Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary

What Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary does

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a non-profit cemetery, mortuary, and cremation provider founded in 1941 in Los Angeles, California, operating as a community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood. The organization serves Jewish families across all denominations and interfaith families in the greater Los Angeles area, with named service coverage spanning roughly 23 affluent neighborhoods including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood, Calabasas, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Hancock Park. Its integrated service portfolio spans mortuary and funeral services (traditional Jewish Taharah, Shomer, funeral coordination, ceremonies), concierge cremation with customizable options, cemetery property sales (family estates, garden plots, mausoleums, cremation gardens, green burial sections), memorial markers and floral services, and advance planning/pre-need arrangements.

The organization's product stack is service-intensive rather than technology-driven; the website is built on the Tukios funeral home platform and includes digital features such as funeral live streaming, a 360° cemetery virtual tour, digital Yahrzeit candles and virtual memorial plaques, and an online "Notes to the Wall" submission system. The cemetery footprint itself — including landscaped grounds, mausoleum, Genizah burial site for sacred Jewish texts, and cremation gardens (Gan Eden) — constitutes a physical, non-replicable asset within the LA basin. Operations include monthly grief support groups led by certified educators, on-site educational programs for rabbinical students and religious schools, and a community outreach program (Hillside Chesed Project) with partnerships spanning Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, Open Temple, Skirball Cultural Center, JQ International, Our House, and HOPE Connection.

Revenue is generated through professional services (funeral and cremation), one-time property sales (cemetery plots, niches, memorial wall spaces), managed services (advance planning), and ancillary hardware sales (markers, floral). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; engagement is direct-to-family via Family Service Advisors. The company has 101-250 employees and serves as the flagship affiliated service of Temple Israel of Hollywood, with no disclosed funding, no M&A history, and no evidence of venture or private equity backing.

Name

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary

Legal name

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary

Website

https://hillsidememorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Non-profit Jewish cemetery and mortuary in Los Angeles, founded 1941, operating as a community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood. Provides funeral, cremation, cemetery, advance planning, and grief support services to Jewish and interfaith families across 23 LA neighborhoods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cemetery and Funeral Services

NAICS

Cemeteries and Crematories (812220), Funeral Homes and Funeral Services (812210)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Jewish funeral services
• Cemetery burial services
• Cremation services
• Memorial markers
• Advance funeral planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Mortuary and Funeral Services: Traditional funeral services, personalized memorial ceremonies, and end-of-life arrangements including preparation, ceremonies, and coordination with clergy.
2. Cemetery Property Sales: Sale of cemetery plots, garden estates, private family rooms, ground burial spaces, urn spaces, and memorial wall spaces throughout the park.
3. Concierge Cremation Services: Customizable cremation options with various memorialization choices including cremation gardens, markers, and scattering services.
4. Advance Planning Services: Pre-planning consultations with funding options, advance healthcare directives, and pre-arranged funeral services.
5. Memorial Products and Services: Memorial markers, plaques, floral services, unveiling ceremonies, and Yahrzeit memorial products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a non-profit cemetery and mortuary serving the Los Angeles Jewish and interfaith community. It provides traditional Jewish funeral services, cremation services, cemetery burial options, memorial markers, floral services, advance planning, grief support, and educational programs as a community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood. Founded in 1941, it operates from a single Los Angeles location serving the broader Southern California region.

Product overview

Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a Jewish funeral home and cemetery serving the Los Angeles area as a community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of mortuary and cemetery services including traditional burial preparation (Tahara, Shomer), funeral and memorial ceremonies, Concierge Cremation with scatter services, cemetery plot options (family estates, gardens, mausoleums, green burials), memorial markers, floral services, and advance planning. Complementary support services include grief support groups, Yahrzeit memorial reminders, Notes to the Western Wall, live streaming for remote attendance, a 360° virtual park tour, and community education programs. The company also provides a Genizah burial site for sacred Jewish texts. Services serve Jewish (all denominations) and interfaith families, with specialized offerings for veterans and green burial preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mortuary Services Comprehensive mortuary services including traditional funeral preparation, Taharah (ritual cleansing), Shomer placement, funeral coordination, and personalized ceremonies tailored to honor loved ones' final wishes. Targeted at Jewish and interfaith families in Los Angeles.
• Concierge Cremation Cremation services with extensive customizable options, including cremation gardens, urn spaces, and scatter services at designated locations (land, sea, or air). Targeted at families seeking dignified cremation with personalized memorialization.
• Funeral and Memorial Services Customized funeral and memorial ceremonies including traditional Jewish services, interfaith options, music arrangements, photo displays, and reception planning. Targeted at Jewish and interfaith families in the Los Angeles area.
• Cemetery Options Burial options including family estates, garden plots, mausoleums, cremation gardens (Gan Eden), ground burial, wall spaces, and green/eco-friendly burial sections. Targeted at families seeking a permanent resting place within the Hillside Memorial Park grounds.
• Memorial Markers and Plaques Custom headstones, memorial markers, and plaques crafted to reflect Jewish customs, including Hebrew inscriptions, Hebrew names, dates, and epitaphs. Targeted at families wishing to permanently memorialize a loved one.
• Floral Service Year-round flower delivery and arrangement services for gravesites, markers, and funeral services, including on-site florist availability. Targeted at families wishing to honor loved ones with flowers at the cemetery.
• Advance Planning Services Pre-planning services including personalized consultations, documentation of wishes, selection of burial/cremation options, permanent memorialization choices, and flexible funding options. Targeted at individuals planning end-of-life arrangements in advance.
• Unveiling Ceremonies Assistance with planning unveiling ceremonies typically held around one year after burial, including service coordination and permanent marker placement. Targeted at Jewish families observing traditional unveiling rituals.
• Grief Support Programs Monthly grief support groups facilitated by certified grief educators, workshops on grief processing, and connections to counseling resources. Targeted at individuals and families experiencing loss.
• Yahrzeit Memorial Services Services including complimentary email reminders, virtual plaques, digital Yahrzeit candles, and 20-year Jewish calendars to observe the anniversary of a loved one's passing. Targeted at Jewish families honoring Yahrzeit traditions.
• Notes to the Wall Service allowing submission of prayers and wishes that are physically printed, folded, and placed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Targeted at Jewish community members wishing to send prayers to the Western Wall.
• Education Programs On-site educational programs about Jewish rituals of death and mourning for rabbinical students, religious school students, and adults, plus complimentary memorialization materials. Targeted at Jewish educational institutions and community members.
• Genizah Burial Site Community burial site for sacred Shemot items including retired Torah scrolls, worn prayer books, Torah mantles/sashes, and items in contact with Torah scrolls, in accordance with Jewish law. Targeted at Jewish congregations and community members seeking proper disposal of sacred items.
• Jewish Traditions Services Services honoring Jewish traditions including Sh'mirah (watching over the deceased), Tahara (ritual cleansing), Kaddish recitation support, Shiva assistance, Yizkor services, and holiday observances. Targeted at Jewish families observing traditional mourning practices.
• Community Events Annual community events including Mother's Day and Father's Day Remembrance Services, Kever Avot V'Imahot (graveside remembrance), Yom HaShoah commemorations, and educational programming. Targeted at the broader Los Angeles Jewish and interfaith community.
• Obituaries Online memorial space where families can create tributes, share memories, and visitors can leave messages to honor those who have passed. Targeted at families and community members wishing to memorialize loved ones publicly.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Skirball Cultural CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2025Hillside sponsored the Skirball Cultural Center's Common Ground Dinner: Pride event, bringing together LGBTQ+ and allied families for an evening of connection and community. The event included a candid conversation with Rebeka Small and comedy by Raye Schiller.
• Temple Israel of HollywoodflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillside Memorial Park and Mortuary operates as a community service of Temple Israel of Hollywood, one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in Los Angeles. This affiliation provides deep roots in the Jewish community, access to clergy for funeral services, and integration with the congregation's educational and community programs.
• JQ InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJQ International co-hosted the Common Ground Dinner: Pride event with the Skirball Cultural Center, an initiative focused on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Jewish community.
• Open TempleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHillside collaborates with Open Temple, a Venice-based Jewish community organization, on events including Tisha b'Av observances and Kol Nidre services held at the cemetery grounds.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrough the Hillside Chesed Project, collects toys and books for donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
• Jewish Family Services of LAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollects food for the Jewish Family Services of LA Community Food and Resource Program through the Hillside Chesed Project.
• Lions ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollects eyeglasses for donation through the Lions Club as part of the Hillside Chesed Project community outreach.
• Towers Audiology CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollects hearing aids for donation to the Towers Audiology Center through the Hillside Chesed Project.
• Our House Grief Support CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHillside has partnered with Our House Grief Support Center to provide additional grief support resources and referrals for families experiencing loss.
• HOPE ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with HOPE Connection to provide individual and group grief support, educational programs, and information to help alleviate pain of grief and promote healing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eden Memorial Park: LA-area Jewish cemetery and mortuary providing traditional Jewish burial, funeral, and cremation services. Competes for the same Jewish and interfaith families in the same Los Angeles geography.
• Sinai Memorial Chapel: Jewish funeral home serving the Los Angeles area with traditional funeral services, Taharah, and shiva support. Comparable as a faith-specific death-care provider targeting LA's Jewish community.
• Mount Sinai Memorial Parks: Long-established Jewish cemetery and mortuary organization serving the Los Angeles area. Directly comparable in faith-based mission, cemetery-and-mortuary model, and target Jewish and interfaith families across LA.

Broad incumbents

• Foundation Partners Group: Private funeral and cemetery platform operator backed by PE; consolidates independent death-care businesses across the US. Comparable business model and revenue mix, with similar PE-style growth orientation.
• StoneMor Partners: Public cemetery and funeral home operator in the US operating a large portfolio of properties. Directly comparable cemetery-property and at-need services, though without a Jewish-affiliated niche.
• Dignity plc: Major UK-listed funeral services operator with US operations. Operates a broad network of funeral homes and cemeteries, overlapping with Hillside's service categories without the Jewish-community specialization.
• Service Corporation International: Largest funeral, cemetery, and cremation operator in North America with a broad portfolio of brands including Dignity Memorial. Overlaps with Hillside across all core service categories but does not specialize in Jewish communities.
• Carriage Services: US publicly traded death-care company operating funeral homes and cemeteries. Comparable portfolio business with cemetery property, funeral, and cremation revenue streams.

Emerging players

• NorthStar Memorial Group: PE-backed consolidator of high-quality independent funeral homes and cemeteries. Comparable platform strategy and customer base (families seeking personalized, locally-rooted death care).
• Everstory Partners: Funeral home and cemetery platform backed by private equity. Comparable in scale and growth-via-acquisition orientation across cemetery and funeral services in the US.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/hillsidemempark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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