Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery - Altadena

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Full-service mortuary, crematory, and cemetery serving Altadena families since 1882.

Family-operated since 1882, Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery has served the Altadena community and its surrounding areas for over a century. Nestled below the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena, our historic grounds offer a peaceful and dignified setting unmatched in Southern California. We are a full-service mortuary, crematory, and cemetery providing personalized care for both at-need and pre-need families. Our professional staff is available 24 hours a day, and our grounds are open to visitors daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

11/10/2026

What happens when classical music meets the playful spirit of Halloween?

On November 1, we welcomed Melodia Mariposa back to the Pasadena Mausoleum for Music in the Shadows, an intimate evening of music, artistry, and community.

Featuring the incredible Zelter String Quartet and mezzo-soprano Meagan Martin, the evening moved from the dramatic beauty of classical and operatic works to spirited favorites from Thriller, Beetlejuice, and Ghostbusters! 👻

A special thank-you to Final Girl Wines for sponsoring the evening's w**e reception and helping set the tone for this wonderfully unusual celebration. 🍷

We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening so memorable.

🦋 Read our latest blog as we revisit a night celebrating the beauty of the macabre.

🔗Link on our stories

📸 Cyndee Flores

11/10/2026

Have you considered how you want people to remember you after the funeral ends?

Some people picture a traditional headstone with their name and dates, others want their cremated remains lawfully scattered in a place they loved, and some prefer a memorial bench or a tree planted in their honor. You can request donations to a cause instead of flowers, or you can ask for both. The physical marker of your life matters to the people who loved you.

Your family will visit that place or carry out that wish for years after you're gone. Telling them what feels right to you gives them a clear way to honor your memory instead of wondering if they chose correctly. Even a small preference helps them feel connected to you. And we’ll be there every step of the way to support them.

Where do you want them to find you?

11/08/2026

Caring for yourself during a loss is never easy, but even small acts of self-care, like going for a walk or simply breathing deeply, can make the days feel more manageable.

11/05/2026

A monument outlasts flowers, outlasts memory, and often outlasts the people who placed it there. Future generations will read that name and know someone was loved enough to be remembered permanently.

We work with families to design monuments that stand the test of time and tell the story they want preserved. Call us at 626-794-7133, or stop by to see what's possible.

11/03/2026

Families sometimes ask, “Why have a funeral if everyone already knows someone died?”

The first phone calls, messages, and obituary can deliver the news, but it often takes more than hearing the words for the loss to settle in. A service or gathering can help family and friends begin to take in what happened by giving the loss a shared moment instead of leaving everyone to process the news on their own.

If your family is wondering whether a service would help, call 626-794-7133. We can talk through what feels right for your loved one and the people who cared about them.

11/01/2026

🦋 The people we love stay close in ways that go deeper than memory. 🦋

10/31/2026

🎻 MUSIC IN THE SHADOWS, NOVEMBER 1ST

As Halloween gives way to November, a beloved musical tradition returns to the historic Pasadena Mausoleum.

Tomorrow evening, we welcome back Melodia Mariposa for Music in the Shadows, an atmospheric celebration of music, mystery, and remembrance.

This year's performance features the Zelter Quartet performing Debussy's evocative String Quartet in G minor, alongside mezzo-soprano Meagan Martin presenting selections by Schubert and Handel. The evening will also feature selections from classic Halloween film scores.

Set against the timeless architecture of the Pasadena Mausoleum this now annual tradition brings together music, history, and community in a truly extraordinary setting.

🕯️ Swipe through for a glimpse of last year's beautiful candlelit performance.

We're delighted to continue sharing this special tradition with Melodia Mariposa and our community.

10/29/2026

There's something special about the relationship between Downtown Repertory Theatre and Mountain View Mausoleum.

We're delighted to welcome back the creativity, storytelling, and theatrical magic that have become part of our grounds' unique history.

Read the full story on our blog and discover what's in store for The Madness! Link to the story and tickets are in our stories.

10/29/2026

Memorial keepsakes use fingerprints, handwriting, and other personal touches that transform into something deeply personal and completely unique to the person you're honoring. Every keepsake tells a different story and captures the individual life it represents, which means no two are ever exactly alike.

At Mountain View Mortuary & Cemetery - Altadena, we love showing you how these personal details become something beautiful you can keep forever. Call us at 626-794-7133, or stop by to see examples and discover your options.

10/28/2026

Looking for something to watch this Halloween?

We've put together a list of 6 films and television shows with Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery as a filming locations!

From spooky favorites to familiar television dramas, you might recognize a few corners of our historic grounds on screen. 🎃

🍿 Discover all six selections in our latest October/November newsletter, available on our website!

Which one will you be watching this Halloween?

Address

2400 Fair Oaks Avenue
Altadena, CA
91001

Telephone

+16267947133

Website

http://www.mtn-view.com/

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