If a death has already occurred, or you need immediate service please call:
(714) 639-2711
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Ferrara Colonial Mortuary
351 N. Hewes Street
Orange, California 92869

FD 1164


(714) 639-2711 Telephone
(714) 639-8862 Fax


ferraramty@socal.rr.com

 

 

 

 

 

    About Us

 

Ferrara Colonial Mortuary was founded by Leonard Ferrara in what was once rural east Orange, California in 1973. Mr. Ferrara purchased what was then known as the Mettler Funeral Home which had been in existence on Hewes Street in Orange since 1966. Mr. Ferrara continues to serve as the funeral home's senior funeral director today.

Ferrara Mortuary is committed to serving the family's of Orange County in their times of need. Our fully licensed funeral directors have over 43 years of experience in providing quality service to the bereaved of Southern California.

  

Leonard Ferrara

Leonard Ferrara Founder, CEO, President, Director, Embalmer. Mr. Ferrara founded Ferrara Colonial Mortuary in 1973 and has been a licensed practicing funeral director and embalmer since 1963. He received his embalming and funeral directing education from the California College of Mortuary Science, Los Angeles, Ca. Mr. Ferrara has been serving families from the same location in Orange for over 39 years. He has been very active in the community and has been a member of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Elks, Son's of Italy, Orange County Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and served in 1974-1975 as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Orange Council #4922

    

Joseph Ochoa J.D., Vice-President, General Counsel, Director. Joseph Ochoa joined the staff of Ferrara Colonial Mortuary in the fall of 2002. He is married to Andrea Ferrara the daughter of mortuary CEO Leonard Ferrara and is the proud father of two beautiful children. Mr. Ochoa received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Constitutional Law from University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated with University and Departmental Honors, Magna Cum Laude, and was named Chancellors Marshall. Mr. Ochoa received his Doctor of Law degree from the University of Southern California School of Law, and was named the Legion Lex Scholar. In addition to his legal background Mr. Ochoa is a licensed funeral director in the State of California. Mr. Ochoa enjoys meeting with families and counseling them through very difficult times. He not only arranges services but directs them as well. His goal is to assist families in any way possible in order to guide them through what can be a very confusing and grief stricken time. He is always available to meet with families.

Joseph Ochoa

 

Elaine Youngman

Ms. Youngman has been with Ferrara Colonial Mortuary for over  ten years.  Her primary duties consist of office administration, ordering materials, coordinating and scheduling with suppliers, and the processing of death certificates.   Ms. Youngman possesses an expanse of knowledge regarding the particulars of processing death certificates and is trained and certified in Electronic Death Registration System in California.

Ms. Youngman's organizational skills are crucial to the daily operations of Ferrara Colonial Mortuary.  She is extremely knowledgeable and through in her work. 

 

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For more information about funeral matters contact:

California Department of Consumer Affairs,

Cemetery & Funeral Bureau
1625 Market Blvd.
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Sacramento CA, 95834
(916) 574-7870
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