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 cremation chamber (retort), the skeletal remains are swept out 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 affecting timing include the day of death (weekends/holidays delay agency processing), doctor's signature on death certificate (doctors have 48 hours), family paperwork completion, and cremation schedule during busy seasons. Rush cremations under 72 hours are available for an additional fee.

Clarity has multiple safeguards including family/hospital sign-off upon intake, distinct ankle tags at facility arrival, unique metal ID disk placed in cremation chamber with the body, and documentation review prior to cremation. The metal disk survives the cremation process with the remains and can trace all details of the process including when, where, and who performed it.

Yes. Witness cremation allows you (and a small group if desired) to come to the crematory, accompany your loved one as they are placed into the cremation machine, and selected family members can help place the person and push the button starting the 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 Torrance, 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.