Simple shouldn't mean less. It should mean clear.
One price. Real people on the other end of every call. No hidden fees, no pressure — just steady guidance through one of life's hardest moments.
The complete service, handled with dignity. We take your loved one into our care, manage every permit and filing, carry out the cremation, and return their ashes to you — all for one transparent price. No add-ons. No upsells. No surprises.
See how it works →Ease a future burden on the people you love. Set your wishes in place now, at today's price.
Begin a plan →Free resources on grief, death certificates, and what to do in the first 24 hours.
Read our guide →You'll reach one of our counselors — not a menu, not a script. We'll take in what's happened, answer your questions, and start the process whenever you're ready. No pressure.
We take your loved one into our care and manage every document: death certificate filings, cremation permits, county authorizations. You stay informed at each step. *Timing can vary based on the responsiveness of the physician signing the death certificate and the county handling the filing. We'll keep you updated if anything affects the schedule.
Your loved one is cremated privately, with the dignity and care you'd expect. Families who wish to be present are welcome — we can arrange a witness cremation with you.
Personally delivered to your home in local Orange County, or sent via USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Your choice — whatever feels right.
A memorial, a scattering, a quiet afternoon with family. Now, or next year. We're here if you have questions along the way — no clock, no rush.
The funeral industry has a reputation, and mostly it's earned: pushy sales, hidden fees, cold rooms, and fine print that matters more than people do.
We started Direct Cremation OC to do things differently — to serve Orange County families with the clarity, warmth, and respect they should be able to expect by default.
No packages to compare. No tiers to choose between. No add-ons waiting to be tacked on. $1,195 covers the full service, start to finish.
"My family usually opts for a traditional funeral, but we were looking for something simpler. I had one point of contact through the entire process — Patricia. She updated me almost every day by text or phone until cremation. All the paperwork was done by email. It was exactly what we needed."
If there's something you don't see here, call us. Real people answer, any hour, with real answers.
Read the full FAQ →Everything. Transportation into our care, all permits and filings, the cremation itself, a temporary urn, and return of the ashes to you by hand or mail. Plus county fees, taxes, and a counselor to walk you through every step.
California requires the death certificate to be filed and registered before cremation can be scheduled. That paperwork typically takes 7–10 business days, though it can be faster or slower depending on the physician and county. Cremation is carried out within 1–3 days after paperwork clears, and ashes are returned within 48 hours after that.
Yes. Many families find meaning in being there, and we can arrange a witness cremation when you request it. Let your counselor know and we'll coordinate a time that works for you.
No. $1,195 is the complete price for direct cremation in Orange County. It includes everything listed on this page. There are no "starting at" prices, no add-on fees, no upsells.
Call us. We'll walk you through the first hours: what to do, who to notify, and how to begin arrangements when you're ready. There's no need to rush anything. We're here to ease the pressure, not add to it.
Begin arrangements online or call us directly — a real person will pick up, any time.