Funeral provider · Burlingame, CA

Pacific Interment Service

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Pacific Interment Service is a locally-owned family cremation and funeral services provider serving the Greater Bay Area since 1985, with facilities in Emeryville and San Francisco. The company specializes in innovative aquamation (water-based cremation) and traditional cremation services, and operates its own on-site crematory and refrigerated holding facility across multiple locations in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties.

Independent, family-owned

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Starting price: $1,295
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1985

About Pacific Interment Service

Pacific Interment has been serving the Greater Bay Area since 1985 as a locally-owned and operated family business with deep roots in the community. The company owns and operates its own licensed and inspected crematory and refrigerated holding facility, with multiple chapels available for services. Pacific Interment offers a full array of services from direct cremation to traditional funerals and everything in between, including the Bay Area's first and only on-site aquamation (water-based) cremation service. The company has performed over 30,000 incident-free cremations and maintains a spotless crematory inspection record with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.

Pacific Interment Service prices

Price list published · source

Service prices
Direct Cremation	$1,295
Direct Burial	$1,995

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Pacific Interment Service packages

Direct Cremation

Collection of loved one
Cremation without witnesses
Return of ashes

The simplest form of cremation

Aquamation Flameless Cremation

Water and alkaline solution cremation
Same result as traditional cremation

Environmentally friendly alternative with lower carbon footprint

Direct Burial

Facilitation of entire burial process
Interment of remains in cemetery

No witnesses or loved ones present

Private Memorial Charters

Charter of boat for ash scattering at sea
Memorial ceremony

Available based on number of attendees

Memorial Services

Use of private chapel facilities
Planning assistance for memorial event

Available at Emeryville and San Francisco facilities

Non Witnessed Sea Scatterings

Scattering of ashes at sea

Without memorial service or attendees

Domestic Shipping

Full body shipping
Ashes shipping to any US location

For remains or ashes shipped within the United States

International Shipping

Repatriation of remains or ashes to another country

Call office for details

Embalming

Embalming services for remains

Can be added to any other service; performed by licensed funeral director

Witness Cremation

Cremation with witness present

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

Services offered

Funeral homes

Facilities

On-site crematory
Reception space

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Aquamation (water-based cremation)
On-site cremation
Multicultural funeral traditions
Sea scattering services
Private memorial charters
International shipping of remains

Where is Pacific Interment Service?

Burlingame, CA

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Hours

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

Pacific Interment Service reviews

Updated July 2026

4.7

13 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.7 from 13 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Pacific Interment Service: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
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Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does direct cremation cost at Pacific Interment Service?

Pacific Interment Service lists direct cremation at $1,295. 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 direct burial cost at Pacific Interment Service?

Pacific Interment Service lists direct burial at $1,995. 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 Pacific Interment Service offer?

Pacific Interment Service offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Pacific Interment Service located?

Pacific Interment Service is located in Burlingame, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Is Pacific Interment Service licensed and accredited?

Pacific Interment Service is a licensed funeral provider, with recognized industry memberships listed under “Good to know” above. You can always confirm a provider's current license with your state funeral board.

Will Pacific Interment Service 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.