Funeral provider · Vallejo, CA

Pacific Interment Service

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Pacific Interment Service is a locally-owned, family-operated cremation and funeral service provider serving the greater San Francisco Bay Area since 1985. The business operates multiple locations across six counties and owns on-site cremation facilities in Emeryville and San Francisco. It specializes in traditional cremation, aquamation (water cremation), direct burial, memorial services, sea scatterings, and witness cremations, with experience serving diverse religious and cultural traditions including Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist practices.

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. The firm operates its own licensed and inspected crematory and refrigerated holding facility, with on-site preparation and viewing facilities at locations in Emeryville and San Francisco. The company has conducted over 30,000 incident-free cremations and maintains spotless crematory inspection records. As a family-run operation, Pacific Interment emphasizes personalized service and cultural sensitivity, with staff knowledgeable in funeral requirements for different traditions including Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist practices. The business is notable for being Northern California's first and only on-site aquamation (water cremation) service provider and was chosen by Jessica Mitford, author of "The American Way of Death," for her own cremation.

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

Cremation without witnesses
Ashes returned to family

Simplest form of cremation; loved one is collected, cremation takes place without witnesses, ashes are returned.

Aquamation Flameless Cremation

Environmentally friendly cremation using water and alkaline solution
Same result as traditional cremation with lower carbon footprint

Cutting edge cremation service; Northern California's first and only on-site aquamation service.

Direct Burial

Facilitation of entire burial process

Simplest form of interring remains in cemetery with no witnesses or loved ones present.

Witness Cremation

45 minutes in chapel for farewell
Witnessing of placement into cremation chamber

45 minutes in chapel where participants say goodbye in culturally appropriate way, followed by witnessing of remains being placed into crematorium via autoloader device.

Memorial Services

Private chapel use
Planning assistance for memorial event

Can be paired with cremations; facilities available in Emeryville and San Francisco locations.

Private Memorial Charters

Private boat charter for sea scattering ceremony

Scattering of ashes at sea with ceremony; boat charter size depends on attendance.

Non Witnessed Sea Scatterings

Sea scattering of ashes without memorial service

For families who wish ashes scattered at sea but do not wish to hold a memorial service.

Embalming

Embalming of remains

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

Domestic Shipping

Full body and ashes shipping within United States

Available for loved ones who have passed in greater San Francisco area; uses trusted shipping service.

International Shipping

Repatriation of remains or ashes to another country

Assistance with preparations for international repatriation; contact office for details.

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 serving Contra Costa County office in Emeryville.

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Hindu
Buddhist

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Aquamation (flameless, water cremation)
Witness cremations
Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist funeral practices
Sea scatterings
Private memorial charters
International and domestic shipping of remains

Awards & recognition

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

Where is Pacific Interment Service?

Vallejo, 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

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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 Vallejo, 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.