Funeral Costs in California (2026)

Average funeral prices across California, based on data from 100 funeral homes. Traditional burial averages $7,912 statewide.

How much does a funeral cost in California?

Traditional Burial $7,912 California average
Funeral Homes Listed 100 across California
With Pricing Data 89 itemized costs available

Funeral Costs by City in California

Select a city to see itemized pricing and compare funeral homes.

City Funeral Homes With Pricing Avg Direct Cremation View Prices
San Diego 11 11 $1,268 Compare prices →
Los Angeles 6 5 $931 Compare prices →
Escondido 4 4 $1,365 Compare prices →
Bakersfield 4 4 $1,106 Compare prices →
Riverside 3 3 $1,348 Compare prices →
Chico 3 3 $1,258 Compare prices →
Long Beach 3 2 $1,658 Compare prices →
Oakland 3 3 $1,708 Compare prices →
Thousand Oaks 2 2 $835 Compare prices →
Fullerton 2 2 $670 Compare prices →
Carlsbad 2 2 $640 Compare prices →
Westminster 2 2 $1,045 Compare prices →
Sacramento 2 2 $1,895 Compare prices →
Saratoga 2 1 $1,995 Compare prices →
Pasadena 2 2 $1,763 Compare prices →
San Jose 2 1 $1,091 Compare prices →
Fremont 2 2 $1,695 Compare prices →
Fallbrook 2 2 $1,395 Compare prices →
Vacaville 2 1 Compare prices →
Fairfield 2 2 $1,768 Compare prices →
Dublin 1 1 $995 Compare prices →
Stockton 1 1 $920 Compare prices →
Fresno 1 1 $995 Compare prices →
Oxnard 1 1 $1,280 Compare prices →
West Sacramento 1 1 $500 Compare prices →
Compton 1 1 $1,180 Compare prices →
El Monte 1 1 $1,100 Compare prices →
Petaluma 1 1 $1,130 Compare prices →
Huntington Beach 1 1 $1,490 Compare prices →
Alameda 1 1 $1,395 Compare prices →

Frequently Asked Questions — California Funeral Costs

What is the average cost of a funeral in California?

The average cost of a traditional funeral in California is $7,912, which includes the funeral home's basic services fee, embalming, viewing, funeral ceremony, and burial. Direct cremation is significantly less expensive. Costs vary by city and funeral home.

What is the cheapest funeral option in California?

Direct cremation is consistently the least expensive funeral option in California. It involves cremation shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a formal funeral service. The ashes are returned to the family. Many families then hold a separate memorial service at a time and place of their choosing.

Are funeral prices regulated in California?

The FTC Funeral Rule requires all funeral homes in the United States — including California — to provide itemized price lists upon request. This means you can call any funeral home and ask for their General Price List (GPL) before committing to any services. Always get prices in writing and compare multiple funeral homes.

About This Data

Funeral cost data for California comes from OfficialObituary.com's directory of 100 funeral homes. Prices are sourced from individual funeral home websites and updated regularly. Contact funeral homes directly for current pricing.

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