Cheapest Cremation in Modesto, CA (2026)

Prices from $495 at 5 cremation providers in Modesto. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Modesto?

Cheapest Option $495 Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service

Average Cremation $1,165 Modesto average

Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Modesto — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service 513 12th Street	$495	$1,070	209-492-9222
2	Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel Inc 419 Scenic Dr	$783	$1,275	209-523-5646
3	Evins Funeral Home & Crematorium 1219 7th St	$1,020	$1,150	209-522-3846
4	Franklin & Downs Funeral Homes 704 12th St	$1,750	$1,595	209-523-9135
5	Franklin & Downs Funeral Home Colonial Chapel 704 12th St	$1,775	$1,795	209-523-9135

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 Modesto

What is the cheapest cremation option in Modesto, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Modesto is $495 at Eaton Family Funeral & Cremation Service, located at 513 12th Street. Call 209-492-9222 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 Modesto, 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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