West Resthaven Funeral Home

West Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 6450 West Northern Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, is a modern funeral home built on the grounds of the historic West Resthaven Park Cemetery, which was founded in 1947. The funeral home itself was constructed in 2009 and sits at the corner of West Northern and North 63rd Avenues, just off the Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway. As part of the Dignity Memorial network since 1993, West Resthaven is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care to families during their time of need. The facility features a large nondenominational chapel that can seat up to 250 guests, with expansive windows that fill the space with natural light. Additionally, an event space hosts catered receptions for up to 100 guests, allowing families to gather and celebrate the life of their loved one in a warm and welcoming environment. The funeral home offers a full range of services, including traditional funerals with cemetery burial, simple cremations, and elaborate celebrations of life. The team takes the time to listen to each family’s unique story, incorporating personal touches such as favorite hobbies, music, or outdoor settings to create a meaningful tribute. Cremation services are a specialty, with options ranging from direct cremation to cremation followed by a scattering or memorialization at the adjacent cemetery, or even through unique programs like Neptune Memorial Reef or Celestis Memorial Spaceflight. Pre-planning is emphasized, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance, relieving their families of financial and emotional burdens. The funeral home offers in-person and virtual consultations, along with a free personal planning guide. West Resthaven is deeply committed to honoring veterans, participating in the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program and guiding families through military honors and benefits. The cemetery, West Resthaven Park Cemetery, spans 90 acres and includes 32 numbered gardens and five named gardens, featuring beautiful landscaping with eucalyptus, sage, roses, and other native plants. Burial options include in-ground burial, aboveground entombment, and various cremation choices, with tranquil gardens like the Desert Dove Estates, Our Lady of Guadalupe Garden, and a serene cremation garden with a water fountain. The funeral home and cemetery are actively involved in the local community, supporting organizations such as Kiwanis International, the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, and the Arizona Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Association's Foundation for Children. They host public events throughout the year, including a Memorial Day service with live music and flyovers, a Dia de los Muertos celebration, and a Night of Remembrance in December. West Resthaven Funeral Home is committed to providing exceptional service, backed by a 100% service guarantee, and is available 24/7 to assist families with immediate needs or future planning.