O’Connor Mortuary

Specialties

At O’Connor Mortuary we specialize in creating meaningful ceremonies for our families and their loved ones. Whether a family is interested in Funeral or Cremation options, we are here to meet and exceed their needs by offering outstanding service and a staff that is available to them ²⁴⁄₇.

We have our own crematorium on site and our standards of operation exceed the State of California’s requirements. At O’Connor, we take pride in what we do and it is our privilege to serve here in Orange County.

History

Established in 1898.

The parent company of O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary began as a simple friendship between Thomas J. Cunningham & Patrick J. O’Connor, a recent immigrant from County Clare, Ireland. Their shared desire to serve the needs of the ever-​growing community was the foundation of the business partnership, launched September 12, 1898. This first funeral home in the O’Connor legacy of service, known then as Cunningham & O’Connor, was located at Fifth and Main Streets in downtown Los Angeles.

Over the years, many of Hollywood’s greatest stars, including Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Bing Crosby and Spencer Tracy were served by our funeral home.

Proud to be the oldest family owned and operated mortuary in California, owners Neil O’Connor, Charles Ricciardi, Joseph Fitzgerald and Jeff Turner continue daily to live up to the intentions of the founders, Joseph & Jane O’Connor. As leaders of O’Connor Mortuary, they are fully prepared to move into their second century of service to the growing community

Meet the Business Owner

Neil O.

Business Owner

After serving in the Navy, Neil returned to work in the family business, and in 2000 he became the President and CEO of O’Connor Mortuary, carrying on the family tradition of serving the community with high value, dignity, and respect. In 2003, Neil met his wife, Lisa, while on a yoga retreat in Maui. Together, they have one son, Jesse Joseph O’Connor. Neil continues to practice Ashtanga Yoga at Pacific Ashtanga in Dana Point, and he also enjoys playing beach volleyball at Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach, California.

He is passionate about helping the community learn learn the benefits of pre-​planning and the value of meaningful ceremonies, and above all, he strives to continue on the respected family tradition as the President and CEO of O’Connor Mortuary.