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 in the body burns away, leaving behind inorganic bones. After 2 to 2.5 hours in the machine, what is left are skeletal remains that are swept out of the cremation chamber and processed down to a fine particulate mixture typically called ashes or cremated remains.

The timeframe from the moment you notify us the death has occurred until the remains are returned to you can range from a few days to just over a week. Factors that can impact timing include the day of death (weekend/holiday delays), doctor's signature (doctors have 48 hours), family paperwork completion, and cremation schedule during busy seasons.

It is possible to perform rush cremations under 72 hours, but an additional fee is involved. These situations require significant effort to expedite permits and paperwork, but it is possible. Check with the home to see if rushing the cremation can be done in your case.

Clarity Funerals has multiple safeguards in place. The process includes signing off when releasing the person, giving them a distinct ankle tag upon arrival, placing a metal disk with a unique ID in the cremation chamber with the body, and closing the processed remains bag with that metal disk. This allows you to trace the disk back through paperwork to verify all details of the process.

Yes. This is called a witness cremation. Clarity will 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 Orange, 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.