Green Burial Options
Greener Goodbyes: Understanding Water Cremation and Human Composting in California By San Diego Memorial Society More families today are asking thoughtful, eco-conscious questions about end-of-life options. How can we leave a lighter footprint? What choices do we have beyond traditional cremation or burial? In California, two meaningful alternatives are gaining momentum: water cremation (also known as alkaline hydrolysis) and humanRead More →
Undercover Funeral Rule Phone Sweep
FTC Staff Issues Report on Undercover Funeral Rule Phone Sweep (Nov. 20, 2024) Report provides key findings about consumers’ ability to obtain price information from funeral providers by phone. The staff of the Federal Trade Commission have issued a report detailing key findings from the agency’s first-ever undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep, which found several funeral providers failed to provide pricing information required byRead More →
Eternally Connected: Honoring Memories Through Technology
Eternally Connected offers a heartfelt way to preserve and share the memories of loved ones.
Save on Cremation or Burial
Save on cremation or burial in San Diego. We have 10 mortuaries that we have pre-negotiated the pricing with. It's easy to become a member either online or by calling us at 858-391-1267
Planning Ahead for Death
A Gift of Peace for Your Family San Diego Memorial Society – Serving San Diegans Since 1958 Most people don’t like to talk about death. But planning for it is one of the kindest things you can do for your family. That’s where the San Diego Memorial Society comes in. Since 1958, we’ve helped San Diegans prepare for one ofRead More →
Bio-hazard Cleanup
Prompt action is paramount in the face of crises such as natural disasters, industrial accidents, or biohazard incidents. Delaying biohazard cleanup can significantly elevate risks to public health, cause extensive environmental damage, and jeopardize overall safety.
Living Well and Preparing for a Good Death
An FCA Webinar Presentation by Chris Palmer Chris Palmer’s Webinar: Living Well and Preparing for a Good Death Watch the webinar here-> https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UrHerDjqdDQcEaeJQIQCbnaJ6WP7C6L/view?usp=sharing Death is a part of life, yet it’s a topic many avoid. In his insightful webinar, Chris Palmer dives right into this challenging subject. He focuses not only on living well but also on how to prepareRead More →
Online Safety Tips for Seniors
This article is a summarized version of the one put out by WizCase 9 Simple and Effective Online Safety Tips for Seniors in 2024 Written by: Ben Pilkington Cybersecurity & Tech Writer We highly recommend you read the full article here: https://www.wizcase.com/blog/simple-and-effective-online-safety-tips-for-seniors/ As the digital world continues to evolve, seniors are becoming increasingly tech-savvy, embracing the internet more than ever.Read More →
What Is Aqua Cremation?
The following is an article about alkaline hydrolysis and the funeral establishment in Escondido, California, which offers this option. It is not an endorsement or recommendation. We at SDMS simply offer it for information as part of our ongoing effort to bring timely and pertinent information to our members. What Is Aquamation or Alkaline Hydrolysis? Aqua cremation, also known asRead More →
What is a Death Doula?
A death doula, also known as an end-of-life doula or death midwife, is a non-medical professional who provides holistic support to individuals and their families during the dying process. Similar to birth doulas who offer emotional, spiritual, and practical assistance during childbirth, death doulas offer compassionate care and guidance to individuals as they navigate the end of life. Death doulas mayRead More →
Death Cafes – New Ones in San Diego (and How to Start One)
Find out more about the latest Death Cafe in San Diego. And learn how to start one.
Neptune Society and Trident Society – Settlement with California AG
Funeral service provider agrees to $23M to Bay Area counties for deceptive marketing. The nation's largest funeral company has agreed to pay $23 million to settle charges that it used deceptive marketing practices related to its prepaid cremation services in California.
Help With the Death of an Infant
NOTE: As of December, 2025 we have a burial plot in a children's cemetery. If you are interested, call the office at 858-391-1267. If you have the sad situation of the loss of an unborn child, we sympathize with you. We hope this list of resources may be helpful. This information is courtesy of Buzzy Bees: https://buzzysbees.org/resources/ Funeral Cost AssistanceRead More →
Physician Aid in Dying In San Diego
This information about California's End of Life Option Act (EOLA) and the physician aid in dying (AID) process is provided to help UC San Diego Health patients and their loved ones understand how this law works. If you are not a patient at UC San Diego Health you may want to discuss this with your own doctor or health group.Read More →
How to Plan for Death
Planning ahead for death is not nearly as complicated or time-consuming as people think. Sure, there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to planning for an impending death in the family or even your own. We know for sure that if you wait until after the death has occurred, you will generally pay too much atRead More →
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