1
Monarch Memorial - Funeral Home
5.0(82)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 323-7119
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
From
$1,295
Direct Cremation
Prepaid · Bakersfield, CA
Prepaid funeral plans in Bakersfield
How prepaying works in Bakersfield, what's protected, the questions to ask, and providers offering plans.
Updated June 2026
IndependentPrices sourced from providers17 providers in BakersfieldUpdated June 2026How we source this
In Bakersfield, what prepaid funeral costs depends on the provider and what you choose to include. The 17 providers below serve Bakersfield, California and are compared on services and reviews — ask any of them for an itemized price list, which the FTC Funeral Rule requires every provider to give you, so you can compare like with like before you commit.
We don't have enough local price data here yet. Ask each provider for an itemized price list — they must provide one under the FTC Funeral Rule.
What does the price usually include?
A typical prepaid 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
- An itemized plan of the services and goods you select
- Prices locked in at today's rates, where the plan guarantees them
- Funds held in a state-regulated trust or insurance policy
- A written contract spelling out exactly what's covered
Usually extra
- Cemetery costs, unless bought separately from the cemetery
- Items added later that the contract didn't guarantee
- Travel or shipping if the death occurs out of the area
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Which providers serve Bakersfield?
See our ranked best prepaid in Bakersfield →
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From
$895
Direct Cremation Service
3
Angels Cremation Service
4.9(202)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 376-0241
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
From
$995
The most affordable cremation provider
4
Funeraria del Angel Bakersfield Central
5.0(17)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 369-7336
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
From
$795
Cremation without a service
5
Grand Legacy Funeral Home and Crematory
5.0(70)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 401-5032
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
From
$895
Direct Cremation
7
Living Waters Funeral Care
4.9(61)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 241-0472
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
8
Bakersfield Funeral Home Fd1792
5.0(2)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 324-4446
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
From
$945
Promotional Direct Cremation
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
10
Kern River Family Mortuary
4.2(22)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 392-9010
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
From
$1,495
Direct Cremation
12
Alma Funeral Home and Crematory
4.4(16)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 638-0444
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
14
Funeraria Del Angel Hillcrest & Hillcrest Memorial Park
4.2(259)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 366-5766
- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
17
Historic Union Cemetery, Crematory & Funeral Home
3.4(61)
Bakersfield, CA (661) 324-9648
- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Common questions about prepaid in Bakersfield
- How much does prepaid cost in Bakersfield, California?
- Prices vary by provider in Bakersfield. Ask each provider for an itemized price list — they're required to give you one under the FTC Funeral Rule.
- Do I have to use a funeral home in Bakersfield?
- 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 Bakersfield?
- 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 happens to my money if the funeral home closes?
- Prepaid funds are placed in a regulated trust or an insurance policy, not kept by the home. If the business closes, the money stays protected and can usually be moved to another provider. Confirm in writing how your funds are held.
- Are prepaid funeral prices guaranteed?
- Some plans guarantee the price of the services you select, so your family pays nothing more for them later. Others only set money aside and aren't price-locked. Read the contract to see which type you have.
- Can I transfer a prepaid plan if I move away from Bakersfield?
- Often, yes, especially if the plan is funded by a portable insurance policy. Terms vary, so ask whether the plan can move with you and whether any guarantees still apply.
Terms to know
Plain-language definitions for the words you'll hear when comparing prepaid in Bakersfield.