From
$1,735
Cremation Services
Funeral provider · Burlingame, CA
City Cremation
4.7(6) Verified on Google
City Cremation is a locally owned and operated cremation provider in the San Francisco Bay Area that has offered direct cremation services online since 2004. The company operates its own on-site state-licensed crematory in Emeryville and maintains a licensed storage facility in San Francisco, serving the entire Bay Area with transparent, low-cost cremation arrangements.
Independent, family-owned
Photo: City Cremation- Starting price
- $1,550
- Ownership
- Independent, family-owned
- Established
- 2004
About City Cremation
City Cremation has been serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2004 as the region's original online funeral director. The company is a locally owned and operated small business that operates its own state-licensed crematory and maintains a local licensed and inspected storage facility. The staff holds decades of cremation experience and maintains a spotless crematory inspection record. City Cremation is committed to transparency and low pricing, with no hidden fees or last-minute add-ons.
City Cremation prices
Price list published · source
| Standard Direct Cremation | $1,550 |
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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.
City Cremation packages
Standard Direct Cremation
$1,550- Pickup from hospital or coroner's office
- Refrigerated storage of remains
- Death certificate completion
- Local disposition permit
- Cremation container
- Temporary urn
- Cremation at local crematory
- Return of cremated remains
No hidden fees
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
- Online cremation arrangements
Where is City Cremation?
Burlingame, CA
Get directionsHours
- 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 20264.7
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
- 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 can you offer such low prices?
Not explicitly answered on the page; company states they charge as little as possible with transparent costs and no hidden fees.
Where are you located and can I visit your facilities?
Licensed facility is located at 3101 17th Street, SF, CA. Visitors are not accommodated at this location to keep prices low. Crematory is located at 1094 Yerba Buena Ave, Emeryville, CA.
How many certified death certificates do I need?
Not answered on the page.
How much does standard direct cremation cost at City Cremation?
City Cremation lists standard 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 Burlingame, 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.
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