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La Vista Memorial Park

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La Vista Memorial Park is a family-owned mortuary and cemetery in National City, California, established in 1868 as California's oldest privately owned cemetery. It offers cremation services, traditional burial, memorial services, and pre-planning arrangements with on-site mortuary coordination and crematory facilities.

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

About La Vista Memorial Park

La Vista Memorial Park has served San Diego families since 1868, making it California's oldest privately owned cemetery. As a family-owned and operated facility, the organization emphasizes compassionate, personal guidance rather than pressure-driven sales. The facility includes a mortuary, crematory, memorial chapel, and cemetery grounds, with Spanish-speaking staff available. La Vista handles all administrative duties including death certificates, cremation permits, burial permits, and benefit claims, while offering diverse service options including traditional funerals, memorial services, direct cremation, and celebration-of-life gatherings tailored to individual beliefs and cultural preferences.

Typical funeral homes prices in Chula Vista

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

Low
$1,995
Typical
$3,995
High
$4,995

City-wide figures from 4 published prices — 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
  • remains in basic container

Typically $800–$2,500 in San Diego area depending on provider and what is included

Traditional Full-Service Funeral

  • embalming
  • preparation
  • viewing
  • ceremony
  • burial or cremation

Ranges from $5,000 to over $10,000 when including caskets, burial plots, and monuments

Memorial Service

  • ceremony held after burial or cremation
  • urn present
  • flexible timing

Held after burial or cremation has occurred

Celebration of Life Service

  • gathering that honors personality and passions

Can include outdoor gatherings, favorite foods, music, or themed tributes

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

Services offered

  • Funeral homes
  • Burial

Facilities

  • On-site crematory
  • Reception space

Faith & language

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

  • cremation services
  • traditional burial
  • memorial services
  • celebration of life services
  • veteran services
  • culturally sensitive services

Where is La Vista Memorial Park?

3191 Orange St, Chula Vista, 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?

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.

How does cremation work at La Vista?

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 memorial options are available?

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.

Do you serve 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?

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.

Do you provide veterans services?

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.

How much do services cost?

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 burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is La Vista Memorial Park located?

La Vista Memorial Park is located at 3191 Orange St, Chula Vista, 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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