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Funeral provider · Maywood, CA
Direct Cremation LA
5.0(19) Verified on Google
Direct Cremation LA is an independent, locally operated cremation provider serving Los Angeles County with a flat-rate direct cremation service. The provider offers comprehensive cremation arrangements for a single price of $1,195, including transportation, permits, refrigeration, cremation, and local ash return, with a stated commitment to transparent pricing and no hidden fees or upsells.
Independent
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Photo: Direct Cremation LA- Starting price
- $1,195
- Ownership
- Independent
About Direct Cremation LA
Direct Cremation LA was founded to provide families in Los Angeles County with direct cremation services that prioritize transparency and simplicity. The provider operates as a small, locally run team—not corporate—with counselors available 24/7 to guide families through arrangements. They offer a single flat price of $1,195 that covers all essential services: around-the-clock transportation, death certificate and permit filing, secure refrigeration, private cremation, and local delivery or in-state mail of ashes. Optional services (such as witness cremation and additional death certificates) are clearly priced and never required.
Direct Cremation LA prices
Price list published
| Direct Cremation | $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.
Direct Cremation LA packages
Direct Cremation
$1,195- Around-the-clock transportation, no mileage fees
- Filing the death certificate and permit
- Secure refrigeration, no daily fees
- Private, dignified cremation
- Durable urn with a velvet bag
- Local delivery of ashes or in-state USPS Priority Mail
- 24/7 support of counselor and care team
All-inclusive flat price; out-of-state mailing carries additional charge
Plan Ahead / Pre-Need Cremation
$1,495- Price lock-in at current rate
- Written agreement of wishes
- Funds held in California-regulated trust
- Same cremation services as at-need arrangement
Allows families to plan in advance and lock today's price; cancellable and refundable under California pre-need law; transferable to another provider
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Funeral homes
Who you’ll work with
Lawrence
Counselor / Arrangement Coordinator
Named in multiple family testimonials as responsive, compassionate, and detail-oriented; handles arrangements and provides step-by-step guidance to families.
Lynn
Counselor
Described in testimonials as kind and compassionate; available for 24/7 initial contact.
Argyle
Care Team Member
Mentioned in testimonials for providing updates throughout the arrangement and cremation process.
Payment & financing
- Pre-need trust
Faith & language
Faith traditions served
- Secular / humanist
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Direct cremation
- Pre-need / advance planning
- Out-of-state ash delivery coordination
Where is Direct Cremation LA?
Maywood, CA
Get directionsHours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Direct Cremation LA reviews
Updated July 20265.0
5.0
19 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
5.0 from 19 reviews on google
What funeral homes prices usually include
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.
Included
- The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
- Transfer of the deceased into their care
- Coordination of permits and paperwork
- Use of facilities for a viewing or service
- An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule
Usually extra
- A casket, urn, or burial vault
- A cemetery plot or cremation fee
- Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Frequently asked questions
What is direct cremation?
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.
What does the $1,195 cover?
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.
Are there 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.
How do I get started?
Immediately. We're available 24/7 — call (213) 818-7115 any hour and a counselor will guide you through the first steps.
What if we move to another state?
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.
Can I cancel my pre-need plan?
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.
Where are pre-need funds held?
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.
Why is the pre-need price ($1,495) higher than the at-need price ($1,195)?
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.
Is submitting a plan-ahead form binding?
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.
How much does direct cremation cost at Direct Cremation LA?
Direct Cremation LA lists direct cremation 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.
How much does plan ahead / pre-need cremation cost at Direct Cremation LA?
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.
What services does Direct Cremation LA offer?
Direct Cremation LA offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
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