Cheapest Cremation in Riverside, CA (2026)

Prices from $675 at 12 cremation providers in Riverside. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Riverside?

Cheapest Option $675 Metropolitan Mortuary

Average Cremation $1,128 Riverside average

Providers Compared 12 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Riverside — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Metropolitan Mortuary 2902 Rubidoux Blvd	$675	$1,250	951-683-5400
2	Inland Memorial, Inc. 4922 Arlington Ave	$695	$650	951-248-2299
3	Tribute Memorial Services 6611 Arlington Ave	$795	$1,050	951-324-8080
4	Preston & Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Inn Ave	$830	$895	951-683-7410
5	Akes Family Funeral Home 9695 Magnolia Ave	$910	$925	951-785-4071
6	Tillman Riverside Mortuary Inc 2874 10th St	$950	$995	951-682-6433
7	Arlington Mortuary 9645 Magnolia Ave	$995	$720	951-689-1011
8	Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary 4933 La Sierra Ave	$995	$995	951-687-0551
9	McKay's Family After Care Burial & Cremation 2001 3rd Street Suite A	$1,170	$1,275	951-683-5178
10	Rubidoux Mortuary 6091 Mission Blvd	$1,195	$975	951-683-2215
11	Acheson & Graham Garden Of Prayer Mortuary 7944 Magnolia Ave	$2,140	$2,800	951-688-1221
12	Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary 11500 Arlington Ave.	$2,190	$2,245	951-689-1441

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 Riverside

What is the cheapest cremation option in Riverside, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Riverside is $675 at Metropolitan Mortuary, located at 2902 Rubidoux Blvd. Call 951-683-5400 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 Riverside, 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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