Funeral Costs in Oakland, CA (2026)

Based on data from 16 funeral homes in Oakland, California. Average direct cremation: $1,668.

How much does a funeral cost in Oakland?

Direct Cremation $1,668 from $1,200

Basic Services Fee $1,689

California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in Oakland, California

Itemized pricing from 16 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Baker-Atkins Mortuary 980 8th Street	$1,390	—	$1,495	510-836-3436
Brown, Albert, Mortuary 3476 Piedmont Ave	$2,295	—	$2,195	510-652-1873
C.P. Bannon Mortuary 6800 International Blvd	$1,440	—	$1,950	510-632-1011
Colonial Chapel 2626 High Street	$1,295	—	$1,345	—
Colonial Chapel 2626 High Street	$1,295	—	$1,345	510-536-5454
Fouche's Hudson Funeral Home 3665 Telegraph Ave	$1,500	—	$1,800	510-654-8558
Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center - St. Mary's Cemetary 4529 Howe St.	$1,945	—	$1,650	510-654-0936
Holy Angels Funeral and Cremation Center-Oakland 4529 Howe Street	$1,950	—	$1,650	510-654-0936
Holy Angels/Cooper Mortuary 1580 Fruitvale Ave	$1,845	—	$1,650	510-533-4114
McNary, Williams, Jackson Mortuary 3630 Telegraph Ave	$1,880	—	$1,580	510-848-1238
Neptune Society of Northern California 490 Grand Ave	$1,995	—	$780	510-451-0887
Piedmont Funeral Services 5000 Piedmont Ave	$2,370	—	$2,750	510-658-2588
Sacred Space Memorial 1901 Harrison St. Suite 1100	$1,595	—	$1,300	510-612-6257
Thompson's Funeral Home 9900 International Blvd	$1,200	—	$1,695	510-568-8628
WFG Fuller Funerals 4647 International Blvd	$1,500	—	$2,350	510-436-3181
Whitted-Atkins Funeral Home 5500 Foothill Blvd	$1,200	—	$1,495	510-261-1105

Understanding Funeral Costs in Oakland

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

Basic Services Fee — avg $1,689 in Oakland

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 — avg $1,668 in Oakland

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 Oakland, prices start as low as $1,200.

Traditional Burial

The most comprehensive option — 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 — typically $500–$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 — typically $400–$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 — typically $300–$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 — typically $400–$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 $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — 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 — 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 — Funeral Costs in Oakland

What is the average funeral cost in Oakland, California?

Funeral costs in Oakland, California vary by funeral home and service type. We have 16 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Oakland?

Direct cremation in Oakland averages $1,668, with prices ranging from $1,200 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 — 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 Oakland, California, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than 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 Oakland, this fee averages $1,689. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Oakland funeral costs compare to California averages?

California's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Oakland before making a decision.

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Oakland, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 16+ homes in Oakland 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.

Data source: OfficialObituary.com funeral home directory · View all California funeral homes · API access for researchers

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