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Cremation in San Diego: costs, options & providers

What cremation costs in San Diego — direct vs. with a service — and the providers offering it, compared by price and reviews.

Updated June 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers26 providers in San DiegoUpdated June 2026How we source this

In San Diego, cremation typically runs between $100 and $1,995, with a local median around $1,235. Calla compares the 26 providers below in San Diego, California on price, what's included, and reviews, so you can see where the real differences are before you call anyone.

What cremation costs in San Diego

$100
Low
$1,235
Typical (median)
$1,995
High

Based on 25 local prices Calla tracks.

At a median of $1,235, San Diego sits within the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

What does the price usually include?

A typical cremation price covers the items on the left. The items on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask each provider for an itemized list.

Included

  • Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
  • The cremation itself and crematory fee
  • A basic cremation container
  • Return of the ashes to the family
  • Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

  • A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
  • An urn beyond the basic container
  • Certified copies of the death certificate
  • Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Which providers are cheapest in San Diego?

See our ranked best cremation in San Diego

3

American Cremation Services

2.9(18)
San Diego, CA (619) 283-5842
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$695

Cremation Services Starting at

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5

Preferred Cremation & Burial

4.6(80)
San Diego, CA (619) 584-7000
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,195

Cremation Services

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6

Legacy Funeral & Cremation Care

4.7(186)
San Diego, CA (619) 337-1400
  • Traditional funeral
  • Cremation

From

$1,235

Direct Cremation

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8

Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE

4.9(135)
San Diego, CA (833) 762-7286
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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11

El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service

4.7(195)
San Diego, CA (619) 440-8033
  • Prepaid
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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13

Cortez Cremations and Funeral Services

4.9(53)
San Diego, CA (619) 240-7620
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,695

Dignified Simple Cremation

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14

Miramar Memorial Services

5.0(46)
San Diego, CA (858) 566-9100
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,995

Plan a Simple Cremation

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15

Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory

4.7(169)
San Diego, CA (619) 264-3168
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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16

San Diego Funeral Service

4.9(55)
San Diego, CA (619) 786-6715
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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17

Balboa Cremation Services

4.8(93)
San Diego, CA (619) 268-1450
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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18

Telophase Cremation Society

3.0(2)
San Diego, CA (619) 299-0805
  • Prepaid
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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19

Care Center Cremation & Burial

4.8(33)
San Diego, CA (619) 677-2599
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Prepaid
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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20

Affordable Funeral Solutions California

4.9(50)
San Diego, CA (858) 217-6776
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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21

California Cremation & Burial

4.9(83)
San Diego, CA (619) 234-3272
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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22

East County Mortuary & Cremation Services

4.9(212)
San Diego, CA (619) 440-9900
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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23

Trident Society

4.8(532)
San Diego, CA (858) 527-7678
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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24

Clairemont Mortuary

4.9(72)
San Diego, CA (858) 609-8713
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial

Pricing on request

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26

San Diego Burial at Sea

5.0(236)
San Diego, CA (619) 987-0663
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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Common questions

How much does cremation cost in San Diego, California?
The median local price is about $1,235 (ranging from $100 to $1,995), based on the providers Calla tracks in San Diego. Prices depend on what's included — always ask for an itemized price list, which providers must give you under the FTC Funeral Rule.
Do I have to use a funeral home in San Diego?
No. In California you can compare and choose any licensed provider, and you only pay for the goods and services you select. You're never required to buy a package.
What's included in the price?
It depends on the provider and the option you choose. Ask for an itemized price list — under the FTC Funeral Rule, every funeral provider must give you one in writing, and you pay only for the goods and services you select.
How do I compare providers in San Diego?
Compare the all-in price for the specific service you want — not just the lowest headline number — and weigh it against reviews and what's included. The providers listed above show their prices so you can see the real differences before you call.
What's the difference between direct cremation and a cremation with a service?
Direct cremation is the cremation alone, with no viewing or ceremony, and is the lowest-cost option. A cremation with a service adds a visitation, memorial, or funeral beforehand, which raises the price. Both end with the same cremation.
What's the cheapest cremation option in San Diego?
The lowest price is almost always direct cremation — no viewing, no ceremony. Higher quotes usually bundle in services, an upgraded urn, or extra death certificates. Compare like with like by asking each provider for its itemized price list, which they must give you under the FTC Funeral Rule.
Do I have to buy a casket or an urn for a cremation?
No. No law requires a casket for cremation, and under the FTC Funeral Rule a provider must let you use an inexpensive alternative container. The ashes are returned in a basic container at no extra charge; you can transfer them to an urn you buy separately, whenever you're ready.
Are death certificates included in the cremation price?
Usually not. Certified copies are typically billed separately, often around $20 each, and you'll usually need several for banks, insurers, and estate matters.

Terms to know

Plain-language definitions for the words you'll hear when comparing cremation in San Diego.