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Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory

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Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory is a full-service funeral home and crematory founded in 1935, located in Santa Maria, California. Currently owned and operated by Linda Maloney and Benjamin Pirkl, it offers burial services, cremation services (with an on-site crematory), advance planning, monuments, and grave markers, along with a gathering room for receptions.

Independent
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Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory, Santa MariaPhoto: Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory
Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory, Santa MariaPhoto: Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory
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Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory, Santa MariaPhoto: Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory
Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory, Santa MariaPhoto: Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory
Starting price
$355
Ownership
Independent
Established
1935

About Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory, originally C.P. Magner Funeral Home, was founded by Clarence and Julia Magner in 1935. Later, they were joined by their daughter and her husband, Winifred and Jack Malone. In 1975, the funeral home was purchased by their long-time employee, Joe Maloney. The Magner name has been retained along with the professional and caring service to the families of the Santa Maria Valley. Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory is currently owned and operated by Linda Maloney and Benjamin "Ben" Pirkl, Managing Funeral Director, Crematory Manager, and Licensed Prearrangement Agent.

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Graveside Service$4,325
Graveside Service With Visitation$5,565
Chapel Service$5,355
Chapel Service With Visitation$6,095
Church Service$5,550
Church Service With Visitation$6,340
Church Service With Visitation and Evening Service$6,995
Cremation$2,415
Memorial Service in Our Chapel After Cremation$3,415
Memorial Service at a Church or Other Location After Cremation$3,915
Graveside Service After Cremation$3,000
Public Visitation Followed by Cremation$4,455
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff$2,635
Embalming$845
Other Preparation of the Body$365
Autopsy/Donation Repair$525
Refrigeration in Lieu of Embalming$355

At $355, 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.

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory packages

Graveside Service

$4,325
  • professional services
  • graveside service at cemetery
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • refrigeration in lieu of embalming
  • dressing

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Graveside Service With Visitation

$5,565
  • professional services
  • visitation in chapel
  • graveside service at cemetery
  • use of Gathering Room
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Chapel Service

$5,355
  • professional services
  • funeral service in chapel
  • interment service at cemetery
  • use of Gathering Room
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • refrigeration in lieu of embalming
  • dressing
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Chapel Service With Visitation

$6,095
  • professional services
  • visitation in chapel
  • funeral service in chapel
  • interment service at cemetery
  • use of Gathering Room
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Church Service

$5,550
  • professional services
  • funeral service at church or other location
  • interment services at cemetery
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, church, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • refrigeration in lieu of embalming
  • dressing
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Church Service With Visitation

$6,340
  • professional services
  • visitation in chapel
  • funeral service at church
  • interment service at cemetery
  • use of Gathering Room
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, church, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Church Service With Visitation and Evening Service

$6,995
  • professional services
  • visitation in chapel
  • rosary
  • mass at church
  • interment service at cemetery
  • use of Gathering Room
  • arrangement consultation
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, church, cemetery, and other parties
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

For services held in local area including Santa Maria, Orcutt, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande. Outside expenses (cash advances) not included.

Cremation

$2,415
  • arrangement consultation
  • death certificate preparation and securing
  • completion of all required state and local documents
  • local transportation to funeral home
  • refrigeration in lieu of embalming
  • cremation process at on-site facility
  • permit fees
  • Department of Consumer Affairs fee
  • temporary plastic urn
  • cardboard cremation container
  • state fees
  • taxes
  • obituary placement
  • service stationery preparation
  • veteran arrangements

All-inclusive cost for cremation at licensed on-site crematory. If memorial or funeral services are desired, see additional options.

Memorial Service in Our Chapel After Cremation

$3,415
  • all Cremation services
  • funeral service in chapel
  • use of chapel
  • use of Gathering Room
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy and other parties

Includes all services listed under Cremation package.

Memorial Service at a Church or Other Location After Cremation

$3,915
  • all Cremation services
  • funeral service at church or other location
  • coordination and scheduling of church, clergy, and other parties
  • transportation of urn and flowers to church or other locations

Includes all services listed under Cremation package.

Graveside Service After Cremation

$3,000
  • all Cremation services
  • graveside service at cemetery
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • transportation of urn and flowers to local cemetery

Includes all services listed under Cremation package.

Public Visitation Followed by Cremation

$4,455
  • all Cremation services
  • visitation in chapel prior to cremation
  • use of Gathering Room
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology

Includes all services listed under Cremation package.

Chapel Service With Visitation Followed by Cremation

  • all Cremation services
  • visitation in chapel
  • funeral service in chapel
  • use of Gathering Room
  • coordination and scheduling of clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

Includes all services listed under Cremation package. Interment service at cemetery if desired.

Church Service With Visitation Followed by Cremation

  • all Cremation services
  • visitation in chapel
  • funeral service at church
  • use of Gathering Room
  • coordination and scheduling of church, clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

Includes all services listed under Cremation package. Interment service at cemetery if desired.

Church Service With Visitation, Evening Service Followed by Cremation

  • all Cremation services
  • visitation in chapel
  • rosary
  • mass at church
  • use of Gathering Room
  • coordination and scheduling of church, clergy, cemetery, and other parties
  • embalming
  • dressing
  • casketing
  • cosmetology
  • funeral hearse
  • flower vehicle

Includes all services listed under Cremation package. Interment service at cemetery if desired.

Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff

$2,635
  • consultation with family or responsible party
  • clerical service
  • coordination with physicians and coroners
  • coordination with state and county for death certificate
  • coordination with involved parties
  • proportionate share of overhead costs including taxes, licenses, insurance, maintenance, utilities

Fee added to itemized funeral arrangements. Already included in direct cremations, immediate burials, and forwarding or receiving remains.

Embalming

$845
  • embalming

Not required by law except in certain special cases. May be necessary if selecting certain funeral arrangements such as funeral with viewing.

Other Preparation of the Body

$365
  • dressing
  • cosmetology
  • casketing
  • preparation for visitation
  • other forms of preparation

Covers preparation of deceased other than embalming.

Autopsy/Donation Repair

$525

Refrigeration in Lieu of Embalming

$355
  • refrigeration

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

Services offered

  • Cremation
  • Funeral homes
  • Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

  • Linda Maloney

    Owner/Operator

    FDR 1824

    Owner and operator of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory.

  • Benjamin Pirkl

    Managing Funeral Director, Crematory Manager, and Licensed Prearrangement Agent

    FDR 2766 / CRM 458 / 0K85946

    Managing Funeral Director, Crematory Manager, and Licensed Prearrangement Agent.

Facilities

  • On-site crematory
  • Reception space

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

  • on-site crematory
  • monuments and grave markers
  • advance planning

Where is Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory?

600 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA

Get directions

Hours

Monday
8 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday
8 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday
8 AM - 4 PM
Thursday
8 AM - 4 PM
Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday
By Appointment Only
Sunday
By Appointment Only

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory reviews

Updated July 2026
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4.7
23 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.7 from 23 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory: 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 graveside service cost at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory?

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory lists graveside service at $4,325. 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 graveside service with visitation cost at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory?

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory lists graveside service with visitation at $5,565. 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 chapel service cost at Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory?

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory lists chapel service at $5,355. 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 Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory offer?

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory located?

Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 600 E Stowell Rd, Santa Maria, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory 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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