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Funeral homes · Lake Forest, CA

Funeral homes in Lake Forest

Compare funeral homes in Lake Forest by price, services, and reviews.

Updated June 2026

IndependentPrices sourced from providers54 providers in Lake ForestUpdated June 2026How we source this

In Lake Forest, funeral homes typically runs between $2,800 and $5,875, with a local median around $3,995. Calla compares the 54 providers below in Lake Forest, California on price, what's included, and reviews, so you can see where the real differences are before you call anyone.

What funeral homes costs in Lake Forest

$2,800
Low
$3,995
Typical (median)
$5,875
High

Based on 5 local prices Calla tracks.

What does the price usually include?

A typical funeral homes 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

  • The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
  • Transfer of the deceased into their care
  • Coordination of permits and paperwork
  • Use of facilities for a viewing or service
  • An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

Usually extra

  • A casket, urn, or burial vault
  • A cemetery plot or cremation fee
  • Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
  • Certified copies of the death certificate

Which providers serve Lake Forest?

See our ranked best funeral homes in Lake Forest

2

Chavez Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (562) 965-7693
  • Traditional funeral

From

$3,995

Same Day Funeral & Burial Service

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3

Fairhaven Memorial Services

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (949) 380-8911
  • Traditional funeral

From

$4,995

Traditional Funeral Package

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4

All California Cremation

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (800) 575-0551
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,095

Simple, Dignified Cremation

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10

Fond Remembrance Cremation Services, Inc.

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (714) 271-3688
  • Traditional funeral

From

$995

Basic Cremation

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13

Neptune Society of Orange County

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (949) 646-7431
  • Traditional funeral

Pricing on request

Call for an itemized quote

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15

Opal Cremation of Greater San Diego

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (760) 314-1469
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,295

Direct Cremation

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16

Opal Cremation of Orange County

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (714) 415-2665
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,295

Cost for our basic package

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17

Orange County Cremation Services

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (714) 643-9053
  • Traditional funeral

From

$998

Complete Cremation

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18

Portal of Peace Cremation Service of Orange County

No reviews yet
Lake Forest, CA (714) 991-9377
  • Traditional funeral

From

$1,200

DIRECT CREMATION

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Common questions about funeral homes in Lake Forest

How much does funeral homes cost in Lake Forest, California?
The median local price is about $3,995 (ranging from $2,800 to $5,875), based on the providers Calla tracks in Lake Forest. 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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest?
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.
How do I compare funeral homes in Lake Forest fairly?
Ask each home for its General Price List — the FTC Funeral Rule requires them to give you one, and to quote prices by phone. Compare the basic services fee and the specific items you want, since that's where prices vary most.
Can a funeral home require me to buy a casket from them?
No. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, a funeral home must accept a casket or urn you bought elsewhere and cannot charge a handling fee for it.
Do funeral homes handle both cremation and burial?
Most full-service funeral homes arrange both. Some also have an on-site crematory, while others use a partner facility. Either way, you can ask for an itemized price for the exact path you choose.

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