Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory

Discuss considerations with family members about what the deceased wanted and financial concerns. Contact a funeral director to decide on embalming vs. cremation, casket type, burial clothing, burial site, transportation, urn placement, service type, date/time, service leader, and refreshments. Notify friends and family, plan flowers and displays, and include photographs, memorabilia and music.

Funeral directors help make funeral planning decisions and handle logistics following death, including filling out legal paperwork, preparing obituaries, organizing and executing the memorial service according to family wishes and religious customs, embalming, dressing and preparing the body, arranging transportation, and staying up-to-date on California funeral laws and procedures.

Funeral planning can include a memorial service regardless of whether you choose a casket viewing or cremation service. The main differences involve the type of funeral container needed and the final resting place. Cremated remains can be transported to the desired resting place of your choosing in accordance with state and federal laws.

Embalming is not required by law in California. However, embalming helps preserve the physical appearance of a body and is recommended for open-casket memorial services. Refrigeration is an alternative to slow the decomposing process.

Contact a local funeral director and inform them of the situation. They can contact appropriate authorities and coordinate with other funeral directors to transport your loved one home.

Costs depend on services requested. A funeral director can supply a general price list. Costs vary depending on whether you embalm or cremate, the type of burial container, the type of memorial service, and transportation and facility use.

Yes, planning ahead is possible and beneficial. It takes the burden off loved ones in the future, allows you to choose what your memorial service will include, and can help cut some costs.

Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory offers cremation and funeral homes, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Callaghan Mortuary & Livermore Crematory is located at 3833 East Ave, Pleasanton, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

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.