Clarity Funerals & Cremation

Cremation is a process that uses heat (via fossil fuels) to create temperatures between 1700°F and 2000°F. All organic material burns away, leaving skeletal remains. After 2 to 2.5 hours in the cremation chamber, the bones are swept out and processed to a fine particulate mixture called ashes or cremated remains.

The timeframe from notification of death until remains are returned ranges from a few days to just over a week. Factors affecting timing include: day of death (weekends/holidays delay paperwork), doctor's signature requirement (within 48 hours), family paperwork completion, and cremation schedule busy periods. Rush cremations (under 72 hours) are possible for an additional fee.

Multiple safeguards are in place: deceased receives distinct ankle tag upon arrival, family/hospital signs off at release, documentation is reviewed prior to cremation, a metal disk with unique ID matching paperwork is placed in cremation chamber with the body, and the disk is returned with the processed remains, allowing tracing through all process details.

Yes, families can arrange a witness cremation where selected family members or friends can come to the crematory to accompany their loved one as they are placed into the cremation machine and can help push the button starting the process. Other rituals can be done with witness cremations including letter-writing, dressing of the body, or music.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation lists simple cremation at $1,295. 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.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation lists witness cremation & id viewing at $1,995. 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.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation lists simple burial at $2,595. 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.

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

Clarity Funerals & Cremation is located in Lake Forest, 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.