Funeral Homes in California

Compare funeral homes across California by city. The Cemetery and Funeral Bureau oversees funeral homes here, about 67% of deaths end in cremation, and home burial isn't allowed.

1,335 funeral homes 724 cemeteries 44 crematories

Funeral homes by city in California

  • Los Angeles 82
  • San Diego 45
  • Bakersfield 37
  • Sacramento 31
  • Oakland 29
  • San Jose 25
  • Stockton 24
  • San Francisco 22
  • Fresno 21
  • Long Beach 18
  • Glendale 16
  • Vallejo 14
  • Riverside 12
  • Fontana 10
  • Lodi 10
  • Turlock 10
  • Ventura 10
  • Whittier 10
  • Hayward 9
  • Downey 8
  • Inglewood 8
  • Modesto 8
  • Oxnard 8
  • San Bernardino 8
  • San Mateo 8
  • Victorville 8
  • Walnut Creek 8
  • Citrus Heights 7
  • Delano 7
  • Redding 7

Plus funeral homes in 357 more California cities.

Funeral homes in California’s largest cities

California at a glance

Regulator California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau
Cremation rate roughly 67% of deaths
Direct cremation about $525 to $4,500
Death certificate $26 per certified copy (2026), same for additional copies
Home burial not allowed, burial in an established cemetery is required

Sources: cost from the Cremation Institute's direct cremation price table; cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in California?

Each certified copy costs $26 in 2026, the same for the first copy and every additional copy ordered in the same request. Online orders add a vendor processing fee.

How much does direct cremation cost in California?

Direct cremation in California typically ranges from about $525 to $4,500.

Who regulates funeral homes in California?

The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau licenses funeral providers and handles complaints.

Can you be buried on your own property in California?

No. California is one of only three states, with Indiana and Washington, that require burial in an established cemetery.

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