About

Since 1928, McLeod Mortuary has provided funeral services — including more recently cremation services — to people from all walks of life in Escondido and the surrounding San Diego community. Throughout that time, our offerings have evolved to reflect the needs of families. However, the funeral home’s commitment to care for those who have lost loved ones, with dignity and respect, has remained.

Personalized funeral services

Premium reception venue at McLeod MortuaryOur historic adobe building on East Valley Parkway is a comfortable place to plan a memorial. It has a beautiful chapel with stained-glass windows and an exposed-beam ceiling; the chapel seats up to 120 guests for a funeral service. Whether your family is seeking a large traditional funeral with a casket viewing and a reception afterward or a small cremation service followed by an intimate toast, our caring professionals are experienced in designing memorials that deeply reflect a loved one's life.

Each person is special, and a unique life deserves a unique celebration. Our funeral directors specialize in creating one-of-a-kind tributes that celebrate a person’s interests and individuality. They are practiced at finding inspiration in a hobby, passion, style or 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

We 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 over other options. Our funeral home partners with a locally-owned and operated crematorium and provides several options for cremation services. Get more information on starting prices for cremation.

See more Dignity Memorial cremation providers in the San Diego area.

Committed to caring for your family

Sitting area at McLeod MortuaryCoping with the death of a family member or friend isn’t easy, but when you choose a Dignity Memorial® provider, we pledge to help you plan a fitting funeral service and ease the burden of a hard time, so that you can be with friends and family when you need them most. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or if you would like more information about planning funeral 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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Not finding what you are looking for? Search for your loved one's obituary across any of our other locations.

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Featured customer testimonials

We love hearing from the families we serve. Their feedback helps us continue creating meaningful celebrations that honor loved ones with unparalleled attention to detail.

They were attentive and caring with all aspects of my wife's service and burial. I couldn't ask for a better team.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

November 2024

Everyone was accommodating and helpful. The staff reached out continuously to make sure everything was set for us. Would highly recommended to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

June 2024

All the staff is very caring and understanding. The treatment received showed a great deal of empathy during a very difficult time when the whole family is hurting. Thank you all so much for everything. It was truly appreciated.

Verified Cremation & Funeral Service Customer

December 2023

let the staff help you...they are very knowledgeable

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

September 2023

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