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Funeral provider · Union City, CA
City Cremation
5.0(12) Verified on Google
City Cremation is a locally owned and operated cremation service in the San Francisco Bay Area that has offered web-based direct cremation arrangements since 2004. They operate their own on-site state-licensed crematory and provide direct cremation services with transparent, low pricing starting at $1,550.
Independent, family-owned
Photo: Sharon Doyle
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Photo: Sharon Doyle- Starting price
- $1,550
- Ownership
- Independent, family-owned
- Established
- 2004
About City Cremation
City Cremation was founded in 2004 as the Bay Area's original online funeral director. The company is a locally owned and operated small business that operates its own on-site state-licensed crematory and maintains a local licensed and inspected storage facility. Their staff holds decades of cremation experience and maintains a spotless crematory inspection record. The business is focused on bringing transparency to direct cremation services with no hidden fees.
City Cremation prices
Price list published · source
| 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
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 service; see full price list for all options
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
Where is City Cremation?
Union City, 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 20265.0
5.0
12 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
5.0 from 12 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 provided on page
Where are you located and can I visit your facilities?
Licensed facility is located at 3101 17th Street SF, CA. Crematory is located at 1094 Yerba Buena Ave. Emeryville, CA. Visitors cannot be accommodated at this location in an effort to keep prices low.
How many certified death certificates do I need?
Not provided on page
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 Union City, 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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