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Funeral provider · Oceanside, CA
American Cremation Services
3.7(9) Verified on Google
American Cremation Services is a family-owned, veteran-owned mortuary and crematory serving San Diego County with offices in San Diego and Carlsbad. The company owns its own transportation and crematory operations, which it says allows it to avoid third-party fees and corporate markups, offering direct cremation starting at $695 and burial services starting at $1,900. It is led by a service-connected disabled veteran with a background in U.S. Army Mortuary Affairs, and offers dedicated veteran service support alongside traditional casketed and burial services.
- Starting price
- $695
About American Cremation Services
Mike Looney, a US Army service-connected disabled veteran who served with the 111th Mortuary Affairs Company at Fort Lee, Virginia, recovering, identifying and transporting deceased U.S. service members and civilians, brings this experience to American Cremation Services. In January 2026, American Cremation Services was acquired by his family, a service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business. The company is a full-service mortuary that owns its own transportation company and crematory, allowing it to avoid third-party costs and corporate markups while offering full casketed services, traditional burial services, veteran services, and celebrations of life.
American Cremation Services prices
Price list published · source
| Simple Direct Cremation | $695 |
|---|---|
| Burial Services | $1,900 |
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
American Cremation Services packages
Simple Direct Cremation
$695- Local transfer of your loved one into our care from an institutional facility i.e. Hospital, Nursing Home within 30 miles
- Refrigeration
- Crematory charges (up to 250 pounds)
- Minimum services of staff
- Alternative cremation container
- Temporary cardboard container
Does Not Include: Visitation, viewing, or ceremony, cash advances such as permits or third party fees, death certificates, unlisted additional services, unlisted merchandise, or sales tax.
Viewing with Rental Casket & Cremation
$2,880- Refrigeration or Embalming
- Dressing/cosmetics/hair styling/casketing of remains
- Facilities for viewing for 4 hours and staff services
- Solid oak rental casket
Does Not Include: Unlisted services or ceremonies, cash advances such as permits or third party fees, death certificates, unlisted additional services, unlisted merchandise, or sales tax.
Burial Services
$1,900Starting at price; details not fully itemized.
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Funeral homes
Facilities
- On-site crematory
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Direct cremation
- Veteran services
- Traditional burial services
- Full casketed services
- Celebrations of life
Where is American Cremation Services?
Oceanside, CA
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- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
American Cremation Services reviews
Updated July 20263.7
3.7
9 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
3.7 from 9 reviews on google
What funeral homes prices usually include
General context, not specific to American Cremation Services: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does simple direct cremation cost at American Cremation Services?
American Cremation Services lists simple direct cremation at $695. 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 burial services cost at American Cremation Services?
American Cremation Services lists burial services at $1,900. 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 American Cremation Services offer?
American Cremation Services offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is American Cremation Services located?
American Cremation Services is located in Oceanside, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will American Cremation Services 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.
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