If I could Give this place negative stars I would! Horrible took Over a month, they don't call you…read moreBack when they say they will. Says open but they aren't open when you arrive. I would hope they don't treat their own family this way

They are very reasonable! I've used them several times for my stepfather and my mother. Very…read moreupfront. I am sure glad I found them.

Very professional service, great communication and quick process for all the necessary documents…read more Thank you.

I write this having been a guest of a recent funeral service at Silver Lining Cremations…read more Located near the Auto Park in Escondido, the outside of the building is quite simple and nondescript. It's not a location that you might expect to find a cremation place, as it's quite industrial/business park-ish, but inside is very clean, new, modern and tastefully decorated. When we entered the building, there was a small lobby with a couple of chairs, a coffee table and a slim table where flowers and a guest- book were placed, along with a TV screen with a photo of the deceased. Guests and family lingered here until we were allowed to proceed to the service room at exactly the time of the service. The lobby isn't very large. I would have preferred to have been able to go and take a seat in the service room earlier. (There were approx 28 attending in our case). Through double doors off the lobby, the service room is pleasantly decorated with dark collapsible chairs, a large carpeted rug, muted dark blue/grey paint, a curtain and 2 TV screens for displaying photo slideshows. The people who spoke in the service were provided a microphone. Quiet music played. There was a slight technical difficulty with the slideshow, but it was solved in a few minutes by a staff member. At the end of the ceremony, two staff members escorted the coffin through the curtain at the front. We then filed into another small room where we had refreshments, provided by the family. Street parking was available on Aldergrove Ave or S Andreasen Dr. There is a small gated lot behind the building, but I believe this is for staff and close family. I did not see any information on their web site about parking, but this would have been useful. A virtual video link was provided for family and friends who couldn't attend, but the camera wasn't very close and the audio wasn't the greatest, which was disappointing. I have witnessed 3 other funerals (in other locations) virtually and they have been better. The owner was not particularly present and maybe she does this to give the family space, but I personally would have liked her to have been more present and sort of act as a coordinator/conductor for the time we were there. Just my personal take. I hope this information is useful for anyone planning a cremation or attending one at Silver Linings. It is a convenient and intimate location for those in San Diego's North County.

Their compassion and understanding of the grieving process...and knew the answer to all my questionsread more

I bought my mother's funeral in 2016 at McLeod Mortuary. I didn't know anything about funeral…read morehomes, but my mother was getting very old and I knew I have to have it ready. They offered me a cremation package at a price I could finance for five years. When she passed, McLeod handled everything with professionalism, from retrieving her body at home to picking up her ashes. I worked with Mr. Dallas, Renee and Trish. They were all great! I highly recommend this mortuary! Thank you for everything you did!

I can't say enough about Nicholas, an extremely genuine and caring person. He has an eye for…read moredetail and a heart for comfort. He goes above and beyond to make sure the family is supported and comforted through the entire process. Integrity, respect and follow through. Thank you Nick for your service, done with love and pride. She looked beautiful

I chose George Family Mortuary at random from Google and feel like I completely lucked out. When my…read moremom passed, her wishes entailed some various unusual requirements that put me in a time crunch and coordination out of town. I was pretty stressed about it but Nicholas came to the rescue and made everything seem super easy. He was supportive, reliable, communicative, thorough, kind, thoughtful. To say he went above and beyond is an understatement. I seriously cannot recommend him enough! Thank you a million times, Nicholas.

A very nice mortuary in Escondido. Everything went as…read moreplanned, and the staff was very caring and professional. I do recommend calling these guys if you're in need of their services. Note that the parking is along the street (two hour limit). I doubt they would ticket you, though. You could also park at the Escondido library.

Losing my mom was one of the most painful experiences of my life, but the kindness and care we…read morereceived from this mortuary helped carry us through it in a way I'll never forget. From the very beginning, Thomas and Jodi treated us and my mother with gentleness, dignity, and deep respect. Jodi was exactly the person we needed to guide us through the difficult paperwork and the emotional process of choosing the final items for my mom's goodbye. She made it feel manageable, even when it felt like the world was falling apart. Thomas... I don't even have words for how grateful I am for him. He has a gift, he can read a room with so much grace and compassion. On one of the worst days of my life, he made things bearable somehow. He honored my mom as a vessel that carried her spirit, and he was deeply respectful of our traditions. He's a truly special person, and I will never forget his presence during that time. I hope I don't have to return for a long time, but when the time does come again, I wouldn't trust anyone else with the sacred task of preparing a loved one for the next world. This place and its people are a blessing during such a difficult time.

Very kind and helpful throughout the process. Great family owned and run business. Thank you for…read moreyour support.

The staff at California Funeral Alternatives helped my family for both my dad's and my mom's…read morefuneral arrangements. They were helpful in arranging burial at a military cemetery since my dad was a WWII vet. Navigating the military procedures sometimes can be trying and the staff guided us through every step. The day of the burial for both dad and mom were special moments arranged by the staff honoring our parents. In addition, they honored all of my parent's wishes, from picking up their bodies (they died at home), to arranging embalming, to selecting a casket, arranging a private family viewing in their facility in Escondido, and assisting with the headstone engraving process. We were kept informed through all of the arrangements and they made both burials a very special family memory. They handled our arrangements with a lot of dignity and respect and empathy. This is a great staff.

We are so glad that we used Melissa @ Eternally Loved for our Memorial / Celebration of life…read more My Dad passed away in 2025. My mom had passed a few years earlier, and so we really wanted to do a celebration event that honored them and their life together. We talked to several planners and from the get-go felt the difference in communication and attention to detail. Melissa was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and great to communicate with. The cost was reasonable for what we were getting. I really cant say enough good things. Now that the event is in the past, I look back and feel so at peace and happy that we did this and utilized Eternally Loved. So thank you to Melissa and Eternally Loved and know that if you consider them for your event that you will be in really good hands.

Sadly I lost my mother recently after losing my dad three years ago. Melissa of Eternally loved did…read moremy dad's celebration three years ago and just did this one for my mom. She had some wonderful venue suggestions, but we ended up picking our own. Melissa hit it out of the park again! She really doesn't miss anything and has really good suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of. Sometimes I feel she can read minds knowing exactly what is perfect. Completely takes the stress and worry out of the way. We just showed up 15 minutes before and enjoyed the celebration. Highly recommend Eternally Loved!