Personalized Support for Funeral and Cremations in Laguna Woods,CA

Funeral Home & Cremation Services for Laguna Woods Families

Just a 9-minute drive from Laguna Woods, our Laguna Hills Chapel & Crematory at 25301 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 is an easy, comfortable choice for families seeking funeral and cremation services. We're proud to serve residents of Laguna Woods Village and the surrounding community, and we understand that families here often want guidance, clear answers and a team they can count on.

Our mission is to provide a soothing, supportive experience for families who have experienced a loss. We honor every request, from traditional burials to cremation with a visitation or memorial service. We're also committed to honoring veterans with the highest respect and have proudly served many military families from Laguna Woods.

Thoughtful Guidance for Funeral Planning

When it comes to funeral and cremation planning, many Laguna Woods families feel overwhelmed by the number of options. You don't have to navigate them alone. Our planning team walks you through each decision step by step, and we build every service around your family's traditions, faith and culture. Call us anytime at (949) 581-4300.

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Funeral and Cremation Planning in Laguna Woods, CA

One of the simplest ways to work through the funeral planning process is to break the services down into categories. Instead of addressing all decisions at once, you can take it one piece at a time:


  • Laying a Person to Rest: Choose between casket burial and cremation. Burial offers in-ground cemetery placement or mausoleum entombment.


  • Cremation Services: Because our crematory is on-site and privately owned, your loved one stays in our care throughout. We'll help you decide whether to keep, place or scatter the cremated remains.


  • Memorial Products: Caskets, vaults, grave markers, cremation urns and memorial jewelry, many of which can be personalized. 


  • Service and Event Planning: Much of the funeral planning process is focused on the actual event. It doesn’t matter if you have funeral or memorial services; both event styles require that you choose a venue, determine the invite list, design a program, and work through the other details specific to the gathering. It’s your decision whether this will be a formal gathering of friends and family, or if you prefer an informal style such as a celebration of life.


  • Administrative Details: In addition to the obvious details of planning a funeral, there are a variety of services that need to be addressed behind the scenes. Our caring staff is here to support everything from transportation to death certification coordination. Over the years, we’ve dialed in the best practices to minimize the administrative stress on the family, while ensuring that nothing is overlooked.
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Is Advance Funeral Planning Right For You?

What are your preferences for your own funeral services? Don’t assume that these important decisions are left to your loved ones after you are gone. Instead of procrastinating the funeral planning process, you can take initiative to learn more about your options for funeral and cremation in Laguna Woods, CA.


Advance funeral planning means that you arrange the services before the event is scheduled. Even if you are in great health, it can bring peace of mind to know that you have a plan in place when the timing is right. Through the advance planning process, we provide information about various funeral packages. You can talk to a knowledgeable funeral director to learn about the industry. As you evaluate your options, you can take the time you need to select the services that match your personality and preferences.


Finally, this information is kept on file so your family has a prepared funeral plan to use when it’s time for the event. Preplanning not only reduces the stress on your loved ones, but this process ensures that the services match your requests.



Our team is here to help with preplanning and immediate services. If you need help with funeral and cremation in Laguna Woods, CA, then we invite you to contact us for a consultation.

Take a Virtual Tour of Our Laguna Hills Chapel & Crematory

Our virtual tour gives Laguna Woods families and their loved ones, including relatives planning from out of town, a clear look at our chapel, reception areas and arrangement rooms. It's an easy way to become familiar with the space before arriving for a visit or service.


Gathering space caption: Our reception lounge offers Laguna Woods families and guests a comfortable, easy-to-reach place to sit together, with a quiet, home-like setting that welcomes guests of every age.



Arrangement room caption: In this private arrangement room, Laguna Woods residents meet with our staff to plan services or record their wishes in advance, giving their families peace of mind.

Funeral & Cremation FAQs

  • 01. How far is O'Connor Mortuary from Laguna Woods Village?

    Our Laguna Hills Chapel & Crematory is about 3.6 miles from Laguna Woods, a short drive south on Moulton Parkway to Alicia Parkway.

  • 02. Why should I consider burial?

    Burial gives families the peace of mind of laying a loved one to rest, and a place to visit, decorate and remember in the years ahead.

  • 03. What are the ceremony options when I choose cremation?

    Options include a public or private visitation, funeral ceremony, memorial ceremony, graveside ceremony, memorial at sea, and attended cremation.

  • 04. What are the benefits for veterans?

    Eligible veterans may receive a burial flag, burial in a national veterans' cemetery, a headstone or marker, and military honors. Surviving spouses and dependent children may also be eligible for burial in a veterans' cemetery. Our staff can help Laguna Woods veterans and their families access these benefits.

  • 05. Can I preplan my funeral if I live in Laguna Woods Village?

    Yes. Many Laguna Woods residents meet with us to record their wishes in advance. Call (949) 581-4300 to schedule a planning appointment.

Maps & Directions

From Laguna Woods via Moulton Parkway:
Head south on Moulton Parkway and turn left onto Alicia Parkway. Continue through the Paseo de Valencia intersection, and you'll pass O'Connor Mortuary on your left. Continue to Wilkes Place, make a U-turn, and the mortuary will be on your right at 25301 Alicia Parkway.


Traveling South on I-5 or I-405 Freeway:
Exit Alicia Parkway off-ramp remaining in the two far right lanes. Turn right on Alicia Parkway, O’Connor Mortuary is on your right just past Wilkes Place.