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$1,295
Core Cremation Package
Funeral provider · Albany, CA
Direct Cremation LA is a locally-operated cremation provider serving Los Angeles County. Established as an alternative to traditional funeral homes, it offers direct cremation at a flat rate of $1,195, including transportation, permitting, refrigeration, cremation, a durable urn, and local delivery or in-state mail of ashes. The company emphasizes transparent pricing with no hidden fees or upsells.
Direct Cremation LA was founded as a response to industry practices of hidden fees and aggressive upselling. The company is locally run by a small Los Angeles team and operates 24/7 with real counselors answering phones rather than call centers. It serves families across Los Angeles County with a focus on dignified, affordable direct cremation without the overhead of a traditional funeral home service.
Price list published
| Direct Cremation — Complete | $1,195 |
|---|---|
| Plan Ahead — Pre-Need Cremation | $1,495 |
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
One flat price covering the entire direct cremation. Out-of-state mailing carries an additional charge. Optional services (e.g., witness cremation, extra death-certificate copies) available separately.
Pre-need planning agreement. Difference from at-need price ($1,195) covers trust administration, price guarantee, and agreement management. Cancellable and refundable under California law; specific terms in written agreement.
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
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Albany, CA
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General context, not specific to Direct Cremation LA: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.
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A simple, dignified cremation without a formal funeral service beforehand. We take your loved one into our care, handle all paperwork and permits, carry out the cremation privately, and return the ashes to you — all for one complete price.
Transportation into our care, all required legal documents and permit filing, secure refrigeration, the private cremation, return of the ashes, and 24/7 counselor support. No hidden fees.
No hidden fees. The only things beyond the $1,195 are entirely your choice: extra certified death-certificate copies (county, nominal fee) and clearly-priced optional services like witness cremation — never required.
Immediately. We're available 24/7 — call (213) 818-7115 any hour and a counselor will guide you through the first steps.
Your plan travels with you. We can either coordinate fulfillment with a partner provider in your new location, or you can transfer your plan to another provider under California pre-need law. Full terms are spelled out in your written agreement.
Yes. California law gives you cancellation and refund rights on pre-need cremation agreements. Specific terms — including any administrative or cancellation fee — are explained in writing before you sign. Nothing is locked in based on what you submit through this form.
Pre-need funds for California cremation arrangements are held in a state-regulated trust account, separate from our operating funds. Your contract will identify the trust, your account number, and your refund/cancellation rights.
The $300 difference covers the cost of holding your funds in trust over time, plus the administration of your written agreement and updates over the years. It also includes a price guarantee — even if our at-need price rises in the future, your plan price is locked at today's rate.
No. Submitting this form starts a conversation. Nothing is binding until you've received the written agreement, had time to review it, and signed it. California law requires written disclosure of all terms before any contract is binding.
Direct Cremation LA lists direct cremation — complete 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.
Direct Cremation LA lists plan ahead — pre-need cremation at $1,495. 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.
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