Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Palo Alto

“Don't quite understand the hateful one-star reviews, but this is human nature, especially when in stages of grief and post-mourning and such. And when great amounts of money are involved in this sort of service, well that's when those who survive the deceased and are tasked with making arrangements can lash out, I suppose. My family are extended relatives and long-time friends with the family who held the service at Alta Mesa. So my account is simply a visitor's experience. Daytime funeral was in a nice, bright, well ventilated space. It didn't feel depressing or lugubrious or anything oppressive. The occasion was sombre but the ambience was not. Perhaps the audio visual stuff could have been improved during the memorial. The building itself, I was told, is relatively new construction, within the past two years or so. The restroom facility is good, and the lobby is welcoming. Parking was a breeze. A cheerful person took us around the very peaceful pleasant sunny grounds to the burial site via golf cart, and he was extremely helpful, accommodating and kind to us and Mama with her mobility issues. I really don't have any complaints about Alta Mesa Funeral Home and Memorial Park. My family's experience as visitors attending services and then burial was as smooth as one could expect.“

“We unfortunately had 2 deaths in the family in 1 week. We were treated with kindness and understanding as both people were taken care of at the same location. No one wants to have to use their services, yet they're there when you need them with kindness and professionalism. Noel was very helpful.“

“Able to hear perfectly, should zoom in when videos and pictures are being shown as you can’t really see them.“

“Losing a loved one is never easy, and during one of the most difficult moments of our lives—losing a close friend—Menlo Park Funeral Home and Cremation Services exceeded every expectation. From the moment we reached out, Barry showed a level of empathy, professionalism, and dedication that truly sets this funeral home apart.

What made this experience truly remarkable was Barry’s unwavering support throughout the entire process of arranging our friend’s body shipment to Europe. This included navigating international paperwork, handling insurance, and working directly with the European consulate—all while keeping us informed every step of the way.

Grieving makes even basic tasks feel impossible, but Barry made sure every document was in order, every signature collected on time, and every communication handled with care. He was a light in the darkness, helping us move forward when things felt too overwhelming.

If you're looking for a funeral home in Menlo Park that combines expertise with genuine human kindness, I cannot recommend Barry and his team enough. Whether you need local cremation services, funeral arrangements, or international repatriation of remains, this is the place to turn to.

As painful as loss is, Barry made sure we never felt alone.“

“Even though we have troubled Dennis with phone calls throughout the day and night, he has remained respectful and light hearted. As disorganized as our time was and our religious traditions, Dennis accommodated for our needs and was understanding to our family. When we had to reschedule the service days last minute, he wasn't unkind or iffy of our choices, instead he happily reschedule even though it was on such a short notice. As the service day arrived, he even went out of his way to check on us in the middle of such a hard time and made sure we were on schedule. On the funeral day, he had ensured that our loved one safely arrived to her final resting place. His actions and kindness were truly heartwarming as the owner and advisor of the chapel. In combination with his hospitality, his pricings were affordable and humble.“

“The care and attention we received from Crippen and Flynn when planning my father's cremation and service was unmatched! They were so kind, took care of a lot of the small details I was not able to think about and helped us with the whole process, every step of the way. I highly recommend them!“

“To all at Spangler especially Brian, I want to thank you for all you did for me as well my brother when my aunt passed on April 1,2026.
You went above and beyond words of gratitude are not enough.
A Death of a loved one is not easy and yet your compassion, empathy will never be forgotten. Being there at Forest Lawn in Glendale was like having my close friend near by. The close attention given to my aunt that too never will be forgotten. The casket was truly beautiful and the bronze rose sits next to my mom's.
Spangler Mortuary took much stress off of us and you treated us with much respect and dignity.
Yes,to this day I truly want the Truth as to what really caused my aunt's passing someone knows and I hope to find answers. Yes I told the Hospice nurse that I wanted an autopsy when my aunt was at the end and all the nurse did was look at me and when my aunt did pass I was asked are you really sure you still want and autopsy (shaking her head) I regret saying no. The doctors with Hospice cause damage as well as Good Samaritan Hospital the discomfort and pain they all inflicted was cruel and uncalled for. Instead of being honest with me the avoided the issue at hand.
The only consolation was that I had Brian who understood how I felt and even if it would be expensive in doing so at least I would have had real closure.
It has been a month and family members are still questioning who messed up why no one mentioned that horrible word it had Metastasis( that was never once told to me). My poor aunt died a gruesome most painful death I have ever seen and for her age of 94 she knew something was horribly wrong.
Death comes in all ages it is not just a number.
The medical professionals would often say what do you expect for her age? Seriously? Yes several physicians have said those words and i literally wanted to punch them the coldness was atrocious.
Just wait until it is your time.
Thank you again Brian and family..I highly recommend this Mortuary to all who need compassionate care when that dreadful day comes to make decisions. SPANGLER MADE IT EASY.
All the best,
Donna“

“My whole entire family have used Jones Mortuary services for over 30 years and they are always very professional and very kind in our time of Grief???“

“We had a family member pass away, and we were looking for a place that could help us with a simple direct cremation (no formal funeral services) and guidance for a veteran, and this place exceeded expectations. I called first thing in the morning on a Monday, and they were able to accommodate us right away that morning (they recommended calling to make an appointment). We met with Cornell, who was very experienced and helpful, guiding our family members, especially the widow, with the options and what to expect. Cornell also explained how the VA benefits process worked. We were told that they expected we could pick up the cremated remains and death certificates in about 3 weeks. They were ready in a week and a half. I also found the pricing to be very reasonable when comparing options in the area for direct cremation.“

“Aileene and the staff did a wonderful job during a very difficult time for our family. Our dad had bought a plot next to our mom decades ago and we had no paperwork to show for it. But it was absolutely no problem for the GOH team and the entire process was smooth, caring and professional. It doesn't hurt that the property is beautiful and very well maintained.“