Service Areas / California

California Simple Cremation Services

Save an average of $7,690 compared to traditional funeral homes in California by planning your cremation with After.

All plans include

  • Honorable cremation
  • Permits and filing documents
  • Transportation of loved one (30 miles)
  • Dedicated care specialist
  • Temporary scattering urn (on request)
  • Secure Refrigeration (5 Business Days)
  • Cremation container (under 200 lbs)
  • Online obituary listing
  • After grief support ⓘ

Base

$995

Our core plan.Everything you need, nothing you don't.

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  • Death certificate ordering at cost (no error protection)
  • Local pickup (where available) ⓘ

Crest

$1295

Our best value plan.The right fit for most families.

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  • 1 Death certificate ⓘ
  • Death certificate ordering and error protection (3 months) ⓘ
  • In-state USPS certified delivery of remains
  • Financial account discovery ⓘ
  • 15% Memorial store discount

Summit

$1595

Our most comprehensive plan.For ultimate peace of mind.

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  • Transportation of loved one (Unlimited)
  • Cremation container (Unlimited)
  • 2 Death certificates ⓘ
  • Death certificate ordering and error protection (12 months) ⓘ
  • National USPS certified delivery or Local courier hand-delivery of remains
  • Financial account discovery with live guidance and support ⓘ
  • 30% Memorial store discount
  • 1 Engraving (Urn or Keepsake)
  • Fingerprint preservation ⓘ
  • DIY Memorial video and funeral programs

California Cremations

After's care team serves families from San Bernardino to Riverside, Los Angeles to Orange County, Oceanside to San Diego; as they grieve the loss of a loved one. Trust our California Care Team to ensure that your loved one is attended to at every step in the cremation process.

Our dedicated California cremation team is here to make certain your arrangements are both clear-cut and dignified. We collaborate with hospitals, medical examiners, and hospices, delivering comprehensive cremation services that let you concentrate on your family in these challenging moments.

Recognizing the deep sorrow of losing a loved one, our main objective is to provide tranquility of mind throughout the cremation planning phase. Our licensed funeral directors and attentive care team stand ready to assist you, whether you're organizing cremation for a recently departed loved one or considering preneed services for yourself. With After, you can effortlessly arrange everything online or over the phone, and upon the cremation's completion, we pledge the safe return of your loved one’s remains to your home. Learn more about the costs of cremation in California here.

Reach out to After's California Care Team today and journey through the cremation process with unwavering, heartfelt support.

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How much does a funeral or cremation cost in California?

Funeral and cremation costs can significantly differ across states, with the average price ranging between $1,200 to $3,500 for basic services. Below are the average direct cremation, direct burial, cremation memorial, and traditional funeral costs in California based on the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) data from 2021-2023 surveys. Keep in mind, these estimates may fluctuate based on your specific location and the funeral or cremation provider you select.

Direct Cremation
Direct Burial
Cremation Memorial
Traditional Funeral
AFTER
$995
Not offered
$1595
Not offered
Average Price
$1581
$4645
$5812
$7835
Highest Price
$2609
$7246
$10752
$16532
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Helpful Contact Information

  • After's California Funeral Home Office
  • Address

    580 Beech Ave, Suite A-4

    Carlsbad, CA 92008

    License #FD-2487

  • Phone

    844-905-2639

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County Health Departments

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Forget everything you know about funerals

All-inclusive cremations

In California, where some funeral homes might start with low prices only to add on extra fees for products and services you don't need, we stand apart. Our commitment is to provide California families with all-inclusive cremation packages that come with transparent, upfront pricing, ensuring you'll never face unexpected costs.

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There's no right way, only your way

After.com is revolutionizing the way California families approach funerals. Our platform enables families to effortlessly arrange and finance cremation services online, from the tranquility of their own homes. The entire process is designed to be quick and straightforward, taking only minutes instead of days. Plus, the price displayed online is genuinely what you pay, ensuring transparency and ease for California residents during this difficult time.

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World-class care

In California, our approach is all about guidance, not direction. We're dedicated to serving you in the way you prefer, assisting in planning that aligns with your wishes, all within a budget that's manageable for you. Our sole passion is aiding you in celebrating and honoring your loved one. Every aspect of our service is designed to conserve your time, finances, and energy for this very purpose.

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California Cities We Serve:

AlhambraAnaheimBeaumontBermuda DunesBreaBurbankCarlsbadCathedral CityChinoChula VistaClairemontCoachellaComptonCoronaCosta MesaCovinaCulver CityDowneyEl CajonEl MonteEncinitasEscondidoFontanaGlendaleGlendaleGlendoraHemetHuntington BeachImperial BeachInglewoodIrvineJurupa ValleyLa JollaLa MesaLaguna BeachLaguna NiguelLake ElsinoreLong BeachLos AngelesMenifeeMission ViejoMoreno ValleyMurrietaNational CityNewport BeachNorwalkOceansideOntarioPalm DesertPalm SpringsPalmdalePasadenaPerrisPomonaPomonaPowayRamonaRancho CucamongaRedlandsRiversideRosemeadSan BernardinoSan ClementeSan DiegoSan GabrielSan JacintoSan MarcosSanta AnaSanta ClaritaSanta MonicaSerra MesaTemeculaTierrasantaTorranceVistaWest CovinaWestminsterWhittierYorba Linda

States We Serve:

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Service Areas / California