Monday, April 20, 2009

Bretheren Hillcrest Retirement Chapel 4-14-2009











Bretheren Hillcrest, located in La Verne, is a fabulous retirement community! Their chapel was the perfect venue for this lovely memorial service. The attendees were invited to a sumptuous feast at in the same facility. http://www.hillcresthomes.org/

Forest Lawn Memorial Park Long Beach


Forest Lawn Memorial Park of Long Beach is located just across the street from All Souls Mortuary. I couldn't resist snapping this shot and of course, dropping off some business cards.

All Souls Cemetery and Mausoleum Long Beach 4-13-2009







All Souls Cemetery and Mausoleum of Long Beach is a gorgeous facility. I was pleased to be able to assist the family. I got a call at 7:30 am and was able to play for the 1:00 pm service!
http://www.archdiocese.la/directories/cemeteries/info.php?cemetery_id=1



Riverside National Cemetery 4-7-2009







Riverside National Cemetery is a spectacular cemetery for veterans and their families. The services are rather short, but this one was lovely. There was a dove release as well as the harp.

Saddleback Church Lake Forest 4-3-2009











Saddleback Church located in Lake Forest, was the venue for this lovely memorial service. The facility is gigantic, but this intimate family service was held in one of the smaller chapels.

San Antonio De Padua Church Los Angeles 3-31-2009







San Antonio de Padua is one of the oldest churches in Los Angeles. The family from the previous evenings visitation service, asked me to join them for this solemn funeral mass. Mariachis made this poignant service, even more lovely.


















Resurection Cemetery Montebello, 3-31-2009










Resurrection Cemetery located in Montebello was the final resting place for this families loved one the Mariachis played there as well for this dramatic service.