James Whitmore
Owner and funeral director
Third-generation funeral director, here since 1989.
Serving families for three generations
Caring for your family since 1952.
When you lose someone, you shouldn’t have to face the details alone. We guide you through every step with compassion and honest, upfront pricing.
Available 24/7Published pricingAll faiths welcome
Available 24/7A director answers every call
Free planning guideEase the burden on your family
Family ownedThree generations
Clear pricingPublished, no surprises
All traditionsEvery faith and culture
Pre-planningLock in today’s prices
Services
Honoring every life, every tradition.
Thoughtful services planned around your family’s wishes and budget.
Traditional funerals
Visitation, service, and burial, planned with care.
Learn moreCremation
Simple cremation or cremation with a memorial service.
Learn moreCelebrations of life
Personal gatherings that reflect the life lived.
Learn morePre-planning
Make your wishes known and spare your family difficult decisions.
Learn moreVeterans services
Military honors and benefits assistance.
Learn moreGrief support
Resources and support groups for the months ahead.
Learn more
1952three generations of the Whitmore family serving this community
Our promise
We’ll guide you, step by step.
From the first phone call to the final goodbye, a member of our family is with you, explaining every option without pressure.
- A director available 24 hours a day
- Prices published and explained upfront
- Personalized services for every faith
- Help with death certificates and benefits
Pricing
Honest pricing, published openly.
We believe families deserve clear prices. Our complete price list is always available.
Direct cremation$1,895
- Transportation and care
- Cremation and urn
- Death certificate filing
- Return of remains
Most chosenFuneral with burial$6,495
- Visitation and service
- Professional staff and facilities
- Hearse and transportation
- Memorial printed materials
Cremation with memorial$3,895
- Memorial service in our chapel
- Cremation and urn
- Printed programs
- Online tribute page
Obituaries
Remembering those we’ve served.
Share memories, send flowers, and find service details.
Plan ahead, and give your family peace of mind.
Pre-planning locks in today’s prices and spares your loved ones difficult decisions later.
How it works
When a loved one passes.
Here’s what happens next. We’ll guide you through every step.
1
Call us any time
A director answers 24 hours a day and arranges gentle transportation.
2
Plan together
We meet at our home or yours to plan a service that honors them.
3
We handle the details
Paperwork, certificates, and arrangements, so you can be with family.
Our family
Three generations of caring.
The Whitmore family has served this community since 1952.
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Susan Whitmore
Funeral director
Leads pre-planning and family support.
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David Moreno
Funeral director
Coordinates veterans services and military honors.
What clients say
“They treated my father with such dignity, and took every burden off our shoulders.”
The Patterson family
“Clear prices, no pressure, and endless kindness. We couldn’t have asked for more.”
Maria L.
“Pre-planning with Susan gave my husband and me real peace of mind.”
Carol D.
Questions
Questions families ask.
Still have a question? Call us and a real person will answer.
Call (714) 555-0111What do I do first when someone passes?
Call us at any hour. If your loved one passed at home, we’ll guide you on next steps and arrange transportation.
Can I see your prices before deciding?
Yes. Our general price list is available any time, by phone, email, or in person.
Do you serve all faiths and cultures?
Yes. We honor every tradition and work closely with clergy and community leaders.
Why should I pre-plan?
Pre-planning records your wishes, can lock in today’s prices, and spares your family difficult decisions.
Contact
We’re here for you.
Call any time, day or night. Or send a message and we’ll respond gently and promptly.
(714) 555-0111Visit
1200 Elm Street
Orange, CA 92866
Hours
Office: Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm
Phones answered 24/7