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Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery

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Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery is a family-owned funeral home and cemetery operator in Santa Cruz County with two locations (Mission Chapel and Oakwood Chapel) and on-site cremation facilities. The provider claims to be the only family-owned funeral home in Santa Cruz with on-site cremation, and traces its roots to 1918 when founder Ella Bostwick began serving families.

Independent, family-owned
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: Vivian Campbell
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: Michele Kloss
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: Vivian Campbell
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: PAUL YEE
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: PAUL YEE
Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery, Santa CruzPhoto: Vivian Campbell
Ownership
Independent, family-owned
Established
1918

About Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery

From the beginning, it has been the goal of Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery to support the families of Santa Cruz County through life's most challenging times. The company is the only family-owned and operated funeral home in Santa Cruz with an on-site crematorium, meaning their clients' loved ones never leave their care or facilities. Oakwood traces its heritage to 1918 when Ella Bostwick, one of the first women in California dedicated to funeral service, began caring for Santa Cruz families.

Typical cremation prices in Santa Cruz

Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery 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 Memorial Park & Cemetery'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
  • Burial
  • Prepaid funeral

Who you’ll work with

  • Randy Krassow

    Leadership/Representative

    Randy Krassow is the current representative of the organization. His grandmother, Ella Bostwick, was one of the first women in California dedicated to funeral service and began caring for Santa Cruz families in 1918.

Payment & financing

  • Payment plans
  • Financing

Faith & language

Languages spoken

  • Spanish

Where is Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery?

3301 Paul Sweet Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

Get directions

Hours

Monday
24 hours
Tuesday
24 hours
Wednesday
24 hours
Thursday
24 hours
Friday
24 hours
Saturday
24 hours
Sunday
24 hours

Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery reviews

Updated July 2026
4.9
4.9
7 reviews
Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 7 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery: 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 are the benefits of pre-planning a funeral?

Between 70 and 75 decisions are made within the first 24-48 hours of death. Pre-planning gives yourself, family, and friends peace of mind. It's easy, anyone can do it, and you can change your mind at any time.

What can I decide in advance?

You can decide on burial or cremation and your casket or urn type, pick what type of service you want (religious, military, non-traditional), choose which funeral home to use, and designate your pallbearers and pick any music or readings you want at your service.

What are the pre-payment options?

Pre-paying for your funeral reduces stress and financial burden on your loved ones after your passing. Options include a single payment plan or monthly bank account withdrawals. Pre-payment protects you and your family from inflation, and the growth is non-taxable. Depending on your region, if your funeral costs less than the amount you have put aside, those funds will be refunded back to your beneficiaries.

What services does Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery offer?

Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery offers cremation, burial, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery located?

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

Will Oakwood Memorial Park & Cemetery 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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