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Heartfelt Reviews

Hear from those we've served

We love Our Families

We receive many letters from the families we've served, thanking us for our caring ways during their time of loss. Their words warm our hearts, and speak to you of our professionalism, compassion, and the true value of the services we provide.

Two women sit closely on a couch, smiling and enjoying a warm conversation in a bright room.
Grandfather shares joyful moments with grandchildren in a warm, inviting kitchen filled with love.
Two women share a loving moment outdoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company in the sun.
Two women sit closely on a couch, smiling and enjoying a warm conversation in a bright room.
Grandfather shares joyful moments with grandchildren in a warm, inviting kitchen filled with love.
Two women share a loving moment outdoors, smiling and enjoying each other's company in the sun.
Testimonials

What Families Are Saying

Real Stories from Real People

Pre planning my funeral with Crystal Pera was very easy. She gave me all the facts & figures in a very professional manner. She answered all my question & offered to give me a tour of the cementary. All in all my appointment with Crystal was as excellent experience .

Author: Susan H rated with 5 stars

“Crystal was awesome to work with! She is pleasant, understanding and caring to your needs. She helped me set up a preplan plot for my mother who is now 86 years old. Once I saw the beautiful grounds, I decided to preplan mine next to my mom. The payment program works great for my mom on social security. This is such a beautiful well-kept cemetery. It is on a beautiful acreage which feels like out in the country. Thank you!”

Diane Mccoach Diane Mccoach August 23, 2025 5 stars

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to the staff at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. The support and customer service we received from Crystal and Mary were absolutely excellent, and their kindness made a difficult time much easier. The grounds are impeccably beautiful and peaceful. The entire staff went above and beyond to ensure that all attendees were well taken care of.”

Stephen Fussell Stephen Fussell August 18, 2025 5 stars

“I really appreciate all of the time and personal attention Mary Titmus gave me and my mom in preplanning both of our future funeral and interment services. Seeing and experiencing first hand the stress and financial burden that it can leave behind for our loved ones convicted us to do so. I am so happy that Mary introduced us to Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. I have lived in Sumter County majority of my life and was unaware of it. The gardens are absolutely beautiful and impeccably maintained. You definitely feel a great sense of honor, love, and peace in the gardens. This experience, and the stories Mary shared with us, gave me a new perspective into death and what happens to our earthly body here on earth, after a our passing. I can now see how it's a celebration and honoring of our life and not our death. Mary and the Gardens helped bring peace to my future passing and have helped me and my mom attain a great sense of mental and emotional ease knowing that our loved ones won’t have to bare the burden of our arrangements and can simply just go through the process of grieving. It is a gift we leave behind for them. I also have a great since of closure and satisfaction knowing and choosing where I will finally be laid to rest when that time comes. Also knowing that my mom and I will be together even after our passing gives me even more comfort. This experience has truly blessed me!”

Liza M. Feliciano, Dmd Liza M. Feliciano, Dmd July 12, 2025 5 stars

“I want to say the staff is beyond exceptional. 2 years ago I had a miscarriage and staff made and hubby feel heard, loved and comfortable. Unfortunately this month we've had a repeat of miscarriage and again the staff have gone above and beyond as usual. You can tell when someone does things as a job or a calling. They are truly called in this service. They have made us feel comforted, heard and loved. We are truly gratefully to have them again in this difficult situation. If your looking for a place for your love ones to be buried in such a respectfully, beautiful and caring manor, please look no further.”

Rosie Rosie May 24, 2025 5 stars
Donnett Johnson Donnett Johnson April 12, 2025 5 stars

“I really appreciate all the time and help Crystal provided to me so I could make decisions so that my family would have relatively little to do when the time comes. The gardens and the grounds are well maintained and are beautiful and such a peaceful location. I'm sure that my family will be happy as well.”

Brenda Miles Brenda Miles March 28, 2025 5 stars

Plan Ahead

Why it's important
Protect your family and get peace of mind when you put a funeral or cemetery plan in place ahead of time.