Funeral provider · Albany, CA

City Cremation

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City Cremation is the Bay Area's original online funeral director since 2004, offering direct cremation services with transparent pricing and no hidden fees. The locally owned and operated small business operates its own on-site state-licensed crematory in Emeryville and maintains a licensed storage facility in San Francisco, with staff holding decades of cremation experience.

Independent, family-owned

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Starting price: $1,550
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 2004

About City Cremation

City Cremation has been providing web-based cremation arrangements since 2004, positioning itself as the Bay Area's first online funeral director. The company is locally owned and operated as a small business. It maintains its own state-licensed crematory in Emeryville, California, and operates a licensed and inspected storage facility. The provider emphasizes transparency in pricing and claims a spotless crematory inspection record, with licensed staff experienced in cremation services.

City Cremation prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Direct Cremation	$1,550

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City Cremation packages

Direct Cremation

$1,550

pickup from hospital or coroner's office
refrigerated storage of remains
completion of death certificate
local disposition permit
cremation container
temporary urn
cremation at local crematory
return of cremated remains

Standard package. Full price list available on website for additional options and services.

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

direct cremation
online funeral arrangements

Where is City Cremation?

Albany, CA

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

City Cremation reviews

Updated July 2026

4.7

6 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.7 from 6 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to City Cremation: 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
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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 can you offer such low prices?

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Where are you located and can I visit your facilities?

The licensed facility is located at 3101 17th Street, San Francisco, CA. The crematory is located at 1094 Yerba Buena Ave, Emeryville, CA. Visitors are not accommodated at the facilities in order to keep prices low.

How many certified death certificates do I need?

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How much does direct cremation cost at City Cremation?

City Cremation lists direct cremation at $1,550. 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 City Cremation offer?

City Cremation offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is City Cremation located?

City Cremation is located in Albany, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will City Cremation 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.