Direct Cremation
Direct Cremation & Fees Associated with Cremation
Price $1,695 without cremation container; $1,845 with basic cremation container
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- Basic services of Funeral Director, Staff & Overhead
- Local transportation of the remains to the funeral home
- Refrigeration
- Arranging disposition details
- Secure and file the Death Certificate and Burial Permit
- Cremation and processing for a deceased weighing up to 300 lbs
If a Direct Cremation is desired, an alternative container is required by the crematory. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials such as fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The container we provide is cardboard.
Veterans’ discount does not apply to Direct Cremation.
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- Direct cremation with container provided by purchaser – $1,695
- Direct cremation with a cardboard container* – $1,845
- Direct cremation up to 400 lbs – Additional $250
- Direct cremation up to 500 lbs – Additional $350
- Direct cremation over 500 lbs, subject to charges by Crematory – Additional Minimum $450
- Expedited Cremation Fee – $275
- Additional fee for cremation when wood casket is used – $175
- Basic cardboard cremation container – $150
- Reinforced cremation container required for a deceased weighing over 300 lbs – $200
- Additional fee for witnessing beginning of cremation (limited to 5 people) – $250
- Additional charge for a transfer of remains from a residence or small care home – $175
- Local delivery of cremated remains (within 20-mile radius) – $100
- Shipment of cremated remains within the United States via Registered Mail – $150
- Unattended aerial scattering of cremated remains –$ Varies
- Attended scattering at sea of cremated remains (price varies depending on location) – $ Varies
- Crematory Fee (included in preplans over 6 months to cover increasing fuel cost) – $300
- Pacemaker removal – $55
- Transferring of cremated remains into full size or keepsake urns that are purchased from a 3rd party – $100
Additional fees may apply to items that require special handling or are not in stock. Prices are subject to change without notice. Additional fees will apply for services held outside of our regular business hours. Our veterans discount does not apply to our low priced Direct Cremation package.
We have a selection of beautiful urns to choose from in our arrangement room. You are also welcome to visit our Urn Store to make your selection and place your order.
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For more information on funeral, cemetery and cremation matters, contact the Department of Consumer Affairs, Cemetery & Funeral Bureau, 1625 North Market Blvd, Ste S-208, Sacramento CA 95834, or call (916) 574-7870.