Funeral Services And Cemeteries in Barstow

“Mead Mortuary is top notch. The staff and Mitch were extremely caring and thoughtful during this difficult time. Thank you Mitch for all you do. You were a blessing to me and our family.“

“My wife of 50 years unexpectedly passed away during the 2019 Christmas Holidays. We called the Highlands Funeral Home. In every way and at every step, Mr. Thomas and his staff exceeded our expectations. The caring for loved ones, including surviving family members, at a time of great loss and grief can be trusted to the attentive and empathetic professionals at The Highlands Funeral Home in Barstow, California.Lyle K. EngeldingerVice PresidentBarstow Community College“

“I had read much about the cemetary not being well cared for, but I found it less dilapidated than the town itself. Generally it seemed in pretty good shape, especially given that it switched status from for to non profit. In the pair of hours I spent in quiet contemplation & retreat there today I did note that some of the (parallel to ground, always for last 50 years or so) stones had accumulated leaves & dirt, but in a remote spot prone to such violent winds it is impossible to keep up with debris like dead leaves, you simply do the best you can. As I did, when each time I encountered such a stone I bent to the ground & wiped away the debris, saying aloud "____" (name on stone) "you deserve to be remembered. Your marker should be visible & legible."I was surprised by the age of some of the markers. The cemetary has only been in operation since 1947, yet I found several stones from the era of the first World War, and at least one from the 1890s.It's no Forest Lawn. And yes, it could do with more care, particularly landscaping/groundkeeping. But given the environment, and the odds they face, 5 people with a cash flow around $150k/annum to attempt to landscape & green a desolate spot of desert AND do the jobs that have traditionally been relegated to the family, keep grave site looking good, for a dearly departed population numbering in the thousands, many of whose families are long departed from the region or life, well, seems to me they're actually doing a lot for many with very little assistance.“