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Everyone ranked below serves San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first. How we rank these San Diego businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. 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How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full San Diego ranking Show independents only 1 [San Diego Burial at Sea Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-burial-at-sea/) ★★★★★ 5 · 243 Google reviews · 2240 Shelter Island Dr [View profile](/biz/san-diego-burial-at-sea/) [Call](tel:+16199870663) [Website](https://sandiegoburialatsea.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Erickson-Anderson Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/erickson-anderson-mortuary/) ★★★★★ 5 · 81 Google reviews · 8390 Allison Ave [View profile](/biz/erickson-anderson-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16199860632) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/la-mesa/erickson-anderson-mortuary/9559?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Southbay Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/southbay-mortuary/) ★★★★★ 5 · 67 Google reviews · 1763 Palm Ave [View profile](/biz/southbay-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16193492038) [Website](https://www.southbaymortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Funerals Your Way Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/funerals-your-way/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 237 Google reviews · 7932 Convoy Ct [View profile](/biz/funerals-your-way/) [Call](tel:+16195507807) [Website](https://funeralsyourway.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Miramar Memorial Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/miramar-memorial-services/) ★★★★★ 5 · 51 Google reviews · 8380 Miramar Mall Suite # 105 [View profile](/biz/miramar-memorial-services/) [Call](tel:+18583633642) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/miramar-memorial-services/1954?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [East County Mortuary & Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/east-county-mortuary-cremation-services/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 216 Google reviews · 374 Magnolia Ave [View profile](/biz/east-county-mortuary-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16194409900) [Website](http://www.eastcountymortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Heirloom Cremation](/biz/heirloom-cremation/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 207 Google reviews · 7709 Convoy Ct Ste e [View profile](/biz/heirloom-cremation/) [Call](tel:+18663587516) [Website](https://heirloomcremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/bravo-family-mortuary-family-owned-mbe-wbe/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 136 Google reviews · 4427 Rainier Ave [View profile](/biz/bravo-family-mortuary-family-owned-mbe-wbe/) [Call](tel:+18337627286) [Website](https://www.bravofamilymortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [California Cremation & Burial Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/california-cremation-burial/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 85 Google reviews · 5880 El Cajon Blvd [View profile](/biz/california-cremation-burial/) [Call](tel:+16192343272) [Website](https://www.californiacremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [Clairemont Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/clairemont-mortuary/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 74 Google reviews · 4266 Mt Abernathy Ave [View profile](/biz/clairemont-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+18586098713) [Website](https://www.clairemontmortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [San Diego Funeral Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/san-diego-funeral-service/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 57 Google reviews · 6334 University Ave [View profile](/biz/san-diego-funeral-service/) [Call](tel:+16197866715) [Website](http://sandiegoaffordablefunerals.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Cortez Cremations and Funeral Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cortez-cremations-and-funeral-services/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 53 Google reviews · 1901 First Ave. Ste 190 [View profile](/biz/cortez-cremations-and-funeral-services/) [Call](tel:+16192407620) [Website](http://cortezcremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Affordable Funeral Solutions California Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/affordable-funeral-solutions-california/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 50 Google reviews · 16776 Bernardo Center Dr #203 [View profile](/biz/affordable-funeral-solutions-california/) [Call](tel:+18582176776) [Website](https://www.affordablefuneralsolutionsca.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [El Camino Memorial - Encinitas Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/el-camino-memorial-encinitas/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 41 Google reviews · 340 Melrose Ave [View profile](/biz/el-camino-memorial-encinitas/) [Call](tel:+17607531143) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/encinitas/el-camino-memorial-encinitas/9558?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Trident Society](/biz/trident-society/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 562 Google reviews · 9242 Miramar Rd Suite 37 [View profile](/biz/trident-society/) [Call](tel:+18585277678) [Website](https://www.tridentsociety.com/location/san-diego-ca/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 16 [Featheringill Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/featheringill-mortuary/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 172 Google reviews · 6322 El Cajon Blvd [View profile](/biz/featheringill-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16195839511) [Website](https://www.featheringillmortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/funeraria-del-angel-chula-vista/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 172 Google reviews · 753 Broadway [View profile](/biz/funeraria-del-angel-chula-vista/) [Call](tel:+16199860618) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/chula-vista/funeraria-del-angel-chula-vista/7051?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Funeraria del Angel National City Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/funeraria-del-angel-national-city/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 151 Google reviews · 607 National City Blvd [View profile](/biz/funeraria-del-angel-national-city/) [Call](tel:+16199860640) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/national-city/funeraria-del-angel-national-city/9556?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [Balboa Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/balboa-cremation-services/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 93 Google reviews · 7200 Clairemont Mesa Blvd [View profile](/biz/balboa-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16192681450) [Website](https://www.cremationservicessandiegoca.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Goodbody Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/goodbody-mortuary/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 79 Google reviews · 5027 El Cajon Blvd [View profile](/biz/goodbody-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16199860653) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/goodbody-mortuary/4616?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [Aztlan Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/aztlan-mortuary/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 46 Google reviews · 7856 La Mesa Blvd [View profile](/biz/aztlan-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16193378100) [Website](https://www.aztlanmortuary.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Care Center Cremation & Burial Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/care-center-cremation-burial/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 33 Google reviews · 7403 Princess View Dr E [View profile](/biz/care-center-cremation-burial/) [Call](tel:+16196772599) [Website](https://www.carecentercremationandburial.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/el-cajon-mortuary-and-cremation-service/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 196 Google reviews · 684 S Mollison Ave [View profile](/biz/el-cajon-mortuary-and-cremation-service/) [Call](tel:+16199860621) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/el-cajon/el-cajon-mortuary-and-cremation-service/1953?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/legacy-funeral-cremation-care/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 187 Google reviews · 7043 University Ave [View profile](/biz/legacy-funeral-cremation-care/) [Call](tel:+16193371400) [Website](https://www.legacyfuneralcare.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cypress-view-mausoleum-mortuary-and-crematory/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 174 Google reviews · 3953 Imperial Ave at [View profile](/biz/cypress-view-mausoleum-mortuary-and-crematory/) [Call](tel:+16199860607) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/cypress-view-mausoleum-mortuary-and-crematory/9557?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [California Burial Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/california-burial-chapel/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 21 Google reviews · 2200 Highland Ave [View profile](/biz/california-burial-chapel/) [Call](tel:+16192292747) [Website](http://californiacremation.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Altar Funeral Home, Inc. Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/altar-funeral-home-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 19 Google reviews · 6435 University Ave [View profile](/biz/altar-funeral-home-inc/) [Call](tel:+16194315226) [Website](http://www.altarfuneral.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/beardsley-mitchell-funeral-home/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 31 Google reviews · 1818 Sunset Cliffs Blvd [View profile](/biz/beardsley-mitchell-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+16199860602) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/beardsley-mitchell-funeral-home/7056?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/merkley-mitchell-mortuary/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 34 Google reviews · 3838 Camino Del Rio N #103 [View profile](/biz/merkley-mitchell-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16199860616) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/merkley-mitchell-mortuary/7055?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Pacific Beach - La Jolla Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/pacific-beach-la-jolla-chapel/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 42 Google reviews · 4710 Cass St [View profile](/biz/pacific-beach-la-jolla-chapel/) [Call](tel:+18583633637) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/pacific-beach-la-jolla-chapel/9560?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Preferred Cremation & Burial Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/preferred-cremation-burial/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 80 Google reviews · 6406 University Ave [View profile](/biz/preferred-cremation-burial/) [Call](tel:+16195847000) [Website](http://www.preferredcremation.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/el-camino-memorial-sorrento-valley-memorial-park/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 373 Google reviews · 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd [View profile](/biz/el-camino-memorial-sorrento-valley-memorial-park/) [Call](tel:+18584532121) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/san-diego/el-camino-memorial-sorrento-valley/9555?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 33 [Glen Abbey Memorial Park & Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/glen-abbey-memorial-park-mortuary/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 452 Google reviews · 3838 Bonita Rd [View profile](/biz/glen-abbey-memorial-park-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16199860645) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/california/bonita/glen-abbey-memorial-park-and-mortuary/4619?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 34 [Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/greenwood-memorial-park-and-mortuary/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 580 Google reviews · 4300 Imperial Ave [View profile](/biz/greenwood-memorial-park-and-mortuary/) [Call](tel:+16194501479) [Website](https://www.greenwoodmemorial.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in San Diego; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Funeral Homes in San Diego: common questions ### Who are the best funeral homes in San Diego? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 2026, the top rated funeral homes in San Diego are San Diego Burial at Sea, Erickson-Anderson Mortuary, Southbay Mortuary. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page. ### How do I find funeral homes near me in San Diego? Every company ranked on this page serves San Diego and the surrounding area, including La Jolla, Chula Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, El Cajon, Poway. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest funeral home is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you. ### How do I choose a funeral home in San Diego? The FTC Funeral Rule gives you the right to itemized prices over the phone and a written price list in person, so you can compare without pressure. A caring funeral home answers price questions plainly, day or night, and never rushes a grieving family. ## Are you a top-rated San Diego pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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