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Erickson-Anderson Mortuary has provided funeral and cremation services to families in La Mesa and beyond for nearly a century. Through the years, our services have evolved to reflect the changing needs of the community, but the funeral home’s commitment has always been to care for those who have lost loved ones with dignity and respect. We know losing someone is difficult, and we are here to guide you every step of the way.

A beautiful San Diego funeral home

Premium reception venue at Erickson-Anderson MortuaryBuilt in 1929 in the Spanish mission style, our distinctive building on Allison Avenue is a warm and welcoming place to plan a memorial service. Well-appointed interiors combine classic architectural elements with modern furnishings and include a large chapel with comfortable chair seating and a spacious area for catered receptions, which we are happy to help coordinate.

Personalized funeral services

Standard reception venue at Erickson-Anderson MortuaryErickson-Anderson Mortuary offers a broad range of services and welcomes people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, and we are committed to offering fresh ideas and innovative ways to celebrate life. Whether your family’s customs call for a traditional funeral and cemetery burial; an intimate cremation followed by a toast; or a modern celebration of life with live music, catering and a send-off that reflects the personality and passions of your loved one, we go the extra mile to make it happen.

We believe that each person is special, and a unique life deserves a unique celebration. Certified funeral celebrants specialize in creating one-of-a-kind tributes that showcase a person’s interests and individuality. They are practiced at finding inspiration in a hobby, passion, style or favorite song and using it to inform a service like no other. From favorite foods and themed decor to preferred colors and personalized takeaways, we will do our very best to help you plan a fitting, memorable tribute.

We also handle details such as writing an obituary, coordinating pallbearers and arranging music. And the funeral home will prepare and file the death certificate and request copies for you.

Affordable cremation services

Sitting area at Erickson-Anderson MortuaryWe believe cremation should be about memories, not high prices. Cremation is important in certain religions and cultures, but regardless of cultural or religious affiliations, more and more families are choosing cremation. The funeral home partners with a locally owned and operated crematorium and provides several choices for cremation services as well as affordable cremation packages.

Some families choose direct cremation without a service. Some families opt for a traditional funeral service with the body present, followed by cremation. Still others have a loved one cremated and then hold a celebration of life at the funeral home, cemetery or a location especially meaningful to the person being remembered. Let a funeral director know what you’re thinking, and we will help you understand the cremation process and memorial options.

Pre-planning experts

Arrangement room at Erickson-Anderson MortuaryPlanning a funeral or cremation in advance helps relieve your family of the emotional and financial burdens of making final arrangements during a hard moment. When you outline your wishes ahead of time, you do more than make sure your life will be celebrated the way you envision it, you also help alleviate future stress for those you love. With no obligation and at no cost to you, a pre-planning professional can give you insight into your choices and help you decide the exact right funeral or cremation arrangements for your personal preferences, family customs and budget.

Our pledge to your family

Premium reception venue at Erickson-Anderson MortuaryAs a member of the Dignity Memorial® network, we pledge to give you not only the warm, familiar attention you expect from a locally operated funeral home but also the value you deserve by way of the largest network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in North America.

Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or if you would like more information about planning funeral or cremation services in advance. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life
  • cherished memories celebration of life
  • a personalized message celebration of life

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