Cheapest Cremation in Santa Monica, CA (2026)

Prices from $1,289 at 4 cremation providers in Santa Monica. Sorted cheapest first.

How much does cremation cost in Santa Monica?

Cheapest Option $1,289 Larson Family Mortuary

Average Cremation $1,625 Santa Monica average

Providers Compared 4 with pricing data

Cremation Providers in Santa Monica — Sorted by Price

#	Provider	Direct Cremation	Basic Services Fee	Phone
🏆	Larson Family Mortuary	$1,289	$1,200	310-883-8733
2	Farrington Mortuary & Cremation 1505 9th Street	$1,395	$975	800-674-3659
3	Woodlawn Cemetery & Mausoleum 1847 14TH ST	$1,464	$1,488	310-458-8717
4	Gates, Kingsley & Gates Moeller & Murphy 1925 Arizona Ave	$2,350	$4,075	310-395-9988

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 Monica

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

The cheapest direct cremation in Santa Monica is $1,289 at Larson Family Mortuary. Call 310-883-8733 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 Monica, 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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