Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery

I worked with Sonja Wells to prearrange cremation upon my death. One of my parents' gifts to the children was they took care of all the details for their funerals prior to their passing. What a blessing this turned out to be. I wanted to do the same for my family. Restland has a great reputation and Sonja handled all the details over Zoom.

I want to thank Maria Sotomayor-Brown Family Assistance. She was my Angel on earth sent to me. She had the patience of a saint and the compassion of an angel. She helped me through a difficult time in helping me design my husbands headstone. I had ideas what I wanted but her help in showing me all designs so I could make the choices of what I wanted but with her expertise the headstone came out 110% better it is just perfect and I know my husband is pleased. I left there with a smile and warmth in my heart. I cannot thank her enough for the time she took out for me to make sure every detail was perfect to my satisfaction. Her kindness, compassion, patience and just a beautiful soul will never be forgotten. Thank you Maria for going over and beyond to give my husband the most beautiful headstone for his resting place. I know every time I visit him I will remember great memories, I will cry because he will not be here on earth, but will always leave with a smile knowing I will see him by looking at his headstone and thinking of you for going over and beyond for me and him. You are a blessing❣️

My wife and I lost our son four years ago.
Even now, typing this, tears are streaming down both eyes.
Many times I have to work all night and go home and pass the cemetery in the morning. I am not dressed nice and very tired, but I want to visit my son. Sometimes I have to use the bathroom at the main building.
I come in looking like some ragged homeless person and I am treated like a visiting royal dignitary, always a smile and polite as can be.
I am very grateful that I don't have to "prove" I have a dead son to be treated with 100% respect. I don't have to say anything at all, they treat everyone with respect and honor.

I also know that any time I want, I can ask to be driven to the grave from their main office. They are very sweet and the few times I want to chat with them, they genuinely feel sympathy, clearly. Not an act. I'm the kind of person that if I ever felt otherwise, I'd be hesitant to go.

They are wonderful and I feel comfort from their respect to all who enter.

For 54 years of my life, I always remember going to Restland to place flowers on the graves of my grandparents and beyond. My whole family is buried there back several generations.
13 Years ago my Mother was placed there and 3 years ago my Father. I have spent many days in this park and there are times that I have been very critical of the grounds conditions overall, front to back.
I went this past weekend to place Christmas flowers and as I pulled into the park from the front, I felt a "Calm" that I've never felt before. The park felt "Clean" and "Comfortable". The grounds were immaculate, front to back. It felt different, in a much better way.
I wanted to post this personally to say "Thank You" to the Director and TEAM that manages the grounds of this park and cares about our loved ones final resting place. Your job does not go unnoticed.
(** I have included some random photos of how clean and serene the park was on my last visit)