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Cremation in Sacramento: costs, options & providers

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

Updated June 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers20 providers in SacramentoUpdated June 2026How we source this

In Sacramento, cremation typically runs between $150 and $8,035, with a local median around $1,175. Calla compares the 20 providers below in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento

$150
Low
$1,175
Typical (median)
$8,035
High

Based on 59 local prices Calla tracks.

At a median of $1,175, Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

See our ranked best cremation in Sacramento

1

Affordable Cremation & Funeral Center - North Sacramento

4.9(145)
Sacramento, CA (916) 221-5365
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$995

Direct Cremation

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2

W F Gormley & Sons

4.7(17)
Sacramento, CA (916) 443-6513
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$471

Direct Cremation with Family Viewing

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3

Affordable Cremation & Funeral Center - South Sacramento

4.7(125)
Sacramento, CA (916) 221-5211
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$995

Direct Cremation

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4

Cremations Only

4.9(108)
Sacramento, CA (916) 564-0400
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Direct Cremation Package

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5

Sierra View Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc.

5.0(400)
Sacramento, CA (916) 481-1515
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,495

Cremation Starting at

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6

Harry A. Nauman & Son

4.9(42)
Sacramento, CA (916) 452-6157
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Direct Cremation

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7

Lombard Funeral Home

4.8(70)
Sacramento, CA (916) 483-3297
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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8

Evergreen Memorial Sacramento Inc.

4.2(35)
Sacramento, CA (916) 424-3503
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$150

Delivery of Cremated Remains by US Postal Service

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9

Reichert's Funeral & Cremation Services

4.7(117)
Sacramento, CA (916) 729-2229
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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10

Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home

4.4(58)
Sacramento, CA (916) 451-7284
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

From

$1,295

Simple Cremation

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11

ABC Cremation Society

4.6(77)
Sacramento, CA (916) 288-9433
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,590

Direct Cremation

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12

All Faith Cremation Sacramento

4.1(14)
Sacramento, CA (916) 922-0992
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,295

Direct Cremation

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13

Lowest Cost Cremation and Burial

3.3(23)
Sacramento, CA (916) 482-2466
  • Cremation
  • Burial
  • Prepaid
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,101

Simple Cremation

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14

Caring Pet Crematory

4.9(268)
Sacramento, CA (916) 469-0801
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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15

Neptune Society

4.8(362)
Sacramento, CA (916) 338-1111
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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16

North Sacramento Funeral Home, Inc.

4.7(27)
Sacramento, CA (916) 922-9668
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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17

All Seasons Funeral Service

5.0(1)
Sacramento, CA (916) 896-1910
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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18

Sacramento Memorial Lawn

4.3(72)
Sacramento, CA (916) 421-1171
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Burial
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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19

Sacramento County Crematory

5.0(2)
Sacramento, CA (916) 731-7085
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

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20

Thompson Oak Park Mortuary & Cremation Service

4.1(33)
Sacramento, CA (916) 455-3038
  • Cremation
  • Traditional funeral
  • Prepaid

Pricing on request

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Common questions about cremation in Sacramento

How much does cremation cost in Sacramento, California?
The median local price is about $1,175 (ranging from $150 to $8,035), based on the providers Calla tracks in Sacramento. 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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento?
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 Sacramento.