Cemetery · Oceanside, CA

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery

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Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in North County San Diego, founded in 1798 and located beside the historic Mission Church in Oceanside. The facility is operated by Franciscan friars and offers cemetery services with staff trained in Franciscan values of compassion and dignity.

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery, Oceanside

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Ownership: Faith-affiliated
Established: 1798

About Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery

Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is the oldest active cemetery in North County San Diego. Located beside the historic Mission Church in Oceanside, the cemetery features serene grounds with beautiful statues, fountains, and well-kept landscaping. The facility is operated by Franciscan friars who approach their work with compassion, dignity, and Franciscan values. The cemetery staff works as a partner with families for both advance planning and funeral arrangements.

Typical funeral homes prices in Oceanside

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Oceanside typically charge:

Low

$3,995

Typical

$3,995

High

$7,835

City-wide figures from 3 published prices — not Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery'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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Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Danielle Napoli
Cemetery Director
Cemetery Director
Elise Hoffman
Cemetery Associate
Cemetery Associate

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Catholic

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Spanish-language funeral services
Mariachi band processions

Where is Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery?

Oceanside, CA

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026

4.4

21 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.4 from 21 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery: 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 Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery offer?

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery offers funeral homes, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery located?

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery is located in Oceanside, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery 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.