Funeral Costs in San Diego, CA (2026)
Based on data from 30 funeral homes
in San Diego, California.
Average direct cremation: $1,484. Average traditional burial: $8,710.
How much does a funeral cost in San Diego?
Direct Cremation $1,484 from $640
Traditional Burial $8,710
Basic Services Fee $1,619
California State Average $7,912
Funeral Home Prices in San Diego, California
Itemized pricing from 30 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| Accucare Cremation & Funerals | $830 | — | $721 | 858-454-8766 |
| All Faiths Mortuary & Crematory Services 8333 Claremont Mesa Blvd. Suite 111 | $750 | — | $895 | 858-541-2400 |
| American Cremation Service | $640 | — | $800 | 619-283-5842 |
| Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary | $1,495 | — | $1,895 | 619-263-3141 |
| Balboa Cremation Services 4658 30th St | $995 | — | $795 | 619-563-8810 |
| Bayview Cremation & Burial Services 7510 Clairemont Mesa Blvd #109 | $805 | — | $800 | 858-277-7820 |
| Bayview Crematory & Burial Services 2859 Adams Ave | $805 | — | $800 | 619-281-7055 |
| Beardsley Mitchell Funeral Home 1818 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard | $2,390 | — | $2,195 | 619-223-8100 |
| Beardsley-Mitchell Funeral Home 1818 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard | $2,390 | — | $2,195 | +1-619-223-8100 |
| Brooks & Lopez Funeral Home 3446 Cedar Ln | $1,967 | $9,391 | $3,086 | (619) 312-1718 |
| California Cremation & Burial Chapel 5880 El Cajon Blvd | $876 | — | $750 | 619-286-0011 |
| Clairemont Mortuary 4266 Mt Abernathy Ave | $1,900 | — | $2,390 | 858-633-8658 |
| Cortez Cremations & Funeral Services 1901 First Avenue | $1,395 | — | $1,995 | 619-240-7620 |
| El Camino Memorial - Imperial and Cypress View Mausoleum 3953 Imperial Ave | $2,645 | — | $2,835 | 619-264-3168 |
| El Camino Mortuary & Memorial Park 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd | $2,540 | — | $2,890 | 858-453-2121 |
| Featheringill Mortuary College Chapel 6322 El Cajon Blvd | $895 | — | $1,395 | 619-583-9511 |
| Greenwood Mortuary & Memorial Park 4300 Imperial Ave | $2,140 | — | $2,595 | 619-264-3131 |
| Guadalupana Memorial Chapel & Mortuary 2601 Imperial Ave | $799 | — | $725 | 619-544-9333 |
| Harmony Mitchell Funeral Home & Cremation Center 1212 Elm St | $2,620 | $9,898 | $2,373 | (619) 711-7964 |
| Laurel Zimmerman Funeral Home 824 Lincoln Ave | $2,235 | $6,580 | $2,114 | (619) 412-6369 |
| Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary 3655 5th Ave | $2,390 | — | $2,195 | 619-295-2177 |
| Miramar Memorial Services | $995 | — | $1,295 | 858-566-9100 |
| Pacific Beach Chapel 4710 Cass St | $2,390 | — | $2,195 | 858-488-5553 |
| Preferred Cremation & Burial 6406 University Ave | $995 | — | $1,295 | 619-584-7000 |
| Quinn Memorial Services 1771 Spring St | $1,270 | $8,972 | $2,907 | (619) 648-4428 |
| San Diego Central Care Center 6344 Riverdale St | $799 | — | $800 | 619-677-2599 |
| San Diego Crematory Service | $695 | — | $1,175 | 619-299-8839 |
| Telophase Cremation Society 7851 Mission Center Crt | $1,548 | — | $300 | 619-299-0805 |
| Thresholds Home & Family Directed Funerals 2560 B Street | $1,528 | — | $1,222 | 619-719-1156 |
| Williams San Diego Memorial Chapel 2441 University Ave | $800 | — | $950 | 619-692-3090 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in San Diego
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 $1,619 in San Diego
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 $1,484 in San Diego
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 San Diego, prices start as low as $640.
Traditional Burial — avg $8,710 in San Diego
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 San Diego
What is the average funeral cost in San Diego, California?
The average traditional funeral in San Diego, California costs $8,710, based on data from 30 local funeral homes. Direct cremation averages $1,484, making it the most affordable option.
How much does direct cremation cost in San Diego?
Direct cremation in San Diego averages $1,484, with prices ranging from $640 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 San Diego, California, traditional funerals typically cost $8,710 vs $1,484 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 San Diego, this fee averages $1,619. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do San Diego funeral costs compare to California averages?
The {stateName} state average for a traditional funeral is $7,912. In San Diego, the average is $8,710, which is above the state average.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for San Diego, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 30+ homes in San Diego 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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