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, skeletal remains are left. The bones are swept out of the cremation chamber (retort) and processed down to a fine particulate mixture typically called ashes or cremated remains.

The timeframe from notification of death until remains are returned can range from a few days to just over a week. Factors impacting timing include: day of death (weekends/holidays may delay paperwork), doctor's signature requirement (48 hours but can take longer), family paperwork completion, and cremation schedule during busy seasons (cold/flu, holidays).

Rush cremations under 72 hours are possible, but an additional fee is involved. These situations require all hands-on-deck coordination with doctors, permits, and crematory schedules. Families should check with Clarity to see if rushing is possible in their case.

Clarity has multiple safeguards and procedures to ensure correct identification. The process includes: family/hospital sign-off when releasing the deceased, assignment of distinct ankle tag upon arrival, metal disk with unique ID placed in cremation chamber that survives the process, and documented chain of custody. The metal disk can be traced through paperwork to verify all process details.

Yes, witness cremation is available. Family members can schedule a time to come to the crematory and accompany their loved one as they are placed into the cremation machine. Selected family or friends can help place the person and push the button starting the process. Other rituals like letter-writing, dressing the body, or music can also be arranged with a witness cremation.

Clarity Funerals & Cremation lists simple cremation at $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 witness cremation & id viewing at $1,195. 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 $1,395. 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 Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.