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 of death notification until remains are returned can range from a few days to just over a week. Factors affecting timing include the day of death (agencies may be closed on weekends), doctor's signature requirement (doctors have 48 hours), family paperwork submission delays, and cremation schedule demand (longer during cold/flu seasons and holidays).

Yes. Clarity Funerals has multiple safeguards and procedures in place to ensure correct identification. Procedures include: families/hospitals sign off on release of specific person, distinct ankle tags upon arrival at facility, metal disk with unique ID placed in cremation chamber with the body, and sealed bag with metal disk after processing. The metal disk can be traced through paperwork to verify all details of the process.

Yes, this is called a witness cremation. You can schedule a time 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.

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

Clarity Funerals & Cremation is located in North Hollywood, 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.