Cheapest Cremation in Santa Ana, CA (2026)

Prices from $1,295 at 5 cremation providers in Santa Ana. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Santa Ana?

Cheapest Option $1,295 Brown Colonial Mortuary

Average Cremation $1,738 Santa Ana average

Providers Compared 5 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Santa Ana — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Brown Colonial Mortuary 204 W. 17th	$1,295	$1,195	714-542-3949
2	Continental Funeral Home 2525 N Grand Ave Ste L	$1,400	$1,895	714-771-1238
3	Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary 1702 Fairhaven Ave	$1,495	$1,385	714-633-1442
4	Funeraria Del Angel MacDougall Family Mortuary 1610 E 1st St	$2,215	$1,495	714-543-9351
5	Funeraria Family Mortuary 1201 N Main St	$2,285	$1,245	714-953-9045

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 Santa Ana

What is the cheapest cremation option in Santa Ana, California?

The cheapest direct cremation in Santa Ana is $1,295 at Brown Colonial Mortuary, located at 204 W. 17th. Call 714-542-3949 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 Santa Ana, 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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