If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, low-cost cremation in Modesto, then we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,195.
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Our attitudes to death and funerals are changing, and many families find cremation offers a simpler and more affordable option.
More families are deciding they just want a simple, “no fuss” option that can be delivered at a low cost.
A direct cremation package can help you arrange a low-cost funeral. Direct cremation takes care of the immediate disposition of the deceased, and once the cremated remains are available, a memorial or ash-scattering service can be conducted.
When you can take care of everything for $1,195, why should you pay more than this?
What is included in the $1,195 Simple Cremation Package in Modesto?
Our simple cremation service includes the following:
- Collection of the deceased from the place of death
- Transfer to the funeral facility*
- Shelter of the deceased
- Filing of the death certificate and cremation permit
- A cardboard cremation container for the cremation process
- The cremation process
- Return of the cremated remains in a temporary cremation urn
*an additional mileage fee can apply if outside our basic service area
Are there any extra costs?
The only additional fees are county fees, which are subject to change and payable to the county in order to facilitate the cremation proceeding. Death certificate fees in California are $21 for each certified copy.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a direct cremation?
Yes, of course. You can arrange a memorial service once you have the cremated remains returned. A memorial service is a type of funeral service where the deceased’s body is not present. You can hold a memorial service with or without the cremation urn present.
A memorial funeral service can also take the shape of an ash scattering ceremony or a candlelit vigil or tribute. We have some useful resources to help you plan and make your own memorial tributes in our Memorialization section.
Comparing cremation costs in Modesto, CA
As cremation is becoming a popular choice for residents of Modesto, several cremation service providers are serving Stanislaus County. The cost of a cremation can vary significantly for the exact same service, so it is wise to ensure you do compare cremation prices between a few providers to ensure you are benefitting from a value-for-money cremation service package.
The average cost of a cremation memorial service in Modesto is $2,748, and the average cost of a direct cremation is $1,119.* It is important to check that a direct cremation package includes everything.
A cremation significantly reduces funeral costs. The average cost of a funeral in Modesto is $5,581.
How can you save money when arranging a simple cremation service in Modesto?
A direct cremation is the most economical means of disposition there is. In Modesto, a direct cremation can be conducted for $1,195 complete, making this a very affordable funeral option. If you need to keep funeral costs down, then a simple cremation arranged through a cremation provider is your lowest-cost cremation option in Modesto, CA.
You can then arrange your memorial services once the cremated remains are returned. This significantly cuts down on funeral expenses.
What do I need to know about arranging a cremation? What are the legal requirements?
A cremation authorization form must be signed by the legal next of kin for a cremation to proceed. If there are multiple siblings, all must sign and agree for a cremation to be carried out. There is a 24-hour mandatory wait period after death before the cremation can go ahead.
What help is there with cremation costs?
If qualifying for Social Security, you may be entitled to the lump-sum death benefit payment of $255. The funeral director will generally assist you with submitting the claim to Social Security.
Of course, many people use life insurance policies to offset funeral costs, but with a direct cremation, the funeral provider will require payment upfront.
There is very limited public assistance support for funeral costs, which can vary by county. Check out Stanislaus County Community Services Agency. Phone: (209) 558-5142
How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You can obtain copies of a death certificate from the Vital Records office at Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder, 1021 I Street, Suite 101, Modesto, CA, 95354. Phone: (209) 525-5250
What happens if the deceased is taken to the Coroner’s Office?
Suppose there were circumstances surrounding the death that led to the deceased being taken to the County Coroner’s office. In that case, you will need to employ the services of a funeral director as soon as possible to liaise with the Coroner to have the body released into their care. Only a licensed funeral director can collect a body from the Coroner’s morgue.
As funeral directors are familiar with the process, and the body is released with a death certificate & cremation permit, it is generally easy to maintain a low cost to offer a direct cremation service for an individual that has been in the care of the Medical Examiner. Stanislaus County Medical Examiner & Coroner office is at: 250 Hackett Road Modesto CA 95358, (209) 525-7216
Please contact your local DFS Memorials cremation services provider at (209) 208-6434 with any further questions you have or to make immediate arrangements for a low-cost cremation service.
*Cost data obtained from funeral price comparison website 2024
