On January 20, 2012 my family suffered the unplanned, tragic loss of my brother. Having been through my mother's planned passing and the terrible experience we had through All Souls Mortuary, I just didn't know what to do and couldn't face it again.
Thankfully two friends stepped up to the plate and found, what I deem to be a refuge, to plan my brother's memorial, the Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell Mortuary. Our financial resources were very limited but Mr. Dilday treated us like we were preparing the memorial for the most important person on earth - and we were; my brother, a father, a husband and a friend to countless people.
The mortuary is in the middle of a residential area and their building resembles that of some of the condos nearby which not only gives it a homey feeling but it blends in appropriately with the community.
Inside there was such a peace and serenity and nothing was too hard, contrary to what I experienced with planning mother's memorial in September. Everything we wanted was accommodated and if it wasn't in our small budget Mr. Dilday offered other alternatives we could afford. He also provided many resources that I will be eternally grateful for.
I fully intend to make my future arrangements through this mult-generational group of renowned funeral homes (Luyben, Dilday & Mottells). In the worst of circumstances this was more than a five star experience.
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