Cemeteries in San Pedro, California

Private Cemeteries in San Pedro, California often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in San Pedro, California are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in San Pedro, California are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in San Pedro, California , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in San Pedro, California .

Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

The popular funeral memorial website, Find-a-Grave, shows there are 2,670 cemeteries located in California.

California law only permits burial in an 'established cemetery'. In urban areas, this means the opportunity for burial on your own land is not an option. However, if you live rurally in California, it is possible to apply for permission to declare land as an established home burial cemetery.

Caskets are not required by California law, however, there may be cemetery or mausoleum restrictions regarding caskets and outer burial containers or vaults.

A standard funeral can be up to about 2 weeks after the date of death. If the body is cremated, the family can wait as long as they'd like, but most are done within a month at the latest. If the deceased is already buried or cremated, a memorial service can be held at any later date.

Caskets are not required by California law, however, there may be cemetery or mausoleum restrictions regarding caskets and outer burial containers or vaults.

California law only permits burial in an 'established cemetery'. In urban areas, this means the opportunity for burial on your own land is not an option. However, if you live rurally in California, it is possible to apply for permission to declare land as an established home burial cemetery.