Funeral home · Brea, CA

The Gardens Crematory

4.4(32) Verified on Google

The Gardens Crematory is a family-owned cremation provider in Brea, California, serving Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside County. It operates an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory and is claimed to be Southern California's largest crematory, offering services including direct cremation, witness insertions, ID viewings, life celebration services, and natural organic reduction.

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned

About The Gardens Crematory

The Gardens Crematory is a family-owned and operated business with over four decades of experience in the cremation and funeral service industry. The company emphasizes transparency, quality, and customer convenience, featuring an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory facility that ensures the deceased remains in their care throughout the entire process. The Gardens Crematory serves as a partner to both the public and funeral homes across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside County, and promotes eco-friendly practices alongside traditional cremation options.

Typical cremation prices in Brea

The Gardens Crematory doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Brea typically charge:

Low

$569

Typical

$995

High

$1,525

City-wide figures from 5 published prices — not The Gardens Crematory's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Chito Marquez
Owner
Cheryl Marquez
Owner
Lauren Williams
Chief Operations Officer
Chris Brown
President of Operations
Bailey Marquez
Co-Owner of Clarity Funerals and Cremations
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Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

natural organic reduction
witness cremations
ID viewings
life celebration services

Where is The Gardens Crematory?

1835 S Lewis St, Brea, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

The Gardens Crematory reviews

Updated July 2026

4.4

32 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.4 from 32 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to The Gardens Crematory: 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 The Gardens Crematory offer?

The Gardens Crematory offers cremation and funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is The Gardens Crematory located?

The Gardens Crematory is located at 1835 S Lewis St, Brea, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will The Gardens Crematory 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.