Clarity Funerals & Cremation

Cremation is a process that uses heat (via fossil fuels) to create temperatures between 1700°F and 2000°F. During the process, all organic material in the body burns away, leaving behind inorganic bones. After 2 to 2.5 hours in the machine, what is left are skeletal remains. The bones are swept out of the cremation chamber (also called a retort) and processed down to a fine particulate mixture typically called ashes or cremated remains.

The timeframe from the moment you notify Clarity of the death until the remains are returned can range from a few days to just over a week. Factors impacting timing include: day of death and weekend/holiday office closures, doctor's signature on death certificate (doctors have 48 hours), family paperwork completion, and cremation schedule during busy seasons (cold/flu/holidays). Rush cremations under 72 hours are available for an additional fee.

Clarity has multiple safeguards and procedures in place. When bringing someone into care, families sign off on the specific person being released. Upon arrival at the facility, the person is given a distinct ankle tag. Prior to cremation, documentation is reviewed and a metal disk with a unique ID matching the paperwork is placed in the cremation chamber with the body. The bones and metal disk are processed and placed into a bag. This metal disk can be traced back through paperwork to verify all process details.

Yes. This is called a witness cremation. Clarity can schedule a time for you and a small group to come to the crematory and accompany your loved one as they are placed into the cremation machine. Selected family members or friends can help place the person into the machine and push the button that starts the cremation process. Other rituals such as letter-writing, dressing of the body, or music can also be arranged with a witness cremation.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation is located in Irvine, 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.