Funeral home · Santa Cruz, CA

Oakwood Chapel

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Oakwood Memorial Chapel is a family-owned funeral home in Santa Cruz serving the county since 1918. The facility operates an on-site crematorium, ensuring deceased individuals remain in their care throughout services.

Independent, family-owned

Photo: Hippy Paul

Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1918

About Oakwood Chapel

Santa Cruz Memorial (operating Oakwood Memorial Chapel) has served Santa Cruz County families since 1918, when founder Ella Bostwick, one of California's first women dedicated to funeral service, began caring for the community. Today it operates as the only family-owned and family-operated funeral home in Santa Cruz with an on-site crematorium. The organization's mission is to support families through life's most challenging times while offering opportunities to honor and memorialize loved ones.

Typical cremation prices in Santa Cruz

Oakwood Chapel doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Santa Cruz typically charge:

Low

$100

Typical

$984

High

$2,975

City-wide figures from 15 published prices — not Oakwood Chapel's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes
Burial
Prepaid funeral

Facilities

On-site crematory

Payment & financing

Payment plans

Faith & language

Languages spoken

Spanish

Where is Oakwood Chapel?

3301 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

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Hours

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: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Oakwood Chapel reviews

Updated July 2026

4.0

3 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.0 from 3 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Oakwood Chapel: 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 Oakwood Chapel offer?

Oakwood Chapel offers cremation, funeral homes, burial and prepaid, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Oakwood Chapel located?

Oakwood Chapel is located at 3301 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Oakwood Chapel 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.