List of cemeteries in San Diego

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This list of cemeteries in San Diego includes currently operating, historical (closed for new interments), and defunct (graves abandoned or removed) cemeteries, columbaria, and mausolea in the county of San Diego, California. It does not include pet cemeteries. Selected interments are given for notable people.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Schlesinger, Nancy (1992-10-29). "Cemeteries Alive With History". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
  2. Mt. Hope Cemetery Site
  3. Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery
  4. Valley Center Cemetery

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