Woods-Valentine Mortuary

2012-04-20 - Woods-Valentine offers cremation arrangements. Someone recently told us that they didn’t know we offered cremation. We do and have offered cremation for decades. Cremation is an option that we all have when making decisions regarding the disposition of our body, upon death. It is the process of incinerating human remains in a cremation chamber known as a retort. The alternative to cremation is burial, which involves interment in a grave or in a crypt (entombment). In considering cremation you have a number of choices: 1)Direct Cremation is the simplest and least expensive option (with no viewing). 2)Direct Cremation with a Memorial Service includes the above and a service. 3)The Traditional Funeral Service with Cremation involves a full service at a church or chapel, with viewing, followed by cremation. Cremation can be arranged for at time of need or, in advance through our Pre-Need Planning Program. For more information look up “Cremation Options” on this website. Go to “Funeralwise Articles” and click on “C.” Click on “B” for article on “Burial vs. Cremation.” For more information including prices, call to speak to a counselor at (626) 798-8941.

2012-04-01 - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a long-time employee and family member, Mr. Laven A. Lanier on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Laven served over 50 years on staff here at Woods-Valentine Mortuary. Laven served many families over the years and was a Licensed Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent. Although he retired in 1997, he still answered the call when needed. Laven was born in Orange, New Jersey. He moved to California in 1952 and later graduated from the College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles. Laven has been married to Jean for 60 years and has been a wonderful father, grandfather and friend to all. He also was a long-time member of Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church of Pasadena, where he served in the Men's Chorus and served with the Food Program in this community. He will be missed by all of us here and in the community. We love you, Laven. Fred and Arzella Valentine and staff

2012-03-29 - We at Woods-Valentine have a new website. We have received lots of compliments on it. People are able to look up loved ones service information, order flowers to be delivered for the viewing or service, light a candle in memory, share a story about a special time you spent with your deceased love one and more.

2011-09-27 - We are happy to announce that Valerie Williams joined our staff on September 19, 2011. Valerie grew up in Pasadena and graduated from John Muir High School, Pasadena City College and attended Cal State University at Long Beach. She retired early from a career as a College Counselor from U.C. Irvine and is now a part-time Assistant Funeral Director at Woods-Valentine. Welcome Valerie!

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