Questions Asked and Answered by Cortez Cremation and Funeral Services

  1. Do you have an onsite chapel? If not, can you please specify what you use?
    Our chapel is offsite, on Imperial Ave. next to Greenwood cemetery and it accommodates 150 people.
  2. Is your facility set up to handle a variety of religious services? Please elaborate if you wish.
    Yes.
  3. Do you offer an onsite crematorium?
    Yes. We own and operate our own crematory in National City.
  4. Do you have the ability to witness cremations?
    Yes.
  5. Do you offer ID viewing?
    Yes.
  6. Do you work with all of the local cemeteries?
    Yes.
  7. How much do you charge for transportation if you have to pick up outside of the County. Or is there a certain mileage limit? (2025 prices)
    $4.95 per mile
  8. How long does it take to get the ashes back?
    5 business days.
  9. How long does it take to get the death certificates back?
    5 business days.
  10. Can a family bring food to the memorial service?
    Yes.
  11. Do you have clergy you recommend?
    Yes, both Spanish and English.
  12. Do you offer names of those who can offer scattering services? (witness and non-witness)
    Yes.