How much does cremation cost in Fresno?
Cheapest Option $750 Reade & Sons Funeral Home Inc
Average Cremation $1,380 Fresno average
Providers Compared 20 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Fresno — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Reade & Sons Funeral Home Inc 1103 E St | $750 | $1,295 | 559-237-3233 |
| 2 | Cremation Society of Central California 3037 Tulare Street | $795 | $400 | 559-237-3579 |
| 3 | Neptune Society of Central California 1154 West Shaw Avenue | $795 | $400 | — |
| 4 | Edward A. Cooper Cremation Society 1319 Mariposa Street | $812.5 | $1,200 | 559-268-4322 |
| 5 | Farewell Funeral Service 660 West Locust Avenue | $830 | $2,195 | +15594400484 |
| 6 | Farewell Funeral Service | $830 | $2,195 | 559-440-0484 |
| 7 | Jesse E. Cooley Funeral Service 1830 South Fruit Avenue | $855 | $2,260 | 559-268-8048 |
| 8 | Nova Crematory Service 435 N Echo | $901 | $1,000 | 559-266-9400 |
| 9 | Fresno Funeral Chapel 1136 A St | $950 | $1,200 | 559-233-1174 |
| 10 | Abbey Funeraria 1010 T Street | $995 | $1,500 | 559-237-4400 |
| 11 | Sterling & Smith Funeral Directors Inc - Fresno 1103 E St | $1,042 | $1,599 | 559-266-9711 |
| 12 | Chapel of the Light 1620 W Belmont | $1,140 | $1,495 | 559-233-6254 |
| 13 | Hmong Memorial Chapel 741 W. Belmont Ave | $1,500 | $2,000 | 559-274-8180 |
| 14 | Palm Memorial Funeral Chapel 2983 Tulare St | $1,895 | $2,495 | 559-233-7267 |
| 15 | Funeraria LaPaz 1022 B St | $1,940 | $1,895 | 559-237-7700 |
| 16 | Tinkler Funeral Home & Crematory 475 N Broadway St | $1,940 | $1,895 | 559-233-2101 |
| 17 | Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel 3000 Tulare St | $1,950 | $2,095 | 559-320-1111 |
| 18 | Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home 836 E. Nees ave | $2,495 | $2,995 | 559-227-4048 |
| 19 | Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel 202 N. Teilman | $2,540 | $2,995 | 559-268-9292 |
| 20 | Lisle Funeral Home 1605 L Street | $2,640 | $2,995 | 559-266-0666 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ 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 Fresno
What is the cheapest cremation option in Fresno, California?
The cheapest direct cremation in Fresno is $750 at Reade & Sons Funeral Home Inc, located at 1103 E St. Call 559-237-3233 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 Fresno, California are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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