Local Resources

Below you will find some helpful forms that you may need when making your arrangements. We encourage you to contact us directly at (619) 333-8003​ if you have any questions, or require any assistance.

Planning & Forms

We provide these PDF files to download and print for your convenience. All PDF files open in a new window.

• Arrangement Conference Checklist
• Obituary Guidance Form
• A Fact of Life Pre-Planning Guide
• Vital Statistics
• Death Certificates

Social Security

Phone: Toll-free (800) 772-1213
Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday
Recorded Messages: 24/7
Website: http://www.ssa.gov

Veteran's Resources

Veteran's Administration

Website: http://www.va.gov

We provide these PDF files to download and print for your convenience. All PDF files open in a new window.

• Request Pertaining to Military Records
• Application for United States Flag for Burial Purposes

Regional Veteran's Administration Office

Walk-ins allowed

8810 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 90218

Phone: (619) 400-5000

San Diego Veteran's Services

Appointments Only

5560 Overland Ave., Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92123

Phone: (858) 694-3222
Toll Free: (800) 827-1000
Fax: (858) 505-6921

Death Certificates

Certified copies of death certificates are obtained from the county in which the death occurs, locally.

San Diego County Health Department

3851 Rosecrans Street, Suite 802
San Diego, CA 92110
Phone: (619) 692-5733

Website: www.sdcounty.ca.gov
Vital Records: http://arcc.co.san-diego.ca.us/services/birthdeath_certificates.aspx​

San Diego County Medical Examiner

Information for Families

Provides a general outline, basic information, and valuable links from everything to obtaining copies of reports, fees, and information regarding bereavement resources.

Website: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/me/families/familygen.html

California Dept. of Consumer Affairs

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite S-208
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 574-7870

Website: http://www.cfb.ca.gov/

Helpful Links

• Science Care: http://www.sciencecare.com/
• Lifesharing Organ Donation: http://www.lifesharing.org
• Death & Funeral Glossary: http://www.uta.fi/FAST/GC/fungloss.html
• Planning a Funeral: http://www.planningafuneral.com
• Funeral Consumers Alliance: http://www.funerals.org/index.php
• Comfort for Bereavement: http://www.comfort-for-bereavement.com/

Lodging Partner

Travelodge - La Mesa
7911 University Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 466-5988
Fax: (619) 698-0404

Mention Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care to receive a reduced room rate for funeral guests.

Florists

Heaven Scent Flowers
7885 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91942
Phone: (619) 460-3777