Funeral provider · Martinez, CA

Pacific Interment Service

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Pacific Interment Service is a family-owned cremation and funeral provider serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1985, with facilities in San Francisco and Emeryville. The company specializes in aquamation (flameless water-based cremation), traditional cremation, direct burial, and memorial services, and operates its own on-site crematory and refrigerated holding facility.

Independent, family-owned

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

About Pacific Interment Service

Pacific Interment Service has been serving the Greater Bay Area since 1985 as a locally-owned family business providing cremation and funeral services across six Bay Area counties. The company owns and operates its own on-site licensed crematory and refrigerated holding facility in Emeryville, with onsite preparation and viewing facilities. Pacific Interment is distinguished as Northern California's first and only on-site aquamation (flameless cremation) service. The business has performed over 30,000 incident-free cremations and holds a spotless crematory inspection record, along with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. The company maintains multiple chapels for memorial services and serves diverse cultural and religious traditions including Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist practices.

Pacific Interment Service prices

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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 to family

The simplest form of cremation.

Aquamation Flameless Cremation

Environmentally friendly cremation using water and alkaline solution

Cutting edge service with lower carbon footprint than traditional cremation. Northern California's first and only on-site aquamation service.

Direct Burial

Facilitation of internment at cemetery

Simplest form of burial with no witnesses or loved ones present.

Witness Cremation

45 minutes in chapel for family gathering
Witnessing of placement of remains into cremation chamber

Culturally sensitive service suitable for Buddhist, Hindu, and other traditions that incorporate witnessing cremation. Chapel is located in separate room beside crematorium.

Memorial Services

Use of private chapel
Memorial event planning assistance

Facilities available in Emeryville and San Francisco locations.

Private Memorial Charters

Boat charter
Ash scattering at sea with ceremony

Customizable depending on number of attendees. Traditional sea scattering service.

Non Witnessed Sea Scatterings

Ash scattering at sea

For families who wish to scatter ashes at sea without holding a memorial service.

Domestic Shipping

Full body shipping
Ashes shipping to any US location

Available for those who have passed in the greater San Francisco area.

International Shipping

Repatriation of remains or ashes to another country

Call office for details.

Embalming

Embalming services

Can be added to any other service. Provided by fully licensed funeral director on staff.

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

Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Francisco Rivero
Licensed Funeral Director
FDR76
Licensed funeral director based at Pacific Interment's Emeryville location.

Facilities

On-site crematory
Reception space

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Buddhist
Hindu
Other faith traditions

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Aquamation (flameless cremation)
Witness cremation for Buddhist and Hindu traditions
Sea scatterings
International repatriation
Memorial services
Services for multiple cultural and religious traditions

Awards & recognition

A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau
Spotless crematory inspection records
Over 30,000 incident-free cremations performed

Where is Pacific Interment Service?

Martinez, 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

4.8

36 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.8 from 36 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

What is Aquamation?

Aquamation is a cutting edge environmentally friendly cremation performed with water and an alkaline solution. You get the same result of a traditional cremation with a dramatically lower carbon footprint. Pacific Interment is Northern California's first and only on-site aquamation service.

What is Direct Cremation?

Direct Cremation is the simplest form of cremation. Your loved one is collected, the cremation takes place without witnesses, and the ashes are returned to you.

What is a Witness Cremation?

Many cultures including Buddhists and Hindus incorporate witnessing the beginning of the cremation within their disposition rites. Pacific Interment offers 45 minutes in the chapel where participants gather to say goodbye in their culturally appropriate and sensitive way. At the conclusion of the chapel service, the deceased is taken into the crematorium and placed on a device called an autoloader which will safely and gently insert the remains into the cremation chamber.

What is Direct Burial?

A direct burial is the simplest form of interring a loved one's remains in a cemetery. The company facilitates the entire process. There are no witnesses or loved ones at a direct burial.

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 Martinez, 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.