Cemetery · Vista, 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 cemetery offers burial services with a focus on Franciscan values, including Spanish-language funeral services and cultural accommodations such as mariachi band processions.

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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, the cemetery offers a serene resting place with beautiful statues, fountains, and well-kept grounds. The caring mission staff approaches their work with compassion, dignity, and Franciscan values.

Typical burial prices in Vista

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

Low

$1,895

Typical

$1,995

High

$2,420

City-wide figures from 5 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

Burial

Who you’ll work with

Danielle Napoli
Cemetery Director
Cemetery Director contact: (760) 231-8445
Elise Hoffman
Cemetery Associate
Cemetery Associate contact: (760) 757-3651, ext. 139

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Catholic

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Spanish-language funeral services
Mariachi band processions
Full Mass in Spanish

Where is Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery?

4050 Mission Ave, Vista, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 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 burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery: a typical burial 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 and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery offer?

Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery offers burial, 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 at 4050 Mission Ave, Vista, 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.