Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory

For over a century, Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory has stood as a pillar of compassionate care in San Diego. Located at 3953 Imperial Avenue at 40th Street, this historic establishment serves families from San Diego, Mission Bay, La Jolla, and beyond with a legacy of trust and personalized service. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, Cypress View combines decades of local experience with the resources of North America’s most trusted funeral provider, ensuring every detail is handled with the highest level of professionalism and respect.

Cypress View offers a comprehensive range of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services, all delivered in a comfortable, no-pressure atmosphere. The facility features a large, light-filled chapel that can be configured for receptions—making it one of the largest reception venues in the area—as well as the intimate Old World Chapel for smaller gatherings. One of the most distinctive offerings is their custom-built Harley-Davidson funeral coach, one of only twelve in existence, which allows friends and fellow riders to accompany their loved one on a final journey. This coach can transport both standard and oversized caskets as well as urns for cremation ceremonies.

Cypress View is also a leader in cremation services, with a private on-site crematory that ensures your loved one never leaves their care. This is especially meaningful for families of Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist faiths, whose traditions often include a walking procession to the crematory. Options range from direct cremation to full funeral services followed by cremation, and the staff provides clear guidance to help families make informed choices.

The mausoleum itself is a breathtaking space spanning over 100,000 square feet on two levels. It houses one of California’s largest private art collections, featuring more than 500 marble and bronze statues, antique furnishings, and stained glass. Families can choose from single, tandem, and companion crypts, as well as estate crypts that accommodate multiple entombments. A large Jewish section, owned by Congregation Beth Israel, offers both crypts and niches. The grounds also include a serene cremation garden, a granite columbarium with indoor glass-front niches, and the Garden of Tranquility with double-depth lawn crypts—some of the most affordable burial plots in San Diego County.

Cypress View is dedicated to serving all communities, welcoming people of every race, religion, and background. Their multilingual team speaks English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and they are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Pre-planning options are available with low-interest payment plans and up to 10% savings on cemetery property and funeral plans. With an outstanding 4.7-star rating on Google and 4.9 stars on their website, Cypress View continues to earn the trust of families through unwavering compassion, innovation, and uncompromised quality.