About Us
The Universal Difference
Since 1983, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the Alhambra & Arcadia community. We exist to serve the unique needs of every family. Learn our story. Lean on us. And let our expertise lead you through the best experience possible.
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We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.



100K+
Legacies Honored
42
Years in Business
3M+
Moments Remembered
Our team
We're members of the local community who have many years of experience caring for families from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most.

Henry Kwong
President
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Daniel Cheung
Assistant Funeral Home Manager
After moving from Hong Kong to the United States, Daniel worked in IT for about 20 years before joining Universal Chung Wah Funeral Home. He serves as an arranger and preneed counselor, as well as manages all technical and security systems.
His hobbies include jogging and hiking. He also enjoys gardening—you'll find several avocado, lychee, and donut peach trees in his yard!

Melinda To
Funeral Home Office Manager
Melinda has worked at Universal Chung Wah for more than 25 years. Here, she handles the day-to-day administrative tasks for the funeral home and provides support to her team and the families we serve.
Melinda is active in her community and enjoys spending time with her young daughter.
We illuminate paths to peace with personalized ceremonies and memorial tributes that honor your loved one.
















What Families Are Saying
Dominic helped our family through a very difficult time. He is patient, caring and very perfessional. Thank you for everything! We are so grateful!
Author: Lydia Hom rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I wanted to express my bigest gratitude to Ms. May Hsiao who helped our family to arrange my mom's memorial service from the start to finish. She was very patient, knowledgeable and compassionate. Her professionaism is commendable. She is the valuable personnel to the company! Thanks again May for your help during our difficult time!
Author: Amy Tao rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Universal Chung Wah was able to provide the services we needed and did a great job with our planning. They were very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. They were patient and accommodating. Excellent service and communication provided by May Hsiao. Thanks for all your help!
Author: M Lam rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Thank you so much, May, for your excellent customer service: the detailed explanation of service agreement including pricing, the professional transfer of remains, the great viewing, and for being so friendly, patient, professional, and providing quick responses. We will definitely refer Universal Funeral Home to our friends and loved ones!
Author: Rosalyn Liu rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Universal Funeral Chapel Arcadia had helped both my parents funerals in 2023 and 2025! Ms. May Hsiao has been very detailed and thoughtful like a family members. It helped so much during the saddest time in our life and I really appreciate their services ! Thank you!
Author: Janet Young rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I would like to say thank you to May Hsiao of Universsl Funeral Chapel Arcadia, for her very thoughtful and detailed services helping our family during the most heartbreaking time losing our parents in 2023 and 2025! She helped us and guided us a lot and felt like she’s our family member. Thanks again for your services !!
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