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Cremation in Los Angeles: costs, options & providers

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

Updated June 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers22 providers in Los AngelesUpdated June 2026How we source this

In Los Angeles, cremation typically runs between $1,048 and $4,795, with a local median around $1,298. Calla compares the 22 providers below in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

$1,048
Low
$1,298
Typical (median)
$4,795
High

Based on 13 local prices Calla tracks.

At a median of $1,298, Los Angeles 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 serve Los Angeles?

See our ranked best cremation in Los Angeles

1

Meadow Memorials - Cremations and Funerals

4.9(231)
Los Angeles, CA (213) 335-2187
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$995

Transparent pricing with plans starting at

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2

Clarity Funerals & Cremation

4.9(174)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 380-1680
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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3

Opal Cremation of Greater Los Angeles

4.9(24)
Los Angeles, CA (310) 347-4891
  • Cremation

From

$1,295

Cremation Services

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5

SoCal Cremations and Funerals

4.1(51)
Los Angeles, CA (877) 790-9455
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,048

Complete Direct Cremation

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6

Cremation Society Of Los Angeles

4.0(35)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 773-1234
  • Cremation

From

$998

Complete Cremation

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7

Tulip Cremation

3.8(9)
Los Angeles, CA (657) 660-4191
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation Services

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8

Los Angeles Funeral Service

5.0(77)
Los Angeles, CA (310) 390-9969
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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9

Natural Grace Funerals And Cremations

5.0(59)
Los Angeles, CA (949) 600-7688
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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10

Optima Funeral Home

4.9(244)
Los Angeles, CA (213) 820-2798
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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11

Huntington Funeral Home and Cremation

4.9(86)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 705-5500
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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12

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles

4.9(53)
Los Angeles, CA (888) 939-5959
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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13

Direct Cremation LA

5.0(19)
Los Angeles, CA (213) 818-7115
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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14

Anubis, Inc.

4.8(64)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 644-3323
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

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15

Pet Cremation Services of LA

5.0(13)
Los Angeles, CA (310) 810-6094
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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16

A Serenity Funeral & Cremation Services

5.0(10)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 264-0065
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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17

Neptune Society

4.6(533)
Los Angeles, CA (818) 946-2022
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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18

Beacon Mortuary - Funerals and Cremations Los Angeles

5.0(8)
Los Angeles, CA (424) 324-9474
  • Prepaid
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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19

Hollywood Funeral Home and Cremation

5.0(3)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 676-1292
  • Prepaid
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$2,395

Full-Service, On-Site Cremation

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20

SOUTH LOS ANGELES CREMATION SERVICES

5.0(4)
Los Angeles, CA (323) 309-1488
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

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Common questions about cremation in Los Angeles

How much does cremation cost in Los Angeles, California?
The median local price is about $1,298 (ranging from $1,048 to $4,795), based on the providers Calla tracks in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles.