Great. Couldn't be more satisfied. Rick Hank provided options, provided payment options, very much…read moreappreciated. Price was competitive. Rick was very professional. He was very patient and made you feel like he truly empathized with what we're going through at these unfortunate times. Definitely recommend. Support local businesses. I don't believe his is a chain. Thanks again Rick !!!

Rick was always respectful and was very quick in answering any email and question. Everything went…read morevery smoothly. I felt seen and heard. I even had an interesting conversation with Rick about his many years in this job, when picking up the urn. Thank you!

Our second time visiting this location. We attended a service for my wife's cousin's husband, which…read morewas held in one of the smaller chapels. The facility is nice, and the staff was friendly. There are several spaces available for various sized ceremonies, as well as an area where the family was able to serve lite refreshments and gather around tables to eat and converse, although it was a little tight. The restroom facilities were large enough for several people at once, were fairly clean and well stocked, although my wife reported that one of the women's stalls did clog/back up while we were there which left an unpleasant odor nearby. Parking lots are located on both the north and south side of the building, as well as on street parking on Broadway.

It's never easy walking into a funeral home, but I'm incredibly grateful for the care and support…read morewe received from the team at Funeraria Del Angel. The space was nice and intimate. it felt peaceful, private, and respectful, which made all the difference for our family during such a difficult time. The staff was super caring, patient, and professional throughout the entire process. From beginning to end, we felt supported and looked after. Even the small things, like having a clean and well-maintained bathroom, didn't go unnoticed. Thank you to the whole team for taking care of my loved ones and for hosting us with such grace and compassion. Your kindness meant more than you know

never thought i would be leaving a review for a cremation place, but here we are. a family member…read morerecently passed and we used their services. the owner could not have been more kind and thoughtful and open to answering all my inquiries. plus, he waited an hour longer than planned so my cousin was able to attend his father's viewing and the kindness and compassion offered by the business owner will not soon be forgotten.

Mariana was very helpful and thorough with helping my families needs. Excellent quality service.read more

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!

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.

We looked into Cortez Cremations based on their listing with the San Diego Memorial Society. We…read morechose to place my mom in their care for a few reasons. My three sisters and I liked the fact that they are also three sisters who were familiar with cancer in their family (like us). We also like to support local, family/ women-owned businesses. We met with Angela (one of the owners) a couple days after my mother's passing and it couldn't have been a better encounter, considering the sad circumstances. It is a time of extreme shock and grief, and I have seen firsthand how many funeral providers take advantage of our need to honor our dearly departed by guilting people into extravagance and excess. Not Cortez. Angela was intuitive, personable, empathetic, knowledgeable and above all, so kind to us during the hardest time of our life. She was a real person who laughed and cried with us, allowing us to ask what seemed like a million questions, never making us feel rushed. She was not afraid to tell us her family's personal story, and that the reason they started this company was to be able to take care of our loved ones with as much consideration as they do their own. Their motivation is pure, and not once did we ever feel upsold or pressured to do anything more than what my mother and our family wanted. Dennis also helped with the details and death certificates and even delivered them to my office. They allowed us to use our own urns that were previously purchased, then willingly honored my mother's request to divide her ashes among her five children. (That was a huge burden lifted from our shoulders to have the experts handle that.) Even though we opted not to have Cortez coordinate a formal service or a viewing (we had a private family memorial at a later date), they thoughtfully prepared my mother for our final goodbye at their crematorium, and even showed us where she would be cremated, answering our many questions and reviewing the process with us because we wanted to know everything. The gentleman in charge of that was so gracious (I can't recall his name, but I recall his kind manner). They all made sure taking care of the business end of my mother's death was as comforting as possible. If you are looking for a family to take care of your family, Angela and her team are the real deal. I am so glad there is an independent, family-owned business like this in San Diego that cares about people, not just the bottom line. In the end, we walked away with a very simple cremation for less than $800, and yet we were treated like high-budget customers from beginning to end. Well, that's too impersonal. We were really treated like family. Don't let the fact that they are extremely affordable lead you to think you'll get bargain-basement funeral services - you couldn't be more wrong about that. I highly recommend them without hesitation, and our other family members and I plan to make advance arrangements with them as well. Thank you to Angela, Dennis and the team for taking such good care of us.

Angela provided the worst service in a very difficult time. She would not return calls and when I…read moredid speak with her, was very rude and actually start yelling at me during a very stressful time for me and my family.

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 worked with Legacy Funeral and Cremation in the spring of 2026 for my mom's services…read more Specifically, we dealt with the owner, Nick. He was kind, courteous, organized, and compassionate. Nick and his team ensured everything was handled promptly and respectfully . While not a service anyone looks forward to needing, I recommend this business wholeheartedly. Thank you, Nick.

From the moment of the first phone call, Legacy Funeral and Cremation provided exemplary customer…read moreservice with a caring attitude. Everyone was pleasant to deal with but Nick truly went above and beyond. I would recommend this business to anyone. Thank you for all you did for us at such a difficult time.