Family-owned, licensed, and available any hour, day or night. Real people answering the phone. Serving Irvine with local response times and direct coordination with area hospitals.
Irvine is one of the largest cities in Orange County and home to several of the region's most respected medical centers. Whether your loved one is receiving care at Kaiser Permanente Irvine, Hoag Hospital Irvine, or one of the many nearby care facilities, our team responds immediately when you call.
Irvine's population is diverse and includes large Asian American and Persian American communities. Our team is prepared to accommodate a wide range of cultural and religious traditions, and Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
Our team coordinates directly with the following hospitals and medical centers serving Irvine. We have established relationships with case management, social work, and decedent affairs teams — meaning faster release when the time comes.
6640 Alton Parkway
Full-service acute care hospital with 24/7 emergency services. We coordinate directly with Kaiser Irvine's care coordination and social work teams for expedited release.
16200 Sand Canyon Avenue
Hoag's Irvine campus provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency services. Our staff has established working relationships with Hoag's transfer coordinators.
101 The City Drive South, Orange (nearby)
While UCI is technically in the city of Orange, it serves many Irvine families. We coordinate transfers from UCI Medical Center regularly.
We regularly work with care facilities, skilled nursing homes, and assisted living communities across Irvine. When a passing occurs, we coordinate directly with facility staff to expedite the process for your family.
The process depends on where the passing takes place. Here's what to do in each situation.
The hospital's care team will pronounce death and notify their decedent affairs team. From there, you'll need to designate a cremation provider — that's when you call us.
During business hours, we typically arrive at Kaiser Irvine or Hoag Irvine within 45-60 minutes of your call. For residences in Irvine — from University Park to the Great Park area — expect our arrival within 2-3 hours.
When death occurs at home and hospice is not involved, an authorized responder needs to pronounce death before we can bring your loved one into care. This is required by California law and is not something a funeral home or cremation provider can bypass.
For a full guide, see our article: What to Do When Someone Dies at Home (Without Hospice).
When hospice is involved, the process is significantly simpler:
Some deaths — particularly sudden or unexplained ones — are reviewed by the Orange County Coroner's Office in Santa Ana. This doesn't mean anything is wrong; it's simply required in certain circumstances.
Our service area covers all of Irvine. If you're calling from any of the neighborhoods below — or anywhere else in Irvine — we come to you.
Real people answering the phone, day or night. We serve all of Irvine with the same care, the same price, and the same guarantees.