Everyone at CA Funeral Alternatives in Escondido were incredible. They helped us with my 85 year…read moreold Dad's passing in April and were kind, warm and very organized... everything we needed at a very difficult time. Marna and the staff were just lovely people - the place is not fancy, which is reflected in their pricing, but it has everything you need to do the best for your loved one. They don't rush or try to upsell you anything, and they obviously care very much about their clients. We were able to select the most beautiful and fitting urn for my Dad, which was just perfect. My Dad spent his last few days in hospice care at my home, and I think the thing that impressed me the most about CA Funeral Alternative's care was how kind and professional the people were who came to pick Dad up after he had passed. It was very late - 2 am - but they came dressed very professionally and were so gentle and considerate in how they handled him. They treated Dad like the person he was. I had been through a VERY different experience with a different funeral provider some years before when my stepdad had passed away, and so I was very concerned about how it would go. But the two men who came could not have been better, they did everything with gentle hands and took him in a brand new vehicle (which for some reason mattered in that moment). and they made a difficult time just that much easier for us. I would highly recommend this company - everything, from the first contact we had with them, to the care they took helping us get my Dad's ashes prepared for travel out of state for his funeral service, was well done. Thank you so much Marna and colleagues, we truly appreciated you.

Everything was so easy, which is important at a time of grief. Donna was so helpful!! We used…read moreCalifornia Funeral Alternatives when my dad died 13 years ago and were pleased with the services then, so using them again for my mom was a no brainer. They even worked with me on cremating her in particular clothing. I highly recommend them and have done so for the last 13 years

I normally wouldn't review a memorial cemetery but thought i would make an exception. Its a smaller…read morearea located tucked in between homes, horse stables, and llamas. It's soo peaceful here. I came to pay my respects to a family member here and was impressed by the level of professionalism of the team and how they treated the family of the loved one being buried. There is one location for ceremonies and then the actual burial is done after the family is gone.

Today was a rough one. Having to say goodbye to a loved one is never easy. I had never visited here…read morebefore, and as others had reviewed , you wouldn't know it existed . The ceremony was intimate, and loving. We started at 11:15am and ended promptly at 12pm. We were instructed that our family member would be buried after we left and our beloved aunt would be able to visit within the next few days. I was worried about the august heat , but luckily today was over cast, and rain drops were coming. The members of staff were super compassionate, and accommodating with a request i had to have something meaningful to me to be placed with my uncle. I appreciated that , 1000%. Thank you.

We had an unexpected loss, and I called to get information…read more If you need to make cremation arrangements in the San Diego area, this is the company to call. From picking up the phone on a Sunday, to walking us through the process, to having the most reasonable costs I found (when making a few calls that day), AFS went above and beyond. They showed compassion, didn't "sell us" - just provided the info we needed and said they'd be there if we needed them. We quickly secured their services, and I cannot recommend them enough.

I had a very similar experience to what many others have written about working with this small…read morebusiness. The staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, empathetic and patient. Not having any experience directly taking care of arrangements after someone has passed, I had no idea what I was doing or what to expect through the process. Joey and Tara were so wonderful and answered my questions, helped set expectations properly for me and were always available to take calls. Their pricing is very competitive and straightforward. There aren't any hidden or additional fees that surprise you when it comes time to make payment. I highly recommend them to help anyone through one of the most difficult and challenging life events. Thank you Joey and Tara!

We traveled more than two hours to pick up the ashes of a beloved family member, and from the…read moremoment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and cared for. Noah is an exceptional representative of this business. He was compassionate, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the paperwork and answer all of our questions about the ashes. During such a difficult time, Noah made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. His kindness, patience, and genuine care meant more to our family than words can express. We are truly grateful for the outstanding service we received and highly recommend this business to anyone in need. They exceeded our expectations in every way.

Losing my brother-in-law was difficult, but Noah made the entire process much easier for our…read morefamily. He was compassionate, patient, and always available to answer my questions, no matter how many times I called. He truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. We used their cremation services, and every step was handled with professionalism, dignity, and respect. Since my brother-in-law was a veteran, Noah helped us obtain his DD214, guided us through the VA benefits process, and coordinated the military honors and funeral services at Miramar. His knowledge and willingness to help with every detail took a tremendous burden off our family. Their prices were very reasonable, and everything was explained clearly with no pressure or surprises. I truly appreciated Noah's kindness, professionalism, and dedication to helping our family honor my brother-in-law's service. I highly recommend this mortuary to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and affordable funeral or cremation services. Thank you, Noah, for your exceptional care and support during this difficult time.

Balboa Cremation Services provided excellent service when my husband passed away suddenly. The…read moreentire staff was kind, professional and did not try to pressure us in any way to buy expensive items or services. Jessica and Megan were especially helpful. I would highly recommend this business. In your time of need, they will guide and take care of you. Judith C.

Randy and his team at Village Cremation in Chula Vista are extremely professional and truly…read morecommitted to heartfelt excellent care for your love ones. I would and have been recommending them for several years. They took exceptional care of my mother. God Bless!

My father paid in advance for Trident for my mom and him. We already have the urn. When my father…read morepassed on 7/21 all I had to do was call them. They picked up the body and took care of everything for me. They were so nice to me. Answered my questions and concerns. It was so stress free which I needed during this time. I am so pleased I will be looking into this for myself so my children will have no worries.

Christopher Turner, thank you for helping me get through this difficult time in fulfilling a very…read moregood friend's wishes. I couldn't ask for more. My friend purchased his plan 10 years ago or so and it really made a difference because he planned it the way he wanted it to be and Trident Society made it all happen Death is traumatic but if we have our affairs in place it can help those we leave behind face their loss and grief while Trident sees to it that the wishes of our loved ones are followed through . This experience has opened my eyes to the value of planning ahead, planning on what I simply wanted and not to be a bother until the end. Having people like Christopher just makes things go smoothly knowing everything will be well taken care of .

I wanted to take a moment and thank the people at Care Center Cremation and Burial -- especially…read moreBrooke who was my principle coordinator. Throughout the process they were genuinely empathetic and accommodating. I expected professionalism; they went beyond. Thus I was confident from the start that my loved one was going to be treated respectfully and with dignity. If you're reading this review, you're likely facing some challenges, and I feel for you. Regardless, I recommend that you take the time to review Care Center's service listings on their website. This will help you to identify your specific needs, understand the associated costs and efficiently work with them.

I can't even begin to thank the staff at Care Center enough for all of their support and service…read moreupon my mother's passing. Honestly, we picked them from a random list of mortuaries suggested by our hospice provider. (The "Care Center" name had some appeal.) From the earliest moments of determining scope of service, we felt like we were in good hands. Megan R. was so incredibly lovely and supportive through the whole process, which was new for all of us siblings. When mom passed, the person they sent to take her from her home was courteous, respectful and warm...and ensured our comfort throughout the process (suggesting we leave the room for certain moments, etc). All paperwork was handled remotely through an online system, so it was easy to facilitate signing of documents without having to go anywhere. When it came time to discuss mom's cremation and disposition of ashes, again Megan came through with all the right suggestions. She was expedient in completing death certificate paperwork and final choices for urns. (again, all done through an online system, so we didn't have to stop other things we were dealing with to go anywhere for this part of the process) When mom's death certificates arrived, and I had the chance to visit Care Center in person, I felt like Megan was a caring friend. And when I decided I couldn't handle dealing with shipment of urns to my siblings on my own, she took over and completed that for me (that part wasn't cheap, but worth it for my peace of mind). If you're looking for a caring and dedicated team to help you through one of the hardest parts of life, look no further and call Care Center.

Super fast services. kind and gentle when it came to arrange my husband's cremation they were very…read moreunderstanding and even had the extra touch where they usually don't let you see the body, but they let me actually see the body before it was cremated. They were amazing in the value was fantastic.

My mom passed away in Jan of 25 and this was my first time dealing with any kind of mortuary…read moreservice so it was very intimidating. It was the worst time of my life but Village Cremation was a bright spot and I can't say enough about their service. Jessica and Randy are amazing people. They both made this process very smooth and quick. Once I called them, I didn't have to lift a finger. The price was also very fair. You can even buy an urn on Amazon and bring it to them at no cost. Thank you guys!