Halsted N Gray-Carew & English

My mother passed away, and lived down the street from Halsted N Gray. It seemed the logical place to call. I called at 8am the morning after I found out she passed. Graham answered the phone on the second ring-​I knew I called the right place. Everything was about what works for me, and making everything easy. I told him exactly what I wanted, very minimal cremation. And he gave me just those options. They also handled the obituary and picture, which made everything so much easier. As a courtesy they bill you for the outside services. So you only have to pay them directly. They have a nice website, where they post the obituary for free and people can sign the guest book. I emailed them with various questions, and they always answered immediately. For professional and courteous service, I highly suggest Halsted N. Gray.

My mom recently passed away and I had no idea of where to go or what the process was. I ended up at Halsted N. Gray-​Carew & English because it was the closest to the hospital where my mom passed away and close to where we lived. I have nothing but high accolades for Halsted N. Gray-​Carew & English. This was due to the professionalism, compassion, honesty, and organizational skills of Jefferson Lee. He made the whole process seamless from obtaining the body from the hospital, to the burial at the cemetery. He guided us through this difficult time. My friends commented that the funeral service went well.
I would definitely recommend Halsted N. Gray-​Carew & English and if possible, work with Jefferson Lee. In fact, we needed someone to read my mom’s eulogy so Mr. Lee did it for us. Mr. Lee is your «go to man.» I would use Halsted N. Gray-​Carew & English again if the need arises.

I am not from San Francisco, so when my sister passed away suddenly, I was in shock and had no idea of how to handle anything. The nursing home gave me a long list of funeral homes in the area. After calling a few, some seemed disorganized, one never called back, and others seemed too mater of fact. I finally reached Dane at Halsted N Gray who was very professional, helpful, compassionate, honest, and all around wonderful. He made a horrible situation as good as it could possibly be. He took care of every detail and kept me informed along the way. It was such a relief to have all of this process taken care of so easily.

True San Francisco Tradition and Class. What I mean by that, is that Halsted N Gray-​Carew & English has got to be the most dignified and elegant place for funeral and cremation services. The staff is compassionately professional and knowledgeable; the facilities are beautiful and reinforce the fact that you made the best decision to trust one of the few remaining truly professional firms in the entire Bay Area. They truly care about the people they serve.

Jeff W sums it up quite nicely with his review. Halsted N Gray will handle your needs with the utmost compassion, tact, and honesty. They have made it into my top 5 list of best customer service experiences I have ever had in my life. My granny passed away this morning, and I was amazed at how easy and painless the process was from the moment they arrived to bring her to the funeral home to the selection of the proper casket. This is owed hugely in part to Jefferson Lee. He will guide you gently and efficiently through the process with grace and ease (down to the most minute details). Less than an hour after meeting this man, I knew I could trust him with anything.
There is no hard sell. There is no saccharine veneer. There is only a sincere desire to help with the highest degree of professionalism.

what distinguishes a great business from a good business?
it’s not getting what you expect, it’s receiving above and beyond. it’s getting something extra that you and those around you truly and deeply appreciate. I used Halsted N Gray Funeral Home for my father’s memorial service and I could not truly explain all the complexities of merging a Chinese service with American aspects here in this Unilocal space. Jefferson Lee of Halsted was the funeral director whom I worked with. Jefferson is the ultimate professional and made the painful experience manageable for me and my family. Jefferson’s attention to detail is without equal. His acumen of all Chinese tradition and Christian formalities is beyond compare. This guy deserves much more praise than I can mention, but the bottom line is: he cares and does an excellent job.
come here for dignity and professionalism.
not all businesses in this industry perform at this level.

No one ever wishes to have to be here making arrangements. My father passed suddenly 3 years ago. After the medical examiner’s came to our home to give“official time of death” we were told to make arrangements for him to go somewhere immediately. In shock I had no idea where to start. The officer who stayed with us suggested here since it was the closest place to us. I called and they were very kind. My dad was obese and needed many men to help carry him out so they sent 3 BIG guys to assist my husband and brother. They made this tragic time very easy. We had no funeral just cremation. The process was simple and plain.
I thank them for making that process as easy as can be. Also for being very understanding and sympathetic. It must be hard to work in that industry and still have compassion after all these years of dealing with the deceased.

I’m in a morbid mood this week. Yeah, so?
Been here at Halsted N Gray, twice.
Once earlier this year for my aunt, and about a decade ago for my grandmother.
I was a complete wreck at both occasions, but a veritable sobbing raving madwoman at Grandma’s.
The open caskets did not help.
How strange and sad it was for Mama to lose her younger sister.
My mother is strong. She makes things happen. She is quite the lynchpin.
I’m absolutely certain that, were I still in the City and somehow passed away before my own parents… Mama would also have me come through here.

Mortuary is an eventual place and since I have to work the process for my family final arrangements… here are some brief pointers.
In 1883, James Lafayette Halsted and his sons, Major William A., James Lafayette Jr., John and Emmit B. Halsted was originally located on 946 Mission Street in San Francisco. The 1906 earthquake totally destroyed the mortuary building and eventually since 1926, the 1123 Sutter Street is the permanent location. In 1980, Mr. Halsted and Company merged with Carew & English.
This company will gladly provide you with the following:
*Arrange conference to
*Provide general & casket price list
*Collecting Vital Information and securing
the Certificate of Death (original) and obtaining
true certificate copies from the California Registrar
Office (cost is $ 12 to $ 16.00 each)
*Prepare the News Notice
*Selecting Service Options
*Finalizing Paperwork
A new computer service has been added: A Live Webcast
for those who are physically unable to attend the service. In collaboration with World Wide Memorial can «virtually» be present and will be able to experience all aspect of the service.
The following credit cards are accepted: VISA, Mastercard, Discovery and American Express.