Funeral provider · Van Nuys, CA

Farrington

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Farrington Mortuary is a family-owned funeral home serving Southern California with locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. Founded by Lindsay Farrington, the provider specializes in contemporary, personalized funeral services including cremation, burial, viewing, memorial services, and natural options like sea burial and alkaline hydrolysis, positioning itself as offering competitive pricing compared to corporate funeral homes.

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Starting price: $1,195

About Farrington

Lindsay Farrington founded Farrington Mortuary with a vision for a contemporary funeral home serving families across Southern California. Unlike corporate entities, the provider emphasizes a gallery-like space that offers a lighter touch for viewings and a wide range of services at significantly better rates. From initial care through final arrangements, Farrington Mortuary pledges compassionate support during challenging times, with the goal of honoring each loved one's memory through meaningful and personalized farewells.

Farrington prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Basic Direct Cremation	$1,195
Direct Alkaline Hydrolysis (Water Cremation)	$3,295
Cremation with Scattering of Ashes at Sea (Unwitnessed)	$1,495
Cremation with Scattering of Ashes at Sea (Witnessed)	$2,395
Cremation with Solidified Remains/Ashes (Parting Stone)	$3,195
Cremation with Viewing & Witness Cremation	$2,695
Cremation with Beach Memorial Service	$3,995
Cremation with Gallery Viewing at Santa Monica location	$3,395
Cremation with Traditional Church Service	$3,695
Full Body Burial At Sea	$4,500
Home Wake	$2,595

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Farrington packages

Basic Direct Cremation

$1,195

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
Online or phone arrangements
Individual, Private Cremation
Basic Urn
Personal Return of ashes
Professional funeral director services
Sea Scattering (unwitnessed)

Residence/nursing home pick up fee may apply

Direct Alkaline Hydrolysis (Water Cremation)

$3,295

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Basic Urn
Online or phone arrangements
Individual, Private Alkaline Hydrolysis
Personal Return of ashes
Professional funeral director services
Sea Scattering (unwitnessed)

Environmentally friendly option; residence/nursing home pick up fee may apply

Cremation with Scattering of Ashes at Sea (Unwitnessed)

$1,495

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
Online or phone arrangements
Individual, Private Cremation
Plastic Urn
Professional funeral director services
Scattering performed by boat captain
Up to 1-12 Guests
1 Hour Service

Unwitnessed scattering; additional guests and time available for extra cost

Cremation with Scattering of Ashes at Sea (Witnessed)

$2,395

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
Online or phone arrangements
Individual, Private Cremation
Plastic Urn
Professional funeral director services
Scattering performed by boat captain
Up to 1-12 Guests
1 Hour Service

Witnessed scattering; Bagpiper, Harpist & Dove Release available for additional cost

Cremation with Solidified Remains/Ashes (Parting Stone)

$3,195

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
Online or phone arrangements
Individual, Private Cremation
Basic Urn
Professional funeral director services
Sending ashes to Parting Stone for solidification
Personal return of stones (40-80+ stones)

Solidified remains option; full amount of remains returned

Cremation with Viewing & Witness Cremation

$2,695

Pickup & Transport
Preparing loved one for viewing
In Person OR phone meetings
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
Viewing in Crematorium Chapel
Cremation Same Day
Basic Urn
Personal Return of Ashes
Professional funeral director services

Includes viewing at crematorium followed by witness cremation

Cremation with Beach Memorial Service

$3,995

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
Cremation Container
In Person OR phone meetings
Individual, Private Cremation
Basic or Plastic Urn
Memorial Table
25 beach chairs
2 Standing Spray Flower Arrangements
Amp with Microphone
50 Prayer/Memorial Cards

Beach memorial service; additional chairs and cards available for extra cost

Cremation with Gallery Viewing at Santa Monica location

$3,395

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
In Person OR phone meetings
Washing & Dressing
1-2 Hour Viewing at Santa Monica location
Silk Covered Casket
Basic Urn
Personal Return of Ashes
Professional funeral director services

Rental Casket available for additional $200

Cremation with Traditional Church Service

$3,695

Pickup & Transport
Refrigerated Storage
In Person OR phone meetings
Washing, Dressing, Casketing
Use of Rental Casket
Hearse to Service Location
Basic or Plastic Urn
Personal Return of Ashes
Professional funeral director services

Full Body Burial At Sea

$4,500

Pickup & Transport
Preparations of loved one
Sail Cloth/Biodegradable Shroud (mandatory)
In Person OR phone meetings
Coordinating and Booking Passenger Boat
Transportation to Passenger Boat
Professional funeral director services

Starting price; casket option (price varies), custom made flower garland $500, hearse and bagpiper available for additional cost

Home Wake

$2,595

Pickup & Transfer
Refrigerated Storage
Preparing, washing, dressing for viewing
Flowers
Transport to home for service (up to 4 hours)
Zoom, Facetime, or In-Person meeting
Private Cremation OR Graveside Burial
Basic or Plastic Urn
Return of Ashes
Professional funeral director services

Cremation OR burial option

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

Lindsay Farrington
Founder
Founded Farrington Mortuary with a vision for a contemporary funeral home in Los Angeles/Orange County serving families across Southern California.

Facilities

On-site crematory
Reception space

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Sea scattering of ashes
Full body burial at sea
Home wake services
Water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis)
Gallery viewing
Beach memorial services
Witness cremation
Solidified remains (Parting Stone)

Where is Farrington?

Van Nuys, CA

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Hours

Monday: Open 24/7
Tuesday: Open 24/7
Wednesday: Open 24/7
Thursday: Open 24/7
Friday: Open 24/7
Saturday: Open 24/7
Sunday: Open 24/7

Farrington reviews

Updated July 2026

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1 review

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

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What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Farrington: 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
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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 included in the Basic Direct Cremation package?

Pickup & Transport, Refrigerated Storage, Cremation Container, Online or phone arrangements, Individual Private Cremation, Basic Urn, Personal Return of ashes, Professional funeral director services to file permits and complete death certificate, and unwitnessed sea scattering with certificate.

Does Farrington Mortuary offer online funeral arrangements?

Yes. With their safe and user-friendly online platform, families can make funeral arrangements in one convenient place in just 5 minutes, including selecting urns, caskets, and service locations throughout Southern California.

What is the process timeline for arranging a funeral?

Step 1 (Planning & Bringing Loved One Into Care): 1-3 days. Step 2 (Official Registration): 4-7 days. Step 3 (Cremation, Burial, or Terramation): 8-10 days. Step 4 (Returning Remains): 11-15 days. Step 5 (Death Certificates): approximately 2-3 weeks.

Does Farrington offer water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis)?

Yes. Direct Alkaline Hydrolysis (Water Cremation) is offered at $3295.00 as an environmentally friendly option for families looking for a simple farewell without a viewing or service.

What are the options for sea services?

Farrington offers Cremation with Scattering of Ashes at Sea (unwitnessed at $1495 or witnessed at $2395) and Full Body Burial At Sea (starting at $4500), both performed with professional coordination and boat captain assistance.

How much does basic direct cremation cost at Farrington?

Farrington lists basic 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 direct alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) cost at Farrington?

Farrington lists direct alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) at $3,295. 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 cremation with scattering of ashes at sea (unwitnessed) cost at Farrington?

Farrington lists cremation with scattering of ashes at sea (unwitnessed) 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 Farrington offer?

Farrington offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Farrington located?

Farrington is located in Van Nuys, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Farrington 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.