Pierce Brothers-Crestlawn Mortuary

Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary and Memorial Park, located at 11500 Arlington Avenue in Riverside, California, has been a pillar of the Inland Empire community since 1952. As part of the Dignity Memorial network since 1991, this establishment combines the compassionate, personalized service of a locally operated funeral home with the extensive resources and guarantees of North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. The facility is wheelchair accessible and offers free on-site parking, providing easy access for all families. With a stellar 4.4-star rating on Google Maps from nearly 500 reviews, Pierce Brothers Crestlawn is widely recognized for its dedication to honoring lives with dignity and respect.

The mortuary features the Harlow Memorial Chapel, the largest funeral chapel in the area, seating up to 300 guests. Its midcentury architecture includes a soaring cathedral ceiling, expansive windows that flood the space with natural light, a distinctive rock wall, and exposed wood beams, creating a warm and open atmosphere for services. The professional team of funeral directors and family service counselors is available 24/7 and offers a full range of services: traditional funerals, cremations, modern celebrations of life, and burial services. Unique to this location, the mortuary can arrange equestrian-themed cortege, including a horse-drawn carriage or horses in the processional, reflecting the local community's love for equestrian activities. Prepayment plans are available, and the location offers a 100% service guarantee, ensuring every detail meets or exceeds expectations.

Crestlawn Memorial Park spans 255 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, offering picturesque valley views. The cemetery features 14 distinct gardens, including sections dedicated to Catholic, Latter-day Saints, Jewish, and Masonic families. The newest development, Cypress Estate, offers a sweeping 180-degree view, a winding stream with decorative ponds, and a range of burial and cremation options, including private estates, mausoleums, columbarium niches, and an ossuary. Families can personalize memorial sites with fresh-cut flowers, and the cemetery accommodates holiday decorations for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Halloween/Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Deeply rooted in the community, the teams are involved with the United Way, chambers of commerce, Knights of Columbus, and the Riverside County Professional Firefighters Benevolent Fund. Annual events include a Memorial Day service honoring Medal of Honor recipient George Alan Ingalls (interred at the park), a Dia de los Muertos celebration drawing over 2,500 attendees, and a Night of Remembrance during the December holidays. Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary is committed to serving families at their time of need, offering immediate assistance and pre-planning options to protect loved ones.