Funeral Services And Cemeteries in Modesto

“A Heartfelt Tribute to Franklin & Downs

First and foremost, embarking on this journey has been incredibly challenging. Initially, my family chose to work with another well-known establishment, but our consultation experience there was a mess. Their pricing did not align with what the consultant conveyed, leading us to feel as though they were exploiting families in grief. That’s when we turned to Franklin & Downs.

With heavy sorrow in my heart, I cannot express enough how profoundly grateful we are to Yoaly, the first person we met at Franklin & Downs, and her entire team for the exceptional care they provided for my dad and our family. From the beginning, she made us feel heard, valued, and genuinely cared for. At no point did she make us feel mistreated or taken advantage of; instead, she welcomed us as if we were part of her own family, communicating clearly and compassionately.

Moments That Touched Our Hearts

Several moments truly moved us:

●During the interview, Yoaly talked about who should receive my father's cross, we began bickering (slightly-sisters), Yoaly quickly intervened, choosing to give each of us one instead. ? This stopped us on out tracks.

●At the viewing my dad had quite the gathering of his close loved ones, extened family and friends. Although most of loved ones needed to leave by a certain time in order for us to spend that private moment with our dad, Alyssa treated our extended family with the kindness they deserved. She graciously allowed us the space to say our goodbyes, and her tenderness was truly noticed & appreciated.

●Another memorable moment occurred during the drive past my parents' house. The driver, Jonathan, stopped the hearse, opened the back, and placed a piece of my dad's tree with him on his casket.

There is a great deal more I can add but all of these thoughtful gestures left us in awe and showed us the depths of compassion this team (Yoaly, Alyssa an Jonathan) extends to the families they serve.

During such a difficult time, we are profoundly thankful that we chose Franklin & Downs for my dad’s eternal rest.

Please accept our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who played a part in honoring his memory with such dignity and care. ???

Thank you,
Rocio Rocha and The Villapudua Family“

“Jon, Amber and the team did amazing in building my parents headstone! The pictures were beautiful, the writing and spacing clean and pronounced. The Assyrian scripture was amazingly done. It was set up and installed about 4-6 weeks while others gave me significantly longer timelines. I highly recommend Forever in Stone and the kindness, patience, and craftsmanship of this team.“

“They were very helpful and easy to work with. They communicated well with me and gave me various options to fit the needs my brothers and I had to work through my mom's passing. I appreciate how easy they made the entire process. Thank you for everything.“