Funeral Costs in San Jose, CA (2026)

Based on data from 14 funeral homes in San Jose, California. Average direct cremation: $1,860.

How much does a funeral cost in San Jose?

Direct Cremation $1,860 from $690

Basic Services Fee $1,881

California State Average $7,912

Funeral Home Prices in San Jose, California

Itemized pricing from 14 funeral homes. Updated 2026.

Funeral Home	Direct Cremation	Traditional Burial	Basic Services Fee	Phone
Beddingfield Funeral Service 4323 Moorpark Ave Suite C	$1,091	—	$995	408-777-8100
Chapel Of Flowers 900 S. 2nd. St	$1,148	—	$1,525	408-294-9663
Darling & Fischer Garden Chapel 471 East Santa Clara Street	$2,455	—	$2,395	—
Darling-Fischer Mortuaries Garden Chapel 471 E Santa Clara St	$2,455	—	$2,395	408-998-2226
Lima Family-Erickson Mortuary 710 Willow St	$2,440	—	$1,525	408-295-5160
Lima-Campagna-Alameda Mission Chapel 600 South 2nd Street	$1,595	—	$1,940	—
Lima-CampagnaAlameda Mission Chapel 600 S. Second Street	$1,595	—	$1,940	408-288-9188
Martinez and Barba Funeral Home 1680 Alum Rock Ave	$750	—	$1,200	408-836-1553
Mission Memorial Foothills 30 Kirk Avenue	$1,295	—	$1,295	408-347-0985
Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park 300 Curtner Ave	$3,345	—	$3,550	408-297-2447
San Jose Funeral Service 1050 S Bascom Ave	$2,295	—	$1,895	408-288-8383
The Casket Store- Santa Clara Funeral & Cremation Service 1386 N Winchester Blvd	$690	—	$895	408-296-2988
Willow Glen Funeral Home 1039 Lincoln Avenue	$2,440	—	$2,395	—
Willow Glen Funeral Home 1039 Lincoln Ave	$2,440	—	$2,395	408-295-6446

More Funeral Homes in San Jose

Beddingfield Funeral Service

4323 Moorpark Avenue

+1-408-777-8100

Colma Cremation and Funeral Services

111 North Market Street

+1-408-755-9101

[email protected]

Martinez Family Funeral Home

1680 Alum Rock Avenue

+1-408-347-8674

Oak Hill Funeral Home

300 Curtner Avenue

Understanding Funeral Costs in San Jose

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 $1,881 in San Jose

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 $1,860 in San Jose

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 Jose, prices start as low as $690.

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 San Jose

What is the average funeral cost in San Jose, California?

Funeral costs in San Jose, California vary by funeral home and service type. We have 18 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.

How much does direct cremation cost in San Jose?

Direct cremation in San Jose averages $1,860, with prices ranging from $690 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 Jose, 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 San Jose, this fee averages $1,881. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.

How do San Jose funeral costs compare to California averages?

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

About This Data

Funeral pricing data for San Jose, California is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 14+ homes in San Jose 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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