Funeral Costs in Sacramento, CA (2026)

Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Sacramento, California. Average direct cremation: $1,654.

How much does a funeral cost in Sacramento?

Direct Cremation $1,654 from $500

Basic Services Fee $1,611

California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in Sacramento, California

Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Acacia Cremation and Burial Society	$500	—	$895	916-993-8432
Affordable Cremation & Burial Center 8366 Rovana Circle	$1,545	—	$895	916-455-5486
Andrews & Greilich Mortuary 3939 Fruitridge Rd	$2,245	—	$2,095	916-732-2026
Evergreen Memorial, Inc. 3030 Fruitridge Rd.	$615	—	$795	916-424-3503
George L Klumpp Chapel of Flowers 2691 Riverside Blvd	$1,650	—	$1,700	916-443-7917
George L. Klumpp Funeral Home 2691 Riverside Blvd	$1,950	—	$1,650	916-443-7917
Harry A Nauman & Son 4041 Freeport Blvd	$3,290	—	$3,180	916-452-6157
Latino American Funeral Home 3924 Franklin Blvd	$1,300	—	$1,700	916-382-4161
Lombard & Company Funeral Directors 1550 Fulton Avenue	$2,340	—	$1,880	916-483-3297
Morgan Jones Funeral Home 4200 Broadway	$977	—	$950	916-452-4444
Neptune Society of Northern California 5213 Garfield Ave	$1,995	—	$780	916-338-1111
Nicoletti,Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home Inc 5401 Folsom Blvd	$3,290	—	$3,180	916-451-7284
North Sacramento Funeral Home 725 El Camino Ave	$895	—	$795	916-922-9668
Ramsey Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc. 910 Florin Rd. Suite 207	$1,395	—	$1,795	916-228-4999
River Cities Funeral Chapel 910 Soule St	$1,076	—	$1,295	916-371-4535
Sacramento Memorial Lawn 6100 Stockton Blvd	$2,540	—	$1,790	916-421-1171
Sharer-Nightingale Funeral Chapel 1010-A El Camino Ave	$645	—	$895	916-925-3549
Sierra Hills Memorial Park & East Lawn Mortuary 5757 Greenback Lane	$2,245	—	$2,095	916-732-2020
Sunset Lawn Chapel Of The Chimes & Memorial Park 4701 Marysville Blvd	$1,645	—	$2,450	916-256-2659
Thompson Rose Chapel, Inc 3601 5th Ave	$950	—	$1,400	916-455-3038

Understanding Funeral Costs in Sacramento

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 $1,611 in Sacramento

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 $1,654 in Sacramento

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 Sacramento, prices start as low as $500.

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 Sacramento

What is the average funeral cost in Sacramento, California?

Funeral costs in Sacramento, California vary by funeral home and service type. We have 20 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in Sacramento?

Direct cremation in Sacramento averages $1,654, with prices ranging from $500 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, this fee averages $1,611. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do Sacramento funeral costs compare to California averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for Sacramento, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Sacramento 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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