From
$1,995
Veterans Cremation Burial/Inurnment Graveside Service
Funeral & cremation in San Marcos, CA
Compare local funeral homes and crematories by price, services, and verified reviews.
Calla tracks 17 funeral homes and crematories in San Marcos, CA. Direct cremation here runs around $1,295, the lowest-cost option for most families. A traditional funeral with burial is typically higher, around $4,995. Prices vary by provider, so compare a few before you decide.
What to expect · San Marcos
Direct cremation
$695–$2,995
The lowest-cost option for most families.
Funeral homes
$4,995
A full-service funeral with viewing.
Burial
$2,995–$5,995
Adds casket, plot, and vault costs.
17 providers in San Marcos
Compare by price, services, and verified reviews.
- Most reviewed
El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park
4.5(361)San Marcos, CA (858) 453-2121- Traditional funeral
From
$1,295
Simple Cremation
From
$1,095
Simple cremation
From
$995
Cremation
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
From
$1,685
Direct Cremation
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
From
$695
Direct Cremation
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
From
$695
Direct Cremation
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
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Cremation
What cremation costs in San Marcos — direct vs. with a service — and the providers offering it, compared by price and reviews.
Funeral homes
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Burial
Average burial and full-service funeral prices in San Marcos, plot and plot-adjacent costs, and local providers.
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Veterans funeral benefits
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Common questions about funerals in San Marcos
- How much does cremation cost in San Marcos?
- Direct cremation in San Marcos runs around $1,295 — the lowest-cost option for most families. A cremation with a service costs more, and prices vary by provider, so always ask for an itemized price list.
- How many funeral homes and crematories are in San Marcos?
- Calla tracks 17 funeral homes and crematories in San Marcos, CA. Use the filters above to compare them by service, price, and verified reviews.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in San Marcos?
- Almost always. In San Marcos, direct cremation runs around $1,295 while a traditional funeral with burial is typically around $4,995 before cemetery costs like a plot and vault.
- How do I choose a funeral home in San Marcos?
- Compare a few on price, services, and reviews, then call to confirm an itemized quote — there's no obligation. You can also ask Calla for a recommendation based on what matters to you.