Crematory · Santa Ana, CA

The Gardens Crematory

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The Gardens Crematory is a family-owned crematory serving Southern California's public and funeral homes across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside County. It operates an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory with over four decades of service and offers cremation options including traditional cremation, witness insertions, natural organic reduction, and alkaline hydrolysis.

Independent, family-owned

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1980

About The Gardens Crematory

The Gardens Crematory is a family-owned and operated business serving Southern California for over four decades. The company operates an on-site, state-of-the-art crematory facility and emphasizes transparency, offering on-site viewings and witness cremation options. They serve both the general public and funeral homes across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside County, positioning themselves as Southern California's largest crematory. The business is owned by Chito and Cheryl Marquez, with Lauren Williams as Chief Operations Officer and Chris Brown as President of Operations.

Typical funeral homes prices in Santa Ana

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

Low

$1,995

Typical

$1,995

High

$4,300

City-wide figures from 3 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 listed as '$xxx' on website; specific price not provided

ID Viewings

Viewing option offered

Witness Insertions

Witness cremation option available

Life Celebration & Memorial Services

Memorial and celebration services offered

Natural Organic Reduction

Eco-friendly cremation alternative

Alkaline Hydrolysis (Terrmation)

Water-based cremation option

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
COO overseeing operations and customer support
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 service

Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Direct cremation
Witness cremations
ID viewings
Natural organic reduction
Alkaline hydrolysis

Where is The Gardens Crematory?

Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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.