Preferred Cremation & Burial

Preferred Cremation & Burial Preferred Cremation & Burial provides veteran direct burials, caskets, urns, jewelry, and Life Honor

What change do you wish to see?
02/27/2026

What change do you wish to see?

Today we honor the legacy of Earl B. Gilliam (1931–2001) — a trailblazing legal pioneer and devoted public servant.As Sa...
02/25/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Earl B. Gilliam (1931–2001) — a trailblazing legal pioneer and devoted public servant.

As San Diego’s first Black Municipal and Superior Court Judge, and later a United States Federal Court Judge nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, his career broke barriers and advanced justice throughout our region.

Preferred Cremation & Burial proudly recognizes those whose lives continue to inspire our future.

Today we honor the life and legacy of George Walker Smith (1928–2020) — a devoted civic and religious leader whose servi...
02/24/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of George Walker Smith (1928–2020) — a devoted civic and religious leader whose service helped shape San Diego’s history.

As the first African American member of the San Diego School Board, Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church, and founder of the San Diego Esteemed Catfish Club, his leadership created pathways of opportunity, unity, and progress for our community.

Preferred Cremation & Burial proudly recognizes those whose lives continue to inspire our future.

02/24/2026
02/19/2026

Family and friends are invited to join us as we gather to celebrate and remember the life of Julia Cooper.
📍 Watch the live service here:
👉https://www.preferredcremation.org/obituaries/Julia-Cooper?obId=47174996

Leave Video and Photo for the family at this link below:
https://page.fo/PCBLove

We ask that you please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this time. Your presence and support, whether near or far, are deeply appreciated.
🕯️ Forever remembered. Forever loved.

Today we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Mr. Leon Williams (1922–2025) — a lifelong civic leader and trailbla...
02/18/2026

Today we honor the extraordinary life and legacy of Mr. Leon Williams (1922–2025) — a lifelong civic leader and trailblazer of historic firsts.

As San Diego’s first Black City Councilman (1969), first Black County Supervisor (1982), and first Black President of the Association of Counties (1993), his leadership helped reshape our city and open doors for generations to come.

Preferred Cremation & Burial proudly recognizes those whose lives continue to inspire our future.

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. George Stevens (1932–2006) — Minister, People’s Champion, City Councilman, an...
02/17/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Rev. George Stevens (1932–2006) — Minister, People’s Champion, City Councilman, and Deputy Mayor.

His leadership and unwavering dedication to the people of San Diego helped shape a stronger, more unified community. His legacy continues to inspire generations.

Preferred Cremation & Burial proudly recognizes those whose lives made lasting impact.

02/17/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Hartwell Ragsdale II (1925–2004) — Founder of Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, Bank President, and former NAACP leader.

Through business leadership and dedicated civic service, he helped strengthen San Diego’s Black community and paved the way for future generations of entrepreneurs and advocates.

Preferred Cremation & Burial proudly recognizes those whose lives created lasting impact.

So true!
02/12/2026

So true!

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About Preferred Cremation & Burial

Mark Jenkins, owner of Preferred Cremation & Burial, has faithfully served the San Diego community for over 20 years. His combined civic responsibility, corporate, managerial skills and private ownership has established him as one of San Diego’s most experienced, knowledgeable and caring in the management of end of life issues. Mark Jenkins has advanced the idea of a lower-cost funeral alternative to further meet the ever-changing needs of the funeral consumer.

You are assured the peace of mind, integrity and deserving care, expected to aid you through the difficult times of bereavement. Preferred Cremation & Burial provides unsurpassed quality service and merchandise from a trusted name at very reasonable prices.

Preferred Cremation & Burial is able to provide you with tremendous savings for several reasons. Unlike traditional funeral homes, we do not own a huge facility. Our facility is modest. Selection and arrangements are made available to you in our office or the comfort of your home. We do not maintain a large inventory of caskets on the premise. Instead, our selection center is equipped with model displays thereby keeping our inventory costs extremely low. Yet, since we receive seven day a week delivery service, availability is never a problem. Finally, due to our existing infrastructure we are able to share certain economies such as administrative personnel, printing and document services, centralized embalming facilities and automotive equipment. This pooling of resources allows us to further control our overhead expenditures and pass the additional savings along to you, our valued customers.