Funeral Costs in Los Angeles, CA (2026)

Based on data from 17 funeral homes in Los Angeles, California. Average direct cremation: $1,525. Average traditional burial: $6,134.

How much does a funeral cost in Los Angeles?

Direct Cremation $1,525 from $620
Traditional Burial $6,134
Basic Services Fee $1,538
California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in Los Angeles, California

Itemized pricing from 17 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home Direct Cremation Traditional Burial Basic Services Fee Phone
Abbott & Hast Mortuary
315 Silver Lake Blvd
$790 โ€” $645 323-661-1111
Angelus Funeral Home
3875 S Crenshaw Blvd
$1,250 โ€” $1,050 323-296-6666
Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery Mortuary Crematory
1831 W Washington Blvd
$998 โ€” $850 323-734-3155
Armstrong Family Malloy-Mitten Mortuary
931 Venice Blvd
$620 โ€” $757 213-747-9121
Boyd Funeral Home
11109 S Vermont Ave
$995 โ€” $1,300 323-756-8391
Calvary Mortuary
4201 Whittier Blvd
$2,620 โ€” $2,785 323-261-3106
Continental Funeral Home
5353 E Beverly Blvd
$1,400 โ€” $1,895 323-728-6222
East Olympic Funeral Home
4556 E Olympic Blvd
$1,650 โ€” $795 323-260-7995
Felipe Bagues Mortuary
1930 E 1st St
$1,082 โ€” $1,840 323-268-0759
Forest Lawn Mortuary
6300 Forest Lawn Dr
$2,128 โ€” $1,350 888-204-3131
Fukui Mortuary
707 E Temple St
$1,675 โ€” $2,280 213-626-0441
Funeraria Del Angel Mirabal Mortuary
2814 N Broadway
$2,070 โ€” $1,495 323-225-0438
Funeraria Latino-Americana
3827 E. Whittier Blvd.
$750 โ€” $995 323-265-7016
Grace Davis Cremation & Funeral Services
1791 Elm St
$1,301 $6,134 $3,169 (213) 411-1563
Guerra-Gutierrez Mortuary
5245 E Pomona Blvd
$1,895 โ€” $2,845 323-721-8444
Han Kook Mortuary
2045 W Washington Blvd
$3,000 โ€” $1,195 323-734-5656
Harrison Ross Mortuaries
4601 S. Crenshaw Boulevard
$1,695 โ€” $895 888-905-7677

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Understanding Funeral Costs in Los Angeles

Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) โ€” required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.

Basic Services Fee โ€” avg $1,538 in Los Angeles

The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.

Direct Cremation โ€” avg $1,525 in Los Angeles

The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Los Angeles, prices start as low as $620.

Traditional Burial โ€” avg $6,134 in Los Angeles

The most comprehensive option โ€” includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.

Embalming โ€” typically $500โ€“$900

The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.

Viewing / Visitation โ€” typically $400โ€“$600

Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.

Transfer / Removal โ€” typically $300โ€“$500

The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.

Funeral Ceremony โ€” typically $400โ€“$600

Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.

What's NOT included in funeral home prices

Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10โ€“$25 each; you'll need 5โ€“10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker โ€” all are billed separately.

Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in California must give you an itemized General Price List upon request โ€” in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Funeral Costs in Los Angeles

What is the average funeral cost in Los Angeles, California?

The average traditional funeral in Los Angeles, California costs $6,134, based on data from 17 local funeral homes. Direct cremation averages $1,525, making it the most affordable option.

How much does direct cremation cost in Los Angeles?

Direct cremation in Los Angeles averages $1,525, with prices ranging from $620 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.

What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?

Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option โ€” the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Los Angeles, California, traditional funerals typically cost $6,134 vs $1,525 for direct cremation.

What is included in the basic services fee?

The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Los Angeles, this fee averages $1,538. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Los Angeles funeral costs compare to California averages?

The {stateName} state average for a traditional funeral is $7,912. In Los Angeles, the average is $6,134, which is below the state average.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Los Angeles, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 17+ homes in Los Angeles and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.

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