Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

Lima Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery

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48800 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

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Established in 1982, Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary is a funeral home that serves the Milpitas-Fremont, California, community by offering funeral and cremation services to people of all faiths and backgrounds. We want to be there for you and your family as you navigate a difficult time.

The funeral home is located at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, one of the larger cemeteries in the surrounding area. Cedar Lawn Cemetery is a preferred final resting place in the community, with a team that's professional and caring.

Amenities

Location

Celebration of Life center
Facility is designed for personalized funeral celebrations
Veterans cemetery section
Recently renovated
New building
Waterside views
Multiple chapels
Chapel
Cemetery spaces available
Custom headstones and markers
Piano/organ on site
Family estates
Family Estates are a distinguished tribute to a family legacy. They can be customized with stained glass, benches and landscaping
Flat markers
Grave markers that sit flush to the ground in the material of preference
Upright headstones
Mausoleums
Private or Community spaces for urns as well as caskets, that can be Indoor or outdoor
Coffee lounge
Pet-friendly
Onsite cemetery

Cremation

Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required.
Scattering garden for ashes
Cremation remembrance jewelry
Cremation viewing suite
Cremation cemetery options
Cremation niches
Scattering assistance
Cremation gardens

Service

Arrangements by phone or email
Complete funeral planning, including electronic signature, without needing a funeral home visit
White glove service
Locations offering the highest level of service and care
Large reception area
Outdoor celebrations
Options to have your personalized celebrations on outdoors on our property
Tribute video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Audio and video equipment
Live music available
Popular music selections
Intimate reception area
Meeting space
Space available for corporate and organization meetings
Black car service
White limousines
Police escort available
Cemetery flower delivery

Religious & Cultural

Multicultural funerals
Feng shui design
Catholic cemetery section
Jewish cemetery section
Incense burning

Other Languages Spoken

Spanish/Español

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Free Funeral Planning Resources

Funeral planning can seem overwhelming. These guides can help you every step of the way—from choosing between traditional burial planning and cremation, designing a religious ceremony or a celebration of life, and deciding on cemetery property or filing for veteran's benefits.

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Personalized memorial services

Chapel at Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary accommodates families of all beliefs and cultures. Our funeral home’s 2 non-denominational chapels have hosted Buddhist, Hindu, Samoan and Catholic services and ceremonies, as well as many others.

Because no 2 lives are the same, we believe final services should reflect each person’s unique beauty. We strive to help families create one-of-a-kind memorial services that capture the essence of their loved ones. From something as simple as a fish fry for a grandfather to an Elvis-themed memorial with an Elvis impersonator for an aunt, we take the time to find out what mattered to a person and design an unforgettable memorial.

Funeral home chapels

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary has 2 chapels. Our funeral home’s Abbey Chapel seats approximately 27 guests and includes a small outdoor reception area, making it ideal for more intimate services. Our Mission Hills Chapel offers pew seating for 200 and has a sizable indoor reception area nearby.

On-site crematory

A private on-site crematory gives Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary complete control of a cremation, start to finish, and means your loved one never leaves our care. If you are unsure about cremation, a team member can explain the process to you. We can perform a cremation following a funeral service, preceding a funeral service or without a service at all. Our crematorium has a viewing room for for families who desire a witness cremation. If you wish, cremated remains can be placed at Cedar Lawn Cemetery or another of your choosing.

Cedar Lawn Cemetery

Cemetery grounds at Cedar Lawn Cemetery Covering approximately 13 acres, Cedar Lawn Cemetery is a park-like, tranquil final resting place and a place to remember the life of a loved one. With a waterfall, mature trees and stone monuments, our serene cemetery provides many places for reflection.

Burial options

Cedar Lawn Cemetery offers a range of in-ground burial, above-ground entombment and cremation options, including a community mausoleum with single and double crypts, as well as cremation niches. We offer built-to-suit private mausoleums along with gated family burial estates. The cemetery property also has a cremation garden and an ossuary for cremated remains.

Unique cemetery features

Cemetery grounds at Cedar Lawn Cemetery One of our cemetery’s more notable features is the famous water tower windmill that once stood at the base of Mission Peak in Fremont. The landmark has been a permanent fixture at Cedar Lawn Cemetery since 1982, when Don Lima Sr. developed Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary. The cemetery also includes a picturesque fountain with cremation niches at the base and benches nearby.

Community events

At Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery, we are passionate about staying connected to the Milpitas-Fremont community and the many families we have assisted. Each year, we host Memorial Day services to honor our veterans, as well as All Souls’ Day services. In addition, our candlelight service in December is an opportunity for families to remember their loved ones with words of comfort, music, tree decorating, light refreshments and fellowship with our team and other friends from the area.

We Honor Veterans

At Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery participate in the Homeless Veterans Burial Program (HVBP). Founded on the belief that every veteran deserves a dignified and honorable memorial, the HVBP is a cooperative effort with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, local medical examiners and coroners, veterans advocates and veterans organizations. Through the program, homeless and indigent veterans are identified and provided with proper military burials.

Here when you need us

Signage at Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery are members of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. If you need immediate assistance planning a funeral or want to discuss planning a funeral head of time or purchasing cemetery property, our knowledgeable teams are here to help.

Photos tell a great story, but there's nothing like seeing for yourself. We invite you to visit our memorial park on your own or call to set up a guided tour.

History

Cedar Lawn Cemetery was established in the Milpitas-Fremont area in 1967. In 1982, Don Lima Sr. developed the Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary on the cemetery property.

In 1988, Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary and Cedar Lawn Cemetery joined the Dignity Memorial® network, the largest network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in North America.

As we grow, we remain committed to providing the same personal and professional service that the people of Milpitas-Fremont have come to expect.

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Upcoming Events

We cherish the community we serve and invite you to join us for our upcoming events.

Flower removal schedule

for 2020

Cedar Lawn Cemetery

48800 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

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FLOWER REMOVAL

DAYS FOR 2020 (WEDNESDAYS)

JANUARY 15, 22, 29
FEBRUARY 5, 26
MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25
APRIL 1, 22, 29
MAY None
JUNE 3, 10
JULY 15, 29
AUGUST 5,12, 19, 26
SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23
OCTOBER 7, 14, 21
NOVEMBER None
DECEMBER None

**Quarterly cleanup on cemetery grounds and outdoor Mausoleum. All flowers, artificial flowers & decorations will be removed and discarded during this time:

March 25
June 10
September 23

HOLIDAYS

Balloons, pinwheels and cards will be permitted during the Holidays listed below and will not be disturbed seven days preceding and seven days following the holiday.

Valentine’s Day

Easter

Mother’s Day

Memorial Day

Father’s Day

Veteran’s Day

Independence Day

All Souls Day/Day of the Dead

Thanksgiving

Christmas

For details flower regulation and a copy of the flower brochure, please call the cemetery office.

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Hours of Operation

Hours of Operation

Cedar Lawn Cemetery

48800 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

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Business hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday - Sunday

By Appointment only

Walk-in please call 408-263-2868

Cemetery hours:

8: 00 am - Dusk

Get in touch 24/7

We are always here for you. Whether you need immediate help after the death of a loved one or would like to talk to someone about planning a funeral ahead of time, a Dignity Memorial provider is only a phone call away.

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Operational Guidelines

Policies and Practices Protocols

Lima Family Milpitas-Fremont Mortuary

48800 Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539

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We need to take precautionary measures for the protection of all our guests and associates.

This will be our policies and practices to control our location in the COVID environment.

Arrangement Rooms & Chapels

No indoor services. Outdoor visitation and service available.
Outdoor services attendance will be limited to no more than 25, including Clergy.
1 hour service outdoor between 9am – 5pm.
All guests are required to wear face covering. (complimentary masks will be available)
Pocket tissues will be available.
Maintain a safe distance, six feet or more.
Seating will be clearly marked to maintain social distancing.
No Pallbearers (Grounds team will be handling the casket)
Food and beverage are not allowed.

Cemetery & Graveside Services

Gravesite services attendance will be limited to no more than 25, including Clergy.
Burial service to be scheduled between 9am-2pm, 3pm service will be overtime charge upon manager approval.
Standard setup, with chairs 6 feet apart.
All guests are required to wear face covering. (complimentary masks will be available)
Maintain a safe distance, six feet or more.
Pocket tissues will be available.
No Pallbearers (Grounds team will be handling the casket)
Food and beverage are not allowed.

Appointments

Main office entrances will remain closed/locked.
Clothing drop-off will be checked-in at the front of the building.
- Spray disinfectant on ALL personal items before entering the office.
- Paper money to be ironed or run through a laminator and place in a zip lock bag.
- Jewelry and coin to be place in a zip lock bag.
The arrangement office will be wiped down and ‘sanitized’ prior to all arrangements.
Families will be ask that only 2-3 family members and those legally required to sign be present for arrangement.
To the extent possible, we will attempt to make arrangement by WebEx, FaceTime, phone or email. All forms will be sent via DocuSign, email, fax or mail.
All ID view are limited to 1-2 family members. Virtual ID viewing recommended.
Witness cremation attendance will be limited to no more than 1-2 family members in the crematory.
Celebration of Life at a future date option available.
All guests are required to wear face covering.
Maintain a safe distance, six feet or more.

We would like to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak by reducing in-person visits at the front desk/Main building.

Please be kind and sensitive towards our families need and each other. We are doing our best to continue to serve all families the best way we can under the circumstances.

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