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$1,295
Direct cremation
Funeral provider · Vista, CA
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial
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JDS Simple Cremation & Burial is an online-based cremation and burial service in San Diego and Riverside Counties that meets families in-home, via video conference, or at alternate locations. The provider offers direct cremation, direct burial, graveside services, and scatter-at-sea services, with significant cost savings compared to traditional funeral homes.
- Starting price
- $50
About JDS Simple Cremation & Burial
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial is an online-based business that serves San Diego and Riverside Counties as a cost-effective alternative to traditional funeral homes and corporate mortuaries. The company meets with families in-home, through video conferencing, or at alternate locations of the family's choosing. They offer direct cremation, direct burials, graveside services, scatter-at-sea services off the coast of San Diego County, and traditional funeral services upon request. The company emphasizes lower overhead and passes savings directly to families, with services set up via phone, email, video conference, or in-home visits. They also provide pre-need funeral arrangements with financing through Great Western Funeral Insurance, veteran benefits (with 10% merchandise discount and assistance scheduling military honors), and burial markers and monuments at wholesale prices.
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial prices
Price list published · source
| Mailing Cremains | $50 |
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At $50, this is below the typical national range of $1,000–$3,000 for direct cremation.
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial packages
Direct Cremation - Adult
- Basic Professional Services
- Removal of remains from place of death (San Diego County)
- Refrigeration Care
- Cremation/Cremation container
- Temporary Plastic Container
- Delivery of cremains to family (San Diego County)
Price reflects cremation for adults up to 250lbs. County fees required by the State (Disposition permit $12.00, California Cemetery & Funeral Bureau cremation fee $11.50, California Certified Death Certificate $24) are not included.
Direct Cremation - Child
- Cremation/Cremation Container
- Temporary Plastic Container
Ages 1 to 13 years. Disposition permit $12.00, California Certified Death Certificate $21.00 not included.
Mailing Cremains
$50- USPS Express Mail in Minimum Urn with or without certified death certificates
Minimum Urn cost for mailing within California; add $50 for extra fees to Out of State
Scattering Cremains
- Scatter loved ones' cremains off the coast of San Diego County
Without family present
Graveside Service - Adult
- Basic Services of Funeral Director
- Graveside Service at Cemetery (San Diego County)
- Removal of remains from place of death
- Preparation of the body
- Minimum casket
- Hearse
No Viewing/No Church Service. Extra mileage fees may apply outside San Diego County. Upgraded metal casket available, tax not included.
Graveside Service - Child
- Graveside Service at Cemetery
Ages 1-10 years old. Casket not included; please inquire for options.
Fetal Direct Cremation
- Cremation/Cremation Container
- Temporary minimum container
Under 1 year old. Keepsake Urn not included.
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Cremation
- Burial
Payment & financing
- Pre-need trust
- VA benefits accepted
- Financing
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Direct cremation
- Direct burial
- Graveside services
- Scatter at sea
- Veterans services
- Pre-need funeral arrangements
- Burial markers and monuments
Where is JDS Simple Cremation & Burial?
Vista, CA
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What cremation prices usually include
General context, not specific to JDS Simple Cremation & Burial: 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
How much does mailing cremains cost at JDS Simple Cremation & Burial?
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial lists mailing cremains at $50. 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 JDS Simple Cremation & Burial offer?
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial offers cremation and burial. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is JDS Simple Cremation & Burial located?
JDS Simple Cremation & Burial is located in Vista, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Can I reach JDS Simple Cremation & Burial after hours?
Yes — JDS Simple Cremation & Burial in Vista, CA answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.
Will JDS Simple Cremation & Burial 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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