Direct Cremation Cost in San Diego: $950
At Beyond Cremations, we believe that saying goodbye shouldn’t be expensive or complicated. Our pricing is simple, transparent, and affordable, with no hidden fees.
Base Price
Direct Cremation Package
What's Included
- Funeral director fees
- 1 cremation permit
- Refrigeration up to 5 days
- Transferring your loved one to our crematory
- A cremation container made of approved fiberboard
- The cremation itself (up to 300 lbs.)
- Scatter at sea at no cost
- Plastic urn
This package covers the process from bringing your loved one into our care to a no-cost scatter at sea, with no additional mandatory costs. Mailing or delivery of the cremated remains, certified death certificates and urn upgrades are optional and priced separately, as listed on our General Price List.
Optional Add-Ons
Choose only what you need – these are not required, but available for your convenience
USPS Express Mail
$95Secure priority mail delivery of cremated remains to your specified address.
- Trackable shipping
- Priority mail express, signature required
- 3-5 business days
Personal Hand Delivery
$95Personal delivery to your home by a member of our compassionate care team.
- White-glove service
- Will coordinate a date and time that works for you
- Personal handoff
Scatter Ashes at Sea
FREEYour loved one’s remains will be scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego County.
If mailing or delivery is chosen, the fee will be added to the base price; scattering is free of charge.
Urn Upgrade
$100 – $165If you decide to select a special urn from our collection instead of the included basic urn, the cost will depend on the urn you choose. Our urn prices range from $100 to $165, as listed on our General Price List.
We will clearly show you the price of any urn you select, and this cost would be added to the total.
If you do not select an upgraded urn, there is no charge – the basic urn is included.
Death Certificates
$26 eachWe charge exactly what the county charges for death certificates with no markup: $26 per certified copy. You can choose how many copies you need (up to 15 can be ordered at once). If we order them for you, we send them to you by regular mail at no charge (delivery can take a few weeks). Ordering death certificates through us is optional – you can also choose to handle this yourself with the County if you prefer.
Have questions? We’re always here to help.
If you have any questions about what’s included or how our direct cremation process works, please don’t hesitate to ask. We take pride in being transparent and helpful. Your peace of mind is our priority.
Flexible, Secure Payment
We understand that this is a difficult time, which is why we offer multiple payment options to make the process as smooth as possible.
- All major credit and debit cards accepted
- Secure online payment portal
- Payment plans available
- Insurance assignment accepted
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No Hidden Costs*
*No Hidden Costs – Guaranteed
We want you to feel confident about what you’ll pay. The $950 package price covers all basic needs. The only additional expenses would be if you choose any of the optional services or products above. We do not surprise you with any unexpected charges. Transportation within our service area, the cremation process, basic container, and our professional services are all included in $950. Taxes are included in our pricing (cremation services are generally not subject to sales tax). The state fees (like death certificates) are passed through directly without markup. Our goal is to provide you a simple, worry-free experience both emotionally and financially.
If the weight of the decedent is above 300 pounds, there is a fee of 400$ that will be added to the total.
Cremation Cost FAQs
Common questions San Diego County families ask about the cost of cremation with Beyond Cremations.
How much does cremation cost in San Diego with Beyond Cremations?
Our direct cremation package is $950, as listed on our General Price List. It includes funeral director fees, one cremation permit, refrigeration for up to 5 days, transfer of your loved one into our care, a fiberboard cremation container, the cremation itself (up to 300 lbs.), a plastic urn, and scattering at sea at no cost.
What is not included in the $950 package?
Optional items are priced separately on our General Price List: certified death certificates ($26 each, the county fee), USPS Express Mail of the remains ($95), and upgraded urns ($100 to $165). Cases over 300 pounds carry an additional $400 fee plus a $195 air tray. Scattering at sea off the coast of San Diego County is included at no charge.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. Every charge is listed on our General Price List. The only fee families sometimes miss is the 3% processing fee on credit card payments.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve families throughout San Diego County, including San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Encinitas, Mira Mesa, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, La Mesa and Chula Vista. Our office is at 5425 Oberlin Drive, Suite 116, in Sorrento Valley.
How do I start arrangements?
Call us at (844) 954-1214. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will explain each step and every cost before anything is signed.
Serving Families Throughout San Diego County
Beyond Cremations serves families in every community of San Diego County from our office at 5425 Oberlin Drive in Sorrento Valley.