Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in San Diego
Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary has been a cornerstone of compassionate funeral services in San Diego since 1955. Our legacy began in 1889 with the Ragsdale family's commitment to integrity and empathy in funeral care. We specialize in personalized services, including traditional funerals, cremation, and pre-planning, ensuring each family's needs are met with dignity. Our experienced team provides 24/7 support, guiding families through every step with professionalism and care. As a family-owned business, we prioritize community connections and cultural sensitivity, honoring diverse traditions. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our memberships with leading funeral service associations.We maintain transparent pricing and offer online resources for convenience. Our facility on Federal Boulevard serves as a sanctuary for grieving families, combining tradition with modern amenities. With decades of collective experience, we uphold the highest standards of service and respect. Our testimonials attest to our unwavering commitment to alleviating stress during difficult times. We continuously adapt to meet evolving needs while preserving the personal touch that defines our legacy.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Memorial Ceremonies
Pre-Planning Options
Shipping Services
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1955 with generational funeral service expertise
- 24/7 immediate assistance for emergency needs
- Customized services honoring diverse cultural traditions
- Transparent pricing with online general price list access
- Experienced staff with professional certifications in funeral care
What people say
Exceptional compassion
Professional staff
Personalized attention
Stress reduction
Timely arrangements
Services
Traditional Funerals
Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary provides comprehensive traditional funeral services with personalized arrangements. Our experienced team coordinates all aspects from visitation to burial, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored. Families receive guidance in selecting caskets, flowers, and venue arrangements while maintaining dignity throughout the process.
Cremation Services
We offer full-service cremation options including basic direct cremation and memorial ceremonies with cremation. Our staff assists with urn selection, scattering arrangements, and memorialization while providing compassionate support during decision-making. All cremations meet strict professional standards and regulatory requirements.
Pre-Planning Options
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document personal wishes for future arrangements. This proactive approach alleviates family decision-making burdens while ensuring specific preferences are honored. We provide detailed guidance on service components, pricing options, and documentation storage solutions.
Memorial Ceremonies
Custom memorial ceremonies are designed to celebrate individual lives through personalized tributes. Our staff coordinates venue arrangements, audiovisual presentations, and special program elements that reflect the deceased's personality, achievements, and family traditions in a meaningful way.
Shipping Services
We facilitate domestic and international transportation of remains with professional coordination between locations. Our services include necessary documentation, secure packaging, and communication with receiving facilities to ensure respectful handling and timely delivery for final arrangements.
People
Hartwell W. 'Skipper' Ragsdale III
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Fourth-generation funeral director with over 30 years of experience. Graduated from the Ragsdale family tradition of compassionate service since 1889. Specializes in personalized arrangements and community outreach.
Angelo Salvatierra
Funeral Coordinator
Experienced funeral coordinator with expertise in family support and service customization. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and compassionate guidance during difficult times.
Jordan Taylor
Arrangements Specialist
Dedicated arrangements specialist with extensive knowledge of pre-planning options and military honors coordination. Known for empathetic communication and organizational excellence in complex cases.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and customized arrangements to meet individual family needs.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your wishes and alleviate future family decision-making burdens.
Are your prices transparent?
Yes, our general price list is available online and includes all service costs with no hidden fees.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate domestic and international transportation of remains with complete documentation and receiving facility communication.
What support exists for grieving families?
We provide grief resources, counseling referrals, and follow-up support to help families navigate the mourning process.
Reviews (5)
Bianca Rios
Apr 06, 2021
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My family and I lost my cousin about a month ago and the service here was so great. Angelo is an amazing person and very helpful!
Maria Lynch
Mar 18, 2021
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Angelo was extremely helpful. He returned our phone calls in a timely matter, and was extremely supportive. Thank you Angelo for everything our family really appreciated all your help and support.
Ericka Kowall
Sep 23, 2020
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Our family unfortunately lost our Matriarch in November during covid. Kevin W. the Funeral Director personally escorted her back to San Diego from Phoenix AZ as he did with our father. He was very respectful of our family's lost. He and the staff at Anderson-Ragsdale handled all the services with white glove precision. Lois W. created an obituary that was beautiful and captured our mother precisely. Angelo, did impeccable at making Mom and Dad look like themselves. Our family is so very pleased with services despite all the restrictions due to covid. Thank you Anderson Ragsdale Team for handling
Raquel Penazzi
Nov 23, 2019
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I never thought I would write a review for a mortuary, however, we recently lossed our son. But Angelo and the whole staff handled everything for us. They genuinely care and did everything smoothly as possible. We cant thank you enough.....
E. Sharky S.
Sep 09, 2017
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Ragsdale has been great to my family for many years so I consider them family as well. A family own and operated business that has been serving their community for years and it has maintained that close relationships with people. It doesn't feel like you're being sold BS you don't need.
