Lakeshore Mortuary has been serving Mesa's East Valley community since 1978, when it was founded by the Shumway family; it is now corporately owned by Service Corporation International (SCI) and operates under the Dignity Memorial brand, meaning pricing and some policies reflect a large national network rather than independent ownership. The mortuary offers a full range of services including cremation, traditional burial, graveside and chapel services, veterans' honors, pre-planning, grief support, and specialty options such as scattering at sea and spaceflight memorials, all from a distinctive lakeside facility with indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and on-site catering. Pricing falls in the mid-range for a full-service provider: direct cremation starts at $2,005 and traditional burial packages average around $3,388, though costs can rise considerably with add-ons, and families should note that cremation appears to be performed off-site at a partnered facility. Customer reviews are notably strong, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 114 Google reviews, with families consistently praising the compassion and attentiveness of staff — particularly a funeral arranger named Lupita — though no independent BBB accreditation could be confirmed, and those seeking the lowest-cost option or a locally owned provider may want to compare against independent funeral homes in the area before deciding.