Funeral provider · Lakewood, CA

First Choice Direct Cremations

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First Choice Direct Cremations is a Lakewood-based cremation service that provides direct cremations, water cremations, and funeral services including a reception area with 100+ seating. They specialize in victims of violent crimes and offer ashes-at-sea services, with arrangements available online, by phone, or in person.

First Choice Direct Cremations, Lakewood

Photo: Collins Sherie

Starting price: $899

About First Choice Direct Cremations

First Choice Direct Cremations operates as a full-service cremation provider serving the Long Beach area. The business emphasizes transparent, affordable pricing and 24/7 customer care, with services ranging from direct cremation to water cremation (aquamation). The team includes trained funeral directors and family care specialists who specialize in assisting victims of violent crimes and coordinating with government agencies.

First Choice Direct Cremations prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Direct Cremation	$899
Water Cremation	$3,750

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First Choice Direct Cremations packages

Direct Cremation

$899

crematory fees
third-party fees
urn delivery via USPS Priority Mail or hand-delivery or in-person collection

Cremations start at $899

Water Cremation

$3,750

water crematory fees
third-party fees

Aqua water cremations

Burial at Sea

ash scattering arrangements
multiple guest placement assistance

Customized ash scatterings with family involvement

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

Sherie "Lawson" Collins
Staff Member
SP5
Staff member at First Choice Direct Cremations

Facilities

Chapel seats 100
On-site crematory
Reception space

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Victims of violent crimes
Direct cremation
Water cremation
Burial at sea
Witness cremations
Non-traditional ceremony venues

Where is First Choice Direct Cremations?

Lakewood, CA

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Hours

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

First Choice Direct Cremations reviews

Updated July 2026

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2 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

1.0 from 2 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to First Choice Direct Cremations: 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

How much does direct cremation cost at First Choice Direct Cremations?

First Choice Direct Cremations lists direct cremation at $899. 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 water cremation cost at First Choice Direct Cremations?

First Choice Direct Cremations lists water cremation at $3,750. 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 First Choice Direct Cremations offer?

First Choice Direct Cremations offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is First Choice Direct Cremations located?

First Choice Direct Cremations is located in Lakewood, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will First Choice Direct Cremations 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.