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Cremation · Santa Barbara, CA

Cremation in Santa Barbara: costs, options & providers

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

Updated July 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers1 provider in Santa BarbaraUpdated July 2026How we source this

In Santa Barbara, cremation typically runs between $200 and $4,600, with a local median around $1,857 based on 12 priced providers. Calla compares the 1 provider below in Santa Barbara, California on price, what's included, and reviews. 1 of them has a published price list on file with Calla.

What cremation costs in Santa Barbara

$200
Low
$1,857
Typical (median)
$4,600
High

Based on 12 local prices Calla tracks.

At a median of $1,857, Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara?

1

Coast Cities Cremations

4.6(10)
Santa Barbara, CA (805) 648-4100
  • Traditional funeral
  • Cremation
  • Prepaid

From

$1,450

Direct Cremation

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Terms to know

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