Cremation After a Death at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

When a loved one dies at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Avenue, Beyond Cremations can take care of the next steps. We provide direct cremation for $950, all-inclusive, coordinate the release with the hospital’s decedent affairs office, and handle the paperwork electronically. Our licensed office (FD 2547) is nearby at 5425 Oberlin Drive, Suite 116. Call (844) 954-1214 at any hour.

If a death is expected

Many families at Scripps Memorial La Jolla know the end is near, often after a stay in intensive care or a move to comfort care. If that is where you are, it can help to call us before the death. We will explain the steps, answer questions about cost and paperwork, and make sure the care team knows who to contact, so the family can stay focused on being together.

After the death

Tell the nurse you have chosen Beyond Cremations, then call us. We work with decedent affairs on the release and arrange the transfer into our care. The authorization is signed electronically, we file the cremation permit and death certificate, and we return the urn to you, deliver it to your home for $95, or scatter at sea at no extra cost.

Scripps Memorial La Jolla questions

How long can my loved one stay at the hospital?

Hospitals expect a funeral establishment to be named promptly. Calling us as soon as you are ready lets us coordinate the timing with decedent affairs for you.

Are you affiliated with the hospital?

No. Beyond Cremations is an independent funeral establishment and is not affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla or Scripps Health.

What $950 includes

The $950 includes funeral director services, one cremation permit, refrigeration up to 5 days, transfer to our crematory, a fiberboard container, cremation up to 300 lbs, scattering at sea and a plastic urn. See the full price list.

Also serving University City, La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital and all of San Diego County.