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Cemetery · Salinas, CA
Garden of Memories Memorial Park
3.5(24) Verified on Google
Santa Cruz Memorial is a family-owned and independently operated funeral home with multiple locations in Santa Cruz County, California. It operates the only on-site crematorium among funeral homes in the area, ensuring deceased individuals remain in their care throughout the process. The company has a long history dating back to 1918 and maintains multiple chapel facilities at different locations.
Independent, family-owned
Photo: Alva May Sargenti
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Photo: Alva May Sargenti
Photo: Alva May Sargenti- Ownership
- Independent, family-owned
- Established
- 1918
About Garden of Memories Memorial Park
Santa Cruz Memorial was founded in 1918 by Ella Bostwick, one of California's first women dedicated to funeral service. The organization is family-owned and operated, distinguishing it as the only independently-owned funeral home in Santa Cruz with an on-site crematorium, ensuring their clients never leave their care. Today, Santa Cruz Memorial serves Santa Cruz County families through multiple chapel locations and is committed to supporting families through life's most challenging times, offering both at-need and pre-planning services, plus grief resources and professional counseling.
Typical cremation prices in Salinas
Garden of Memories Memorial Park doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Salinas typically charge:
Low
$1,295
Typical
$1,295
High
$1,295
City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Garden of Memories Memorial Park's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.
Services offered
- Cremation
- Burial
- Prepaid funeral
Who you’ll work with
Randy Krassow
Leadership/Family Representative
Family member and representative. Referenced as stating 'My Grandma, Ella Bostwick, was one of the first women in California dedicated to funeral service, and began caring for Santa Cruz families in 1918.' Also stated in testimonial section as the person inviting families to call due to their personalized services and professional counseling.
Payment & financing
- Payment plans
- Pre-need trust
Faith & language
Languages spoken
- Spanish
Where is Garden of Memories Memorial Park?
850 Abbott St, Salinas, CA
Get directionsHours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garden of Memories Memorial Park reviews
Updated July 20263.5
3.5
24 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
3.5 from 24 reviews on google
What cremation prices usually include
General context, not specific to Garden of Memories Memorial Park: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.
Included
- Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
- The cremation itself and crematory fee
- A basic cremation container
- Return of the ashes to the family
- Filing of required permits and paperwork
Usually extra
- A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
- An urn beyond the basic container
- Certified copies of the death certificate
- Flowers, obituary notices, or catering
Frequently asked questions
What services does Garden of Memories Memorial Park offer?
Garden of Memories Memorial Park offers cremation, burial and prepaid, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Garden of Memories Memorial Park located?
Garden of Memories Memorial Park is located at 850 Abbott St, Salinas, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Garden of Memories Memorial Park 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.
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