Anderson-Ragsdale MortuaryObituaries · San Diego, CA

Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary was established in 1955 as a family-owned institution, though the Ragsdale family had been in the funeral profession since 1889. For 70 years, the mortuary served San Diego and surrounding cities including National City and La Mesa.

The funeral home offered traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, shipping services, and both basic and full-service cremation options. They also provided funeral and cremation pre-planning programs.

As of November 25, 2025, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary has closed its doors and is no longer operating.

Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary is a funeral home located at 5050 Federal Boulevard in San Diego, CA 92102, within San Diego County. Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving San Diego and the surrounding San Diego County area, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary also serves families from National City, and nearby towns across California.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary at (619) 263-3141 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 5050 Federal Boulevard in San Diego; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.