Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Santa Ana
Established in 1927, Brown Colonial Mortuary has been a trusted provider of compassionate funeral services in Santa Ana, California. Founded by Harold R. Brown and Emil Wagner, our mortuary has evolved into a modern facility while maintaining the core values of dignity and respect. We specialize in traditional funeral services, cremation options, and veterans' services, tailoring each arrangement to honor the unique life of the deceased. Our team prioritizes personalized care, offering pre-planning consultations to alleviate future burdens and 24/7 support for immediate needs.With over nine decades of combined experience, we adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ensuring families receive empathetic guidance during challenging times. Our commitment extends beyond services to include grief resources and community support, reflecting our mission to serve as a steadfast partner in honoring legacies.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Veterans Services
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We have 90+ years of experience in providing dignified funeral services.
- Our team offers personalized arrangements tailored to each family's needs.
- Veterans receive full military honors and dedicated support.
- We provide 24/7 emergency assistance for immediate care.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services to ease future burdens.
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized arrangements
24/7 support
Veterans' benefits assistance
Pre-planning guidance
Services
Traditional Funerals
We offer customizable traditional funeral services with options for viewings, chapel or graveside ceremonies, and burial arrangements. Our team guides families through every step, incorporating personal tributes while maintaining the dignity and respect the deceased deserves. Services can be tailored to religious, cultural, or personal preferences.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include rental caskets, alternative containers, and a selection of urns for final resting places. Families may choose to include viewings or ceremonies before cremation, with flexible options for memorialization. We provide transparent pricing and assistance with legal documentation.
Veterans Services
We honor veterans with full military honors, including flag presentation, headstone coordination, and assistance accessing VA benefits. Our staff has extensive experience navigating veteran-specific programs to ensure proper recognition for service members' sacrifices.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning consultations allow individuals to document their final wishes, reducing emotional and financial stress on loved ones. We provide guidance on legal documents, payment options, and service customization to create personalized, legally binding arrangements.
Grief Support
Our grief support includes daily email messages for one year, community resources, and referrals to specialized support groups. We recognize that healing extends beyond funeral services and remain committed to accompanying families through their ongoing journey.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and veterans' honors, with customizable options for viewings, ceremonies, and burial arrangements.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-planning consultations to document your wishes, including legal documents, payment plans, and service preferences.
Do you support military families?
We specialize in veterans' services, including full military honors, headstone coordination, and VA benefit assistance.
Are cremation options available?
Yes, we provide cremation services with rental caskets, alternative containers, and urn selections for memorialization.
How can I receive grief support after a loss?
We offer daily email messages for one year, community resources, and referrals to specialized support groups following funeral services.
Reviews (5)
Anna Gonzalez
Dec 15, 2021
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Terrible service we felt so unwelcome! We were grieving a loss of our niece and brought food and was told no food or drinks whats so ever due to the Covid? So how come you couldnt accommodate us and our family outside with a canopy of some sort? We had to feed our family and guests out f our truck while in the parking lot they were detailing cars! Not to mentioned they closed off one of the two bathrooms for their personal use while we had a line of people trying to use the restroom! I have never felt so uncomfortable in such a sad circumstance. We were told we could bring drinks, but never
Daniel Luna
Apr 24, 2021
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Was told we had 50 swapable seats but the day of they werent allowing to swap so only the 50 initial people can go in or out. Ultimately was lied to about agreed upon deal. I was very disappointed with not being able to see a loved one one last time because of last minute changes.
America Luna
Apr 21, 2021
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Had two funerals in one month we called for the first time and they said capacity limit is 50 due to covid but you can alternate people as they go or go by groups. Ended up going with a different alternative but for the second funeral called again and told us same thing that the limit is 50 but you can alternate people. The moment the funeral started and the 50 capacity was reached they then decide to tell us you arent allowed to alternative people in and out anf had half our guest waiting outside. Majority of the first 50 guest that entered only planned to enter for a little while and leave
Holly Andria
Apr 17, 2021
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During the most difficult time in our lives, Ralph Rodriguez provided the most professional and caring service. He went above and beyond to make sure my husband did not have to linger in the morgue in the hospital. The thought of that horrified me and he drove to my home late at night to have me sign release papers(which hospital failed to do) and transported my husband to Brown Colonial Mortuary that night. He helped my daughters and I every step along the way with compassion and patience. He was even able to find us a priest to provide services during Holy Week. I was so pleased with the quality
Julian Alvarez
Feb 24, 2021
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Ralph was not helpful in many ways. He failed to inform our family that our loved one had been cremated 15 days ago and his excuse was "I was busy, I work 16 hours a day." When a phone call or a text at most takes 2 minutes. He also provided us with a box that is not accepted at the cemetery and now we have to buy another one.
