placement of flowers on the casket. Isa made sure to announce certain elements on behalf of the family while we were each busy taking in the moment. In short, they were respectful and truly experienced with the entire process. They guided us through the process and continuously expressed their love and sympathy for all. My family was very grateful to work with such a knowledgeable and professional crew. Our utmost thanks goes out to the entire team at Olive Tree Mortuary. A mortuary is not a business you WANT to have to work with, but when you need to work with one, this is one that you'll be glad to work with. read more

First and foremost, every single staff member at Olive Tree Mortuary is absolutely a pleasure to work with. They treat you like family, are extremely accommodating and quick to make sure all of your questions are answered. The empathy, sympathy, and compassion they showed my entire family was something you don't find at many businesses anymore. We spoke with several funeral homes in the Orange County area and NONE treated us as amazing as Olive Tree did. I cannot say thank you enough to every single staff member... because the gratitude my family feels could simply not be described in words. If you're reading this and you recently lost a loved one, feel lost and don't have any idea where to start, please call Olive Tree. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Olive Tree! Endless love and gratitude from the Ramos Family read more

These people are life savers, they responded when no others did when my Mother-in-Law passed away. They went above and beyond and took care of everything. When an immediate death in the family happens the family members are distraught, stressed out with the arrangements, among their sorrow and everything else. Olive Tree Mortuary took everything on so that we didn't have to worry about anything. They were so accommodating and waited for my son who hit traffic driving up from San Diego to his grandmother's funeral. I definitely recommend them, they are there 24/7 and will respond to you as soon as you call. Hands down the best you can ask for. read more

Asalumalakom, I recently lost my father and the Olive Tree Mortuary thoughtfully accommodated to our traditions and beliefs. My family and I feel at peace thanks to the help of the thoughtful and gentle team. We're very grateful and recommend this mortuary for funeral services read more

The entire team, Issa, Summer and Janet were remarkable. The planning and execution of everything was very good and it all went according to plans. Our family were kept in the loop of all activities every step of the way. Being a Muslim, the family had special requests and needs for the burial; it was all accommodated. The team was professional, diligent, respectful and executed with knowledge and experience. Olive tree Mortuary provided an excellent service at a time when my family did not need to be involved in so many details during a difficult time, as their team was excellent from beginning to end. I am very appreciative and thankful to everything they have done. read more

Well, I recommend for every body, as every thing went very smooth, Thank you Isa, and Thank you Janet, and all you wonderful team. Thank you for your helping me to let My Dad has this wonderful final trip with that dignity. Zack. read more

I don't know how this place has maintained its license. Olive Tree Mortuary is a nightmare and a con artist. you are well advised to stay away from this fraudulent outfit. Olive Tree Mortuary in Stanton was used by us for a relative in 2022 (apparently they have another branch in lake forest as well). They made a massive mistake at the burial and we had to correct it later at the cemetery. When we hired them, their website said they were BBB accredited, but that was a lie. They joined BBB after my complaint to BBB against them. Their president is someone called Goulade Farrah (if that is his real name) who is extremely rude and he seems angry all the time. The funeral director never talked to us before the day of service. The staff told us his name was Isa. Apparently he was the son of the Mortuary president Goulade Farrah. However after the service was over, he said his name was Calvin Bryant and he did a terrible job. They charged us multiple times for items that were completely fraudulent and then they said they were applying a special discount for us. Their pricing is completely fraudulent. We never even knew what most of the items on their bill meant and they never explained them. You may want to skip this place, unless you have a very good personal injury attorney. read more

My mother in law passed and had no arrangements pre made.. having my husband upset on the day of her passing..I took the task to place things in motion by finding a mortuary. We needed to find one as quickly as possible to transport her from the hospital to their facility. We knew the Veterans Memorial Cemetary in Riverside would be her final resting place with her husband but after we were told we needed to make arrangements to have her taken from the hospital soon I knew I needed to do something quickly . After searching online for Orange County I found Olive Tree Mortuary.  When I called I explained I was not sure where to start ..Goulade answered my  call and walked me through every step of the process. His kind gentle manner helped me in a very stressful situation. We were able to handle all the pricing..paperwork..signing of documents through email  and phone calls which took a great burden from us and allowed us to stay at the hospital. It is located in a nice business looking complex which has a comforting signage for Olive Tree Mortuary. The Mortuary has a viewing/services room and another comfortable room where guests can talk and visit also.  The decor was lovely with a serene color pallet. It has a non religous feel but a more comforting and warm feel to it. Anyone looking for a non denominational location or a place where you can bring your religious items (they do both) this Mortuary may be perfect for your service..it was for us.  It felt personal and genuine and only one family service is done at a time unlike other Mortuaries which can have multi funerals or services going at the same time in different rooms. Thank you Goulade for your kindness and expertise when we needed it.  Thanks and bless you! I shared a photo of the lovely memorial cards they designed for my mother in law. read more

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This is a long overdue review. My step dad passed away a few years ago. My mom wanted to have a burial in Indonesia. We don't really know how to handle muslim burial in the US let alone bringing remains out of the country. But Mr. Farrah m, his wife and his son went above and beyond in helping us. They took care everything that needed to be done in here. From picking up my step dad (he died peacefully at home), taking care of paperwork from the state and the Indonesian consulate, making sure that he had proper cleaning according to Islam law, embalming, even booking the airlines tickets for my mom. Our family are extremely grateful for Mr. Farrah and his family. read more

We've recently experienced the sudden passings of two much beloved member's of our family - one being my mother, who passed peacefully at home - and then my brother-in-law passed in a Riverside hospital not long after. We were referred to Olive Tree Mortuary and have been so thankful. Goulade handled arrangements for both of our loved ones with gentleness, compassion, and dignity. With him in charge we were able to experience our grief without the added stress of trying to figure out how to handle all of the details that go along with making pick-up, mortuary and cremation arrangements. Goulade gave us peace of mind during otherwise difficult times, went above and beyond and we felt like he truly cared. I would highly recommend Goulade and his team at Olive Tree Mortuary. read more

My wife of 41 years died in the Sacramento area unexpectantly earlier this year. We wanted her buried in the Whittier area to be near her family. We contacted the cemetery where we wanted her buried. They were able to make the arraignments to have her picked up and brought down. And there she lay for 3+ weeks with absolutely nothing being done. We received a referral to Olive Tree Mortuary. Upon contacting Goulade, he commiserated with our woes and assured us he would take matters into his hands and get my wife buried in a timely manner. His son and Janet took very good care of everything and my wife was buried the day before the other place was expected to have a phone appointment to get things in motion. A million thanks to everyone at Olive Tree Mortuary!! read more

One of the most honest, trustworthy, and kind places I've worked with. Goulande and his son made this process a lot easier on us as a family from the first day until the burial. Their kindness and support means the world. read more

timely, respectable, compassionate patient knowledgeable, beautiful people what a blessing we couldn't gotten through this time without olive tree read more

The staff at Olive Tree were truly the best. When my mother passed away. She was sent to another mortuary. They were horrible, I was very stressed out. Then Olive Tree was referred to me and Goulade was so caring and helpful he made the process less stressful. We had my mother transferred and Goulade took care of everything. Wish I could give more than 5 stars. Highly recommended. read more

I am so grateful to Olive Tree Mortuary for their professional and compassionate services in preparing my father's body for burial. Janet, Summer, Isa, Craig, and the whole family at Olive Tree were caring, thoughtful, and well-organized. Olive Tree transported my father from his residence and to the cemetery with dignity and were well prepared to host my family as we completed the rituals, prayers, and said our final farewells. It was a beautiful send off and I will cherish it forever. read more

Excellent, kind and professional. We couldn't have picked a more compassionate place. Everything was as promised and they took care of everything read more

Olive Tree Mortuary is simply the most outstanding Mortuary to work with during a family's most heartbreaking time of losing a loved one. Their compassion, caring and can do attitude made a very trying time less stressful for everyone in our family when our Mother/Nana passed away on September 8th. Goulade, his son and their staff are absolutely wonderful to work with and insured that the promises we made to our Mom, based on her wishes, could be fulfilled with the utmost dignity and compassion. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we know she is at peace with our Dad. read more

My brothers and I want to thank Olive Tree Mortuary (Goulade)for everything they did for us during this difficult time in our lives, our Mother passed away 12/8/2017 her wishes were to be cremated and the place where her arrangements had been made weren't able to accommodate us until the first weeks of January, we weren't ok with that, thanks to Goulade he made it possible for it to happen sooner, words can't describe how blessed we are for his help and comfort he gave us during this heart breaking emotional time in our lives, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, our mother is in peace now read more

I couldn't ask for a better experience considering the circumstances. My mother passed away 2 weeks ago. We have a very small family, my brother, my dad and I. We wanted something simple as well as affordable. We were treated as if we were their family! There was no hard sell on anything we didn't need. My brother and I were given such attention and my deceased mom was treated well and made to look as she should. We weren't rushed, they fit everything into our schedule and were understanding to our unique needs. Choosing a mortuary isn't something anyone looks forward to, BUT If you're needing one this is the best you're ever going to find. read more

I would like to thank Brother Goulade for his professionalism and his out most courtesy in helping us during one of the hardest times. Transport the body to Jerusalem and deal with the Israeli embassy.He made it easy for us and did a four day job in one day! Thank you Brother Goulade for everything you have done. - Anwar Tabel read more

You don't think about writing a Yelp review after a funeral service. However, this is a service and the quality of service during a time such as the funeral of a loved one is worthy of a review. Olive Tree, is one of the most professional, honest, and decent mortuary services one can come across in Orange County. When going through an emotional time such as a funeral, Olive Tree is a service you can trust and rely on. After one call, they immediately took care of all the funeral arrangements all the while honoring the dignity of your loved one who has passed away. They will work with you on the details at a fair and reasons cost. read more

My beloved mother passed away unexpectedly without our family having any pre-funeral arrangements. Upon mom's passing, three close friends and family members highly recommended Mr. Goulade Farrah, CEO of Olive Tree Mortuary, Inc. From the first phone call to the last call, Mr. Goulade was very professional, empathetic, knowledgeable and kind. He respected and honored our religious requests of how mom's remains should be handled. He was thorough, accessible and lightened the burden of funeral arrangements on a devastated grieving family. His thoroughness was appreciated throughout the funeral arrangement process. The team work orchestrated by his staff and himself culminated to my mom having the memorable and honorable funeral procession that she deserved. A procession that celebrated her kind and religious life--A befitting procession that welcomes her moaners. Mr. Coulade, many thanks to you and your dedicated staff for lightening the burden of funeral arrangements. I hope that your business continues to grow so that you can provide your outstanding services to many other grieving families. God Bless. I will give you a 5+ ratings if possible. read more

This place was a scam. My father passed away quickly on a weekend after a long illness. I am not in the area but let the medical facility pick OTM. The first day (on a Sunday) the guy (W.R.) at OTM picked up the phone and later responded to an email. But later the next day and next week when I tried to set up the arrangements for my father's cremation I kept getting a run-around or no response for days at a time. All the guy would keep doing is saying he needed more information and kept trying to upsell me and suggesting a higher payment to expedite even though the medical facility said everything was already taken care of it and I had my credit card ready to pay whatever was needed. After 10 days I gave up and called another mortuary...they were completely professional and established that everything was clear in only an hour, and confirmed to me that what the guy was asking for didn't make sense. The new company had everything taken care of very smoothly. OTM also charged me $400 for the transfer, about 4x what the other companies would charge. So beware that this company (or at least the guy who I was in contact with) is not respectful and they are just trying to take advantage of you in your time of need. read more