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Direct Cremation Costs: (No Viewing or Services)
Total Cost: $1,095.00
The total cost above includes the following:
Basic Services of Funeral Director and staff: Available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Transportation Fee: Your loved one brought into our care within our service area. Service area is within 25 miles of the Funeral Home. (Additional fees applied outside our service area.)
Refrigeration: California law requires refrigeration of an unembalmed body after 24 hours.
Crematory Fee: Up to 250 lbs. (Additional fee for weight over 250 lbs.)
Merchandise: Cremation container (Alternative cardboard container); Additional fee for cremation container for person weighing more than 250 lbs. Minimum temporary plastic urn.
Cash advanced items, permits, regulatory fees, and state and federal taxes included: 1 copy of Certified Death Certificate, 1 copy of Disposition Permit, Department of Consumer Affairs Cremation Regulatory Fee, and sales tax on Merchandise.
Online Obituary: Email information to info@valleyofpeace.net
Services and Items Not Included in the above cost:
Viewing of your loved one
Urn
Other merchandise may be selected at additional costs.
Cremation with Identification Viewing
Total Cost: $1,395
The total cost includes all services provided in the Direct Cremation with the addition of Identification Viewing.
Description of Viewing:
- Sanitary Care and Preparation**
- Location: Our Santa Clarita Chapel or Lancaster Chapel
- 30 minutes for up to 10 people
Additional cost: **For preparation of those loved ones brought into our care from any County Coroner for Post Autopsy or Restorative Care.
Cremation with Memorial Service
Total Cost: $1,595
The total cost includes all services provided in the Direct Cremation with the addition of Memorial Service.
Description of Memorial Service:
- Use of our Chapel (Santa Clarita or Lancaster) for 3 hours
- Our Staff for Coordination of the Memorial Service
- Sign In Book for Guests
- (60) Laminated Prayer Cards
Additional Items or Services:
- Urn (we offer $25 off on any full size urn)
- Clergy ($300 and up)
- Additional Prayer Cards
- Enlarged Photo
This option does Not include a viewing of your loved one in a casket. Please refer to our option's below that include a casket viewing.
Casket Viewing followed by Cremation
Total Cost: $3,850
The total cost above includes the following:
Basic Services of Funeral Director and staff: Available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Transportation Fee: Your loved one brought into our care within our service area. Service area is within 25 miles of the Funeral Home. (Additional fees applied outside our service area.)
Professional Embalming and Preparation (Dress, Cosmeticize & Casket)
Use of Chapel: Santa Clarita or Lancaster Chapel (up to 3 hours)
- Sign In Book for Guests
- (60) Laminated Prayer Cards
Ceremonial (Rental) Casket: Wood Casket with Cremation Insert
Crematory Fee: Up to 250 lbs. (Additional fee for weight over 250 lbs.)
Additional Items or Services:
- Urn (we offer $25 off on any full size urn)
- Clergy ($300 and up)
- Additional Prayer Cards
- Enlarged Photo
Cash advanced items, permits, regulatory fees, and state and federal taxes included: 1 copy of Certified Death Certificate, 1 copy of Disposition Permit, Department of Consumer Affairs Cremation Regulatory Fee, and sales tax on Merchandise.
Online Obituary: Email information to info@valleyofpeace.net
Other merchandise may be selected at additional costs.
Casket Service & Viewing followed by Cremation
Total Cost: $4,950
The total cost above includes the following:
Basic Services of Funeral Director and staff: Available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
Transportation Fee: Your loved one brought into our care within our service area. Service area is within 25 miles of the Funeral Home. (Additional fees applied outside our service area.)
Professional Embalming and Preparation (Dress, Cosmeticize & Casket)
Use of Chapel for Viewing: Santa Clarita or Lancaster Chapel (up to 3 hours)
- Sign In Book for Guests
- (60) Laminated Prayer Cards
Chapel or Church Service: For Services Monday - Friday ($300 additional Saturday service)
Vehicle Transportation: Funeral Vehicle (Hearse) and Van (for flower transportation)
Ceremonial (Rental) Casket: Wood Casket with Cremation Insert
Crematory Fee: Up to 250 lbs. (Additional fee for weight over 250 lbs.)
Additional Items or Services:
- Urn (we offer $25 off on any full size urn)
- Clergy ($300 and up)
- Additional Prayer Cards
- Enlarged Photo
Cash advanced items, permits, regulatory fees, and state and federal taxes included: 1 copy of Certified Death Certificate, 1 copy of Disposition Permit, Department of Consumer Affairs Cremation Regulatory Fee, and sales tax on Merchandise.
Online Obituary: Email information to info@valleyofpeace.net
Other merchandise may be selected at additional costs.
Cremation FAQ
What is cremation?
Cremation is the process of reducing the human body using high heat and flame. Cremation is not the final disposition of the remains, nor is it a type of funeral service.
Is a casket needed for cremation?
No, a casket is not required. Most states require an alternative container constructed of wood or cardboard; however, in some states, no container is required.
Is embalming required prior to cremation?
No. It is against the law for a funeral home to tell you otherwise.
Can the body be viewed without embalming?
Yes, most crematories allow immediate family members to view the deceased prior to cremation.
Can an urn be brought into church?
Nearly all Protestant Churches allow for the urn to be present during the memorial service. Most Catholic Churches also allow the remains to be present during the Memorial Mass. Including cremated remains as a part of the funeral provides a focal point for the service.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
While laws vary state by state, for the most part, remains can be buried in a cemetery lot or in a cremation garden, interred in a columbarium, kept at home, or scattered.
How can I be sure I receive the correct remains?
All reputable cremation providers have developed rigorous sets of operating policies and procedures in order to maximize the level of service and minimize the potential for human error. Since it is illegal to perform more than one cremation at a time, and the vast majority of crematories can only cremate one body at a time, it is next to impossible to receive the incorrect remains.
How long does the actual cremation take?
It all depends on the weight of the individual. For an average sized adult, cremation can take two to three hours at a normal operating temperature of between 1,000 and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
What do the cremated remains look like?
Cremated remains resemble coarse sand and are whitish to light grey in color. The remains of an average sized adult usually weigh between 7 and 8 pounds.