Transparency, Commitment & Respect

Our dedicated team offers support during life's most challenging times. We guide families through the complexities of planning while staying sensitive to each member's emotional needs. Our goal is to ease the burden during these difficult periods, enabling families to focus on what truly matters: honoring their loved ones with love, dignity, and compassion. Through our personalized services, we create lasting tributes that reflect the individuality of those we honor, ensuring their legacy shines brightly in the hearts of those they touched.

Your Family
is Our Family

Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services goes beyond impersonal service. Our dedicated staff becomes an extension of your family, treating your loved ones with the respect and dignity they deserve. We take the time to get to know your loved one as an individual, not just a case number.

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Compassionate Guidance Throughout the Entire Process

We understand that planning final arrangements can be overwhelming. Our knowledgeable and caring team guides you every step of the way. We patiently and clearly answer your questions, offering a variety of options to ensure a service that reflects both your loved one's wishes and your family's needs.

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Why Family Owned Service is Best

Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services is built on integrity, professionalism, and unwavering compassion. We are committed to exceeding your expectations by offering:

  • On call 24/7 Funeral Director

    We take pride in walking through each processes with great detail to ensure you we honor your loved one exactly how you envisioned. 

  • Passing the Savings on to You

    Being family owned and operated allows us to save in high salaries, giving you competitive prices. We strive to offer affordable cremation and Funeral pricing options without compromising on quality.

  • We operate our own Crematorium

    Our crematorium located in National City allows us to offer LOCAL witness cremation service, I.D Views and FASTER turn around time.

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Honoring Lives with Integrity

Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services is grounded in integrity, professionalism, and steadfast compassion. Our commitment is to surpass your expectations by providing:

  • We make it Personal

    From the moment you call us we promise one on one care from beginning to end, step by step personalized service. You will always speak to the same Director and we promise to always know your loved one by their first name.

  • Onsite Cremation No Outsourcing

    We are proud to say we are a rare gem in San Diego County. Most if not all local Funeral Homes outsource ALL of their cremation service. We do NOT outsource, your loved one will NEVER leave our care.

  • Honoring our community

    We are proud to offer special considerations for veterans, civil servants, and hospice families.

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In Loving Memory Irene Cortez Pacheco

06/28/1952 - 12/08/2017

A Legacy of Honor and Trust

For Over a Decade, Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services has earned the trust of our community.

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