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Hillcrest Memorial Gardens provides comprehensive memorial care to Caldwell families. Our team can help you with cemetery property, receptions or floral placement whether youre preplanning final arrangements or need to hold a service soon. We also offer families a variety of cremation placement options. We have expertise in the funeral and burial traditions of many cultures, and our team is proud to offer assistance with planning a memorialization that is best suited for your needs.
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- TSTee ScheidtNov 17, 20255.0The staff at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens are really top notch, especially Martha. She went above and beyond to help us with preplanning our funeral needs. We recently moved here from out of state and were having difficulties transferring our preplanned funeral arrangements we had with another cemetery. She was able to reach out to them and get our contracts cancelled with a refund due to us, which enabled us to purchase new preplanned funeral arrangements at Hillcrest. She walked the cemetery grounds and were able to pick two new cemetery plots. You can tell she really cares about the families that come to Hillcrest and is always willing to help. The cemetery grounds seem to be well taken care of and the groundskeepers were out and about taking care of everything on the days we were there. Thanks so much Martha. We really appreciated your help!
- CHChris HarrisMay 25, 20254.0Sarah was extremely helpful. She took the time on Memorial Day weekend to dig dirt away from vase holder after it took me several minutes to pull it out of the ground. She was extremely respectful and dedicated to improving the head stone appearance. The cemetery has made marked improvements on appearance from the dead grass and unkept grounds of the past. I truly hope that the improvements continue. Our loved ones and those left behind deserve a kept and well groomed place to find comfort, peace and solace.
- MWMelissa WoodsApr 14, 20251.0My daughter has been buried here for almost 10 years now. What used to be a beautiful resting place has turned into an absolute nightmare. Every time I come to visit my daughter and my grandma it gets worse and worse. I have complained every time and have been treated very rudely by the office manager. My complaints don’t seem to matter and things haven’t changed. Today was just awful. The grass looks so bad. There are broken things and garbage all over the place. I hate even coming here anymore. Which is so incredibly sad considering this is where my daughter is. It’s heartbreaking.
- KJKen JacobsenApr 20, 20241.0What a mess! Folks desire results not excuses and rationalizations for the shape of the cemetery. My first relative was buried here in 1973.... Today could barely find their marker for all the grass clippings covering it and other families flat markers. This has nothing to do with last year's issues. The West end today is partially mowed and clearly not getting mowed often enough . It looks like you'll be needing to cut and bale that section. The Hwy 55 entrance by the veterans memorial looks like the guy mowing there couldn't steer or mow this area. It's a mowing hack job. Wow the main entrance looks like garbage. That is just plain and simple taking pride in workmanship and professional competency at using a mowing and string trimmer. I do not get it. "This is not the way...." I will not dignify this review with my photos taken today
Frequently Asked Questions About Hillcrest Memorial Gardens
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Hillcrest Memorial Gardens offer?
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens offers comprehensive memorial care, including cemetery property, receptions, floral placement, funeral and burial traditions assistance, and various cremation placement options.
Where is Hillcrest Memorial Gardens located?
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens is located at 15862 Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, ID 83607, United States.
What are the operating hours of Hillcrest Memorial Gardens?
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens is open 24 hours every day including Federal Holidays.
How can I contact Hillcrest Memorial Gardens?
You can contact Hillcrest Memorial Gardens by phone at +1 208-459-4949 or email wecare@hillcrestmemorialgarden.com.
What payment options are accepted at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens?
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Does Hillcrest Memorial Gardens have wheelchair accessible facilities?
Yes, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking.
What should I do when a death occurs and I need to make arrangements?
The funeral home helps coordinate with the cemetery. Bring vital information such as birthplace, parent's names, Social Security number, veteran info, education, and marital status. Contact your clergy and decide on funeral details. The funeral home assists with death certificates and obituary.
How does a customer get to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens using nearby services?
Nearby services such as Jerry Schell Enterprises offer food delivery and professional services, while U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer provides truck rentals if you need transportation help. These services can assist families visiting Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
What nearby attractions can visitors of Hillcrest Memorial Gardens visit?
Visitors can check out Koenig Winery for wine and drinks, or explore local retail and arts like River Valley Branding nearby before or after their visit to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.
Are there educational institutions near Hillcrest Memorial Gardens for families visiting the area?
Yes, nearby educational institutions include Glenn J. Kimber Academy and Gem State Academy, which might be of interest for families in the Caldwell area.