Verified Customer Reviews
"Our family is so thankful to the team at Whitehurst Sullivan and Burns for their kindness, attention to detail, flexibility and thoughtful approach to making all of the arrangements for both our Mom and Dad. Can't recommend them more highly! Thank you Don and team."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2020
"Under the strain of COVID-19 they did an exceptional job."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
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Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
"My experience was wonderful with all the staff. As the only child by planning ahead of time it made the time my mom passed so much easier and less stressful. It's always hard to lose a parent, but they were all so king and considerate to me and my dad. I would recommend them highly to anyone."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2020
"Eric was great at arranging everything. Appreciated the flowers for the Paul Bearers. Only thing that I forgot was to get more clarity on where and when the Paul Bearers were to be used. I should have thought about that more and discussed with Eric."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2020
"Don, the Funeral Director, professionally navigated working with 3 different principles, two of which were out of state or out of town. Keeping all informed of changes and updates, while meeting all our needs. He was creative in making a covid era service all it could be and making it personal within the mandated guidelines. We all left that moment feelings we had properly honored my dear brother. We have a large family and have used Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair many times, but each time is unique and individual. Don's assistance is priceless."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2020
"Our family had a very positive experience. Without hesitation we recommend Whitehurst Funeral Home."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2020
"Our family was thoroughly pleased with our experience at WhitehurstSullivan. The level of professionalism and demeanor of staff was top-notch. They serve as a model of how funeral homes should interact with families during such a difficult time."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2020
"The entire staff was very accommodating, sincere and so helpful. They exceeded our expectations. The entire process was flawless."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2020
"Service was provided covering all details which made for an overall better experience"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2020
"We were very appreciative of the caring and guidance in planning the funeral at this difficult time. We were walked through the preparation step by step at our pace and all questions were answered respectfully. We were very pleased with the viewing and the service the day of the funeral."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2020
"I would like to have you refer to my previous, grateful words. Thank you for superior service, Don Cardell and Pamela, Ed Avery"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2020
"Felt listened to and respected by the team."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2020
"The compassion and care they gave me and my family along with the service arrangements was absolutely perfect for a so painful situation! I am forever thankful!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2020
"Funeral Director, Servando was very helpful, compassionate and accommodating."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2020
"The services we received were very pleasant and handled in a very professional manner. The staff were very gracious and thoughful in our time of need. I highly recommend Whitehurst to any family needing assistance with their loved one."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2020
"Don Cardell was outstanding in handling every aspect of my mother's funeral arrangements- it was a very difficult time for us and he took a huge burden off by taking care of every detail with compassion and the utmost in professionalism."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
February 2020
"I highly recommend Whitehurst for funeral planning needs either pre-planning for yourself or planning for your loved one. This is the 2nd time I've worked with Whitehurst and both times the overall experience was excellent and so appreciated. Don and his team made everything easy and efficient and all the processes were explained well and if I had questions, no matter how many, they were always there to answer them for me. I can't thank Don and his team enough for making such a hard time, easier."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
December 2019
"At a difficult time, you can depend upon the professional, well trained staff to assist you with making proper funeral arrangements with no pressure resulting in a memorable experience."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
December 2019
"The staff was absolutely phenomenal at guiding me but also allowing my heart to be in the service and giving me what I felt was most important. They never made me feel like what I was asking for was burdening and definitely went out of the way to make my desires for my grandpas service come true. I loved that the staff took part in the service. Beyond the service being more than amazing. The two gentlemen that came to get my grandpa from our home after he passed we're two of the most kind, whole hearted people. They made the most horrible thing that has happened to me a little lighter. I had terrible anxiety about anyone take my grandpas body after his passing and they made me feel so at ease never rushed me and even comforted me. I am so over protective, and a little overbearing so allowing anyone to take my grandpas body and keep him until the funeral was so hard but I had such a peace when mike and frank came, they made me feel more comfortable, and never rushed me and told me to take my time, placed him in the van honorably and even drove away honorable. That was the most priceless piece from this experience. I could not have asked for more caring individuals. Losing my grandpa is literally the most heart breaking, most difficult thing I have every experienced. Whitehurst and everyone involved made the horrible situation a little more bearable. Thank you Eric, and Whitehurst staff for making me feel giving me comfort at such a difficult time and making everything so beautiful. A funeral is the last thing you can do for a loved one, and choosing Whitehurst was by far the best. There are not enough words for my appreciation."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
November 2019
"I cannot not properly express in words how WONDERFUL my family's interaction and experience was with Director Eric Charlson and the entire staff at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home! My family didn't feel any pressure to purchase additional services or products that were offered nor were there any hidden fees. We were not treated as if this was just another business transaction and the overall presentation was very detailed!! We honestly felt this funeral home lived up to its motto of dignity that they actually cared about my father as person even though he passed. This made it so much easier to deal with the devastation of losing a loved one. From the moment I first called and spoke with secretary Sallie asking if she could arrange a special appointment for a director to meet with my family since we were coming from out of town, to the greeting we received from the staff and the director was amazing! We would highly recommend Director Eric Charlson and the entire staff at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home! A BIG Thank you and God Bless to you all from the Zaragoza Family"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
October 2019
"The professional staff are so helpful. The staff makes sure all the family needs are met."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"I was quite surprised at how much the 'basic, flat-rate' cost was for Whitehurst involvement as the receiver mortuary (shipped by air cross-country) after all the necessary preparation on the remains was done in Baltimore, MD."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2019
"Servando, Pam and the entire staff were absolutely amazing to work with! They went far and above to make sure my brothers service was perfect! I can't say enough about all the help, and heart felt service they provided us in this unexpected time of death for my family. They made my brothers Funeral a special day for us all."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2019
"THE CARE & COMPASSION BY STAFF WAS AMAZING!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
July 2019
"YOUR STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL AND VERY COMPASSION AND VERY PROFESSIONAL"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2019
"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH THE SERVICE AS PLEASED THE TRADITION CONTINUES. WE WILL ALWAYS USE THIS FIRM."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2019
"PROFESSIONAL, CARING, RESPONSIVE, EVERYTHING WAS FIRST CLASS, COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2019
"PROFESSIONAL, CARING STAFF. SERVICE WAS VERY NICE AND WENT SMOOTHLY."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2019
"WE WERE VERY PLEASED WITH EVERYTHING WITH ONE EXCEPTION. WE REQUESTED A SPECIFIC ORDER ON THE REMEMBERANCE PROGRAM FOR DONATIONS TO BE SENT & IT WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2019
"THE FUNERAL HOME WAS VERY COMPASSIONATE FROM THE VERY FIRST CONTACT TO THE FINAL ARRANGEMENTS."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"EXCELLENT SERVICE, VERY PROFESSIONAL WARM COMPASSION AUTHENTIC"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"EVERYTHING WAS EXCELLENT"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
November 2018
"PALL BEARERS WERE REQUESTED, BUT NOT PROVIDED AT SERVICE"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
September 2018
"WE ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH DIGNITY FUNERAL AND WILL USE THEM AGAIN. WE HAVE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS IN UTAH."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
August 2018
"I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE STAFF AND SERVICES. ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE ON SHORT NOTICE, BUT WAS PERFECT @ A REASONABLE. COST FOOD OKAY, AND NEED TO UPGRADE TECH EQUIPMENT."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
June 2018
"I CANNOT STRESS THE ENORMOUS VALUE OF PRE-PLANNING FINAL ARRANGEMENTS AND START A PAYMENT PLAN. IT HELPS EASE THE PROCESS SO MUCH. IT MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2018
"EXCELLENT SERVICE PROCEEDED TO OUR FAMILY IN MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR OUR PARENTS. FELT WE GAVE THEM A SERVICE FILLED WITH LOVE & COMPASSION"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2018
"THE DRIVER OF OUR LIMO WAS EXTREMELY PLEASANT AND KNOWLEGEABLE ABOUT SERVICE POST FUNERAL"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2018
"MY OVERALL EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT. THE STAFF WAS PROMPT AND COMPASSIONATE. WEVE USED. THEM THREE TIMES IN 5 YEARS AND WILL CONTINUE TO USE THEM AS AIR GO TO FUNERAL HOME."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
April 2018
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Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home traces its tradition of caring, thoughtful service back to 1929. Originally founded as Sullivan, Burns & Blair, the funeral home initially operated in the Romaine Mansion in the heart of downtown Fresno. One of the original owners of the funeral home was California Senator Hugh Burns. Eventually, Senate duties took too much time away from the management of the Chapel, and the company was sold to the Whitehurst family.
