Highly rated
Sea Spirit Memorial
5.0(122)
Santa Cruz, CA (831) 336-2244
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
From
$984
Attended Ash Scattering at Sea (1-38 pax)
Funeral & cremation in Santa Cruz, CA
Compare local funeral homes and crematories by price, services, and verified reviews.
Calla tracks 15 funeral homes and crematories in Santa Cruz, CA. Direct cremation here runs around $984, the lowest-cost option for most families. A traditional funeral with burial is typically higher, around $100. Prices vary by provider, so compare a few before you decide.
What to expect · Santa Cruz
Direct cremation
$100–$2,975
The lowest-cost option for most families.
Burial
$100
Adds casket, plot, and vault costs.
Green burial
$2,250–$30,900
Vault-free, natural burial.
15 providers in Santa Cruz
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Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel
4.9(141)Santa Cruz, CA (831) 205-7330- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
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Santa Cruz Watsonville Cremation and Burial Service
5.0(32)Santa Cruz, CA (831) 200-8428- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
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From
$100
unattended spreading
From
$1,670
Direct Cremation
Pricing on request
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Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery
4.9(7)Santa Cruz, CA (831) 426-1601- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
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From
$1,650
Direct Cremation
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Pricing on request
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Cremation
What cremation costs in Santa Cruz — direct vs. with a service — and the providers offering it, compared by price and reviews.
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Burial
Average burial and full-service funeral prices in Santa Cruz, plot and plot-adjacent costs, and local providers.
Green burial
Natural, vault-free burial near Santa Cruz — certified grounds, what it costs, and providers that offer it.
Prepaid funeral
How prepaying works in Santa Cruz, what's protected, the questions to ask, and providers offering plans.
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Common questions about funerals in Santa Cruz
- How much does cremation cost in Santa Cruz?
- Direct cremation in Santa Cruz runs around $984 — 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 Santa Cruz?
- Calla tracks 15 funeral homes and crematories in Santa Cruz, CA. Use the filters above to compare them by service, price, and verified reviews.
- Is cremation cheaper than burial in Santa Cruz?
- Almost always. In Santa Cruz, direct cremation runs around $984 while a traditional funeral with burial is typically around $100 before cemetery costs like a plot and vault.
- How do I choose a funeral home in Santa Cruz?
- 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.