I write this having been a guest of a recent funeral service at Silver Lining Cremations. 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. read more

See all

I don't live near Valley Center where my father passed. Silver Lining made the process of getting my father cremated and shipped to me so very easy. They are very kind and patient. Pricing was very fair and less than I expected. I highly recommend them and thank them for making a difficult time easier by handling this for me. I did not select an Urn yet so my father's remains weee sent in a sturdy plastic box, bagged remains inside secured with a metal tag, enclosed in a velvet bag... and shipped very promptly via UPS with appropriate protection and box labeling for safe and secure delivery. Many blessings to the kind people of Silver Lining. read more

Silver Lining Cremations - My father's cremated remains. I have not yet purchased an urn. It was shipped with care in this sturdy box enclosed in a velvet bag. - Cremation Services Near Me - Escondido, California

Tatiana and Deanne were very compassionate, helpful, and professional. Communication was timely and thorough. I brought in a large urn and 8 keepsake urns and Deanne filled them on site while I waited. She even packed them back in the boxes, which showed extra care and consideration. I highly recommend Silver Lining if you're in need of their service. read more

Amazing. Tatiana and her team are amazing. So helpful and empathetic. Answered all out question, helped every step of the way. We did the ocean scattering of the ashes and it was great. read more

Service was respectful, professional, and kind. We only did cremation. Everything was done well and quickly. Thank you.

Tatiana and her team were amazing ! They help to guide us each step of the way. The memorial for our friend was calming and peaceful. The set up was great. My friend looked beautiful, her flowers were gorgeous, and we had a nice space to show our love and respects to our friend who had passed too soon. Thank you Tatiana and your team read more

See all

I have never had to organize a funeral or a cremation of a loved one before. My beautiful cousin passed away and her sister and I just started googling crematoriums, we chose Silver Lining Cremations. I called the number and Tatiana answered and right away we knew we choose the right place to take care of my sweet cousin. She kept in touch via text (which is so efficient) and we felt at peace knowing my cousin was in great hands. Thank you Tatiana for all you did for our family! read more

We had a very good experience with Silver Lining Cremations recently after my mother's passing. Even though I was a bit emotional and disorganized they all provided caring, informed and patient support during this difficult time. read more

I would not hesitate one bit to recommend Silver Lining for cremation services, especially if this is your first time handling such an issue. My soulmate recently passed quite suddenly in a motorcycle accident, leaving me executor of his will. Amid all the chaos and upset and trying to find my way through a maze of paperwork and expectations, Chantel at Silver Lining was a voice of calm and confidence. She is very professional and compassionate, and made me feel like this was one aspect of the horror I did not have to worry about. It was a great comfort to know that everything from taking his remains into their care to delivering the ashes in our chosen urn would be handled correctly and efficiently. Their price was much lower than anywhere else, too, which I appreciated a lot. There was zero pressure to purchase anything other than what I needed, and all the paperwork was easily completed through Docusign, so I only had to go to the funeral home twice. I can't recommend Silver Lining and Chantel as your contact point enough. read more

Silver Lining Cremations made an emotionally difficult task incredibly simple and hassle free. Every person we engaged with throughout the process was nothing but respectful and empathetic. We had never cremated before, but compared to other prices I've seen, theirs are incredibly fair. Thank you. read more

My mom passed away very suddenly, and we were left scrambling to find a place that would care for her--and for us--in the best way possible. From our very first phone call, everything we experienced with Chantel and her team was filled with compassion during an incredibly difficult time. Our first meeting, the witness cremation, and the final pick-up were all handled with such care, warmth, and professionalism. We never once felt pressured to do anything we weren't comfortable with or to make purchases we didn't want. Chantel treated my dad, brother, and myself with genuine kindness and respect, and she made an unbearable situation feel just a little easier. We would wholeheartedly recommend Silver Lining Cremations to anyone in Southern California. They truly go above and beyond in caring for both your loved one and your family during a very, very difficult time. read more

They were kind, professional and took care of everything. I highly recommend and want to share my thanks.

My 26 year old son passed away after a 2 year long battle with cancer and we trusted Silver Lining Cremations with our son. The day he passed was obviously traumatic and when my son was being taken from our home we spoke the the driver asking he he could remove my son's necklace and bracelet that each had sentimental value to our family. He made notes, regarding the personal effects and assured us that he would get these articles back to us. 4 days later as we were starting to come up for air I realized we did not receive either piece back when we picked up his remains. Not only did they disregard the driver's notes, they tried to push the blame onto us for not personally noting that we wanted these things back. I DO NOT recommend Silver Linings! read more

Silver Lining Cremation is amazing. My aunt was visiting from Hong Kong and passed away suddenly. Tatiana was so kind and warm during the process. She helped advocate to have the doctor sign off quickly. We had to accommodate the schedule of people flying in from Asia. This mortuary is so efficient and understanding. Bonus that they are also reasonably priced. read more

They were very compassionate and professional when our beloved dog passed. We got this place via Restful Paws read more

Woah! Let me just say David is the best. I contacted Silver Lining regarding preneed. He explained it, and I said to myself, "This is the right place. I can trust them" The issue is that I'm deaf, in a wheelchair and transportation is also an issue for me. David said we could do everything through text via phone. Which worked perfectly for me. He made everything easy and simple and also answered every question I had. He also offered to help find a cremation place for my little senior dog, which I appreciate a lot. I understand most people are scared and dread the thought of ever having to contact a funeral home, but... the truth is we're all headed down the same road through different pathways of life. I'd rather get everything taken care of now. That way, if I pass away before my family, then I'll be able to die/rest in peace knowing I didn't leave them with the financial burden, and they'll be able to grieve in peace. David went above and beyond for me. He was very patient, kind, understanding, informative, respectful, and chill. I highly recommend Silver Lining to EVERYONE. Oh! I almost forgot to mention that if you prefer to go in person and you happen to be wheelchair dependent as well, then don't worry because his location is wheelchair accessible/friendly (ADA compliant). read more

From the very first phone call I had the best experience with Silver Lining! They were kind, compassionate and caring throughout the entire process. I wish I could give them 100 stars! read more

They were so helpful and compassionate during a difficult time. Our family unfortunately needed their services twice the same month, and we felt very well taken care of. Their physical space feels calming and welcoming. Never felt any pressure, just helpful advice and options. I would highly recommend. read more

We chose Silver Lining Cremations after it was recommended to us by trusted friends and we are so glad we did. They were wonderful from start to finish. Every person we spoke with was kind, warm and professional. They treated the whole situation with the respect and dignity and went above and beyond to make things easy during this very difficult time. Highly recommend! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Silver Lining Cremations in Escondido. I had the privilege of meeting the owner, Tatiana Maka, who personally gave me a tour of the facility. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that this is much more than just a business for her--it's a calling. Tatiana's passion for providing a dignified and compassionate service is truly inspiring. Every detail is handled with the utmost care and respect, ensuring that families feel supported during such a difficult time. The level of precision and attention to detail is unmatched. I highly recommend Silver Lining Cremations to anyone in need of their services. The place is beautiful and more than suitable for a service. They not only offer cremations but burials as well and the pricing is extremely competitive. Tatiana and her team will go above and beyond to honor your loved ones with the wishes and dignity they deserve. Five stars! read more

Tatiana and her team were amazing from the first call to the time we picked up my dad's ashes. Although we are in Temecula, it was worth the extra time to drive to Escondido knowing my dad was well taken care of! I highly recommend such caring and organized individuals to help you during a difficult time. read more

You never want to be in a place where you are writing a review for a place like this.. but here we are. My father passed suddenly, and at the recommendation of EPD, was taken to Silver Linings. I reviewed the website before calling to arrange services, and was pleasantly surprised at how clearly pricing and services were laid out. When I called - I was greeted by the amazing owner, Tatiana, who was kind and comforting. I was a whole entire mess, and she immediately made me feel comfortable and informed about what needed to be done, steps to take, etc. it will always stick out in my mind that she said "first, let's just breathe, we will handle this" We were able to handle the arrangements entirely by text and email, a couple of short calls. She made the process feel less like some wonky business transaction, and so very much like a gift to honor my dad. My absolute favorite part was "special requests" - I received a text full of recommendations of items to include, notes, poems, letters. PLAYLISTS. They have huge speakers set up, and will treat your loved one to the concert of your choosing during their cremation. As the daughter of two music aficionados, this was chefs kiss perfection for me. Nothing gave me more joy than making something special and meaningful of our times together, all the fun rocking times we had. Maybe you're preference is an outfit, a picture or a gift. It will be accommodated with so much love and kindness. I was not personally capable of an ID view, but a member of our family was, and commented on the grace and care of the staff during their visit. Including debunking long held myths surrounding the process. This is a beautiful and lovingly curated family business. Created with the intent, as I was personally told, of giving families options that were not available to the owners themselves when they lost a loved one. No one ever wants to be making these decisions, or to deal with this time, but I can't imagine going thru this without Tatiana. I don't even know how to end this. I hope you never need this review, but if you do, know you'll be treated with kindness and respect, you'll be valued as a client, you won't be upsold on unnecessary options, and you will be comforted by someone who cares for your wishes and that of your loved one. read more

Silver Lining Cremations - Cremation Services Near Me - Escondido, California

See all

I had absolutely the best experience with them during the death of my stepfather. They always kept me informed and always asked if I had any questions. They are priced about the same as other but the compassion and ease of dealing with a death was greatly appreciated. I wholeheartedly recommend them . read more

Losing my mother was absolutely heartbreaking but Tatiana was so warm and compassionate throughout this journey. She guided me over the phone and it felt like a was speaking to a friend who wanted to support me in anyway that she could. My Mom's cremation took place during the eclipse which was poignant as she always wanted a grand entrance or exit... Tatiana asked me if there were any special touches that we wanted like momentos added or music playing. She really thought of everything. Picking up my Mom's remains was hard but Tatiana was so caring and supportive. Thank you so much to Silver Lining Cremations. read more

Silver Lining Cremations - Photos of Mom, flowers and my mothers remains. - Cremation Services Near Me - Escondido, California

Following the unexpected passing of my son I was very fortunate to choose Silver Linings Cremations to assist me through the complicated process of dealing with his death. Tatiana and Kahla guided me through professionally and with true compassion for my loss. It felt as if they lifted a very heavy burden from me and treated us like we were family. I highly recommend Silver Lining to anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one. David M. read more

Silver Linings was so helpful when my mother passed. I'm not sure I could've asked for a better business/crematorium to work with given the circumstances. Everyone we encountered there was truly so kind and compassionate, particularly Tatiana. And I thank them so much for helping me, and making the whole process as uncomplicated and memorable as possible for my family. Thank you so much, we feel lucky to have found you during such a difficult time. read more

My son recently passed away and I found myself struggling to find a crematorium who could provide cremation services in the time frame we needed because we lived in another state. My daughter called Silver Linings and spoke with Tatiana who graciously helped up make arrangements for cremation and took care of all the necessary documents and permits. The process was fairly simplistic and done with the care and sensitivity we requested. Understanding what I was going through as a mother Tatiana offered me condolences on the day I arrived to retrieve my son's ashes. She walked me through the costs and paperwork I needed to travel and explained to me what I could expect in the coming days. While the entire ordeal with the loss of my son was and still is painful Silver Linings made this part of his loss far less difficult to handle. I am grateful for their sensitivity, prompt replies and gracious behaviors throughout the entire process of cremation. Which is exactly what I needed during this difficult period. read more

I'll start off by saying that 2023 was filled with more hardship than I ever imagined, when my beloved mother had started to physically and mentally decline. It seemed to set upon us so quickly and without warning. Needless to say, I was not prepared. Through all the visits to her place, to the hospital runs, to the rehabilitation care facility stays. Not to mention trying to handle all her affairs. I was overwhelmed to say the least. On 1/1/2024, New Years morning day, my mom decided to leave this earth to be at peace in heaven. I was not ready and unprepared for this moment as the signs at the time were not indicating the end was near. I did not plan the next step, nor did I contact a crematorium to prepare for the very day I faced. Cremation was my mother's wish. In a pinch, I googled mortuaries and crematoriums near me and chose the very first, fitting titled service, Silver Linings Cremations, in Escondido. I was worried I would not get an answer as it was New Years Day. However, much to my surprise, the line on the other side picked up and that is when I met Tatiana. I explained my situation to her and she was immediately compassionate and sensitive to my sudden needs and concerns. After a short conversation, she had arranged for the pick-up of my mother and scheduled a time for us to meet at her facility. Already, a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. It was from then on that Tatiana guided me through the process and understanding of cremation. My stress lifted with every step of the way. Silver Linings Cremations provided me with everything I needed to have a fulfilling, beautiful service, all done at the facility. I did not have to outsource from anywhere as Tatiana and her husband met all my requests. From providing a nice intimate room for the viewing service, a florist, the viewing casket, and allowing me to even personalize the room with pictures of my mom and have subtle sounds of music, I couldn't have asked for anything more. Silver linings Cremations nailed it! My family and friends of my mom all commented on how beautiful and perfect the service was! It couldn't have been a more perfect send off. Thank you Tatiana, from the bottom of my heart! read more

We were very pleased with Silver Linning Cremations for the service for my grandmother. Tatiana and Stan were courteous, flexible, responsive and extremely understanding to felicitate and allow us to complete our Hindu ceremony. Onsite crematory is extremely convenient. We did checked few other site, but based on location, convince, responsive, and mostly Tatiana was pleasure to work with and helped with the all admistrative paper work in prompt manner. I would highly recommend this establishment. -Pritesh read more

I can not say enough wonderful things about my experience with this company. I was watching my mom transition into the end of her life and I was very sad and not sure what to do to make arrangements for her. From the moment Tatiana answered the phone, I felt that I was talking to a friend. She was so sweet and nurturing and just listened to what I was going through. She explained what to expect when my moms time came and how my moms body would be handled from time of pick up to cremation. I was able to include a couple things to be cremated with her; picture of my brothers and I and a favorite nightgown of hers. We were also asked what her favorite music was, as music can be played during the time of cremation. When it came time to pick up my mom, my brother and I were greeted by Tatiana and she was just as sweet and nurturing as she was on the phone. I would recommend this company 100%. read more

Tatiana helps with the process by being calm, informative and very personable. Thank you to Silver Lining Cremations for being wonderful during this difficult time. read more

Many of us go about our days not thinking about what our families will need to deal with after we die. Never in a million years did I ever think I would need to plan a funeral, celebration of life, or any other type of service for my children. On April 23, 2023, tragedy struck our family. I found myself needing to plan something for my daughter Courteney and granddaughter Amaya. Through unbearable grief I had no idea what to do or who to call. My daughter Megan started the search and found several she recommended. My husband and I called Silver Lining Cremations in Escondido and met with Tatiana. From the moment we met, I knew we would be working with her. She was gentle, kind, loving, caring, patient, and understanding. She stepped us through the process slowly and empathized with the enormous grief we were experiencing. She gave us space when we needed and gentle nudges when we struggled to make decisions. She kept us informed of everything she was doing and everyone she had contacted to make the service happen. She partners with several funeral homes including a non-denominational one in Vista. At the celebration of life, after everyone had spoken, we struggled to say our final good-byes. Tatiana invited anyone who wanted to take flowers from the arrangements and put them in their caskets to do so. With gentle care, she stood by my side and hugged me tightly as we both cried. That final touch is very sentimental. If you are planning your future arrangements, or find yourself in a sudden situation to make arrangements, I hope you will give Tatiana a call. read more

First of all I would like to say BIG thank you to Ryan and Tatiana for their great service and support with my uncle funeral service. Losing loved one isn't already the challenge but these two make the entire process so smooth and everything seamlessly upon my uncle's passing. Ryan and Tatiana is very passionate and follow up making sure everything we needed. Very HIGH recommend! read more

From start to finish my experience with Tatiana and Silver Lining Cremations was exceptional. First, I appreciate their business approach - caring, practical, and affordable. There were no up-sells but this company will provide them if needed/desired. They were also very very responsive. I was surprised that they would pick up my loved one at 4:00 AM and handled that with such dignity and grace. They were also willing to try to meet our religious practices that require a very short timeframe. They made all the necessary arrangements and were successful in meeting the timing and were even early! They also provided the death certificates quickly. They were open to all of my requests including a location to post the obituary. I highly recommend this company. read more

Tatiana and Stanley were both compassionate and responsive when making arrangements for my father-in-law. The minute I called, they stepped right in to help ease our entire family at such a sensitive time. Words cannot express how appreciative we are during such a difficult time! read more

The hardest thing in life is facing the death of a loved one. It is at a time like this that it is a blessing to find people that are willing and able to help ease your suffering and make the difficult decisions a little easier. Tatiana at Silver Lining Cremations is such a person. She will help make this difficult time a little easier. Thank you Tatiana. read more

From the very first call of investigation to the time of pick up, and absolutely everything in between, I knew that I had chosen the right people to be the final ones to take care of my mom. Tatiana and Ryan's hearts and commitment for what they do and the honor that they consider it to be to do it, make you feel like they are doing it ONLY for you. Every consideration, every detail, every communication and every interaction was like having a relative take care of my mom. They are caretakers. They do it for the right reason and they do it in the right way. The facility is impeccably clean and discreet and you can see the care and pride that they take in serving every single family. In such a time of shock and despair, Tatiana and Ryan are exactly the right people that you want to have standing by your side to walk with you.​ read more

Silver Linings Cremation was retained via telephone (Tatiana) and was able to pick up the body from Palomar Hospital the same day . They emailed all required docs, were extremely sensitive and polite, and were well worth the money paid ($1275 including extra death certificates). They made the process stress free and easy, no hassles, and took a load off our minds. My mother-in-law passed away in the ICU on Thursday and we were able to pick up her remains on the following Tuesday (would have been Monday but it was President's Day). They took care of all permits and licenses, obtained certified death certificates, and left us alone. Thanks to Silver Linings, and we highly recommend them. read more

Against our tradition my father chose to be cremated. I had already searched different Crematories to know more about it. Among the calls, I talked to Tatiana one late evening. She had spent over an hour explaining the details of the administrative and the cremation process. I understood that many of the funeral homes take their services to them or other Crematories I knew I did not want my beloved father to be transferred to so many different locations. I called other places and to my surprise I got calling services out of states. Pleasantly, any time I had any general questions Tatiana or her associate, Ryan, would answer our calls graciously without any hesitations, expectations or any agreements signed. When the day came, I had few other requests, one to give them my dad's favorite flowers' arrangements, when he was being transferred from the hospital. I could not believe that Ryan planned to meet me on an exit on his way and was waiting in the parking lot to pick up the flowers. They started the paperwork and within a few hours Tatiana contacted us, prepared for the next day cremations. Anything we asked for they arranged. We decided we wanted the viewing after all and Tatiana was relieved to tell us how healing this will be for all of us but she did not want to impose her expertise on us. The next day, we were greeted with a big loving hug and respect. She helped my father look handsome again as he has always been. By tradition we have to keep the process simple, and she helped make it very elegant and presentable to our relatives. I cannot appreciate her more for all she had done. The process was wholesome, peaceful, and complete. We received a call the next day to know about the time of the cremations and what music we like to have played for him. It was very comforting to know he is cared for with his favorite music. I requested to pick up his ashes on Monday, 2 days later. Again, we were greeted with a loving hug and I was wondering how could someone be so giving of herself when we really did not expected it. We sat down she consoled us for another 30 min. it was truly a therapy session for my brother and I. I asked her, how she knew to take this work as her profession. Tatiana is a nurse and a psychologist, who had witnessed may patients transitioned alone with the hope to hold their families' hand and she was among the nurses who sat by their side held their hands so they can transition gracefully during Covid. Generally, she is professional, organized, respectful and understands their clients emotional and traditional needs. read more

What a wonderful place to allow to handle your cremation. They are just the nicest people, they treat you with dignity and respect thought the whole process. An actual person answers the phone and returns call and texts promptly. Everything about Silver Linings was excellent considering that it was the passing of my mom that lead us to contacting them. I would not hesitate in using them in the future as you couldn't ask for or expect better service. read more