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"Dear Mr. Larsen, My wife Donna and myself wanted to write you this note to say what a great job your organization did for our family in our darkest hour. On Dec. 11th my son, was shot and murdered in Los Angeles, California. We live in Alexandria, Virginia and quite frankly we were at a loss and are still very much at a loss at the entire sequence of events. It hasn't even been 90 days but I felt it important to let you know how thankful we are. I looked on the Web for a funeral home and stumbled across your business and read some reviews on YELP. I wanted to make sure I was in Santa Monica -Boy did my research prove to be spot on!! The service provided by your entire team were flawless-The memorial at The Woodlawn facility and the compassion shown by everyone was indeed consoling and real. My son was cremated and every little detail was carried out to perfection -As I mentioned my son was shot and it was important that our family and his friends be able to see him one more time at the viewing. It was masterful work! That's it- I will never forget you-your company-Gary-or your calming influence and compassion. Thanks-You have my permission to use this on Yelp or social media and as a testimonial."
Best
Phil and Donna Dorsey
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"There is nothing I could write on here that would not be an understatement to the Larson Family, and especially Erik Larson. From the day that my loved one passed, Erik was involved and made everything happen. That may not sound like much, but in my case, my family wanted my grandmother's body to be flown to another country for her final resting place. Erik made every single arrangement for everything that had to be done. The only thing I did is receive constant updates from Erik and relay those updates to my family. From the moment that my family member's remains were picked up (arranged by Erik) to the moment they were boarded on an airplane (all of which was arranged by Erik, including the airline arrangements), Erik knew exactly what was happening... this is almost unimaginable considering the foreign country involved and the various entities involved. I truly hope my family will not need Erik's services again for a very very long time, but in the event that the need does arise, as is life, I won't hesitate for one second to call Erik. If anyone needs the services of a mortuary, first of all I am sorry for your loss, but I strongly urge you to contact Erik immediately!"
S.K., Santa Monica, CA.
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"I would just like to sincerely thank Erik Larson for all his assistance with arranging my ex husband’s cremation.
I found out at midnight on a Saturday that my ex husband had just passed away in Los Angeles. I live in Tampa, Florida.
I hadn’t spoken to him in 10 years but apparently he knew I would handle things for him. I had to locate family members in order to get things started. I managed to get two days off from work but considering how far away I was that was really cutting things short.
They gave me the name of Larson Family Mortuary as a low cost funeral home. As soon as I made a call there I knew this was the place I wanted to handle the arrangements. Erik was so professional and helpful. I called him on a Friday afternoon and by the following Friday I was on a plane to Los Angeles. Everything went as planned. Even though this was supposed to be a low cost mortuary the service was of the highest quality. I cannot express my gratitude enough for all Erik did to help me and the family out.
Erik even called me after I came home to make sure everything went alright. In this day and age it is hard to find this kind of dedication to a profession."
Madelyn Woodward
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"Two weeks ago, my brother and I suddenly had to find a mortuary and plan a funeral. We went online and started calling mortuaries near Santa Monica. We really didn't know what to look for, but we chose Larson Family Mortuary because Erik Larson was the most helpful person we spoke to that day. Erik has done an outstanding job helping us. In addition to all the paperwork and other details that need to be taken care of with a death, Erik helped us arrange a beautiful Visitation service at the Larson Family Chapel and helped us arrange to go out to sea and scatter ashes. We even had to arrange for some ashes to be transported back to Europe. Erik helped us take care of that too. We were in crisis mode, but Erik calmly helped us get through everything. Erik has done an exceptional job for us, and we highly recommend him to anyone who needs mortuary services."
Claire H. Torrance, CA.
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"An A+ recommendation
Erik not only deeply believes in providing the compassion required to meet the needs of grieving family members, but he has cultivated a business approach that far exceeded all expectation. Our family is grateful that he had a way allowing us to come to our own decision while guiding us with information and options. He was flexible and accommodating. He led the services beautifully, and reflected our thoughts with sensitivity and creativity. He also accommodated our needs as reformed Jews and for that we are especially grateful. Thank you Erik!"
Jaime Garfield
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"I live in Maryland and my brother was in an assisted living facility in Thousand Oaks, CA when he died. I had previously made arrangements with Erik Larson so I called him as soon as I was notified of my brother's passing. Erik immediately dispatched his driver to pick up my brother's remains. The rest of the process was as easy and convenient as the initial notification. Larson arranged for my brother's cremation and then shipped his ashes to me in Maryland. He also handled ordering and shipping the death certificates issued by Ventura County. Erik was equally responsive to a follow on order for 5 more death certificates. Larson's prices are more than reasonable, the communication and feedback is excellent, and, most significantly, the service is outstanding. I recommend Larson Family Mortuary without reservation."
R. R. North Beach, MD.
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“I am unbelievably grateful to you for helping my sisters and I get through the toughest time of our lives… We would not have made it through without you. Any other Funeral Director would not even have come close. We knew immediately upon meeting you, that you are genuine, easy-going, calming, knowledgeable, efficient and highly professional. A total gem in this crazy city! From beginning to end, you carried us through. The funeral service was beautiful in every way and the healing is already starting to take place. It warms my heart to know that L is now at peace in a beautiful spot, in her own neighborhood, and close to the beach she loved all her life. “The Awesome-st” Funeral Director in Los Angeles.”
A.G., Santa Monica, CA.
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“Three years ago I lost my brother in the worst way that someone can lose a loved one. We were all alone in L.A. with a lot of work to be done. We were devastated, and lonely!
In L.A. I believed, for the first time, that angels exist! The angel that we met was Erik Larson! He helped us in many more ways than one can help two strangers. When he dealt with the work that needed to be done, he was very efficient and very professional.
I believe that God had mercy upon us to give us Erik as a funeral director. We are still friends and we wish him success and God's blessing.”
N.F., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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“Erik was outstanding. He is very conscientious, and expertly balances professionalism with compassionate friendliness.”
H.G., Beverly Hills, CA.
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“Mr. Erik Larson, the funeral director… extremely courteous and offered refreshments and expressed condolences for our loss immediately. Mr. Larson… Made clear to us that he was willing and able to do whatever it took to give my mother a funeral service we desired. My mother was a devout Buddhist, and Mr. Larson was extremely helpful in offering ideas on how we could conduct a Buddhist service at the chapel. On the day of the service… Mr. Larson was on hand to deal with the smallest details and he could not be more helpful and thorough… Took pains to make sure everything went smoothly.”
R.W., Holmby Hills, CA.
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“Could not ask for more, you were 100% - Thank you”
M.D., Beverly Hills, CA.
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