Funeral prices

Cheap funeral homes in California

The median direct cremation price in California is $1,578, based on prices on file at 780 funeral homes. The middle half of those homes charge $1,125 to $2,000. An immediate burial has a median price of $4,558 across 26 homes, before cemetery charges.

Funeral home prices on file for California
Service	Median price	Middle half of homes	Based on
Direct cremation	$1,578	$1,125 to $2,000	780 funeral homes
Immediate burial	$4,558	$3,121 to $4,995	26 funeral homes

Package prices on file for each funeral home, before cemetery charges and any extras you add. Price data last refreshed May 2026. Only a home's current General Price List is binding. How we calculate this.

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Cheapest funeral homes in California

Cheapest first. A home is listed here if its direct cremation price is in the cheapest quarter for California, its starting price is at most 75% of the state median, or it's tagged as a budget, direct cremation, co-op or funeral society provider. Each one links to its full profile on FuneralUS, our funeral home directory.

#01

Direct Cremation

San Diego, CA 92111 · (800) 321-8230

Direct Cremation is based in San Diego, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $438.

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$438

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#02

Lowest Cost Cremations and Burials

Sacramento, CA 95815 · (916) 534-8070

Lowest Cost Cremations and Burials handles funeral arrangements in Sacramento, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $526.

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$526

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#03

Gold Coast Cremation

Escondido, CA 92027 · (866) 744-4142

Gold Coast Cremation is in Escondido, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $535.

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$535

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#04

Inland Memorial Harford Chapel

Hemet, CA 92543 · (951) 658-3288

Inland Memorial Harford Chapel handles funeral arrangements in Hemet, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $585.

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$585

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#05

Cedar Hill Mortuary & Accommodations

Los Angeles, CA 90041 · (323) 255-0710

Cedar Hill Mortuary & Accommodations is based in Los Angeles, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $600. It has a 2.7 rating from 39 reviews on Google.

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$600

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#06

DIY DYING

Long Beach, CA 90804 · (562) 850-7809

DIY DYING is in Long Beach, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $605.

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$605

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#07

Alternative Aftercare Cremation

Apple Valley, CA 92307 · (760) 242-0004

Alternative Aftercare Cremation is based in Apple Valley, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $611.

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$611

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#08

Apple Valley Location Cremation Services

Apple Valley, CA 92307 · (760) 961-0013

Apple Valley Location Cremation Services is a funeral home in Apple Valley, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $615.

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$615

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#09

Fontana Location Funeral & Cremation Services

Fontana, CA 92335 · (909) 428-6650

Fontana Location Funeral & Cremation Services serves families in Fontana, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $615.

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$615

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#10

Brune Mortuary

Bishop, CA 93514 · (760) 873-4266

Brune Mortuary is a funeral home in Bishop, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $635.

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$635

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#11

Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services

San Diego, CA 92101 · (619) 240-7620

Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services serves families in San Diego, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $645.

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$645

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#12

Access Cremation

Woodland Hills, CA 91364 · (800) 385-8510

Access Cremation serves families in Woodland Hills, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $648.

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$648

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#13

Cremation Society of Laguna

Laguna Hills, CA 92653 · (888) 991-1120

Cremation Society of Laguna serves families in Laguna Hills, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $650.

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$650

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#14

Preciado Funeral Home

San Bernardino, CA 92410 · (909) 383-1108

Preciado Funeral Home is in San Bernardino, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $650.

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$650

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#15

Aftercare Cremation

Mission Hills, CA 91345 · (818) 378-7348

Aftercare Cremation is a funeral home in Mission Hills, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $661.

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$661

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#16

Peninsula Cremation And Burial

San Pedro, CA 90731 · (424) 267-6228

Peninsula Cremation And Burial serves families in San Pedro, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $662. It has a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews on Google.

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$662

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#17

Hicks Mortuary

Palmdale, CA 93550 · (661) 944-4595

Hicks Mortuary is based in Palmdale, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $674. Google shows 4.6 stars from 16 reviews.

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$674

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#18

Coast Cities Cremations

Ventura, CA 93003 · (805) 648-4100

Coast Cities Cremations is a funeral home in Ventura, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $675.

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$675

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#19

Generations

San Pedro, CA 90731 · (888) 827-8213

Generations handles funeral arrangements in San Pedro, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $680.

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$680

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#20

Preston & Simons Mortuary

Riverside, CA 92501 · (951) 683-7410

Preston & Simons Mortuary is in Riverside, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $687.

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$687

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#21

SoCal Cremations

Van Nuys, CA 91406 · (877) 790-9455

SoCal Cremations is a funeral home in Van Nuys, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $689.

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$689

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#22

Fond Remembrance Cremation Services Inc

Placentia, CA 92870 · (714) 271-3688

Fond Remembrance Cremation Services Inc is based in Placentia, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $690.

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$690

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#23

Arlington Cremation Services

Huntington Beach, CA 92647 · (844) 267-5888

Arlington Cremation Services serves families in Huntington Beach, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $695. It has a 5.0 rating from 2 reviews on Google.

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$695

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#24

Arlington Cremation Services - Citrus Valley

Covina, CA 91723 · (833) 213-0639

Arlington Cremation Services - Citrus Valley handles funeral arrangements in Covina, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $695. It has a 3.6 rating from 7 reviews on Google.

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$695

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#25

Mark B. Shaw Funeral Directors

San Bernardino, CA 92406 · (800) 303-3610

Mark B. Shaw Funeral Directors serves families in San Bernardino, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $695.

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$695

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#26

The Alpha Society

Burbank, CA 91505 · (818) 972-9194

The Alpha Society serves families in Burbank, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $695. On Google it averages 4.8 stars across 85 reviews.

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$695

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#27

Portal of Peace Cremation Service of Orange County

Orange, CA 92868 · (714) 991-9377

Portal of Peace Cremation Service of Orange County is based in Orange, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $699.

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$699

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#28

Stein & Son Cremation and Burial Service

Auburn, CA 95603 · (530) 802-1718

Stein & Son Cremation and Burial Service is based in Auburn, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $699.

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$699

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#29

Blue Pacific Cremation

Fullerton, CA 92838 · (714) 449-9400

Blue Pacific Cremation handles funeral arrangements in Fullerton, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $700.

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$700

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#30

Abbey Cremation Services

El Cajon, CA 92020 · (619) 284-6760

Abbey Cremation Services serves families in El Cajon, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $710.

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$710

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#31

Park View Cemetery & Funeral Home

Manteca, CA 95336 · (209) 982-1611

Park View Cemetery & Funeral Home is based in Manteca, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $710.

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$710

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#32

Accord Cremation and Burial

Brea, CA 92821 · (800) 843-0995

Accord Cremation and Burial is in Brea, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $714.

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$714

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#33

Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Service

Hanford, CA 93230 · (559) 582-0251

Whitehurst McNamara Funeral Service is in Hanford, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $715.

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$715

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#34

Sharer-Nightingale Funeral Chapel

Suite A, CA 95815 · (916) 925-3549

Sharer-Nightingale Funeral Chapel is based in Suite A, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $735.

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$735

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#35

American Cremation Services

Carlsbad, CA 92010 · (760) 729-9182

American Cremation Services is based in Carlsbad, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $745.

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$745

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#36

Cremationsociety.com

Romoland, CA 92585 · (800) 922-7773

Cremationsociety.com is in Romoland, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $745.

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$745

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#37

Foothill Funeral & Cremation Service

Placerville, CA 95667 · (530) 626-9508

Foothill Funeral & Cremation Service is based in Placerville, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $745.

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$745

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#38

Agape Funeral Home

Los Angeles, CA 90011 · (323) 232-6080

Agape Funeral Home handles funeral arrangements in Los Angeles, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $750.

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$750

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#39

Cunningham Funeral Services

Stockton, CA 95204 · (209) 465-3500

Cunningham Funeral Services serves families in Stockton, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $750.

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$750

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#40

Funeraria Bayview

San Francisco, CA 94124 · (415) 683-7323

Funeraria Bayview handles funeral arrangements in San Francisco, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $750. It has a 3.5 rating from 11 reviews on Google.

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$750

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#41

Funeraria Latino Americana

Los Angeles, CA 90023 · (323) 265-7016

Funeraria Latino Americana is based in Los Angeles, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $750.

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$750

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#42

Martinez Family Funeral Home

San Jose, CA 95116 · (408) 347-8674

Martinez Family Funeral Home serves families in San Jose, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $750.

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$750

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#43

San Bernardino Mission Chapel

San Bernardino, CA 92405 · (909) 886-9911

San Bernardino Mission Chapel is based in San Bernardino, CA. Its direct cremation price on file is $750.

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$750

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#44

Santana Funeral Services

Perris, CA 92571 · (951) 657-0272

Santana Funeral Services is a funeral home in Perris, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $750. Google shows 4.7 stars from 25 reviews.

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$750

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#45

Trinity Funeral Services Chula Vista

Chula Vista, CA 91910 · (619) 308-6571

Trinity Funeral Services Chula Vista serves families in Chula Vista, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $755.

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$755

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#46

Trinity Funeral Services San Diego

San Diego, CA 92123 · (619) 344-0875

Trinity Funeral Services San Diego is a funeral home in San Diego, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $755.

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$755

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#47

Binh An Funeral Home

Westminster, CA 92802 · (714) 906-5547

Binh An Funeral Home handles funeral arrangements in Westminster, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $760. It has a 4.7 rating from 20 reviews on Google.

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$760

Direct cremation

#48

Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers

Santa Clara, CA 95054 · (408) 298-9500

Cunningham's Affordable Burial & Cremation Centers handles funeral arrangements in Santa Clara, CA. The direct cremation price we have on file is $760. Google shows 4.2 stars from 10 reviews.

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$760

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#49

Aabbey Memorial

Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 · (805) 374-7377

Aabbey Memorial serves families in Thousand Oaks, CA. Direct cremation, usually the cheapest option, is on file at $775.

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$775

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#50

Channel Islands - Cremations & Funerals

Ventura, CA 93001 · (805) 240-1359

Channel Islands - Cremations & Funerals is based in Ventura, CA. Direct cremation is listed at $775.

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$775

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