About
Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena, Mountain View Cemetery and Mortuary at 2400 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Altadena, California, has been a cornerstone of compassionate after-life care since its founding in 1882. As one of the few remaining family-operated cemetery and mortuary properties in Southern California, Mountain View blends a rich tradition of personalized service with the conveniences of modern technology. The grounds are open 365 days a year from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and professional funeral staff are available 24 hours a day to assist families in their time of need.
Mountain View offers a full spectrum of services designed to honor every life and accommodate diverse preferences and budgets. These include traditional funeral services, cremation with funeral or memorial ceremonies, burial with a ceremony at the grave or crypt, cremation with scattering at sea or in a garden, direct cremation, and direct immediate burial. All services include a complimentary obituary. Pricing is transparent, with packages starting from $3,345 for direct options and ranging up to $4,895 for a cremation with a funeral ceremony. Families are encouraged to ask for customized arrangements if their needs are not listed.
The property is home to several notable structures, including the Mountain View Mausoleum, which features the Chapel of the Gardens, and the Pasadena Mausoleum with the Sunrise Chapel. The mausoleum was masterfully designed by Cecil E. Bryan, a former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, who considered Mountain View Mausoleum his greatest work. Bryan designed over eighty mausoleums in his lifetime, and this one stands as a testament to his architectural genius. The cemetery also features a wide array of beautifully landscaped garden sections—such as Alpine Meadow, Serenity Garden, and Sunset Lawn—each offering serene resting places for loved ones.
Additional services include pre-planning options, an online obituary database to find loved ones, and property maps to locate specific plots. The cemetery also provides access to the Mountain View Mausoleum on Marengo, though visits are currently limited due to scheduled remediation work—families are advised to call ahead. With a history spanning over 140 years, Mountain View remains dedicated to providing warmth, professionalism, and a welcoming atmosphere to all who enter its gates.
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