About Us
Celebrating life since 1905
As a proud member of the Inglewood community since 1905, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.
Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.
Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
Our story
For over a century, Inglewood Park Cemetery has been a place of remembrance and tradition, serving families with dignity since its founding in the early 1900s.
Inglewood Mausoleum was built as the first community mausoleum in California. Many of the original settlers of the Centinela Valley and the South Bay region are entombed here, as are nearly three dozen Civil War veterans. To this day, Inglewood Park Cemetery continues to evolve. Old becomes new again. And what’s still to come will one day be another cherished tradition for yet another generation of families.
300K+
Legacies Honored
120
Years in Business
5M+
Moments Remembered
1905
In 1905, a group of visionary Centinela Valley businessmen decided to pool their resources and form the Inglewood Park Cemetery Association. At this time, the area was sparsely settled with farms and small homes, but it was growing and needed a designated place for burials.
1906
The first interment was made in the new cemetery on July 20, 1906. In the first year, there were 32 burials, which not surprisingly would increase dramatically over the coming years. Funeral processions arrived from Los Angeles on horse-drawn flat carts. Later, mourners traveled to the cemetery by railroad in specially designed electric funeral cars like the Descanso (now on display at the Pacific Railroad Museum).
1913
In 1913, the cemetery saw the possibilities for affordable wall crypt entombment, which in those days was a means of burial usually reserved for the wealthy.
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The Soul of the City of Angels
In so many ways, Inglewood Park Cemetery is the Soul of the City of Angels, set in the very heart of the city. Here you’ll experience a scenic tapestry of rolling green hills and palm-lined avenues, historic architecture and stately white walls, plus complete cemetery, mortuary and cremation facilities all in one place. Inglewood Park Cemetery reflects all the many cultures and voices that have graced the Los Angeles community for more than a century, each bringing new richness to our city and to our special place in the center of it.
Our Culture: You’re Among Family
We define culture as our values in action, those values having been established over 100 years ago and still embodied daily in how we treat each other, as family.
As large as we are, home to over 250 employees, we work hard to keep it personal, because we know that any one of us, no matter what department or position, can be the turning point in somebody’s life.
We are focused on supporting and empowering our team – one member at a time. We celebrate every employee’s success, strive to inspire passion and compassion in every encounter, and work collectively in the shared mission to be of selfless service to those who call on us.
It makes for an extraordinary place to work.
Diversity: Our Culture is Many Cultures
We believe we serve our employees and our community better when we understand, respect, and value diversity. When every person can feel included where he or she works, everyone wins.
You’ll see this exemplified in the respect shown for our diverse communities that go beyond the expected, from our popular Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event to our Hispanic Heritage and Black History month celebrations along with numerous property areas that dedicated to Japanese, Armenian, Tongan and other ethnicities. Here we recognize and celebrate the multi-cultural and inclusive makeup of all Angelenos
All faiths, all traditions, all cultures and places of origin are celebrated here, both throughout our grounds and within our own offices.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it’s our calling. With compassion, knowledge, and integrity, we are here to support you every step of the way. Our dedicated team works together to provide the highest level of products and caring services, ensuring the best final resting place for your loved one. At the same time, we remain committed to preserving the quality and heritage of Inglewood Park Cemetery for generations to come.
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Jose F. Oliden
Family Service Director and Branch Broker (CBB 10267)
Jose is the Family Service Director and Branch Broker (CBB 10267) for Inglewood Park Cemetery and Broker (CEB 1328) for Park Lawn Cemetery. He is a graduate of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA). Jose joined our team in 1992 and was named Employee of the Year in 1996, 2008, and 2012. He received the President’s Award in 2001.
Judith Jauregui
Sales Director, Community Service Sales
Judith began working for Inglewood Park Cemetery in October 1988, in the Pre-Need sales department. She was promoted to manager in 1996 and has been serving as Community Services Sales Director for 3 years. She studied Business Accounting at Cerritos College and she is also a graduate of the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA).
Bruce Young
Sales Director, Pre-Arranged Funeral
Bruce is a President’s Award Winner at Inglewood Park Cemetery (1991) and has been recognized as a Top Salesperson. In August of 2019 he obtained a full-life license to qualify as agent of record for Centinela Consulting Group. He is the current Chairman of the Board for the Inglewood Chamber of Commerce and was also the Founder of Western Memorial Insurance program. In 2017 he was the Executive Board Member of the South Bay Workforce Investment Board and from 1988-1990 he served as the Los Angeles HR Commission Advisor for Mayor Tom Bradley. Bruce earned a B.S. in Sociology from Arizona State University and an M.A. in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Elizabeth Capetillo
Customer Experience Director
Elizabeth has been working at Inglewood Park Cemetery for over 30 years. Her passion has always been to help people. She has had multiple Administrative and Leadership positions with broad customer service knowledge. As the Director of Customer Service, she has been able to apply exceptional analytical thinking and organizational skills to her work. She is also results-driven and appreciates improvisation when learning from experts.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Inglewood Park Cemetery facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.
We’ll take care of every detail
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Compassionate customer care
“They were very helpful and showed us other ways how to save some money on certain items.”
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“During one of the hardest times of my life, they were very helpful. Jenene Clemons worked with me while I was out of state and made the process straightforward and simple. simple.”
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“The service was beautiful”
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“This was my 1st time viewing a funeral, and the family did awesome. My prayers are always up for the family. Bless all of you during this time.”
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Careers
You may be surprised to find that the best place to grow your career is at Inglewood Park Cemetery. You’re not alone. Many of our prized employees never expected to work at a cemetery. But here, at preeminent cemeteries in Southern California, they’ve found careers that are more than a job but a passion. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to find your career path while making a difference…helping families and becoming part of ours.
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