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Clarity Funerals & Cremation
4.9(173)
Santa Monica, CA (323) 380-1680
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
From
$1,295
Simple Cremation
Prepaid · Santa Monica, CA
Prepaid funeral plans in Santa Monica
How prepaying works in Santa Monica, what's protected, the questions to ask, and providers offering plans.
Updated June 2026
IndependentPrices sourced from providers6 providers in Santa MonicaUpdated June 2026How we source this
In Santa Monica, prepaid funeral typically runs between $175 and $175, with a local median around $175. Calla compares the 6 providers below in Santa Monica, California on price, what's included, and reviews, so you can see where the real differences are before you call anyone.
What prepaid costs in Santa Monica
$175
Low
$175
Typical (median)
$175
High
Based on 1 local price Calla tracks.
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 Santa Monica?
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Natural Grace Funerals And Cremations
5.0(59)
Santa Monica, CA (949) 600-7688
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
3
FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Santa Monica
4.9(69)
Santa Monica, CA (888) 939-5959
- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
4
FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles
4.9(53)
Santa Monica, CA (888) 939-5959
- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
5
Beacon Mortuary - Funerals and Cremations Los Angeles
5.0(8)
Santa Monica, CA (424) 324-9474
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
6
City of Santa Monica Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Mortuary - Funeral Home, Cremation & Burials
4.3(29)
Santa Monica, CA (310) 458-8717
- Cremation
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
- Prepaid
Pricing on request
Call for an itemized quote
Common questions about prepaid in Santa Monica
- How much does prepaid cost in Santa Monica, California?
- The median local price is about $175 (ranging from $175 to $175), based on the providers Calla tracks in Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica?
- 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 Santa Monica?
- 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 Santa Monica?
- 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 Santa Monica.