Cheapest Cremation in San Diego, CA (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in San Diego starts at $645 from Cortez Cremations and Funeral Services. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
Lowest price
$645
Median price
$910
Typical range
$755–$1,009
Based on the published prices of 9 of 18 San Diego providers. Half list direct cremation between $755–$1,009.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortez Cremations and Funeral ServicesLowest price | $645 | 4.9★ (53) |
| 2 | American Cremation Services | $745 | 2.7★ (16) |
| 3 | Trinity Funeral Services | $755 | 3.7★ (21) |
| 4 | Balboa Cremation Services | $895 | 4.8★ (93) |
| 5 | Bayview Crematory & Burial Services | $910 | 3★ (4) |
| 6 | California Cremation & Burial | $916 | 4.9★ (80) |
| 7 | Care Center Cremation & Burial | $1,009 | 4.8★ (32) |
| 8 | San Diego Funeral Service | $1,370 | 4.9★ (51) |
| 9 | Cypress View Mausoleum, Mortuary and Crematory | $2,390 | 4.7★ (164) |
| 10 | AAA Cremations - Miramar | Call for pricing | 5★ (5) |
| 11 | Affordable Funeral Solutions California | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (50) |
| 12 | Bravo Family Mortuary - Family-Owned/MBE/WBE | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (127) |
| 13 | Funerals Your Way | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (222) |
| 14 | Heirloom Cremation | Call for pricing | 4.9★ (199) |
| 15 | San Diego Burial at Sea | Call for pricing | 5★ (232) |
| 16 | San Diego Cremation Service | Call for pricing | 4.2★ (5) |
| 17 | Southbay Mortuary | Call for pricing | 5★ (44) |
| 18 | Still Waters Direct Cremation | Call for pricing | 4.5★ (8) |
Prices are 2026 direct cremation estimates from each provider's listing and may change. They are not quotes — always request a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
How to get the cheapest cremation in San Diego
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In San Diego, prices for the exact same direct cremation routinely vary by $1,000 or more between providers, which is why comparing the ranked list above pays off. Dedicated cremation specialists almost always undercut full-service funeral homes for a simple cremation.
Get at least three itemized quotes, supply your own urn rather than buying the provider's, and confirm exactly what each price includes (transportation, the cremation, a basic container, permits, and return of the ashes). Our cheapest direct cremation guide and list of hidden fees to watch for walk through how to avoid overpaying.
See all options and read reviews on the main San Diego cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in California guide.
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