Top-Rated Funeral Homes and Funeral Services - San Mateo County, CA

When a loved one passes away, we want to honor them and celebrate their life. But the grief and stress of the loss can make it hard to move forward, and fears about how your family and loved one will be treated and the cost of burial and a memorial can add to the stress. When we learned that Valley Memorial Park in Novato has a cemetery, funeral home, on-site crematory, and reception event center on its premises and offers prices that are affordable for families, we wanted to learn more. And what we discovered is that this unique cemetery and funeral home does indeed offer families a better experience. Full-Service Cemetery, Funeral Home, On-Site Crematory and Reception Event Center at Valley Memorial Park in Novato CA In sharp contrast to most other cemeteries and funeral homes, Valley Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home is both-and includes a reception and event center and crematory right on site. Sherri Richardson, marketing manager at Valley Memorial Park, explains that the full-service venue takes pressure off of grieving families. “Families who have just lost loved ones are grieving, and they have to go to the funeral home where they’ll sit for hours, asking and answering questions, while their brains are numb, they’re sick to their stomachs, and they haven’t slept. Then they leave the funeral home and go to the cemetery and ask and answer all of the same questions again. Then they...

It’s the caring professionals at a family run funeral home like Chapel of the Highlands in Millbrae CA that relieve the burden of planning a funeral. Chapel of the Highlands has been serving San Mateo County since 1952 with funeral and cremation care. The families who have used them say that owner Paul Larson and his staff made them feel better when they most needed it. Chapel of the Highlands Guides Through Every Step "We start off by listening," says Paul Larson. "Every family that comes to us is in a different situation. We follow through with their specific needs and do what it takes to meet any requests or needs that families have. We want all of our families to know that we’ll guide them every step of the way and that we’re there to help them through their difficult time." And the staff at Chapel of the Highlands is available and on call 24 hours a day, so they’re there when you need them most. Previous clients say they’ve felt welcomed and cared for by the staff. During a research phone call for this article, Ronald shared, "I was absolutely pleased with them. They took good care of us and really knew what we needed." Stephanie said, "The staff is absolutely wonderful. They handle all your needs with care and precision." A guest named Lisa shared, "Their chapel rooms are beautiful, calming and serene. I have attended many...