If you have an immediate or imminent need for a simple, low-cost cremation in Orange, we can help you arrange everything for one low price of $1,045. Our attitudes to death and funerals are changing, and many families are finding that cremation offers a simpler and affordable option.
More families are deciding they just want a simple, “no-fuss” option, one 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 $1,045 and are dealing with a family-owned funeral business, why should you pay more than this?
What is included in the Direct Cremation Package in Orange, CA?
Our simple cremation service includes:
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
Call (949) 220-2557 for immediate assistance with a low-cost direct cremation
Are there any extra costs added?
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 the 1st certificate and $21 for each additional copy at present.
Can we still have a funeral service if we arrange a simple cremation in Orange, CA?
Yes, of course. Once you have the cremated remains returned, you can arrange a memorial service. 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 form of an ash scattering ceremony, a candlelit vigil, or a tribute.
As cremation is becoming a popular choice for residents of Orange, there are several cremation service providers serving Orange County. The cost of a cremation can vary significantly for the exact same service, so it is wise to ensure you 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 full-service cremation in Orange is $5,355, and theaverage cost of a direct cremation is $1,541.* However, you can arrange a direct cremation for just $1,045.
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 Orange is $7,852.
How can you save money when arranging a cremation service?
A direct cremation is the most economical means of disposition there is. In Orange, a direct cremation can be conducted for $1,045, 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 Orange, CA. You can then arrange your own memorial services once you have the cremated remains returned. This significantly cuts down on funeral expenses.
What do I need to know about arranging a cremation in Orange, CA? What are the legal requirements?
For a cremation to proceed, the legal next of kin must sign a cremation authorization form. If there are multiple siblings, all must sign and agree. There is a 24-hour mandatory wait period after death before the cremation can go ahead.
What help is there with cremation costs?
If you qualify for Social Security, you may be entitled to a 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, and this can vary by county. Check out Orange County Assistance Programs.
Contact Orange County directory assistance at: (855) 886-5400
How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?
You can obtain copies of a death certificate from the Vital Records office at: Orange County Clerk-Recorder Attn: Vital Records 12 Civic Center Plaza, Room 106 Santa Ana, CA 92701
What happens if the deceased is taken to the Coroner’s Office?
If circumstances surrounding the death led to the deceased being taken to the County Coroner’s office, you will need to employ the services of a funeral director as soon as possible to liaise with the Coroner and 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 who has been in the care of the Medical Examiner.
Please contact your local DFS Memorials cremation services provider at (949) 220-2557 with any further questions you have, or to make immediate arrangements for a low-cost cremation service.
*Cost data obtained from a funeral price comparison website 2025
Sara Marsden-Ille is the co-founder and editor of DFS Memorials as well as US Funerals Online. She has been writing about funeral planning, consumer rights, and cremation costs since 2003, when US Funerals Online launched — one of the first independent funeral consumer resources in the United States. Sara is responsible for editorial standards across the DFS Memorials network and helps to host the Cremation Nation podcast.
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