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The society is funded by membership fees and donations.  SDMS is a non-profit, tax exempt 501(c)(4) organization, incorporated in the State of California

SDMS has operated continuously since 1958.

The San Diego Memorial Society is one of over 100 similar organizations in the United States and Canada that are affiliated with the Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA). Through reciprocity with these many affiliates, members can usually receive assistance if death occurs while traveling. Read More →

The prices for the plans are negotiated by SDMS on an annual basis for the benefit of the members. These prices are always much lower than those paid by non-members. Additional goods and service not included in the negotiated price of Read More →

SDMS has contracted with local independent mortuaries to provide six basic plans (2 burial and 4 cremation plans): Direct cremation, minimal service Direct Cremation, minimal service with unwitnessed scattering of ashes at sea or USPS delivery of ashes. Immediate burial, simple Read More →

SDMS is a nonprofit organization formed to help members obtain simple and dignified arrangements for burial or cremation. Its orientation is focused on consumer protection and it is led by a volunteer, unpaid Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Read More →