East County Mortuary & Cremation Services
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East County Mortuary & Cremation Services
374 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 440-9900
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★★★★★4.9209 Google reviews

About East County Mortuary & Cremation Services

East County Mortuary & Cremation Services is an independently owned funeral home in El Cajon, California, offering cremation and burial services along with pre-need planning for families who want to arrange services in advance. Reviewers specifically mention staff members by name and highlight prompt response times, clear communication about costs, and a willingness to work with families on payment flexibility — including support for veterans' arrangements. Pricing data was not available for this summary, so families are encouraged to contact the home directly to compare costs against the local market. With a 4.9-star rating across 209 Google reviews, the feedback is consistently positive, with no notable complaint patterns identified; customers frequently describe the staff as compassionate, responsive, and professional during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,295
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,495
Direct cremation from
$1,295
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$455
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$455
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$455
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$295
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$395
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$520
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,795
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$995
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,295
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,995

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Sandi Schorling
2 months ago

East County Mortuary & Cremains Services truly provided for me all the heartfelt care I needed. Living out of state & my circumstances were difficult. The patience & concern for my well being, as well as my deceased family member meant so much to me & I appreciate all the kindness that was extended.…

★★★★★Lynne Officer
3 months ago

What I appreciated about East County Mortuary was their immediate response time, kindness, helpfulness and professionalism. I knew my loved one was being handed over to a caring, responsible team. They were up front about costs and expressed flexibility regarding payment if needed. About a month aft…

★★★★★T Melan
4 months ago

At a time of grief and when you are struggling to make sense of losing a loved one- I called EC Mortuary and first person I spoke with was Noah. He was so kind and helped me through the entire process. I explained what my dad wanted and he took care of Everything. Not only was my dad a veteran bu…

★★★★★Susan Gershoni
6 months ago

I must say, East County Mortuary + Cremation has been amazing. My mom died around midnight and when I called East County Mortuary at 10 AM the next morning, Noah informed me that they had already picked up my mother. He is the perfect personality for this job. He has a gentle, sympathetic nature and…

★★★★★Frederick Cook
6 months ago

The East County Mortuary & Cremation staff were Compassionate, Professional and Respectful. They provided us with options for our loved one in a very dignified and compassionate manner. Allowing us to make choices based on our Dear one’s desires. We felt supported and respected throughout the proces…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(619) 440-9900
Metro areaSan Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
Servicesburial, cremation
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews209 reviews →
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