Historic mortuary founded 1922; in 1925 the first Black-owned business incorporated in California. Building by African American architect Paul R.
Founded as James Woods Funeral Parlor 1928; renamed Woods-Valentine 1958. One of the oldest Black-owned businesses in Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley;
Founded 1948; third-generation Black-owned family business. Locations include Crenshaw/View Park, Compton, and Firestone.
Family firm founded ~1978; grew to multiple mortuaries plus a crematorium. Locations: Inglewood, LA, San Bernardino, Long Beach area.
Inland Empire branch of the Black-owned Simpson’s Family Mortuary chain.
Founded 1983 (formerly Tillie’s Funeral Home). Self-described as the oldest Black-owned mortuary in Riverside County; unbroken family ownership. License FD#757.
Full-service mortuary in Compton, license FD 1252. Obituary listings predominantly serve the local African American community.
