How much does cremation cost in San Francisco?
Cheapest Option $850 Pacific Interment Service
Average Cremation $1,664 San Francisco average
Providers Compared 15 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in San Francisco — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Pacific Interment Service 2100 Folsom St | $850 | $375 | 415-431-9940 |
| 2 | Lewis & Ribbs Mortuary 6424 3rd St | $958 | $1,995 | 415-468-2360 |
| 3 | Bryant Mortuary 635 Fulton | $975 | $1,825 | 415-861-4559 |
| 4 | Thompson's Bayview Mortuary 950 Gilman Avenue | $1,200 | $1,695 | 415-822-2820 |
| 5 | Duggan's Funeral Service 3434 17th Street | $1,395 | $2,195 | 415-431-4900 |
| 6 | McAvoy O'Hara Funeral Home 4545 Geary Blvd | $1,480 | $1,800 | 415-668-0077 |
| 7 | Sinai Memorial Chapel 1501 Divisadero St | $1,595 | $2,275 | 415-921-3636 |
| 8 | Sinai Memorial Chapel - Chevra Kadisha 1501 Divisadero Street | $1,670 | $2,475 | 415-921-3636 |
| 9 | Valente, Marini, Perata & Company 4840 Mission St. | $1,900 | $1,900 | 415-333-0161 |
| 10 | Halsted N. GrayCarew & English Funeral Home 1123 Sutter St. | $1,975 | $2,225 | 415-673-3000 |
| 11 | Green Street Mortuary 649 Green Street | $1,991 | $2,388 | 415-433-5692 |
| 12 | Neptune Society of Northern California One Loraine Court | $1,995 | $780 | 415-771-0717 |
| 13 | Driscolls Valencia Street Serra Mortuary 1465 Valencia St | $2,190 | $1,490 | 415-970-8801 |
| 14 | Lifemark Service Center 153 Columbus Avenue | $2,385 | $2,850 | 415-765-9986 |
| 15 | Sullivan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2254 Market St | $2,400 | $1,950 | 415-621-4567 |
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 Francisco
What is the cheapest cremation option in San Francisco, California?
The cheapest direct cremation in San Francisco is $850 at Pacific Interment Service, located at 2100 Folsom St. Call 415-431-9940 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 Francisco, 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
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