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Cheapest Cremation in Downey, CA (2026)

Prices from $1,725 at 5 cremation providers in Downey. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Downey?

Cheapest Option $1,725 Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service
Average Cremation $1,923 Downey average
Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Downey — Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
🏆 Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service
10927 Downey Ave Ste A
 $1,725 $995 562-861-3888
2 Downey Zrelak Family Mortuary
10229 Paramount Blvd
 $1,945 $2,390 562-927-2644
3 Miller-Mies Mortuary
11015 Downey Ave
 $1,945 $2,390 562-861-1274
4 California Mortuary
9830 Lakewood Blvd
 $2,000 $1,250 562-622-9393
5 Miller Mies Downey Mortuary
10229 Paramount Boulevard
 $2,000 $1,250 +1-562-927-2644

What is included in direct cremation?

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Transportation

Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.

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Death certificate filing

The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.

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Cremation

The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.

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Return of remains

Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.

What is NOT included in direct cremation:

  • Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
  • Viewing or visitation
  • Formal funeral service or ceremony
  • Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
  • Obituary placement
  • Flowers

Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Downey

What is the cheapest cremation option in Downey, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Downey is $1,725 at Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, located at 10927 Downey Ave Ste A. Call 562-861-3888 for current availability.

Is direct cremation legal in California?

Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including California. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.

What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?

Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.

Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?

Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.

About This Pricing Data

Cremation prices for Downey, California are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 10,000+ funeral homes. Prices are collected from individual funeral home General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly with the provider before making arrangements.

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