Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Riverside, CA
Akes Family Funeral Home has served the Riverside and Corona communities since 1949, providing compassionate and personalized funeral services. Our team is dedicated to helping families create meaningful tributes to their loved ones, offering a range of options from traditional funerals to cremation. We prioritize transparency, fairness, and local ownership, ensuring families receive exceptional care during difficult times. With 24/7 availability, we guide clients through every step, from initial arrangements to final ceremonies.Our facilities are meticulously maintained, and our staff combines decades of experience with genuine empathy. We guarantee satisfaction through tailored services that honor individual needs and cultural traditions. As a trusted community partner, we also specialize in veterans' services and international shipping. Our commitment to excellence has made us a preferred choice for generations of families seeking dignity and support.
Services
Funeral Packages
Cremation Services
Veterans Burials
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Obituary Assistance
Cemetery Coordination
Urn Selection
Memorial Markers
Floral Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1949
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of experience serving Riverside and Corona communities.
- Our team provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- We guarantee satisfaction through personalized, transparent service options.
- Specialized expertise in veterans' honors and international shipping services.
- Locally owned with deep community ties and generational trust.
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional staff
24/7 availability
Personalized service
Veterans support
Services
Funeral Packages
We offer comprehensive funeral packages including embalming, visitation, ceremony coordination, and cemetery services. Our options range from traditional full-service funerals to simplified arrangements. Packages include professional staff support, transportation, and necessary permits, ensuring a dignified farewell tailored to family preferences.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible memorialization choices, including ceremonies before or after cremation. We offer direct cremation packages starting at $1,976.50, with options for urn selection, scattering, or burial. Staff assist with veterans' benefits and coordinate memorial events at preferred locations.
Veterans Burials
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military honor guard coordination, and national cemetery arrangements. We handle all paperwork for VA benefits and ensure ceremonies reflect military service traditions, providing families with respectful tributes and support.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services allow individuals to document preferences for their future services. We guide clients through casket, urn, and service type selections while explaining financial options. This process alleviates family decision-making burdens and ensures personal wishes are honored.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief support resources including counseling referrals and memorialization guidance. Our team offers personalized follow-up for one year post-service, sending daily grief messages and connecting families with community support groups to aid healing.
People
Randy Akes
Owner
With over 40 years in funeral services, Randy Akes leads with a commitment to community care. He ensures personalized service while maintaining operational excellence across both locations.
Ruth Y. Akes
Owner/Funeral Director
Ruth Akes combines compassionate guidance with expertise, specializing in veterans' services. She personally oversees arrangements to guarantee families receive attentive, culturally sensitive support during their time of need.
Paul W. Akes
Funeral Arranger
Paul Akes assists families with service customization, leveraging his 25+ years of experience. He coordinates logistics from obituaries to cemetery details, ensuring seamless execution of every tribute.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and pre-planned arrangements tailored to your preferences.
Do you provide veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we coordinate military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit paperwork for eligible veterans.
Can I personalize a service?
Absolutely. We help design unique tributes reflecting the deceased's life, including special themes, music, and memorial items.
What's included in cremation packages?
Cremation packages include body preparation, crematory fees, temporary urn, and memorial coordination options.
Are payment plans available?
We accept various payment methods but recommend discussing financial options with your funeral director for customized solutions.
How do I write an obituary?
Our staff assists with drafting obituaries, including submitting to local newspapers and online memorials.
