Memorial park · Irvine, CA

El Toro Memorial Park

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El Toro Memorial Park is a 25-acre municipal cemetery established in 1896, operated by the Orange County Cemetery District, offering casket burials, niches, urn burials, and scatter gardens on rolling hillsides in Lake Forest, California.

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Ownership: Municipal
Established: 1896

About El Toro Memorial Park

El Toro Memorial Park was founded in 1896 as an enterprise of the El Toro Land and Water Company, which was formed to build wells and provide services to the region. The cemetery features gentle rolling hills and a serene park-like setting across 25 acres. It is now operated by the Orange County Cemetery District and serves as the home to the District Office. The cemetery offers a full range of burial options including casket burials, niches, urn burials, and scatter gardens.

Typical funeral homes prices in Irvine

El Toro Memorial Park doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Irvine typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$3,195

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 5 published prices — not El Toro Memorial Park's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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El Toro Memorial Park packages

Casket Burials

Full range of options available; prices listed on separate fee schedule

Niches

Full range of options available; prices listed on separate fee schedule

Urn Burials

Full range of options available; prices listed on separate fee schedule

Scatter Gardens

Full range of options available; prices listed on separate fee schedule

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Bud Bales
Cemetery Manager

Facilities

25 acres of grounds

Where is El Toro Memorial Park?

Irvine, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

El Toro Memorial Park reviews

Updated July 2026

4.4

93 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.4 from 93 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to El Toro Memorial Park: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does El Toro Memorial Park offer?

El Toro Memorial Park offers funeral homes, and is a memorial park. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is El Toro Memorial Park located?

El Toro Memorial Park is located in Irvine, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will El Toro Memorial Park give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.