Since its establishment in 1929, Melrose Abbey has served Orange County, California residents. Located in Anaheim, California, home of Disneyland and numerous amusement parks as well as being in close proximity to lovely beaches along the Pacific, the mortuary and cemetery has met the diverse needs of a multicultural and multidenominational California citizenry. The Abbey Chapel is one of the most beautiful architectural structures in Orange County, serving as both a chapel and a mausoleum. Staff at Melrose Abbey offers a variety of services including those that cater to Buddhists, Islamic and traditional Christian faiths. Additional chapels on the property including the Garden and Rose Chapels offer a variety of memorials and services for grieving family members and loved ones. Traditional as well as cultural burial and cremation services are available. The cemetery property itself is exquisite, with lush, soft green lawns, majestic cypress and mature trees offering shade for visitors. The Spanish architectural style of the Abbey is reminiscent of Spanish Mission decor, a theme that resonates throughout the grounds. Offering traditional ground burials, cremation for in-ground burial or niche burial, mausoleums, and beautiful chapels, the property is one of the most beautiful in Southern California. The property may be accessed by taking the Interstate 5 (also known as the Santa Ana Freeway) toward the city of Orange. Visitors may take either East Orangewood Avenue to the north of the property or Chapman Avenue to the south of the property with a north or south turn onto South Manchester Avenue or Lewis Street to access the cemetery from the east or west ends of the property. Located merely 10 minutes from Disneyland, and within easy driving distance of the Crystal Cathedral and other area amenities, accommodations, and entertainment, Melrose Abbey Memorial Park has long served as an area landmark and example of old California architecture and style. |