Cheapest Cremation in Oakland, CA (2026)

Prices from $1,200 at 16 cremation providers in Oakland. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Oakland?

Cheapest Option $1,200 Thompson's Funeral Home

Average Cremation $1,668 Oakland average

Providers Compared 16 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Oakland — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Thompson's Funeral Home 9900 International Blvd	$1,200	$1,695	510-568-8628
2	Whitted-Atkins Funeral Home 5500 Foothill Blvd	$1,200	$1,495	510-261-1105
3	Colonial Chapel 2626 High Street	$1,295	$1,345	—
4	Colonial Chapel 2626 High Street	$1,295	$1,345	510-536-5454
5	Baker-Atkins Mortuary 980 8th Street	$1,390	$1,495	510-836-3436
6	C.P. Bannon Mortuary 6800 International Blvd	$1,440	$1,950	510-632-1011
7	Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home 3665 Telegraph Ave	$1,500	$1,800	510-654-8558
8	WFG Fuller Funerals 4647 International Blvd	$1,500	$2,350	510-436-3181
9	Sacred Space Memorial 1901 Harrison St. Suite 1100	$1,595	$1,300	510-612-6257
10	Holy Angels/Cooper Mortuary 1580 Fruitvale Ave	$1,845	$1,650	510-533-4114
11	McNary, Williams, Jackson Mortuary 3630 Telegraph Ave	$1,880	$1,580	510-848-1238
12	Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center - St. Mary's Cemetary 4529 Howe St.	$1,945	$1,650	510-654-0936
13	Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center-Oakland 4529 Howe Street	$1,950	$1,650	510-654-0936
14	Neptune Society of Northern California 490 Grand Ave	$1,995	$780	510-451-0887
15	Brown, Albert, Mortuary 3476 Piedmont Ave	$2,295	$2,195	510-652-1873
16	Piedmont Funeral Services 5000 Piedmont Ave	$2,370	$2,750	510-658-2588

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 Oakland

What is the cheapest cremation option in Oakland, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Oakland is $1,200 at Thompson's Funeral Home, located at 9900 International Blvd. Call 510-568-8628 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 Oakland, 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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