Funeral Directory › California › Palm Desert Costs › Cheapest Cremation

Cheapest Cremation in Palm Desert, CA (2026)

Prices from $1,175 at 3 cremation providers in Palm Desert. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Palm Desert?

Cheapest Option $1,175 Rose Mortuary & Crematory
Average Cremation $1,659 Palm Desert average
Providers Compared 3 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Palm Desert — Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
🏆 Rose Mortuary & Crematory
44650 Monterey Avenue
 $1,175 $1,175 760-773-6500
2 FitzHenry-Wiefels Cremation & Buria
44-700 San Pablo Ave.
 $1,565 $1,300 760-568-9481
3 Forest Lawn Palm Desert
44-635 San Pablo Ave
 $2,238 $795 760-776-8866

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 Palm Desert

What is the cheapest cremation option in Palm Desert, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Palm Desert is $1,175 at Rose Mortuary & Crematory, located at 44650 Monterey Avenue. Call 760-773-6500 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 Palm Desert, 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.

View all funeral costs in Palm Desert → · Browse California funeral homes →