I paid for a viewing of my husbands body at the crematorium. Upon arrival they didn't know we were…read morecoming and were not ready despite David Estephan saying they would be ready and take good care of us. When they finally said we could see him, he was basically in a big white plastic bag spattered with blood from the autopsy. It was traumatizing and completely unacceptable. I requested a refund of the viewing portion and was told I'd receive it. I never got it and he did not respond to my requests. He was very hard to get a hold of and not dependable. At one point he told me my husband weighed over 300 lbs and I'd have to pay extra. I told him that was impossible. Then he finally said "oh it looks like my guy weighed the gurney too". DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE. I have reported him to the better business bureau.

Great personal service They took care of my parents and are…read moreeasy to work with Highly recommend

One of my earliest memories (maybe just a glimpse of a memory) was when my grandpa was buried here…read morein 1982. I remember the hole in the ground and the coffin but not much else. Since then I have been back to visit many times, and more of my relatives (including my grandma) were buried here. My dad passed away less than three months ago so this was the only place we really considered. After some confusion with some pre-sales people (who seem to operate independently of this office), we've been really happy with our experience with Forest Lawn, from our initial multi-hour intake meeting with Maricar. She was professional, comforting (we came in a few short days after it happened), and very clear in her communication. She showed us a lot of options for various things (urns, cards, flowers, etc.), didn't pressure us to make any decisions we weren't ready for, and made sure we had water and snacks. We ended up doing separate days for cremation and a memorial service. Throughout the time I would send her long emails with lots of questions, and she (or someone from her team) would respond to me promptly. The rest of the staff were also excellent. I received multiple updates as my dad was being transferred from the hospital to Forest Lawn. On the day of the cremation my son noticed that a basket of snacks had disappeared between when we arrived and when he left; when he asked about them they brought them back out for him (maybe grieving burns lots of calories). We had multiple rounds of back-and-forth on things like the urn inscription as well as the printout for the memorial service (including some Chinese characters). Everything was handled exceptionally well. For cremation viewing there are a couple of options - a smaller room right near the cremation furnace and a larger area; we opted for the smaller one. We had about 20 minutes with my mom, wife and kids, and a few family friends. We all said our goodbyes and placed a few things into the coffin - calligraphy from my mom and a bookmark that was a party favor for their 50th wedding anniversary, an origami fighter jet from my son, origami stegosauruses from my daughter and me (my dad got me two on his travels when I was a kid), and an origami crane from my wife. For the service were were in the Little Church of the Flowers. It seats up to 100 but feels cozier since 16 of the seats are in a small area off to the side. Two people from Forest Lawn were present throughout the service, helping with guiding people, getting a light to light up sheet music for a piano duet by my sister and brother-in-law, helping other relatives set up the parting gift/snack station (my mom insisted we couldn't send people away hungry and empty-handed). No photos of the whole church but there's a video walkthrough on the website. Random details: Memorial service slideshow can have up to 80 photos (you have to pay extra for more); later they sent printed copies of all the photos. We got the portrait ($350) and were very happy with it (it is now my dad's study). We also paid for the livestream since we were short on space and had some people who were not able to travel. It has several different camera angles and the audio quality is good, and I'm happy that we have a video. We tried to get people to not send flowers but a few did anyways and they looked nice next to the urn. Very relieved to have the service behind us. It's been a very difficult few months, but we were always in good hands at Forest Lawn. Thanks again to Maricar and the whole team here. The service truly felt like a celebration of my dad's life. Would definitely recommend highly.

Recently had a cremation service and celebration of life service at this venue for my dearly…read morebeloved grandfather. For guests and immediate family members, you can pull up to the information station at the entrance and the staff there will advise you where to park or where you need to go. I want to thank Forest Lawn for their kindness and empathy as we said our final words to my grandfather before he was to be cremated. They gave us an adequate amount of time and offered condolences. The next day, for his celebration of life, we were able to host and hold a day of respect, prayers, and love thanks to this venue. The interior was beautiful and the flower package my mom and her siblings got for their dad was gorgeous to look at. Special shoutout to Diana and Sonia for their communication and information as they helped ease concerns in the whole planning process. The staff during set-up time was also very friendly and assisted in anything we needed. I want to thank Forest Lawn deeply from the bottom of my heart for my family.

The family cannot express enough gratitude and appreciation for the cremation services by Cal…read moreDirect, handles every step of the way by Josh Gonzalez. My husband's daughter died very suddenly & tragically last month. Josh's enormous help, compassion and attention to detail is what got us through this ordeal. He is on top of everything, an excellent communicator and true care and concern cannot be expressed adequately. He is quick to respond ALWAYS, answers all calls & texts quickly and accommodated some last minute requests in the best possible way. I've personally not arranged a cremation before, and he walked me through every step of the way, from interacting with the coroner, all the way to obtaining the death certificate. Josh, from the Martinez family, thank for your superb work and we wish many blessings upon you and your family.

My uncle wanted to preplan his cremation. We met with our memorial counselor, Josue, who guided us…read morethrough the pre-planning process. My uncle was able to choose his urn, along with other memorial selections. When his passing occurred, we contacted Cal Cremations. They truly understood the pain of losing a loved one and were incredibly empathetic and genuine. The cremation services were carried out just as my uncle had wished. We are very grateful to Josue for providing our family with such an exceptional value and detail of service requested.

Thank GOD for for Wesleigh at Anubis. She was amazing and so helpful. My sister had Neptune Society…read moreoriginally pick up our auntie's body from the hospice center. After the pickup we were told that a representative would reach out to us the following day so we could start making arrangements. They didn't call till 3 days later even after leaving them multiple messages! Imagine not knowing what's happening to your loved one or where they are located after they died. Our assigned rep only called AFTER I switched to Anubis Cremations and had arrangements for the body to be brought to their facilities. Wesleigh was so easy to work with. She picked up my call right away and took care of everything. She communicated every step of the way. I told her that my uncle who is a priest will be arriving in 2 weeks and we would like for the cremation and memorial service to happen while he was here. She mentioned that it's a very tight schedule but she would try to make it happen. And she 100% delivered!!! Within an hour of my initial call she had my auntie's body arranged for pickup, she sent paperwork to us and the doctor so she could start the process of filing the death certificate. The church where we wanted the memorial service wouldn't let us reserve a time till they had a cremation date. We were able to get the cremation date within a few days. We opted for a private open viewing at the crematory in Van Nuys. The crematory only does night time viewing which worked well for us since our family is busy working during the day. Wesleigh's coworker Jonathan took great care of us at the viewing. The place had a room for up to 15 people where family members could sit with the casket prior to the cremation. They dressed our auntie in her formal barong and jewelry. We were allowed to provide flowers, letters, and mementoes in the cardboard casket. Jonathan gave us sharpies so we could write notes on the casket. There were aslo tissues and an easel for our use. Although the viewing was technically 15 minutes, we were not rushed and were given about 20-25 minutes to do a prayer service and say our goodbyes. And then Jonathan and another employee wheeled her into the crematory. We watched them place her casket in the "oven" and once the door closed we left. They even allowed us to live stream the entire time we were there to our auntie's relatives back in the Philippines. The following day Wesleigh delivered the ashes to the church and she provided the letters and instructions we needed to bring the ashes back to the Philippines. We were also very happy with the urn we ordered from Anubis. It was engraved and had a photo of our auntie. It was perfect. I can't thank Wesleigh and Jonathan enough for providing an outstanding service that was stress-free, efficient, compassionate, and super professional during this difficult time of grief. I whole-heartedly recommend Annubis.

Anubis was the perfect place for my mom's cremation. Her death was shocking and happened quickly so…read morewe were all feeling vulnerable and out of sorts. Not only did they make everything quick and easy, but were beyond patient, thoughtful, helpful, and caring with each interaction. We also git a couple of really beautiful urns that I think my mom would appreciate. I couldn't recommend them more.

AMAZING experience during one of the most difficult times of my life. Shari, the owner of Natural…read moreGrace, was incredibly compassionate, helpful and respectful through the entire process. I was comforted mentally and emotionally from the moment I contacted Shari regarding my mother's cremation. They patiently were on hand to respectfully transport my mother from her apartment and were on hand to help with all the final arrangements. Shari was even gracious enough to deliver my mother's ashes to me in person in a beautiful wooden urn in time for us to place her into her niche at the cemetery. No one wants to think about the time when we have to figure out what to do when a loved one passes. But in one of your most difficult and challenging moments, Shari and her accommodating and helpful team were itruly heaven sent! Thank you so much Shari, Tawny and Gabe for everything. You are so incredibly appreciated.

Shari and her team were so pleasant to work with. They made a difficult time and sad situation as…read moreeasy and seamless as possible. They were a perfectly synced team that coordinated everything impeccably - from communication, to paperwork, to final arrangements. Thank you so much.

We used Monarch Funeral Services for our dad's funeral, and we cannot thank them enough for the…read moreincredible care and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. From start to finish, everything was handled with the utmost respect, compassion, and attention to detail. From the memorial service at the church all the way through the graveside service, we truly did not have to worry about anything. From A to Z, everything was thoughtfully arranged and well organized. Every step was handled seamlessly and on time, which brought us so much peace of mind. So many of our family members and relatives came up to us afterward to say how impressed they were with Monarch and how smoothly everything was run--well beyond our expectations. The team was respectful, calm, and supportive throughout the entire process. We are deeply grateful to Edgar and everyone at Monarch Funeral Services for helping us honor our dad in such a beautiful and dignified way. We highly recommend them to any family in need of funeral services.

Monarch Funeral Services handled my grandmother's funeral with the utmost care, professionalism,…read moreand compassion. From the moment we contacted them, they guided our family through every step of the process and made a very difficult time feel a little lighter. They were incredibly organized, patient, and thoughtful, making sure every detail was taken care of and that our family felt supported the entire way. The setup, coordination, and overall service were truly perfect. They treated my grandmother with dignity and treated our family with genuine kindness. I'm very grateful for everything they did and would highly recommend Monarch Funeral Services to any family looking for a team they can trust during one of life's hardest moments.

Alpha Society was terrific. They handled everything with dignity, respect and empathy. No matter…read morehow many times I called with questions. I cannot recommend them enough. They made the process seamlessly.

They recommend this place to us and they did not disappoint. Great experience with them specially…read morewhen you are going through such a difficult time. Very understanding, caring and friendly. Service with them was very easy when we had to used them for my father's passing. Answered all of our questions and the process was very quick. I have and will refer them to friends and family. Pricing was also pocket friendly and the private view we added to our packet was great.

I came here for a service to support my godmother. This place was fantastic. Took care of our…read morefamily and there's even a reception room where all of us could sit and eat. Our family revolves around food so it's no surprise how accommodating this funeral home is. It was clean, ample street parking, and the reception room was able to host so many of us. I really appreciate having this funeral home close by when needed.

I understand so many people may be wondering What could somebody possibly say as a review for a…read morefuneral home. Honestly, I had nothing but the most incredible experience in service from the team that made sure my mom's viewing went as incredible as ever. I started off with Karina who from the start always gave nothing but pure professionalism and true quality care for another human being. And then on the day I was able to meet Noemi and Junior who made every single detail possible and as easy as can be. My family is truly grateful for these three and I couldn't possibly recommend this place any higher than I already am and continually will do. Thank you guys for being such angels!

The Chavez Funeral Home was a breath of fresh air--peaceful, welcoming, and exactly what our…read morebrother deserved. The weather was perfect, which added to the calm and comforting atmosphere. Sonia and Jorge were absolutely wonderful. They were empathetic, understanding, and went out of their way to make the experience as smooth and supportive as possible. Their flexibility with timing and genuine care truly made a difference for our family during a sensitive time. We're grateful for their kindness and professionalism. P.S The bathrooms were very clean and fully stocked, which added to the overall comfort and ease of our visit.

Best services one can ask for. From answering all our questions to giving us peace of mind. Under…read morethe stress one goes through and heart break, this organization offered compassion, empathy and professionalism through it all. Thanks to them we were able to obtain a Catholic mass & funeral services in our back yard. Our concern was also to get our mom's cremation/Urn within a two week time frame. Chavez Funeral &Cremation delivered reliability, assertiveness & expedited our request. A reputable foundation nonetheless. Under the circumstances where the last thing you need is more task to tackle, Chavez Funeral& cremations took a huge weight of our hands. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Especially to Sonia. Excellent, well done. Cons: Some reviews say that This organization doesn't get back in time. I totally can understand the frustration(under the circumstances) however a simple call and text to, friendly remind Sonia or her staff will solve that miscommunication. Any organization can get backed up or busy but I can assure you it's an easy fix. Atleast it worked for me. Best.