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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Hawthorne, CA
Douglass & Dunaway Mortuary has served the Hawthorne, CA community since 1958, offering compassionate funeral and cremation services rooted in three generations of family tradition. Our team provides personalized arrangements, including traditional funerals, cremation options, and veterans' services, with a commitment to affordability and transparency. We prioritize community involvement through civic engagement and support local organizations, ensuring families receive dignified, tailored care during their time of need.Our facilities in El Segundo and Hawthorne feature spacious chapels and reception areas to accommodate memorial gatherings. With 24/7 availability, we guide families through every step of the process, emphasizing open communication and informed decision-making.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Home Visitations
Memorial Services
Cemetery Arrangements
Grief Support
Urn Selection
Death Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- Three generations of funeral service experience since 1958
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Transparent pricing with itemized cost disclosures
- Specialized veterans' service coordination with VA benefits expertise
- Community-focused approach through local civic and charitable involvement
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional staff
Meaningful memorial options
Transparent pricing
Community-focused service
Services
Funeral Services
We provide complete funeral services including visitation, chapel or church ceremonies, and graveside processions. Our staff coordinates transportation, facility use, and memorial documentation to create personalized tributes. Families receive guidance on service customization, from traditional military honors to contemporary celebrations of life, ensuring meaningful farewells aligned with cultural and personal preferences.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include private ceremonies, memorial gatherings, and final disposition options. We offer urn selection, scattering assistance, and keepsake jewelry while maintaining strict identification protocols throughout the process. Families receive comprehensive support for planning pre-cremation viewings, post-cremation memorials, and permanent memorialization solutions tailored to individual needs.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating VA benefits for eligible veterans, including burial allowances, flag presentations, and national cemetery interments. Our team assists with DD214 documentation, honors ceremony arrangements, and headstone applications. Services include military funeral honors with color guards, Taps performances, and rifle details to honor service members' contributions with appropriate dignity.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document preferences and secure pricing for future services. We provide consultation on service options, legal documentation, and financial planning to alleviate family decision-making burdens. The process includes customizable plans for traditional burials, cremation options, and memorial preferences with guaranteed cost protection against future inflation.
Home Visitations
We facilitate home-based memorials by providing equipment, logistical support, and professional guidance for family-centered viewings. Our staff assists with space assessment, casket preparation, and service coordination while maintaining proper handling protocols. This service preserves traditional practices while offering modern flexibility for families preferring intimate, home-based farewell arrangements.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, veterans' memorials, and home visitations with customizable options for each service type.
How do your cremation services work?
Our cremation process includes private handling, memorial options before or after cremation, and assistance with urn selection and final disposition choices like scattering or interment.
Do you help with veterans' benefits?
Yes, we assist with VA benefit applications, military funeral honors coordination, and documentation requirements for eligible veterans and their families.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
We offer pre-planning services that let you document preferences and lock in current pricing through legally binding arrangements with guaranteed cost protection.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Hawthorne, El Segundo, and surrounding Los Angeles County communities with 24/7 transportation and service availability.
What makes your funeral home unique?
Three generations of family ownership, community involvement since 1958, and transparent pricing with no hidden fees distinguish our compassionate, personalized approach.
Reviews (3)
Amanda Diaz Duffin
May 27, 2021
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Excellent everything. The communication, staff, value and services for the family and deceased are unparalleled. Thank you for being there for our family and making such a difficult process simple, personal, & beautiful.
R. Isela
Apr 24, 2021
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I didn't get to see my nephew..They had reached the capacity of people due to the pandemic..If you have a big family do not arrange services there..They should really schedule and arrange a line to go in and out for viewing at least.. They didn't even let any one in after several people walked out.. I feel really bad that I did not see my nephew for the last time or see his parents since we live far from each other..
Safira Garcia
Apr 05, 2021
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My family and I recently got the services from this funeral home and all I can say it was excellent. Silvia and all her staff members including the hearse driver were very helpful. Silvia helped us all the way answered all of our questions and concerns. Her funeral home is very neat and clean everything was just perfect. Thank you Silvia for all your help and to all of your staff members.
