Funeral Costs in Riverside, CA (2026)

Based on data from 12 funeral homes in Riverside, California. Average direct cremation: $1,128.

How much does a funeral cost in Riverside?

Direct Cremation $1,128 from $675

Basic Services Fee $1,231

California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in Riverside, California

Itemized pricing from 12 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Acheson & Graham Garden Of Prayer Mortuary 7944 Magnolia Ave	$2,140	—	$2,800	951-688-1221
Akes Family Funeral Home 9695 Magnolia Ave	$910	—	$925	951-785-4071
Arlington Mortuary 9645 Magnolia Ave	$995	—	$720	951-689-1011
Inland Memorial, Inc. 4922 Arlington Ave	$695	—	$650	951-248-2299
McKay's Family After Care Burial & Cremation 2001 3rd Street Suite A	$1,170	—	$1,275	951-683-5178
Metropolitan Mortuary 2902 Rubidoux Blvd	$675	—	$1,250	951-683-5400
Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary 11500 Arlington Ave.	$2,190	—	$2,245	951-689-1441
Preston & Simons Mortuary 3358 Mission Inn Ave	$830	—	$895	951-683-7410
Rubidoux Mortuary 6091 Mission Blvd	$1,195	—	$975	951-683-2215
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary 4933 La Sierra Ave	$995	—	$995	951-687-0551
Tillman Riverside Mortuary Inc 2874 10th St	$950	—	$995	951-682-6433
Tribute Memorial Services 6611 Arlington Ave	$795	—	$1,050	951-324-8080

More Funeral Homes in Riverside

M. H. Simons Undertaking Chapel

3610 11th Street

Understanding Funeral Costs in Riverside

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 $1,231 in Riverside

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 $1,128 in Riverside

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 Riverside, prices start as low as $675.

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 Riverside

What is the average funeral cost in Riverside, California?

Funeral costs in Riverside, California vary by funeral home and service type. We have 13 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Riverside?

Direct cremation in Riverside averages $1,128, with prices ranging from $675 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, this fee averages $1,231. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Riverside funeral costs compare to California averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Riverside, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 12+ homes in Riverside 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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