Crematory · Orange, CA

The Gardens Crematory

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The Gardens Crematory is Southern California's largest crematory, family-owned and operated for over four decades, offering cremation services with an on-site state-of-the-art facility. Services include direct cremation, ID viewings, witness insertions, life celebration and memorial services, and natural organic reduction.

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1980

About The Gardens Crematory

The Gardens Crematory is a family-owned and operated crematory that has served the public and funeral homes in Southern California for over four decades. The business places strong emphasis on providing outstanding customer service, transparency, and compassion. They operate an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory facility, positioning themselves as Southern California's largest crematory. The Gardens offers various cremation options including direct cremation, witness cremations, life celebration and memorial services, and natural organic reduction, with a commitment to competitive pricing without compromising service quality.

Typical funeral homes prices in Orange

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

Low

$1,995

Typical

$4,148

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 4 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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The Gardens Crematory packages

Simple Direct Cremation

Price referenced as $xxx on website (specific price not provided)

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

Chito Marquez
Owner
Co-founder and owner of The Gardens Crematory
Cheryl Marquez
Owner
Co-founder and owner of The Gardens Crematory
Lauren Williams
Chief Operations Officer
Oversees operations and customer service
Chris Brown
President of Operations
Manages operational aspects of the crematory
Bailey Marquez
Co-Owner of Clarity Funerals and Cremations
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Licensed funeral director and co-owner of affiliated funeral home

Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Direct cremation
ID viewings
Witness cremations
Life celebration and memorial services
Natural organic reduction
Eco-friendly cremation practices

Where is The Gardens Crematory?

Orange, 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 funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to The Gardens Crematory: 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
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

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 services does The Gardens Crematory offer?

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

Where is The Gardens Crematory located?

The Gardens Crematory is located in Orange, 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.