The passing of a loved one is rarely an effortless experience for a family; in times of great crisis, one person or entity usually becomes the critical linchpin upon which success or failure derives. In this instance, Ms. Kim Witthoft and the staff of California Funeral Alternatives were that integral entity that enabled my family to close our tragic chapter as best as possible.

I cannot write sufficiently positive anecdotes about Ms. Kim Witthoft and the staff of California Funeral Alternatives to convey my gratitude and appreciation for their efforts. In the wake of a devastating family loss, contending with exceptional confusion and incomplete information under the circumstances of the passing, and under the pressing constraints of time, finances, and resources, Ms. Kim and the staff became a rock of stability in an otherwise tumultuous episode. Ms. Kim explained patiently and intelligently the nuances of aftercare considerations. She assisted with our unique time and resource constraints such that her actions became the proximal cause of our meeting our time, budgetary, and administrative constraints. Throughout all phases of aftercare, Ms. Kim was exceptionally proactive, communicative, and competent. I firmly believe that the other staff are similar professionals; regrettably, I did not interact with them. I do not have comparable experiences with civilian funeral services; however, given the caliber of support, empathy, professionalism, and proactivity I experienced with California Funeral Alternatives, I would not want a different provider when my family needs funeral services in the future.

Thank you so much for the amazing service, support, and professionalism during the difficult time of my father’s passing. MaryEllen was such a tremendous help; kept me abreast of the entire process and although being thousands of miles away, she made me feel like I was there in person.

Thank you so much for all the help with my mom. I felt so good knowing she was well taken care of at the end. God Bless