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Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE
4.9(135) Verified on Google
Bravo Family Mortuary is a family-owned funeral home and crematory serving San Diego County, offering cremation, burial, aquamation, and celebration of life services. The home provides bilingual staff (Spanish/English), online arrangement capabilities, and a 10% military discount, with transparent pricing and compliance with FTC Funeral Rule.
Independent, family-owned
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Photo: Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE- Starting price
- $1,695
- Ownership
- Independent, family-owned
About Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE
Bravo Family Mortuary is a family-owned, minority-owned (MBE/WBE) funeral home serving all of San Diego County with 24/7 availability. The home emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden fees, FTC Funeral Rule compliance, and bilingual staff to serve Spanish-speaking families. Founders Lena and Steve have built the business on compassion and transparency, offering services from simple cremation to full traditional funerals, as well as eco-friendly options like aquamation and natural organic reduction. The home coordinates military services with a 10% veteran discount and handles all associated VA paperwork.
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE prices
Price list published · source
| Simple Cremation | $1,695 |
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Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE packages
Simple Cremation
$1,695- Professional services of Funeral Director & Staff
- Transfer of loved one into care (within 30 miles)
- Refrigeration for up to 14 days
- All legal documentation & permits
- Cremation process & crematory fee
- Standard alternative container
- Temporary urn & return of cremated remains
With your own container
Memorial Ceremony + Cremation
- 3-hour memorial service in chapel
- Use of private reception room
- Crematory fee
- Utility car & driver
Cremation followed by meaningful memorial service
Traditional Cremation & Ceremony
- Embalming & personal care
- Dressing, casketing & cosmetic care
- Visitation (up to 4 hours) & reception room
- Funeral service in chapel or outside facility
- Turner rental casket included
Full traditional service with viewing followed by cremation
Immediate Burial
- Refrigeration
- Coordination with cemetery
- Local transportation to cemetery
Simple burial without formal ceremony
Traditional Burial
- Funeral hearse & flower delivery to cemetery
Complete funeral service with viewing, chapel service, and graveside ceremony
Traditional Ritual Care & Graveside
- Ceremonial washing room for ritual bathing/shrouding (1 hour)
- Transportation to cemetery
- Use of staff & equipment for graveside funeral service
Graveside service with ceremonial washing room
Natural Burial
- Bathing, handling & dressing in approved apparel or shroud
- Transportation to natural burial cemetery (up to 50 miles)
Eco-friendly burial honoring return to earth
Water Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis)
- Eco-friendly water-based cremation process
- Zero harmful emissions
- Gentle alkaline hydrolysis process
Eco-friendly, green alternative to fire-based cremation
Natural Organic Reduction
- Forwarding loved one to another funeral home
- Bathing & shrouding
- Airfare from SAN to SEA & transportation to airport
- Combo transportation unit with cooling packs
- All fees for Recompose composting facility
Human composting through natural microbial decomposition
Veteran Services
- Full military honors coordination
- All VA paperwork handling
- 10% discount on all services
Discounted services for those who have served
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Funeral homes
Faith & language
Languages spoken
- Spanish
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Aquamation (water cremation)
- Natural organic reduction (human composting)
- Military funeral services
- Bilingual services (Spanish/English)
- Eco-friendly funeral options
- Natural burial
- Celebration of life services
Where is Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE?
Carlsbad, CA
Get directionsHours
- 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
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE reviews
Updated July 20264.9
4.9
135 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
4.9 from 135 reviews on google
What funeral homes prices usually include
General context, not specific to Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE: 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
What should I do first when someone dies in San Diego?
Call us 24/7 at 1-833-762-7286 or email ask@bravofamilymortuary.com. We guide you through every step with compassion and patience. We handle transportation, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries and the VA.
How much does cremation cost in San Diego?
Simple Cremation starts at $1,695. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and provide a complete General Price List effective February 15, 2026, available as a PDF on our website.
Can I arrange funeral services online?
Yes. You can complete arrangements from home, 24/7, with secure and private paperwork and payments on your schedule.
How long does the cremation process take?
Not specified on the website
Do you offer aquamation / water cremation?
Yes. We offer Water Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis), an eco-friendly, green alternative with zero harmful emissions and a gentle alkaline hydrolysis process.
Do you serve Spanish-speaking families?
Yes. We have bilingual staff and serve Spanish-speaking families with care. Se habla español.
What military funeral benefits are available in San Diego?
We coordinate full military honors, handle all VA paperwork, and offer a 10% discount on all services for those who have served.
How far in advance can I preplan my funeral?
You can preplan as far in advance as you wish. Lock in today's prices and make your wishes known with no pressure and no obligation.
How much does simple cremation cost at Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE?
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE lists simple cremation at $1,695. 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.
What services does Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE offer?
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE offers funeral homes, and is a mortuary. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE located?
Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE is located in Carlsbad, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE 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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