No one wants to need the services of a mortuary. But if you have a loved one that passes, Preston…read more& Simons can handle all of your needs in a loving compassionate manner. Brandon and his staff are very empathetic and attentive to any and all of your needs. We never had to ask for anything. They anticipated our every need. When they had learned that my father in law was a classic car enthusiast, they offered the services of their 1947 Cadillac Hearse. His friends all commented that he would have loved that his last ride was in such a beautiful car. We can't say enough about how well we were treated. I don't want to go back to Preston & Simons, but if and when I need the services of a mortuary, this is where I will be going. Thank you Brandon.

Brandon and his staff took care of all our needs no questions asked. When searching for a…read moremortuary, I visited several in Riverside. Brandon's was the final stop. Even though he had a service going, he took the time to sit down with us and review the process, what services he provides, and fees. No computers, book, or calculating was needed. He knew all costs off the top of his head and was familiar with the cemetery and church that we were considering. He gave us his card and told us to call him when the time comes. No money was needed in advance, no paperwork needed to be signed, and no pressure was given to select Preston and Simons. When the time came, he took care of my mother and family. He gave us his personal phone number and was always available to answer all questions. Because of him, we had a death certificate ready within a week, a service booked through him, the cemetery booked, casket ordered, and flowers ordered. Still no money exchanged hands as we were waiting on life insurance. He was aware of this and never requested fees from us knowing it would come the day of the service. The facility itself was spacious and offers an upstairs reception area at an additional cost. We used this for family and friends to sit together after the viewing and eat while waiting for the service. The space was well worth the money. Brandon's character is the true seller. He is kind and compassionate. He didn't make our questions or needs seem like a burden and was always quick to respond. He is very much an expert in his field and connected with his community. This is a place I hope I don't have to return to for many decades, but when the time comes this will be the place for me and my family.

Blanca Cardenas, Julie Rangel, & Jennifer Koepsell Thank you…read morefor everything you helped us with! Blanca you are extremely sweet and empathetic! Marco thank you for being a gentleman and providing care.

We came to have my moms services with inland memorial services , everything was handled in a timely…read moremanner , death certificate , cremation & transportation of her was also fast , very affordable in this economy everything was included in the fee , friendly staff highly recommended thank you all for helping us!

The team was compassionate, professional, and made our difficult time much easier to navigate. I…read morehighly recommend to anyone in need of thoughtful and efficient cremation services.

From the owner: At The Cremation Place, we understand that making arrangements for a loved one is one of life’s…read moremost difficult moments. Our mission is to provide a simple, dignified, and affordable cremation option for families throughout the Coachella Valley. We are a family-owned and operated cremation provider, committed to treating every family with compassion, respect, and personal attention. Whether you are facing an immediate need or planning ahead, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to guide you through the process with care and clarity. Our direct cremation services are designed to be straightforward and transparent, with no hidden fees. We take pride in offering affordable pricing while maintaining the highest professional standards. From the first call to the final arrangements, our goal is to make a difficult time a little easier for you and your family. We proudly serve Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Indio, Coachella, and surrounding communities. If you need assistance or simply have questions, we are always here to help.

Meghan A. was my contact and she was wonderful. She was able to answer all my questions and lead me…read morethrough the process. I called many times with questions and she was knowledgeable and courteous every time. Meghan sent me samples of urns and memorial folders by email. All the paperwork and contracts were done without ever having to physically go there. When I did go pick up my mother's cremated remains, everything was ready. Thank you for all your help!

They claimed "clerical error" when nobody touched base with me for weeks while my husband's body…read morelanguished at the coroners office, unclaimed. I had signed the contract and they said they'd call for payment. I called three times with my credit card in hand, and each time was told the woman who handled that was busy. The office didn't get back to me for over two weeks. I was so angry, knowing my husband's body was just hanging out unclaimed! They offered a minimal discount to "apologize" but it felt like they were trying to buy off my attention to their error. As though the cost of my husband's body was a couple hundred dollars. All of this SIGNIFICANTLY delayed me receiving the death certificate and knowing my husband's cause of death! We have very little control over the business of death, but we DO have control over what company we select to help us through the details. Don't choose this one.