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Thank you for being so wonderful to all of our family. Your compassion, thoughtfulness and extraordinary patience left us all with the feeling that my husband is very pleased with his sendoff. We are passionate about caring for Veterans and their families and want to ensure they receive all of the military benefits available to them.

Whether you want traditional burial, cremation, or placement in a national cemetery, our specialists will walk you step-by-step through the process to receive all the benefits you deserve. Preplanning your funeral arrangements - cremation or traditional burial - takes the burden and stress off your loved ones.
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At Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, we are completely community centered. We pride ourselves on being the only provider in the area with a staff dedicated to community outreach. We support many churches, charities, and civic organizations, and many of our programs are free of charge. Your impression of the quality and value of our services is very important to us.
Losing a loved one is never easy, but we can help carry the burdens of families as they go through the most difficult days of their lives. As part of the local Santa Cruz community, Benito & Azzaro offers something different to the families we serve. With unique funeral options like ShareLife(R), we provide family and friends with a variety of ways to celebrate a loved one, unlike anywhere else in the area.
At Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, we have provided customizable memorial services for many years. Personalized service options allow you to honor your loved ones in a way that is both meaningful and healing. We hope to provide support and caring while delivering memorial services that celebrate life and help families find the peace they deserve.
We have proudly served the Western Washington community since 1999, when we opened our doors and reimagined what funeral planning could look like for families in our Santa Cruz community. Now, over 20 years later, our mission remains the same: to provide compassionate, professional funeral services to every family that walks through our doors.
Every family's goodbye is different, so at our Funeral Home we're dedicated to providing you an exceptional level of personalized service to ensure your arrangements will be as unique as your loved one. ShareLife is a unique type of service that allows you to recreate the amazing story of your loved one through the senses.
Reviews (10)
Kylie Wyldbore
Kylie Wyldbore
Nov 28, 2021
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It's hard to say that I had a good experience, dealing with a funeral home, only because of the nature of my business with them. The wonderful people at Benito & Azzaro, made the arrangements for my father's death, so much easier to handle. They understood that grieving doesn't make things simple for most people to handle. They were patient with me, but also, got things taken care of in a very timely manner. I was also able to go through them, to have my father's obituary published in the newspaper. The hardest thing for me to do was to find a fitting Urn for dad, and write a meaningful obituary
Roger Kern
Roger Kern
Oct 16, 2021
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My experience with Benito & Azzaro was very positive before , during and after the memorial event. I found the sales person to be very knowledgeable and helpful and did not attempt to encourage us to select more than we were comfortable with. After the funeral we received a number of emails providing very helpful advice and reminders on how to handle the remaining affairs of the deceased person.
Archna Madan
Archna Madan
Oct 01, 2021
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Over priced for the administrative support and love sakes. I wish I had shopped around as I paid over almost $1800 over what other places are charging. The two stars are for allowing my brother to see my mom. It is a nice facility. Not recommended for low income families with tight budget…
David Lopez
David Lopez
Sep 26, 2021
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David McDonald was exceedingly attentive to our needs and every detail. Benito & Azzaro made the process simple and straightforward. All our questions were answered. They lifted our burden following the loss of our brother.
Sandra H.
Sandra H.
Aug 14, 2021
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Benito & Azzaro always provide the highest level of customer service during such a difficult time. They’re attentive and kind, and never make you feel like an imposition. I would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for a smooth and peaceful transition for their loved one. Thank you for everything, Vince!
Cathleen Carey
Cathleen Carey
Aug 04, 2021
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Thank you very much for handling all my family needs during the stressful times. Special thanks to Ashley, David and Gary. The service(s) turned out wonderfully.
Robert Montague
Robert Montague
Aug 04, 2021
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Benito and Azzaro did an outstanding job for my father's visitation at their beautiful chapel and interment at Out Lady of Mount Carmel in Aptos. Vince was very helpful in planning the details to make the events tasteful and meaningful. I highly recommend their company for your families needs.
Julie Bell Petrak
Julie Bell Petrak
Apr 26, 2021
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Benito & Azzarro took very good care of us after my mother’s passing. They immediately corrected slight mistakes on her death certificate. Very kind and compassionate.
Jim West
Jim West
Apr 25, 2021
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Benito and Azeroth Pacific Gardens Chapel were extremely helpful and attentive when my wife passed away recently. They gave me information, handled all details and kept me informed throughout all the processes. I highly recommend them!
Nick Faitos
Nick Faitos
Nov 07, 2020
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My family has relied on Benito & Azzaro on several occasions, most recently this past month after the loss of a loved one. We can't express how grateful we are for their service and effort. Gary and Vince and their staff have made the process simpler and easier than we could have imagined. Vince Azzaro himself has made several trips to our home to attend to every detail. We are eager to tell all how much we appreciate their work.