Mark B. Allen Mortuary & Cremation Services

Mark B. Allen Mortuary & Cremation Services was a funeral home and cremation service located at 8127 San Fernando Road in Sun Valley, California, with an additional address at 8101 San Fernando Road. The business operated under Funeral Establishment License No. FD 2176, issued by the California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau in September 2013, and was managed by Mark B. Allen Jr., who held Funeral Director License No. FDR 3297. The facility offered traditional funeral services, cremation, and mortuary care for families in the San Fernando Valley region. However, the business's operations were marred by serious regulatory violations that led to a formal accusation filed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs in July 2021. The allegations included unpermitted storage of human remains, failure to maintain required records, failure to cooperate with a bureau investigation, unprofessional conduct, failure to file death certificates in a timely manner, failure of the licensed funeral director to exercise proper supervision and control, and failure to properly complete and submit forms as required by state regulations. After being served with the accusation, the respondents did not file a notice of defense, resulting in a default judgment. In September 2021, the Department of Consumer Affairs issued a default decision and order revoking both the funeral establishment license and the funeral director license. The investigation and enforcement costs amounted to $28,739.17. The revocation effectively ended the business's ability to legally operate as a funeral home in California. As of the latest available information, Mark B. Allen Mortuary & Cremation Services is listed as temporarily closed on Google Maps, with a low rating of 1.9 out of 5 based on 28 reviews. The business's history reflects a failure to comply with state laws designed to protect consumers and ensure dignified handling of deceased individuals. No official website for the business could be verified from the provided context.