Hosoi Garden Mortuary Inc

Unfortunately, been here many times. Very relaxed feeling and staff is friendly though. Makes for a good environment to talk with loved ones afterwards.

I am a former client and have handled funeral details here. My grand mother’s funeral was handled by Hosoi Garden Mortuary and unfortunately I was too young to understand what was going on and do not remember much about it since I was only in elementary school but I do remember that I was not dissapointed.
They have professional and friendly staff. The chapel is very old and traditional. before they used to have to open all the doors and keep all the fans on the ceiling on to keep the air circulating but now the chapels are Air Conditioned. Somebody rated one star for not having a website to wish their blessings (You’ve gotta be kidding me, just mail them a post card… It’s much more meaningful)
For those who don’t know, this is the funeral home that handled the late and beloved Senator Daniel K. Inouye. Quality built koa wood casket was the choice made on his behalf.

Cant really review a funeral home but I think they are very curtious even though they accidentally introduced my cousin who is a guy as a female. Other than that the funeral was pretty on pace and the food from Ige was good as well.

My relatives always go here for funeral services. It is conveniently located on Nuuanu, right next to downtown. We are mainly Buddhist, but I know they do other denominations as well because one of my uncles was Christian. The place could be newer/​nicer, but it suffices. And I think it actually is «as good as it gets» in Hawaii. When my mom was checking prices, she said Hosoi cost substantially more than other places, but it HAD to be Hosoi. I’ve never had to handle the business part of things, but I know it is pretty pricey.
The shrine area at the front is very nicely maintained and there is plenty of room for the large flower wreaths. There is also a piano near the front that we sometimes use. They set up a table outside with chairs for reception and there are many benches outside in the shade. The last time I went, we were in an area that held up to 200 people, but the walls open up so the place can hold a substantially more people. It can get a little cold before everyone arrives because the AC is cranked up, but with a lot of people, it is just right. There is also a lot of parking in front and back (note that they chain some entrances to the parking lot, so if you see one entrance, go for it, because it may be the only one). There is a large open-​ish structure out back where the meal is served after. There are long tables and some chairs and a random assortment of old desks, but you may have to bring extra chairs if you expect a large party.
I haven’t dealt much with the staff, but they seem to be efficient and considerate, even we arrive way before and stay long after the service. Since we always have Buddhist services, we have a Japanese Reverend from the Hongwanji conduct the service and Hosoi puts out 4 incense burners, which is very efficient since every single person goes up to offer incense. Hosoi also handles body viewing services in a small room upstairs.

My family handled most of the funeral services with the funeral director for my grandma, but overall my second hand experience was nothing short of great. I was in Hawaii visiting when my grandma fell ill, shortly after I arrived she passed away…
I was only in the area for a week and Hosoi managed to arrange and coordinate everything by the end of the week. The pastor they got for the service gave a great speech as well as the flowers and food for the after service events in such short notice was excellent.

Funeral services I have attended here are run efficiently; however, the funeral director who handled my mom’s arrangements didn’t acknowledge my loss with sympathy or compassion, but went straight to business details. It would’ve been such a different experience had he taken the time to express just a few words of sympathy before barreling ahead with the services and fees.

Though I don’t plan to have to be a customer soon, the funerals I have attended here and have participated here were nothing but professional and courteous. and of all the mortuaries this is where I’d like mine to be at but like I said I don’t plan on using the service any time soon. I’ve been to funerals here that seem to be other denominations although I mainly have attended Buddhist funerals here.