I could not have asked for a better service than the one Always There Funeral services offered us…read more My mom passed away and they helped us through the process of picking her up, cremating her remains and handling the death certificate process. They handled my mom with care and dignity. And we could not be more grateful. They kept me informed of all the steps to follow and treated us with empathy and kindness during this difficult situation. Thank you for all your help Pierre and the team at Always There Funeral services!

The Always There associates were respectful and very helpful in their communication as we handled…read moremy aunt's cremation. We were grateful for their assistance at a difficult time.

The best gift in life is a Mother, and life's greatest loss is the death of one's Mother…read more My sister and I were utterly devastated by our sudden and tragic loss last month, and Ms. Margaret Velez and Mr. Martin Guerrero were a source of gentle calm and support for us. Despite the fact that Dignity is owned by a massive, profit-oriented, multi-billion dollar corporation - the largest provider of funeral services in the U.S. - both these gracious and exemplary employees were empathetic and easy to work with during this devastatingly grief-stricken time. The distinguished Mr. Martin, who arranged the funeral, was a source of grace, class, and comfort for my sister and I, and he carried out our beloved Mother's service last week with knowledge, experience, and refinement. The viewing at the quaint and beautiful Chapel with colorful stained-glass windows was artistically-inspired with her large portrait and a grand display of flowers, and our dear Mother was immaculately dressed and groomed, and looked as if she were asleep. We had arranged for a dove release at the service, and he encouraged my sister and I to each hold then release a dove before releasing the entire flock. The benevolent and soft-spoken Ms. Margaret took the time to show us around the park for possible resting places for Mom, and her gentle disposition and kindness made this process a little less taxing. Our Father was interred here over a decade ago, which brought attention and interest from our relatives and friends to this memorial park; our uncle and aunt were then interred here as well. We're most grateful to Mr. Martin and Ms. Margaret for their compassion and professionalism during the most heartbreaking and tragic time of our lives.

Angel, Brisett, Luis, Megan, and Talpa: Thank you! You are wonderful at caring and in your upkeep…read moreof all my family members at Valhalla.

After my dad passed away I was so lucky and blessed that we came across Valley Funeral Home…read more It's such a hard, emotional, and confusing time, but I was lucky enough to have Krystal N. as the person who walked me and my family through everything. She was compassionate, knowledgeable, honest and forthright, patient, and answered every question I had along the way, no matter how big or small (and no matter what time of day). She went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and on schedule, always putting me at ease to focus on the important things. We had a small ceremony with a chaplain before my dad's cremation and everything was so perfect. Thank you Krystal!! And thanks to the Dignity/Valley team!

My dad recently passed away and we felt comfortable using Valley Funeral Home as we have used them…read morefor a couple other family members. During the time between when my dad passed and his cremation, we were completely forgotten about. No one would call us back, no one had any answers, and my dad was completely forgotten. The only reason we were able to move forward with any of the process is because we kept calling and calling (daily) to get updates about what was going on. Everytime we called, we would get someone new, who had to contact someone else, then get back to us. But they never got back to us. We finally found out that nothing had been done with my dad because communication was lost on their end and no one knew/realized my dad was waiting to be cremated. Finally, Mike was able to assist us (2 weeks after my dad passed) and told us that he would make sure everything got done in a timely manner. Although we were happy with the help we received from Mike, the rest of the service we received was absolutely terrible, when we were already dealing with one of the worst times in our lives. They were so quick to charge our credit card for the service but then just as quickly, forgot about the service they needed to provide. I would not recommend Valley Funeral Home to anyone. They used to be family owned and actually cared, now that it's a part of Dignity Health it's just another corporation.

I've had such a hard time getting these words out because, honestly, I still don't want to admit…read morethat it's real. He's really gone. His birthday just passed, and somehow that made the reality of losing him feel even heavier. I know losing someone is always traumatizing, but this was my best friend, my biggest supporter, and someone who meant the world to me. His passing was the most dramatic and heartbreaking death I have ever experienced. I've lost people before, but this one was different. It was incredibly traumatic, and all of us were such a mess trying to navigate something we never wanted to believe was happening. I know I said this on the Church Chapel review but let me say it again!I am so incredibly grateful that Irene Hesse at Forest Lawn was there for us every step of the way, from the moment he arrived. Irene went above and beyond to reassure us that his forever home at Forest Lawn would be beautiful--and she was absolutely right. Sitting there and looking at the sunset, seeing the beauty and peacefulness of the grounds, I realized that this truly is a beautiful place for someone we love to have their eternal rest. There is something comforting about knowing that he is surrounded by such beautiful scenery. What meant even more to me was that Irene didn't just disappear after everything was over. She actually called to check on us and see how we were doing. That meant so much during such an incredibly difficult time. Thank you, Forest Lawn, for giving my best friend such a beautiful sendoff and such a peaceful, beautiful place to rest. And a very special thank-you to Irene Hesse for your kindness, compassion, patience, and for taking care of us when we needed it most. Unfortunately, I have more people in my life who are sick, and I know i'll have to pick up the phone call again. I'm grateful to know that Irene will be there to help guide us through another difficult moment. Thank you, Forest Lawn

Unfortunately, my mother-in-law passed away, and we chose to bury her here at Hollywood Hills. From…read morethe moment we arrived, the grounds felt truly special--stunning and serene, with an abundance of wildlife. We even saw deer and coyotes during our visit. The main office was also beautiful, clean, and peaceful. Throughout the process, the staff was consistently professional and accommodating, especially when it came to our special requests. As with other high-profile locations, the pricing is on the higher side compared to some other cemeteries in the area, which is largely due to the many celebrities laid to rest here. Overall, we're grateful for our decision and felt confident that we chose a respectful, beautiful place for our loved one.

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.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the tender care and compassion NATURAL GRACE showed my…read moremom and our family during such a difficult time. A special thank you to Ron and Yvette for their gentle presence when they came to our private home -- their kindness and willingness to share their own story of loss brought comfort and connection when it was most needed. I am also deeply grateful to Shari, who went above and beyond by keeping our family updated throughout the process. Her thoughtful communication and the photos she provided for verification gave us reassurance and peace of mind during an emotional time. The Level of Care, Integrity, and Attention to Detail from your entire team at NATURAL GRACE reflects a standard of service that is truly Exceptional and Increasingly Rare. You not only handled everything with professionalism, but with genuine heart -- something that cannot be taught or measured. Please know how much NATURAL GRACE's dedication meant to us and how grateful we are for the way you honored my mom with such respect and grace.

Shifting gears from happier reviews to not so happy. Yesterday, I got a call from one of my former…read morecoworkers and she told me that another coworker that we both loved, worked with has passed away in May of this year. We don't know much details about his passing, nor any information about how, where and the exact day that God took him home. He was 75 years young and didn't make it to his 76th birthday which was on the 25th of June. Long story short, it really devastated me, because we were very close together. Later, we found out that a neighbor who was also one of our former coworkers found him dead at his condo. He was cremated and that's all that I know. Forest Lawn in Glendale is a very pieceful place to be, and visit your loved ones. Every package has its own price along with burial, cremation. scattering ashes and more. May all the deceased (RIP) and a light to shine on their spirits and souls.

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.

My Mom passed and we were not prepared on what to do immediately following her passing. I knew that…read moreI wanted an aquamation so googled around looking for a business that provides aquamation. I found Anubis and called, unsure if they would service the Orange County area. Absolutely everyone we spoke with at Anubis was very considerate and very accommodating. It was the Friday before Memorial Day so it took a while to get to Orange County. They carefully transferred my Mom to their vehicle. They were very responsive to all of our questions and really made the whole process much easier than I thought it would be. We really appreciated that as we were still trying to process our Mom's passing. They're the best! They arranged a meeting point midway between Glendale and where we lived in Orange County to transfer our urns to us. I highly, highly recommend Anubis. They really made a difficult time easier because of their excellent care of our Mom.

I arrived to pick up remains of a relative and noticed that street parking is limited, so you might…read moreneed to park at a pay meter in the neighborhood.I was greeted by a friendly woman at the counter who retrieved the urn from the back office.

I came here for a cousin's funeral. First there was a service in a chapel. Staff were present to…read moremake sure everything went smoothly, and it did. Then we all drove to the gravesite where the casket was put in a wall. Everything went smoothly.

Well maintained grounds, huge location. I attended a funeral service at the Tennach Chapel/Temple,…read morelocated within the Mount Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills location. Upon arrival, the attendant was very friendly and informative on giving directions. The chapel was very clean, and was very inviting. The cemetery staff was very polite and respectful. I didn't have any negative issues with the staff, either. Beautiful grounds. The service was lovely. When visiting, please read the rules regarding floral arrangements either on their website or go to the office for directions and rules. They are helpful. This peaceful cemetery is organized and full of history. Overall, my experience was pleasant.

My mom passed away on July 2, 2026. Because it was right before the 4th of July, most places were…read morealready closed. I was grieving, overwhelmed, and honestly felt helpless. I was trying to find a funeral home for my mom while my heart was completely broken, and I didn't know where to turn. Then we called Monarch Funeral Services, and that's when everything changed. From the moment we met Ed, I truly felt like he was God-sent. He even came to us that same day and was so understanding and accommodating with our schedule. His demeanor was so calm, kind, compassionate, professional, and understanding. He genuinely cared about what my family and I were going through and never made us feel like we were just another family making funeral arrangements. He understood that we were devastated by the loss of my mom and that we are a very large family, with many emotions and even disagreements during such a difficult time. Somehow, Ed helped us get through everything with patience, understanding, and so much kindness. He wanted us to do the bare minimum because he knew we were hurting, and he took care of every detail with so much care. One thing I will always remember and be forever thankful to Ed for is how he helped me honor my mother's last wishes and her Catholic traditions. He recommended a beautiful church where we were able to have my mom's church services. He also helped make it possible for the priest to come to the funeral home and lead my mom's Rosary. That meant so much to me and my family. The funeral home itself is beautiful, and everything was handled with so much respect, compassion, and professionalism. The flower arrangement for my mom was also so special and beautifully made. It was absolutely beautiful, and I was so happy with it. I will forever be grateful to Ed for every detail he took care of and for helping my family and me through one of the hardest moments of our lives. His kindness, patience, professionalism, and calmness made such a painful process a little easier. I highly recommend Monarch Funeral Services Inc. Ed is a stand-up guy, and I will never forget the way he helped us when we needed it most. Thank you, Ed, from the bottom of my heart. My family and I will always be grateful for everything you did for my mom and for us.

It's never easy to deal with circumstances when your loved one passes away. Edgar and his team were…read moreincredibly professional, informative, kind, explained everything to us every step of the way, helped us from everything A-Z. I have never been so blown away by a team that actually cares about your needs. This subject is never easy, especially while you are grieving, but Edgar was there with us through everything, every phone call, every question. I cannot thank him enough. Unfortunately the inevitable happens, and if you need someone to call for services please do not HESITATE to call him. Thank you so much Edgar and team for everything.

National Cremation guided me through the process of having my cremated. They did a great job. I…read morewould recommend this Business and location. Thanks for all your help.

Josh was very helpful, professional and courteous in helping me get through the process of my…read moremother's arrangements. I'm glad my mother chose National Cremation because they made the death much easier to deal with. I'm doubly glad because I also have arrangements through National Cremation and I know things will be done right.