From
$1,750
Direct Cremation
Funeral home · Bakersfield, CA
Kern River Family Mortuary
4.2(22) Verified on Google
Kern River Family Mortuary is a family-owned and operated funeral home in Bakersfield serving the local community. The funeral home offers a full range of services including traditional funerals, celebration of life services, graveside ceremonies, basic and full-service cremation, military services, and specialty offerings such as bagpiper and dove release services. They also provide transfer services to other states or countries.
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Photo: John Haberkern
Photo: John Haberkern
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Photo: Bobby Rescola
Photo: John Haberkern- Starting price
- $4,000
About Kern River Family Mortuary
Kern River Family Mortuary is a family-owned and operated funeral home whose staff and owners live in the local community. The funeral home emphasizes that being locally owned means "my family lives here, our children go to school here, our taxes stay here, and we are here to support the community." The professional staff is committed to providing dignified, respectful, and compassionate assistance, recognizing that each family is unique and creating personalized services that honor the life and memory of the deceased. The funeral home is a full-service establishment with a focus on traditional service offerings and can also arrange transfers to other states or countries.
Kern River Family Mortuary prices
Price list published · source
| Traditional Burial | $4,000 |
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At $4,000, this is above 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.
Kern River Family Mortuary packages
Traditional Burial
$4,000Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Cremation
- Funeral homes
- Prepaid funeral
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Traditional funerals
- Celebration of Life services
- Graveside ceremonies
- Bagpiper
- Dove Release
- Military services
- Basic and full service cremation
- Interstate and international transfers
Where is Kern River Family Mortuary?
1900 N Chester Ave Ste B, Bakersfield, CA
Get directionsHours
- Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday
- By appointment
Kern River Family Mortuary reviews
Updated July 20264.2
4.2
22 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
4.2 from 22 reviews on google
What cremation prices usually include
General context, not specific to Kern River Family Mortuary: 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 traditional burial cost at Kern River Family Mortuary?
Kern River Family Mortuary lists traditional burial at $4,000. 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 Kern River Family Mortuary offer?
Kern River Family Mortuary offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is Kern River Family Mortuary located?
Kern River Family Mortuary is located at 1900 N Chester Ave Ste B, Bakersfield, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Will Kern River Family Mortuary 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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