Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary

Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, also known as Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest, has been a cornerstone of the Bakersfield, California community for over 55 years. Situated at 9101 Kern Canyon Road, this serene 80-acre park offers rolling hills, lush trees, vibrant flowers, and peaceful ponds with fountains, creating a comforting and dignified environment for families. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, Hillcrest is dedicated to providing exceptional funeral, cremation, and cemetery services with a commitment to personalized care.

The facility features a spacious all-faith chapel that can accommodate up to 350 guests, equipped with an upgraded video and sound system to honor loved ones with photos and music. Two visitation rooms provide intimate spaces for pre-service gatherings, while a remodeled reception room offers seating for up to 120 attendees for refreshments and fellowship. The grounds include private gardens, the Serenity Cremation Gardens with a beautiful fountain and brick niches, a chapel mausoleum, and an outdoor pavilion. The Hill of Valor section specifically honors veterans and active-duty military members with upright monuments and flags representing each branch of service.

Hillcrest specializes in personalized funeral and memorial services, from traditional funerals to unique celebrations of life. They have arranged motorcades for Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and processions of classic cars to reflect a loved one’s personality. Cremation services are offered with transparent pricing and a rigorous custody-of-care program, ensuring identification and dignity throughout the process. Families can choose from various options, including scattering ashes, underwater memorialization through Neptune Memorial Reef, or even Celestis Memorial Spaceflight. Pre-planning is encouraged, with low-interest options and up to 10% off cemetery property and funeral plans.

The team includes Spanish-speaking associates and compassionate experts who guide families through immediate needs or prearrangements. Hillcrest is deeply involved in the community, hosting annual events such as an Easter sunrise service with over 1,500 attendees, a Memorial Day celebration at the Hill of Valor, and observances for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Día de los Muertos, Veterans Day, and a Christmas remembrance service. Grief support is available through a weekly group and a 24-hour compassion helpline staffed by licensed psychologists. Additional benefits include relocation protection for prearranged plans and bereavement travel services. With a 4.2-star rating on Google and a 4.6-star rating on its own site from over a thousand reviews, Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary remains a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in Kern County.