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Cheapest Cremation in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (2026)

Prices from $2,295 at 1 cremation provider in Rancho Palos Verdes. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Rancho Palos Verdes?

Cheapest Option $2,295 Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel
Average Cremation $2,295 Rancho Palos Verdes average
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Cremation Providers in Rancho Palos Verdes — Sorted by Price

# Provider Direct Cremation Basic Services Fee Phone
🏆 Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel
27501 South Western Avenue
 $2,295 $2,800 877-981-7755

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 Rancho Palos Verdes

What is the cheapest cremation option in Rancho Palos Verdes, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Rancho Palos Verdes is $2,295 at Green Hills Mortuary & Memorial Chapel, located at 27501 South Western Avenue. Call 877-981-7755 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, 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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