Olive Tree Mortuary FD-2246 & FD-2304

I can't recommend Olive Tree enough. At an incredibly difficult, traumatic time, the staff went above and beyond to assist me and my family with every detail at a reasonable cost. From the first phone call, Goulade stood out as remarkably empathetic and caring, and shared profound spiritual insights from Islam that truly helped me to move through loss. Janet was in a league of her own- a truly talented soul who gave so, so generously of her time, emotional support, empathy, and thoughtfulness throughout our planning process. She added creative, unique, highly original, and profoundly moving artistic and spiritual touches and visions to our service. More raves for the imam and florist, who were exceptional and whose words and visions meant so much. I cannot thank everyone at Olive Tree enough. There is no one I would have felt in better hands with throughout the grieving process than all of you. Thank you for your amazing hearts.

Goulade and Janet have been wonderful with me and my family, taking care of all the paper work and necessary burial arrangement for our beloved sister. They are very compassionate to deal with in this hard situation. I highly recommend them.

Extremely helpful and compassionate. Brother Goulade is always quick to respond and very helpful. He is a Rock in time of need for my friends burial.

Goulade is an amazing and compassionate human being. He made us feel very comfortable in every step. He was extremely nice and understanding. He worked with us, with everything we needed or questioned. He made this time of sorrow go smooth. His son was also very genuine and kind at the burial.I would highly recommend them because they are professionals and reasonable pricing.

I must share our family experience at Olive Tree Mortuary. The people there are The Most Professional
Most Caring
Most Kind
Most Knowledgeable
No exception, everyone I sealed with there was Super Exceptional, we had my mother in law passed away on Wednesday after 3:30pm, and within less than two hours she was picked up from the hospital and was taken to there place in Stanton , not only they did this fast but they assured us not to worry or have any concerns, they were so emotional and emphasizing with all of our family members we really thought they were part of our family , Janet , the owner his son and his daughter and the ladies who came to wash our mother were also amazing and super awesome . They made the arrangements for our mother's body to be transported to Lebanon in No Time and made the process so easy and painless , we know this process could take over 4 to five days but they did it all in two days .
May Allah swubhaneh watala bless you all with Great Health, Love, Happiness and more success in your life & your wonderful business . You deserve not only five stars but all the stars in the universe.

Brother Goulaude is one of the most down to Earth, caring and thorough individuals I know. He took care of my mother that had passed away and did more than what we even asked. He spoke to us with such kind words and sat down and spoke to us like we were family, like we had known each other for years. Very professional, very kind and respectful. His services are A1 and I highly recommend Olive Tree Mortuary.

I was at a total loss when my wife passed away and I had to find a place for her. Prices just took my breath away, I had no idea. Found this place by luck and the staff took my hand and helped me every step of the way. Made an impossible situation possible, and were very caring and understanding.

Prices are on the low side on what is out there, and stuff they could have charged extra for, they didn't. Just a very nice helpful place when I really needed it.

I don't usually post reviews but I feel that if my experience may help someone else make a decision about such an important issue then I should overcome my discomfort. I first learned about Olive Tree and Goulade in 2018 when I lost my father to cancer. At the same time my mother was battling cancer and passed in 2019. Ultimately and most unexpectedly I lost my younger brother in December of 2020.Goulade was able to take the most difficult and sad times of my life manageable. He helped me with difficult decisions. Goulade allowed me to grieve but also helped and encouraged me to move forward. He and his staff have been nothing but cooerative, gracious and kind. I truly don't know what I would have done without them. I know there are many mortuaries to choose from but burying a loved one is more than just finding a service. I felt Goulade was with me in my grief and he cared for my loved ones as his own. And that has made a world of difference in my recovery.God bless whoever is reading this review and may you find comfort and strength as you traverse this difficult time of your life.

My brothers and I want to thank Olive Tree Mortuary (Goulade)for everything they did for us during this difficult time in our lives, our Mother passed away 12/8/2017 her wishes were to be cremated and the place where her arrangements had been made weren't able to accommodate us until the first weeks of January, we weren't ok with that, thanks to Goulade he made it possible for it to happen sooner, words can't describe how blessed we are for his help and comfort he gave us during this heart breaking emotional time in our lives, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts, our mother is in peace now

Excellent, kind and professional. We couldn't have picked a more compassionate place. Everything was as promised and they took care of everything

I highly recommend this place. They were very responsive and efficient. I was always worried if I could not have the service on time. They were prompt, took care of every thing from Death certificate to the last moment of ceremony. They were in contact me along the way and kept me posted. Every thing went very well and even better than I expected. They are honest and reliable. Great service and affordable price. Goulade was wonderful.

My wife of 41 years died in the Sacramento area unexpectantly earlier this year. We wanted her buried in the Whittier area to be near her family. We contacted the cemetery where we wanted her buried. They were able to make the arraignments to have her picked up and brought down. And there she lay for 3+ weeks with absolutely nothing being done. We received a referral to Olive Tree Mortuary. Upon contacting Goulade, he commiserated with our woes and assured us he would take matters into his hands and get my wife buried in a timely manner. His son and Janet took very good care of everything and my wife was buried the day before the other place was expected to have a phone appointment to get things in motion. A million thanks to everyone at Olive Tree Mortuary!!

This is a long overdue review. My step dad passed away a few years ago. My mom wanted to have a burial in Indonesia. We don't really know how to handle muslim burial in the US let alone bringing remains out of the country. But Mr. Farrah m, his wife and his son went above and beyond in helping us. They took care everything that needed to be done in here. From picking up my step dad (he died peacefully at home), taking care of paperwork from the state and the Indonesian consulate, making sure that he had proper cleaning according to Islam law, embalming, even booking the airlines tickets for my mom. Our family are extremely grateful for Mr. Farrah and his family.

They have been serving the community for 20 plus years. They are extremely humble and professional. They handled my father's funeral service with such care and compassion. Would highly recommend their services.

You don't think about writing a Yelp review after a funeral service. However, this is a service and the quality of service during a time such as the funeral of a loved one is worthy of a review. Olive Tree is one of the most professional, honest, and decent mortuary services one can come across in Orange County. When going through an emotional time such as a funeral, Olive Tree is a service you can trust and rely on. After one call, they immediately took care of all the funeral arrangements all the while honoring the dignity of your loved one who has passed away. They will work with you on the details at a fair and reasonable cost.

Thank you brother 🙏

First and foremost, if you're reading this I'm sorry for your loss.

I dealt mostly with Goulade. He was a source of comfort and stability during two of the most difficult times in our lives. His assistance and guidance meant the world to us when our mother passed away in 2016 and then again when my father passed away in 2020.

Both times Olive Tree was there for us. I'm writing this review as my way of showing my gratitude because I genuinely feel like they cared about us. Just recently they even helped me get an extra official copy of my mother and father's respective death certificates. While they informed me that it was possible to get the documents through the city for less, they were also happy to help make the process more convenient for me.

Word of advice, get at least two (or more) official copies of the death certificate. You'd be surprised at how many places want an official copy.

Thank you everyone at Olive Tree for your incredible compassion and kindness. I was able to prepare arrangements with Goulade more than 2 years ago. On the morning of my fathers passing Issa and Janet helped arrange everything. Berry was so professional. Highly recommend Olive Tree when this difficult and unfortunate event happens.

Thank you Olive Tree for making excellent arrangements for the burial of my father last month. Your compassion, professionalism, and preparations were superb. It is never easy to bid farewell to a loved one, but you provided a beautiful and peaceful space in which we could carry out our rituals and have some final moments of prayer. You made a difficult time easier and we will cherish that forever.

First and foremost, every single staff member at Olive Tree Mortuary is absolutely a pleasure to work with. They treat you like family, are extremely accommodating and quick to make sure all of your questions are answered. The empathy, sympathy, and compassion they showed my entire family was something you don't find at many businesses anymore. We spoke with several funeral homes in the Orange County area and NONE treated us as amazing as Olive Tree did. I cannot say thank you enough to every single staff member... because the gratitude my family feels could simply not be described in words.

If you're reading this and you recently lost a loved one, feel lost and don't have any idea where to start, please call Olive Tree. I can assure you, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you, Olive Tree! Endless love and gratitude from the Ramos Family

I am so grateful to Olive Tree Mortuary for their professional and compassionate services in preparing my father's body for burial. Janet, Summer, Isa, Craig, and the whole family at Olive Tree were caring, thoughtful, and well-organized. Olive Tree transported my father from his residence and to the cemetery with dignity and were well prepared to host my family as we completed the rituals, prayers, and said our final farewells. It was a beautiful send off and I will cherish it forever.

Timely, respectable, compassionate, patient, knowledgeable, beautiful people. What a blessing! We couldn't have gotten through this time without Olive Tree.

My mother in law passed and had no arrangements pre made.. having my husband upset on the day of her passing..I took the task to place things in motion by finding a mortuary. We needed to find one as quickly as possible to transport her from the hospital to their facility. We knew the Veterans Memorial Cemetary in Riverside would be her final resting place with her husband but after we were told we needed to make arrangements to have her taken from the hospital soon I knew I needed to do something quickly . After searching online for Orange County I found Olive Tree Mortuary. When I called I explained I was not sure where to start ..Goulade answered my call and walked me through every step of the process. His kind gentle manner helped me in a very stressful situation. We were able to handle all the pricing..paperwork..signing of documents through email and phone calls which took a great burden from us and allowed us to stay at the hospital.
It is located in a nice business looking complex which has a comforting signage for Olive Tree Mortuary. The Mortuary has a viewing/services room and another comfortable room where guests can talk and visit also. The decor was lovely with a serene color pallet. It has a non religous feel but a more comforting and warm feel to it. Anyone looking for a non denominational location or a place where you can bring your religious items (they do both) this Mortuary may be perfect for your service..it was for us.
It felt personal and genuine and only one family service is done at a time unlike other Mortuaries which can have multi funerals or services going at the same time in different rooms. Thank you Goulade for your kindness and expertise when we needed it. Thanks and bless you!
I shared a photo of the lovely memorial cards they designed for my mother in law.

These people are life savers, they responded when no others would when my Mother-in-Law passed away. They went above and beyond and took care of everything. When an immediate death in the family happens, the family members are distraught, stressed out with the arrangements, among their sorrow and everything else.

Olive Tree Mortuary took everything on so that we didn't have to worry about anything. They were so accommodating and waited for my son who hit traffic driving up from San Diego to attend his grandmother's funeral.

I definitely recommend them, they are there 24/7 and will respond to you as soon as you call. Hands down the best you can ask for.

Well, I recommend for everybody, as every thing went very smooth, Thank you Isa, and thank you Janet, and all your wonderful team.
Thank you for your helping me to let My Dad have this wonderful final trip with that dignity.
Zack.

Olive Tree Mortuary is 100% recommended! The staff, compassion, and professionalism are beyond comparison. We have used their services on two separate occasions and I'm so impressed with how they handled everything. At our mother's funeral, the priest forgot his planned speech, and Isa offered and took over with grace and professionalism and led the service. The owner, Goulade, made a very difficult situation easier, with true compassion! Janet, in the office, took over and prepared all the details seamlessly. The whole staff is excellent and alleviated any problems so we could spend time with loved ones.

The staff at Olive Tree Mortuary are the most professional people you’ll find for your family members. Every friend I know has used them and all of them say the same thing. They don’t just serve the Muslim community but every community. They have been the business over a decade with all 5 stars. Take your family there and you won’t regret it.

Br. Goulade and the entire staff of Olive Tree Mortuary are to be complimented for their outstanding service for the professional but sensitive manner in which they handled my mother's Muslim burial and service. We had been in touch with Br. Goulade for more than a year. Each time we contacted him, he was very patient even though during the pandemic it was a very hectic time for him - and probably painful. We thank you, your son, and your entire staff for assisting us during this enormous task of my mother's burial and service. We could not have chosen a better mortuary than Olive Tree.

After my mothers passing this past week, the process of planning her services was incredibly smooth and seamless all thanks to Janet. Janet organized a beautiful service and allowed my family and I to say our final goodbyes without a worry in the world. God bless the team here at Olive Tree.

Thank you Olive Tree Mortuary! Everyone on the team took care of my dad with love and respect. I selected you carefully and I am so happy I did. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. RIP Ignacio Solis Morales.