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Oak Hill Memorial Park And Funeral Home
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Categories: Florists, Funeral Services & Cemeteries
300 Curtner AveSan Jose, CA 95125
(408) 297-2447
- Hours:
Mon-Sun. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
14 reviews for Oak Hill Memorial Park And Funeral Home
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One of Oak Hill Memorial Park And Funeral Home's Favorite Reviews What's This?
It's been just over a year since we used Oak Hill for my grandmother's funeral services. We returned on the anniversary and overall, it's a nice place for her to rest. She's on a hill overlooking the place and some trees. My grandfather visits just about everyday.
I remember that they helped take care of all the details and were quick to assist when errors were found in the program or when we needed extra seating or more of something.
We held the viewing in the main building and then the rosary in the chapel of roses - that building is interesting on the inside and surrounded by roses on the outside, but it served its purpose.
It was nice to be able to have everything in one place vs a funeral home and then dealing with the cemetery separately.
No one wants to have to recommend a place like this, but......
My great grandma Olatha is buried here. I never got the chance to meet her since she past in 1984. Ive heard great stories about her throughout my life, its as if she has been in my life all these years that Ive been alive. My mom Pat (daughter of Olatha. I call Pat my mom Since she adopted me. So in this case my grandma is buried here) has taking me to Oak Hill to visit her multiple times throughout my life. Over the years I have visited other cemetery's and funeral homes. Nothing comes close to Oak Hill. Other places are more creepy and non peaceful or too small to have a loved one put to rest without being disturbed by the noise from traffic. Oak Hill is not only in a great location but when you arrive its peaceful and alive. They have made it very comfy and nice, especially for those who are having services here. I know that every time I have been here I can enjoy wondering around looking at all the memorials and scenery without getting bothered by security or staff like other places. I have never seen so much work and love put into to where the children lie to rest. It almost makes me cry. There are swings and toys and nursery rhyme books. Besides my grandma, the childrens "play ground" (this being what I call it) is my favorite here. I know that my grandma wanted to buried under a tree. She is close to one but just for some extra shade there is a tree on her head stone to keep her cool. I love you grandma and cant wait to meet you one day!
Love Always
Nicole
R.I.P Grandma May 9th 1921 - May 9th 1984
Oak Hill is the trendy spot to get buried at. If death had a "WET nightclub", this would be it. Every funeral I've been to in the bay, has been at Oakhill. I don't even think I know of another cemetery, oh, except for that scary looking one on Alum Rock.
Since my last visit, they have remodeled with marble floors, and automatic doors. There is actually a receptionist out front now (though she was a pretty unfriendly thing), as well as many rooms for viewings. Their packages even include slideshows in the viewing room, which I thought was an extra special touch. There are rooms for all budgets and sizes here, and the staff seem friendly and cordial (minus the receptionist chick), except for being ultra money hungry, but I guess that's with any industry that prays on the sad family members and push them to get the extra cushioned casket for someone that can no longer even enjoy it. It reminds me of how dog food companies make doggie treats look all cute....like the dog even notices.
But yeah, they have a monopoly in the funeral industry in the area. You really don't have a choice, unless you want your loved ones buried at the uncool cemetery.
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I am so amazed at how un-death-like they make the process of dealing w/ a dead person. we worked w/ Que Luu and Binh Tran. both of them were very good in what they do from making us feel comfortable w/ our arrangements to assist us w/ the financial part. there were no hiccups from the viewing day to the ceremony of the urn being placed in the niche, one of them was by our side and assist us with every detail.
from the funeral director to the chauffer, everyone was punctual and there to direct us when we need. in this somber time, our minds were not on every detail and they knew when to step in and help.
we will be back to buy our own niche and re-plan so that our daughter does not have to be burden by it all when our time comes.
Wow oak hill memorial park. I was hear in June for my BF father funeral
service. I never like funeral homes but what can you say it our final resting place on earth. The vigil service was very well put together
instead of either the Son/daughter they had all of the grand kids/great
grand kids say a little something about their grand pa.
Witch was different , All the ones that I have been to it's always the son/daughter that say them. The chapel was small compared to
the other places that I have been to. The plus side is the grave side
area it's on a Hill with a little view. Hence the name "oak Hill" with
oak tree surrounding them. Looks so peaceful.
So I give oak hill a 3 strar
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The place where my grandmother's viewing took place. I've always heard about how great the place was and how good they were with making arrangements and being sensitive during times of mourning. I actually would have given this place 4 stars, but they lost a point with the story I'm about to tell:
My grandmother and I were very close to each other and the day she passed away was very hard on me and the rest of the family. I remember not being too keen about going to her viewing as I have this little fear of open casket services and the creepiness of mortuaries. When we first walked into the lobby of the funeral home, the place resembled a hotel lobby and was very busy with tons of people as there are many chapels here. So not creepy at all. We walk into the chapel where the viewing was taking place and we walked straight to the casket. I told myself to be very strong for the rest of my family and that it would be ok if I started crying. We reach the casket and we all stared at my grandma in total silence and wide eyed. My thoughts were "who the hell is this lady?". At first I wasnt sure if that was her, but it turned out that it was. The reason why she looked different was due to the terrible make up job. Her face was ghostly white, and her eyebrows were penciled in a thick black line and her lipstick was very red. Being that we're Filipino, my moms first comment was "she looks Vietnamese!!". So that's why the place loses a star. Otherwise everything about the place is fine.
Another tip is do not venture to the back of the building that resembles Snow Whites house. That's where the crematorium is located. A bunch of us were walking around the parking lot and our curiosity brought us to the place since smoke was coming out of the chimney. The window and door were open and out comes this young Cholo looking guy who was very friendly and asked us if we would like to check out the place. So a few us decide to walk inside and the cholo guy presses some button and the oven opens up and we saw a bunch of bones. On the floor was a long cardboard box that had some hair sticking out of it. We told the guy that we had to get back to the funeral home and he told us thank you for coming. It was cool and creepy at the same time.
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My bestfriend, grandparents, uncle, bestfriend's grandmother, and my mom are at Oak Hill. I know it might sound strange, but as a kid, I used to love to go to Oak Hill with my mom and just walk around looking at all the different head stones. They are a bit expensive, but if you can pre arrange your plot, and funeral arrangements. My grandparents bought their plot back in the 80's and saved so much money by doing that.
The scenery is beautiful. My whole family is practically buried here. As far as service goes, with both my grandmother and my uncle they were very respectful. They answered all of our questions and tried to keep it within our price range as best as they could. We normally do services at the Chapel of Roses which is, in my opinion, the best chapel that they have to offer. There is a waterfall in the background, and it is very peaceful. They are both buried on the hill next to the mausoleum, and the view is awesome, you can see the whole park from there, and the sun sets right behind them. Overall, it is a nice place.
I appreciate the accommodations Oak Hill and it's people gave my family during this difficult time. They had a gentlemen named Eric Estone who helped my family during the process and Oak Hills people provided a beautiful service for our family and guests.
I do own the full collection (5 seasons worth) of Six Feet Under DVDs. Yes, in the collectible box, with the fake grass and funeral plot on top. But despite my addiction to the TV drama, I'm not a big attendee of funerals. I feel a little awkward reviewing a memorial park, but it seems like exactly the kind of review someone might actually need.
And I admit that as I drove into Oak Hill Memorial Park for the services (memorial services only) of an old friend (RA - You are dearly missed) and then walked over to the Chapel of Roses I said to my S.O., "I don't ever want my services to be at a place like this." There was something so LA, so manicured and institutional, so soul-less about this place which is supposed to be a resting place for souls passing on.
The Chapel of Roses was pleasant enough, with a rock waterfall underneath a stained-glass hillside scene at the head of the chapel.
However, the Reverend who spoke, Debbie Uharrite, really made the difference. It was clear she took the time to interview the family and research the website she was asked to look at. She quoted from the bible and from Steinbeck, and I got the sense that if someone mentioned a deceased's love for Eminem, she would have worked that in, too. She had a nice casual style and was very sensitive to the grief people were experiencing. [She mentioned a background in grief counseling.] She paid attention to the attendees who spoke and referred to their comments in her closing.
The Funeral Director said 10 emotionless words at the end of the service. I can't say he added anything; I was only grateful he was brief. Also, the standing bouquet of flowers at the service still had the florist's card sticking out of them, which I thought was a bit tacky even if a minor detail.
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This is the worst memorial park and funeral home ever!! None of the funeral directors remember what to do, and everything is always put off to the last minute. I had an extremely tough time with Eric, since he would never get the correct work orders in. I have talked to other customers and they experienced the same kind of crap I had to go through. All the memorial orders seem to be messed up since they had to keep postponing everything. I have to admit, even though the scenery is beautiful the service is atrocious!
Oakhill doesn't deliver what it promises, but it's very good at taking your hard earned money!! Therefore, I give you all some very good advice here. If you want to show your respects to your loved ones.... GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Go to a different memorial park and funeral home! If you want to go through hell and possibly bring this to a lawsuit please come here! Think this is a joke? Well, some of the irate customers have gotten the lawyers to side with them, and that is when Oakhill starts to produce. Basically, it's a problem with upper management. Some of the associates look like they are working hard.... but the upper management seems to be taking all the credit doing absolutely shit. Talk about corporate abuse.
I've seen too many funerals here in my time and I'm sure lots of you could say the same. I don't know about doing business with them, but I'm sure it costs a lot to get into OAK HILL! Everybody knows OAK HILL in S.J. This is the graveyard in San Jose. The cross on the hill, right across from the fairgrounds, The place is a great place to see the dearly departed I know that sounds strange, but once you are inside the gates, everything is very peaceful. The noise of the city goes away for a minute or two, and you can think about things that might have been. Or maybe the good old times and lessons taught by the elders.
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Hope that you never need to coordinate a memorial service. However if that day comes for you, don't rely on Oak Hill Memorial. My sister and I recently went through the process of setting services for our father. We didn't have luxery of time to really understand what one does in these situations. We selected Oak Hill Funeral Services in San Jose as a default, a name we heard of as well as a local vendor. Services were held in The Roses Chapel, a beautiful chapel, however the service and events that followed were unacceptable, just to name a few: :
1. Numerous errors in the printed material such as: Father's name, incorrect relationships (i.e., "Bob Smith" SISTER to... does "Bob" sound like a sister's name?),
2. Flower arrangment selected was not placed at the viewing. Flowers were late at the services, they were actually being 'placed" while guest had arrived. In addtion the arrangements were wrong colors with wrong banners. Imagine how painful it is when your surviving sisters orders a "In memory of loving brother" and the banners don't show.
3. Several flowers were delivered as gifts, the attendants completely removed the cards (how about just tucking them in, hidden). Lack of cards made it difficult to nearly impossible to send Thank You cards
4. The memorial photo video did not include the photo titles we provided
5. Sound system wasn't working (you think they test this stuff?) and thus our father's favorite selections was not heard and the photo video played without music
6. Priest consistently mispronounced my father's name, one could overlook, however we emphasized several times how important correct pronounciation was to our father, that didn't seem to make a difference.
7. Six weeks later, I am still waiting for a refund on the flowers
Albeit the coordinator seemed apologetic, it appeared to me her speech had been repeated several times and the lack of service and attention to detail was the norm for this organization.
No one is ever prepared for this sort of thing, hopefully if you read this out of curiousity, you may find it helpful.
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I don't know how this place is NOW. Thank GOD I haven't had to go to them for any business, haha.. but 3 years ago, I lost both my mom and dad. I didn't want to go to this place--because at first appearance, since it so BIG and old, it seems scary especially the Chapel of the Roses, haha.. Ironically, this place was my saving grace. Duh, they were compassionate, it was their job... but they have a guy that works for them named Bob. He was the most sincere, loving man I have ever come across at work. Our limo driver was also great for both services, and made the funeral service just that much easier for my family and I. The only complaint I had with my mom's services was that they were still renovating, so of course the availability of the rooms was limited, but I don't think that was their fault. As far as their service NOW, I think they could put a little more work into maintaining the newer plots. My parents' grass is kinda dead, and without me maintaining it personally, I think it would be dead completely... and that's the only reason they don't get that 5th star from me. If you're in the position that you need to go there for a family member or friend, see Bob.
