Funeral home · Clovis, CA

Affordable Direct Cremations

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Affordable Direct Cremations is a funeral home serving Fresno, Clovis, and Foothill communities in California with a focus on basic cremation and memorial services, military honors, and grief support. The home is owned and operated by Allen & Mary Taliaferro.

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Starting price: $175

About Affordable Direct Cremations

Affordable Direct Cremations is a family-owned funeral home serving the Fresno, Clovis, and Foothill communities of California. The home is owned and operated by Allen & Mary Taliaferro and their professional staff are committed to providing respectful and compassionate assistance to families. Affordable Direct Cremations specializes in basic cremation and memorial services, military honors, grief support, and preplanning.

Affordable Direct Cremations prices

Price list published

Service prices
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead	$400
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)	$195
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)	$175
Direct Cremation	$1,150

At $175, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes
Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

Allen Taliaferro
Owner & Funeral Director
Mary Taliaferro
Owner & Funeral Director

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Military honors
Grief support
Preplanning

Where is Affordable Direct Cremations?

264 Clovis Ave # 106, Clovis, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Affordable Direct Cremations reviews

Updated July 2026

4.3

4 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.3 from 4 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Affordable Direct Cremations: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask 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

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic services of the director, staff, and overhead cost at Affordable Direct Cremations?

Affordable Direct Cremations lists basic services of the director, staff, and overhead at $400. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does transfer of remains to funeral home (first call) cost at Affordable Direct Cremations?

Affordable Direct Cremations lists transfer of remains to funeral home (first call) at $195. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

How much does use of a funeral coach (hearse) cost at Affordable Direct Cremations?

Affordable Direct Cremations lists use of a funeral coach (hearse) at $175. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does Affordable Direct Cremations offer?

Affordable Direct Cremations offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Affordable Direct Cremations located?

Affordable Direct Cremations is located at 264 Clovis Ave # 106, Clovis, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Affordable Direct Cremations give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.