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Cemetery · San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Cemetery
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San Luis Cemetery is a natural burial cemetery in San Luis Obispo, California, operated as part of Destination Destiny Memorials. The facility specializes in eco-friendly burial services including full body natural burial, Tree of Life cremation burial, and cremains scattering, emphasizing environmental sustainability and family participation in the burial process.
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- Corporate-owned
About San Luis Cemetery
San Luis Cemetery is an entity of Steelmantown Cemetery Company and operates under the Destination Destiny Memorials network. The cemetery specializes in natural burial services that preserve land with minimal environmental impact. The facility offers full body natural burial (where the deceased is placed in a biodegradable container or fabric shroud in direct contact with the earth), Tree of Life cremation burial (where cremains are mixed with native soil and planted with a tree or shrub), and cremains scattering services. The organization was founded by Ed Bixby, an expert in natural burial services, to provide destination funeral and life celebration services that honor how individuals chose to live their lives.
Typical cremation prices in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Cemetery doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in San Luis Obispo typically charge:
Low
$1,195
Typical
$1,245
High
$1,295
City-wide figures from 2 published prices — not San Luis Cemetery's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.
San Luis Cemetery packages
Full Body Natural Burial
- Biodegradable burial container or fabric shroud
- Hand-dug gravesite
- Direct earth contact
- Natural decomposition
No embalming fluid, traditional caskets, or burial vaults used. Typical burial depth 3-5 feet.
Tree of Life Cremation Burial
- Cremains mixed with native soil
- Tree or shrub planted above cremains
Plant life serves as the memorial.
Cremains Sea Scattering
- Scattering of cremated remains in open ocean
Ceremonies must occur no less than three nautical miles from land.
Memorial Reef Installations
- Cremated remains added to specially formulated concrete
- Reef installation on sea floor
Designed to strengthen ecological habitats and foster marine life.
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Cremation
- Funeral homes
- Burial
Recognition & specialties
Specialties
- Natural burial
- Green burial
- Eco-friendly burial options
- Tree of Life cremation burial
- Cremains sea scattering
- Memorial reef installations
Where is San Luis Cemetery?
2 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA
Get directionsHours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
San Luis Cemetery reviews
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What cremation prices usually include
General context, not specific to San Luis 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 services does San Luis Cemetery offer?
San Luis Cemetery offers cremation, burial and funeral homes, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.
Where is San Luis Cemetery located?
San Luis Cemetery is located at 2 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.
Is San Luis Cemetery licensed and accredited?
San Luis Cemetery 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 San Luis 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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