From
$1,295
Direct Cremation
Crematory · South Lake Tahoe, CA
McFarlane Mortuary
5.0(9) Verified on Google
McFarlane Mortuary is a mortuary, cemetery, and reception center located in South Lake Tahoe serving the community with personalized funeral and memorialization ceremonies, cremation services, and advance planning. The facility offers livestreaming and recording of funeral services, customizable online memorial pages, and modern software for streamlined funeral arrangements.
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Photo: McFarlane MortuaryAbout McFarlane Mortuary
McFarlane Mortuary operates a mortuary, cemetery, and reception center in South Lake Tahoe, designed to provide a comfortable environment for families. The facility emphasizes service and support, offering a range of options from personalized funeral and memorialization ceremonies to simple cremation, along with reception space. The mortuary has adopted customized software to streamline the funeral planning experience, including features such as customizable obituary pages, memorial video creation, livestreaming capabilities, and digital after-care support.
Typical cremation prices in South Lake Tahoe
McFarlane Mortuary doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in South Lake Tahoe typically charge:
Low
$1,295
Typical
$1,295
High
$1,295
City-wide figures from 1 published price — not McFarlane Mortuary'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
- Funeral homes
- Prepaid funeral
Facilities
- Reception space
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- livestreaming funeral services
- customizable memorial pages
- memorial videos
Where is McFarlane Mortuary?
887 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Get directionsHours
- 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
McFarlane Mortuary reviews
Updated July 20265.0
5.0
9 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026
5.0 from 9 reviews on google
What cremation prices usually include
General context, not specific to McFarlane 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
What services does McFarlane Mortuary offer?
McFarlane Mortuary offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is McFarlane Mortuary located?
McFarlane Mortuary is located at 887 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Can I reach McFarlane Mortuary after hours?
Yes — McFarlane Mortuary in South Lake Tahoe, CA answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.
Will McFarlane 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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