Funeral home · Carson, CA

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles

4.9(53) Verified on Google

FRIENDS Funeral Home is a family-owned funeral home serving greater Los Angeles with multiple locations in Venice, Santa Monica, South Gate, Long Beach, Altadena and beyond. It specializes in diverse funeral traditions including Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, LGBTQ+, Native American, and alternative ceremonies, alongside traditional cremation, burial, and ship-out services.

Independent, family-owned

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles, Carson

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles

FRIENDS is a family-owned funeral home operating 24/7 across greater Los Angeles with facilities in Venice, Santa Monica, South Gate, Long Beach, and Altadena. The home distinguishes itself by serving families of all income brackets and lifestyles, with specialized services for Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, LGBTQ+, Native American, and other communities. They offer traditional funerals as well as alternative ceremonies, home wakes, and can arrange viewings and celebrations in clients' homes or special locations. The home also provides an Advanced Care Directive described as "the most detailed and thoughtful" in California.

Typical funeral homes prices in Carson

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Carson typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$4,995

High

$19,425

City-wide figures from 13 published prices — not FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles packages

Cremation

Options and pricing available

Burial

Options and pricing available

Ship-Out

Out of state/country services

Muslim Services

Burials and ship-outs

Hindu Services

Cremations
Witness cremations
Ship-outs

Home Funeral

Honor the body of your loved one at home in a respectful and sanitary way

Home Wakes

Say good-bye in the comfort of your home

VIP Funeral

VIP Department services

Pre-Planning

Make your own choices

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Muslim
Hindu
Buddhist
Jewish

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Muslim Services
Hindu Cremation Services
Buddhist Funeral
VIP Funeral
Home Funeral
Beloved Child's Funeral
Green Funeral
End of Life Party
Surfers Funeral
Gay/Lesbian GLBT Funerals
New Orleans Jazz Funeral
Japanese Obon Celebration
Shamanic Funeral
Pagan Rituals
Native American Tribal Funeral
Viking Funeral
Space Burial

Where is FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles?

Carson, 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

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

53 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 53 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles: 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 services does FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles offer?

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles located?

FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles is located in Carson, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will FRIENDS Funeral Home - Cremation and Burials Los Angeles 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.