Funeral home · Carlsbad, CA

American Cremation Services

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American Cremation Services is a family-owned and veteran-owned cremation and mortuary provider serving San Diego County with locations in Carlsbad and San Diego. The company specializes in direct cremation starting at $695 and operates its own transportation and crematory facility to eliminate third-party markups. Beyond cremation, it offers traditional burial services, casketed services, and dedicated veteran support.

Independent, family-owned

Starting price: $695
Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About American Cremation Services

Mike Looney, a U.S. Army service-connected disabled veteran from the 111th Mortuary Affairs Company at Fort Lee, Virginia, acquired American Cremation Services in January 2026. During his military service recovering, identifying, and transporting deceased U.S. service members and personnel, Mike developed a commitment to providing empathetic care to families during their time of loss. The company is operated as a service-connected disabled veteran-owned small business dedicated to providing direct care to San Diego County families at affordable prices. As a locally owned, non-corporate company, American Cremation Services owns its own transportation company and crematory, allowing it to bypass corporate markups and pass savings directly to families while maintaining complete care of remains throughout the process.

American Cremation Services prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Simple Direct Cremation	$695
Burial Services	$1,900

At $695, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

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American Cremation Services packages

Simple Direct Cremation

$695

Local transfer of remains into care from institutional facility 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, 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

$1,900

Starting price listed on main page; details not fully specified.

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Mike Looney
Owner
U.S. Army service-connected disabled veteran who served with the 111th Mortuary Affairs Company at Fort Lee, Virginia, where he worked to recover, identify, and transport deceased U.S. service members, NATO-allied military personnel, and civilians.

Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Direct cremation
Traditional burial services
Full casketed services
Veteran services
Celebrations of life

Where is American Cremation Services?

2888 Loker Ave E, Carlsbad, CA

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Hours

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 2026

3.7

9 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

3.7 from 9 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to American Cremation Services: 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 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 cremation and funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is American Cremation Services located?

American Cremation Services is located at 2888 Loker Ave E, Carlsbad, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Can I reach American Cremation Services after hours?

Yes — American Cremation Services in Carlsbad, CA answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.

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.