Chapel of the Roses & Chapel of the Roses Cemetery
4.9(30)
Atascadero, CA (805) 466-1161
- Burial
- Traditional funeral
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$1,295
Simple Cremation
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Creston Cemetery
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Creston Cemetery is a natural burial ground located in Creston, California, in San Luis Obispo County, positioned on a hilltop with scenic views of the Central California landscape. The cemetery serves the communities surrounding San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, and operates under Steelmantown Cemetery Company. It offers natural full-body burial, tree of life cremated remains burial, cremated remains burial, and cremated remains scattering services while preserving native flora and fauna habitat.
Photo: Baxley Andresen
Photo: Baxley Andresen
Photo: Creston CemeteryAbout Creston Cemetery
Creston Cemetery is situated on a hilltop in Creston, California, overlooking the Central California landscape with views capturing the region's ranches, vineyards, rolling hills, and old growth oaks. The town of Creston was originally established in 1884 by European settlers who were attracted to the wilderness area that had long been home to the Chumash and Salian tribes. Many descendants of the original pioneers still reside in the area and operate local ranches, farms, and businesses. The cemetery preserves the habitat for native flora and fauna by offering natural burial services, honoring both the land and the priceless landscape surrounding it. The cemetery is an entity of Steelmantown Cemetery Company and is part of the Destination Destiny network of eco-friendly natural burial cemeteries.
Typical burial prices in Atascadero
Creston Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Atascadero typically charge:
Low
$2,595
Typical
$2,595
High
$2,595
City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Creston Cemetery's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.
Creston Cemetery packages
Natural Full Body Burial
Available at Historic Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Tree of Life Cremated Remains Burial
Available at Historic Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Cremated Remains Burial
Available at Historic Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Cremated Remains Scattering
Available at Historic Meadow Natural Burial Ground
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Burial
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- natural burial
- green burial
- eco-friendly burial
- tree of life cremation
Where is Creston Cemetery?
Atascadero, CA
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What burial prices usually include
General context, not specific to Creston Cemetery: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.
Included
- The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
- Transfer and preparation of the deceased
- A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
- Coordination of permits and paperwork
- Hearse and transport to the cemetery
Usually extra
- The cemetery plot or grave space
- A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
- Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
- The headstone or grave marker
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Frequently asked questions
How should our family start the conversation with funeral homes about Natural Burial services and other eco-friendly options?
Families should begin by calling one of the funeral homes listed that specialize in natural burials and express your desire for an eco-friendly funeral service. You may have to interview several funeral directors. Services vary by the funeral home and by state, but the steps involved in a natural burial typically include pickup, permits, washing, shrouding, casketing, refrigeration, transportation to cemetery, witnessing of the burial or more. Once all steps are explained to you, your family will need to decide your level of desired participation—what you anticipate doing yourselves vs. delegating to the funeral home.
What questions should we ask to see if the funeral home can accommodate our needs?
You might inquire if the funeral home has refrigeration services. Other questions would be: do you allow families to participate? Do you offer eco-friendly products like shrouds and bio-degradable caskets? And, are you comfortable caring for an un-embalmed body?
How can we feel comfortable choosing the right funeral director and funeral home?
You should always expect an extremely high level of service. Time is always of the essence in a natural burial so a timely response becomes key. The funeral home must also be caring and accommodating. If they recoil with the thought of natural burial or act like un-embalmed bodies are "dangerous," then find a new funeral home. You want a forward-thinking funeral director who respects your wishes and seeks to accommodate your requests.
What services does Creston Cemetery offer?
Creston Cemetery offers burial. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Creston Cemetery located?
Creston Cemetery is located in Atascadero, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Creston Cemetery 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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