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Coast Family Cremation Services

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Coast Family Cremation Service is a locally and family-owned cremation provider serving San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County. The business specializes in direct cremation services with an emphasis on affordable, dignified care and personal availability.

Independent, family-owned
Starting price
$75
Ownership
Independent, family-owned

About Coast Family Cremation Services

Coast Family Cremation Service of San Luis Obispo is committed to providing affordable cremation care in San Luis Obispo County and Northern Santa Barbara County. The provider is family and locally owned and operated. Because they personally answer all phone calls after business hours, families will never have to wait for someone to call them back. Coast Family Cremation Service is available 24 hours a day by phone.

Coast Family Cremation Services prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Basic Services$995
Embalming$425
Other Preparation (cosmetology, dressing, positioning)$275
Sanitizing and handling of unembalmed remains for immediate family viewing$255
Immediate family viewing$75
Dressing only$95
Transfer of remains to mortuary$350
Hearse$250
Refrigeration$295

At $75, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.

Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.

Coast Family Cremation Services packages

Direct Cremation with container selected from funeral home

$1,075
  • basic services fee of funeral director and staff
  • proportionate share of overhead costs
  • refrigeration
  • crematory fee
  • transfer of remains to funeral home (within 30 miles)
  • container

Alternative container not included in base price

Direct Cremation with container provided by purchaser

$1,195
  • basic services fee of funeral director and staff
  • proportionate share of overhead costs
  • refrigeration
  • crematory fee
  • transfer of remains to funeral home (within 30 miles)

Family-provided container

Basic Services

$995
  • Personnel available 24 hours a day/7 days per week to respond to initial call
  • arrangement conference with family or other responsible party
  • coordinating with cemetery, crematory and/or other parties
  • Administrative and clerical services
  • obituary placement
  • preparation of the death certificate for certification
  • necessary permits and filing the death certificate with the appropriate agencies

Already included in direct cremation, immediate burial, and forwarding/receiving remains charges

Embalming

$425

Not required by law except in special cases

Other Preparation (cosmetology, dressing, positioning)

$275
  • cosmetology
  • dressing
  • positioning in the casket

Sanitizing and handling of unembalmed remains for immediate family viewing

$255
  • sanitizing and handling of unembalmed remains

30 minutes

Immediate family viewing

$75

10 minutes

Dressing only

$95
  • dressing

Transfer of remains to mortuary

$350
  • transfer of remains to mortuary

Within 30 miles

Hearse

$250
  • hearse transportation

Within 30 miles. Additional mileage at $3.50 per mile

Service Utility Vehicle/Flower Car

  • utility vehicle or flower car

Within 30 miles

Refrigeration

$295
  • refrigeration

Required by California law after 24 hours. Additional $100 per day if arrangements not made after 3 business days

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

  • Cremation
  • Funeral homes
  • Prepaid funeral

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

  • direct cremation
  • affordable cremation services

Where is Coast Family Cremation Services?

2 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA

Get directions

Hours

Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Coast Family Cremation Services reviews

Updated July 2026
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Rating from Google · updated July 2026

3.0 from 2 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Coast Family Cremation Services: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

  • Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
  • The cremation itself and crematory fee
  • A basic cremation container
  • Return of the ashes to the family
  • Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

  • A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
  • An urn beyond the basic container
  • Certified copies of the death certificate
  • Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

How much does basic services cost at Coast Family Cremation Services?

Coast Family Cremation Services lists basic services 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.

How much does embalming cost at Coast Family Cremation Services?

Coast Family Cremation Services lists embalming at $425. 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.

How much does other preparation (cosmetology, dressing, positioning) cost at Coast Family Cremation Services?

Coast Family Cremation Services lists other preparation (cosmetology, dressing, positioning) at $275. 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.

What services does Coast Family Cremation Services offer?

Coast Family Cremation Services offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Coast Family Cremation Services located?

Coast Family Cremation Services is located at 2 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Coast Family Cremation Services give me an itemized price list?

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.

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