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.

I have never had to deal with any mortuary prior to calling around to help my best friend find a…read moreplace to have her baby cremated. As you can imagine this has been a very challenging time for the entire family. I was blessed when I called Callaghan Mortuary and Kerianne picked up the phone. This was right before the Thanksgiving holiday, and Kerianne answered all the questions, and concerns we had. She helped me get everything done without disturbing my friend who was still in the hospital recovering. Fast forward to today, everything has been finalized for the beautiful baby my friend lost. I would not have known where to go or what to do without the help of Kerianne! She never left me wondering what next, or said she'd call back at a better time. She always made time for me to answer my calls even though she was busy! I feel truly blessed, and forever thankful and grateful to Karianne and the Callaghan Mortuary team. Thank you again, forever and always! From the bottom of my heart!!!!

Thank you Callaghan Mortuary for being so respectful and compassionate. They walked us through…read moreevery arrangement, which alleviated a very painful process. The staff were considerate, attentive and very professional. They ensured that everything went smoothly, and we were supported all the way through. Love this service & very happy with it.

The sign at 3873 East Ave says "St Michaels Cemetery", which appears to be an Odd Fellows Memorial…read morePark. East Ave in Livermore is cemetery row. The cemeteries are on the south side of the street, starting just after you see "Christian World" Church & Childcare Center. St Michaels is very low profile, clean, and has a nice staff who do not hover. The grass is lush, green & evenly cut. There is one circular drive you can park on, 2 car park next to the office. The largest areas have grave markers. There are a couple of walls to hold your loved one's ashes. There seems to be niches still available. Across from the wall of niches the staff will erect a tent and chairs that can accommodate a small service. The weather can be pretty hot in Livermore, so shade is a must. It's plenty quiet and easy to hear people talking without microphones. Many people have placed plastic flowers, flags and a few children's toys and plastic jewelry on the grave markers. Feel free to bring an ipod with portable speakers or personal items of meaning for the service. The niche is slightly larger than the container of ashes and covered with a brass plaque so you can't see anything inside. You are left alone to do your own thing if you want for your memorial service. The niche brass name plates all match in a good way, weathering beautifuly like brass does. Each grave section has a sign saying "Garden of Love." This seems to be a good place to conduct non-denominational services. There is a chapel if you wish to have a more formal religious service.

My wife and I are extremely pleased with the level of attention and professionalism that Jesse Vera…read more(rep. for St Michael's) provided us. We ended up signing a contract for a burial plot and it was less expensive than other Catholic cemeteries.

My wife passed away in September of 2023, and is buried at this cemetery. We were told it would be…read more6-12 months for the headstone to arrive. In August of 2024, we were notified that the paperwork had been lost, and that it was never submitted, and that they would need to start over. I asked by email if it could be expedited, and was ghosted (zero response). I tried a second time, and again got no response. It's now three months later, and I called, and still no headstone. They told me it would not be done until March 2025. My wife has been in an unmarked grave for 15 months now, and it will be at least four months more. This is absolutely unacceptable.

I've lived in Pleasanton 24 years and this was my first time coming to a celebration of life at…read moreGraham-Hitch Mortuary. I came today to pay respects to a friend who passed away too early. Graham-Hitch has a beautiful chapel inside and is very peaceful. The lobby is spacious and was perfect for displaying photos of my friend's life. It was a great memorial service for my friend. Rest in peace brother.

My Grandfather and my Father both were cremated here and had their rememberance services held here…read moreas well. Yesterday my grandmother passed away and I knew I wanted it to be handled here. My grandmother said to me that its just easier here and we are familiar with it so when the time comes just make it easy for yourself and choose the same place. So that's what I did. The funeral director met with me at 10:30am and I was done signing and choosing everything by 11:30am. I chose just cremation, no embalming, no pre-service or viewing, no viewing of the cremation, no casket or fancy urn, just the basic everything. I will get a nice urn later and have them transfer her from the temporary container to a nice urn i pick out online. Now you can go all out and select the most expensive everything but that is not what I did. I likely will have a service or rememberance a few months from now. The director who assisted me was very spft spoken, clear, and had a nice demeanor. All things that put you at ease when you are definitely not at ease. My one tip would be to call, make an appointment and be sure to bring the deceased birth certificate, and marriage certificate if you have them. It will help fill things out much faster. So grateful that this place is clear and transparent on costs, affordable in my opinion, and makes things easy!

Losing my mother was one of the hardest experiences of my life, but Diablo Valley Cremation and…read moreFuneral Services made a difficult time much more manageable. From the very beginning, their team treated us with compassion, respect, and professionalism. Rose was especially wonderful--kind, patient, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. She guided me through every step with care and understanding, making sure I felt supported and never overwhelmed. The drivers who came to my home were equally professional and respectful. They handled everything with such dignity and sensitivity that it truly lifted a huge burden off my shoulders. Because of their care, I was able to focus on grieving and healing rather than worrying about the logistics. I am deeply grateful for the kindness and support I received, and I highly recommend Diablo Valley Cremation and Funeral Services to anyone in need of these services. They truly go above and beyond during life's most difficult moments.

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