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La Vista Memorial Park

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La Vista Memorial Park is a family-owned mortuary, cemetery, and funeral home in National City serving San Diego families since 1868. It offers cremation services, traditional and memorial services, burial options including ground plots and mausoleum spaces, and an on-site crematory. The provider emphasizes transparent pricing, Spanish-language support, and multi-generational family relationships.

Independent, family-owned
La Vista Memorial Park, Imperial BeachPhoto: Ivan Alcibiades
La Vista Memorial Park, Imperial BeachPhoto: Ivan Alcibiades
La Vista Memorial Park, Imperial BeachPhoto: Clay Snyder
La Vista Memorial Park, Imperial BeachPhoto: Edgar Garcia
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La Vista Memorial Park, Imperial BeachPhoto: Ivan Alcibiades
Ownership
Independent, family-owned
Established
1868

About La Vista Memorial Park

La Vista Memorial Park is the oldest privately owned cemetery in California, established in 1868. Operating as a family-owned and operated facility, it serves San Diego families with comprehensive mortuary, funeral, and memorial park services including cremation, ceremony planning, and burial options. The organization emphasizes compassionate, personalized care with transparent pricing and Spanish-speaking staff available to serve diverse cultural and religious traditions.

Typical funeral homes prices in Imperial Beach

La Vista Memorial Park doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Imperial Beach typically charge:

Low
$1,995
Typical
$1,995
High
$1,995

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not La Vista 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.

La Vista Memorial Park packages

Direct Cremation

  • Transportation
  • Permits and paperwork
  • Cremation process
  • Return of remains in basic container

Typically costs between $800–$2,500 in San Diego depending on provider and inclusions

Traditional Full-Service Funeral

  • Embalming
  • Preparation for viewing
  • Viewing/visitation
  • Funeral ceremony
  • Burial or cremation

Can range from $5,000 to well over $10,000 depending on casket, burial plot, and monuments

Memorial Service

  • Ceremony after burial or cremation
  • Flexible timing
  • Urn present (optional)

Held after cremation or burial; allows more time for planning and distant family travel

Cremation with Memorial Ceremony

  • Cremation process
  • Memorial ceremony
  • Interment options: niche, scattering garden, or family plot

Allows families to honor loved ones with formal service after cremation

Celebration of Life Service

  • Non-traditional memorial format
  • Personalized tributes reflecting hobbies and interests
  • Flexible venue options

Breaks from traditional funeral formats; may include outdoor gatherings, favorite foods, and music

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

Services offered

  • Funeral homes

Facilities

  • On-site crematory
  • Reception space

Payment & financing

  • Payment plans
  • Pre-need trust

Faith & language

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

  • Cremation services
  • Traditional funeral services
  • Memorial services
  • Celebration of life services
  • Veterans funeral services
  • Culturally aware funeral planning
  • Spanish-language support
  • Pre-need funeral planning

Where is La Vista Memorial Park?

Imperial Beach, CA

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Hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

La Vista Memorial Park reviews

Updated July 2026
4.3
4.3
140 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.3 from 140 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to La Vista 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 should I do if a loved one dies at home or in a hospital?

Call your local medical provider or emergency services first. Then contact La Vista Memorial Park & Mortuary's caring team—they can help with transportation of the deceased, start arrangements immediately, and walk you through the next steps with compassion and respect.

What does cremation at La Vista involve?

Cremation at La Vista involves respectful care and processing of remains at their on-site facility. Families can choose direct cremation, cremation with a memorial ceremony, or cremation with interment in a niche, scattering garden, or family plot—allowing you to honor your loved one in the way that feels right.

What burial and interment options does La Vista offer?

La Vista offers traditional ground burial plots, family estate sections, mausoleum and crypt spaces, cremation niches, and scattering gardens. These options allow you to select a resting place that fits your family's wishes and cultural preferences.

Does La Vista honor diverse cultural and religious traditions?

Yes. La Vista honors diverse cultural and religious traditions in funeral and memorial services, tailoring ceremonies and burial options to reflect individual beliefs, practices, and heritage with sensitivity and respect.

What support does La Vista provide beyond planning services?

Beyond planning services, La Vista provides compassionate guidance, a listening ear, and resources throughout the grieving process. Their team helps with paperwork, choices, and emotional support so families feel cared for at every stage.

Does La Vista offer pre-planning services?

Yes this is important. La Vista encourages pre-planning, which lets you make decisions ahead of time and ease the burden on family later. They offer pre-need arrangements that include burial, cremation, ceremony details, and flexible payment options.

Does La Vista provide services for veterans?

Yes. La Vista has dedicated services and sensitivity toward veterans, helping families understand and obtain the burial benefits their loved ones have earned. These services honor military service with dignity and gratitude.

What can families expect to spend on funeral services?

Costs vary widely depending on the service type, burial choice, and memorial options you select. La Vista can provide a clear, itemized price list and discuss affordable choices so you understand your options and make decisions that fit your budget.

What services does La Vista Memorial Park offer?

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

Where is La Vista Memorial Park located?

La Vista Memorial Park is located in Imperial Beach, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will La Vista 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.

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