Transparency, Affordability, and Simplicity.
How we compare to others
Other providers will
"start at..." $895+
Hidden service charges and fees
Representatives may have a sales quota
Confusing cremation packages
The average cost for cremation in California is $1,700.
Simple Process
Cremation takes place immediately after all of the necessary filing is complete.
Receive your loved one's ashes within 10 business days.
Contact and Removal
We arrange to immediately take your loved one into our care after information is collected.
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​Estimated Time:
1 - 2 Days
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Death Certificate Filing
We register your loved one's death certificate with the county and state. This is required before cremation is scheduled.
​Estimated Time:
5 - 7 Business Days
2
Cremation
As soon as the death certificate is registered, a private cremation is scheduled.
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Estimated Time:
2 - 4 Days
3
Return
If local, we personally deliver the urn to you.
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Family
Reviews
... My family usually opts for a funeral, but we were looking for an affordable option which was cremation without a service. I had one point of contact through the entire process which was Patricia. She updated me almost everyday by either text message or phone call until cremation. All of the paperwork was super simple and done by email. I couldn’t believe how seamless everything was...
JEREMIAH A.
(La Palma, CA)
When you need this type of service it's usually at a time when you're not in your best state of well being- it's an emotional time and Patricia at direct cremation from start to finish was empathetic, kind, extremely helpful and available when needed. Was treated respectfully and professionally. Accommodated needs. Ordered certificates for us as well. Kept in contact and was informative throughout entire process. Fair pricing. Very pleased and would recommend.
SHERRY U.
(Irvine, CA)
Simple, professional, and affordable. Direct cremation arrangements were straight forward and easy. No frills, only one package that they emphasized has no hidden fees and though I was skeptical at first it truly had no hidden fees ...
PAUL C.
(Los Angeles, CA)
...I googled several places, but either some services had too many options I didnt need or they were too expensive. We wanted something straightforward and not costly. Direct cremation’s only package was easy to understand and there were no surprises. I had to make sure so I spoke to someone from their office (Patricia) and she reassured me that the package included everything mentioned as well as sales tax and any fees if we paid by credit card. All in all, the process was fairly quick...
STEVEN N.
(Orange, CA)
I recently used Direct Cremation for my mother's passing and was blown away by the professionalism and compassion of the service, Doug was amazing and went above and beyond every step of the way. From the moment I contacted him, he made the process easy and stress-free, answering all of my questions in a timely manner and providing guidance.
ROSELYN C.
(Manhattan Beach, CA)