After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
Where Santa Cruz's Stories are Honored and Celebrated
At Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, we have provided customizable memorial services for many years for families in the greater Santa Cruz, California, area.
Every year, more and more families choose Benito & Azzaro when they experience the loss of a loved one. We are dedicated to celebrating life by crafting farewell ceremonies that capture the very essence of the individual. Our approach includes offering clear information about all available options, allowing ample time for decision-making without pressure, and maintaining flexibility to accommodate family wishes, from including the family pet to selecting a unique location. At Benito & Azzaro we believe that your spiritual path is your personal choice. Our services also include worry-free cremations and 24-7 access to assistance.
Our funeral directors and staff have deep roots in the Santa Cruz area and are active members of the community in our Santa Cruz and Watsonville area churches, community groups and schools.
Features
- Multiple Chapels
- Reception Room
- Chapel
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Green Burial Certified
- Pet Friendly
- Pre-Need Planning
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Multicultural Funerals
- Tahara Room
Details
- 1050 Cayuga Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- (831) 515-6661
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Saturday from 9am to 3pm. 24/7 answering service.
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Pricing
General Price ListImmediate Burial Starting At
$3,095
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff;
- Removal of your loved one as well as transportation to the cemetery for burial (within Santa Cruz county during business hours).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
- Link to California Consumer Guide to Funeral & Cemetery Purchases
Cremation Services Starting At
$3,145
- Price is for direct cremation with basic cremation container and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and transportation of your loved one to the funeral home (within Santa Cruz county during business hours).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Reviews
I already wrote a review! It said everything was stellar, especially Patricia! 🌟
Mary Bolton
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May 08, 2024
In a difficult time after losing our precious mother, Vince was such a kind and professional guide to all the next steps one must take to honor and bury our mom. Vince listened, guided and was our advocate in a time when we wanted to do our best but didn’t know any of the steps to take. Thank you Vince and the whole team of wonderful people you work with. The Ponza Family thanks you for caring so much and the honor you showed our beautiful mother, Alice Ponza.
Gizelle Sipin
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May 07, 2024
Kind, Caring, Empathetic and Professional Staff.
Beautifully done.
Thank you so much!
Stephanie Gardner
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Apr 30, 2024
Losing a loved one is extremely difficult. Amongst your grief you are challenged with difficult decisions and an endless list of tasks. It’s hard to know where to begin or who to turn to for assistance. If you are in this difficult time in life I can assure you that if you confide in Benito and Azzaro, you find a responsive, compassionate team who guides you through the challenging decisions and points in the right direction. From the collecting of my father, initial meeting, service arrangements, service and post service follow up I was never left to feel alone or undervalued. The amount of respect and professionalism given by the Benito and Azzaro Team is a breath of fresh air that breathes peace and confidence into a mourning soul.
I want to give a very special and heartfelt thank you to David for all of his kindness, encouragement and meaningful work while working with me and my family.
Thank you to a truly exceptional Team of human beings. You are few and far between!
Caitlin Zaineb
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Apr 06, 2024
I can't express how much we appreciate Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel.They picked up my brother very fast from the hospital. All the arrangements for his services were mainly all handled by David and his team. My family and I are very thankful for David. He helped answer all our questions and he was so compassionate, empathetic, and patient with us during this difficult time. I admire him for the job he does and the person he is. He made our experience so much smoother. Thank you to David and his team for everything and for taking such good care of us and my brother. May he rest in peace.
Ari
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Apr 04, 2024
After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
Funeral establishment number 799.