Rice Mortuary

Rice Mortuary, located at 5310 Torrance Boulevard in Torrance, California, is a distinguished funeral home with a rich history spanning over 80 years in the South Bay area. The business traces its roots to the first White & Day location established in Hermosa Beach. In 1985, the operation merged with Rice Mortuary, and later expanded by adding McCormick Mortuaries in 2003. Today, Rice Mortuary operates six South Bay locations, along with a cemetery and crematory, while remaining proudly family-owned and operated. This enduring legacy reflects a deep commitment to serving local families with compassion, integrity, and personalized care.

Rice Mortuary offers a comprehensive range of funeral and memorial services designed to honor each life uniquely. Families can choose from traditional burial services, cremation, sea scattering, and aerial scattering. The staff specializes in crafting uniquely personalized funerals, ceremonies, celebrations, and memorials at distinctive venues such as beaches, botanical gardens, cliff sides, parks, private clubs, and other meaningful locations. To enhance the experience, Rice Mortuary provides numerous complimentary items, including video tribute DVDs, flower seed packets, tissue packets, and online obituary creation. Innovative services such as live and tape-delayed webcasting, catering, portable and in-house audio and video systems, and valet parking are also available to accommodate diverse needs.

The funeral home is wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Onsite services are offered, and the facility includes an onsite chapel for gatherings. Free on-site parking is available, and the business accepts prepayment plans, allowing families to plan ahead with peace of mind. Rice Mortuary is conveniently situated 2.5 miles from downtown Torrance in Los Angeles County, serving surrounding neighborhoods including Manhattan Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, and the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Whether assisting with immediate-need arrangements or guiding families through pre-planning, Rice Mortuary provides expert support in funeral service etiquette, tribute customization, cost guidance, cemetery directions, guestbook management, and life story telling. The dedicated team handles all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and vendors, ensuring a seamless and meaningful farewell. With a strong local presence and deep understanding of community traditions, Rice Mortuary remains a trusted partner during life’s most difficult moments, helping families create lasting tributes that celebrate the lives of their loved ones.