How much does cremation cost in San Diego?
Cheapest Option $640 American Cremation Service
Average Cremation $1,520 San Diego average
Providers Compared 19 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in San Diego — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | American Cremation Service | $640 | $800 | 619-283-5842 |
| 2 | All Faiths Mortuary & Crematory Services 8333 Claremont Mesa Blvd. Suite 111 | $750 | $895 | 858-541-2400 |
| 3 | Guadalupana Memorial Chapel & Mortuary 2601 Imperial Ave | $799 | $725 | 619-544-9333 |
| 4 | Bayview Cremation & Burial Services 7510 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #109 | $805 | $800 | 858-277-7820 |
| 5 | Bayview Crematory & Burial Services 2859 Adams Ave | $805 | $800 | 619-281-7055 |
| 6 | Accucare Cremation & Funerals | $830 | $721 | 858-454-8766 |
| 7 | California Cremation & Burial Chapel 5880 El Cajon Blvd | $876 | $750 | 619-286-0011 |
| 8 | Featheringill Mortuary College Chapel 6322 El Cajon Blvd | $895 | $1,395 | 619-583-9511 |
| 9 | Balboa Cremation Services 4658 30th St | $995 | $795 | 619-563-8810 |
| 10 | Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services 1901 First Avenue | $1,395 | $1,995 | 619-240-7620 |
| 11 | Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary | $1,495 | $1,895 | 619-263-3141 |
| 12 | Clairemont Mortuary 4266 Mt Abernathy Ave | $1,900 | $2,390 | 858-633-8658 |
| 13 | Brooks & Lopez Funeral Home 3446 Cedar Ln | $1,967 | $3,086 | (619) 312-1718 |
| 14 | Greenwood Mortuary & Memorial Park 4300 Imperial Ave | $2,140 | $2,595 | 619-264-3131 |
| 15 | Beardsley Mitchell Funeral Home 1818 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard | $2,390 | $2,195 | 619-223-8100 |
| 16 | Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home 1818 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard | $2,390 | $2,195 | +1-619-223-8100 |
| 17 | El Camino Mortuary & Memorial Park 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd | $2,540 | $2,890 | 858-453-2121 |
| 18 | Harmony Mitchell Funeral Home & Cremation Center 1212 Elm St | $2,620 | $2,373 | (619) 711-7964 |
| 19 | El Camino Memorial - Imperial and Cypress View Mausoleum 3953 Imperial Ave | $2,645 | $2,835 | 619-264-3168 |
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 San Diego
What is the cheapest cremation option in San Diego, California?
The cheapest direct cremation in San Diego is $640 at American Cremation Service. Call 619-283-5842 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego → ·
Browse California funeral homes →