South Coast Family Funeral Services, Inc.
Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
A funeral home.
Posted August 15, 2023 Checked September 11, 2026
This list is dated August 15, 2023; prices have probably changed since. Ask the funeral home.
Read this home's price list1041 W 18th Street Ste A-209, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
From this home's state license record.
Direct cremation
$1,035
The middle price in Orange County is $1,970.
The home posts $995. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $1,035.
How this adds up
| "Direct cremation (basic cardboard container)" | $995 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $1,031 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $1,035 |
This covers direct cremation, without a ceremony, includes the basic professional service fee, transfer to the funeral establishment, refrigeration and the crematory fee. Our $995 basic package also includes its cremation container and one certified death certificate. Basic cardboard container, heavy cardboard with no interior $995. Container and one death certificate included. It does not cover additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- direct cremation, without a ceremony, includes the basic professional service fee, transfer to the funeral establishment, refrigeration and the crematory fee. Our $995 basic package also includes its cremation container and one certified death certificate. Basic cardboard container, heavy cardboard with no interior $995. Container and one death certificate included.
What this home's price does not cover
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct cremation (basic cardboard container)".
The median across Orange County is $1,970, from 25 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
$5,405
The middle price in Orange County is $6,885.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing and casketing of the deceased, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, the cremation charge itself and california permit for disposition of human remains.
How this adds up
| "Basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead" | $1,595 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer from place of death to the funeral home" | $495 |
| "funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an" | $695 |
| "Dressing and casketing of the deceased" | $395 |
| "Visitation staffing at a family-selected facility" | $595 |
| "Funeral service staffing at a religious facility" | $595 |
| "Crematory fee" | $995 |
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $5,401 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $5,405 |
It does not cover the rental casket for the viewing and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of the deceased
- use of facilities and staff for a viewing
- use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
- the cremation charge itself
- california permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- the rental casket for the viewing
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
The median across Orange County is $6,885, from 16 posted price lists we have read.
Immediate burial
Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies
$2,530
This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.
The home posts $2,490. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $2,530.
How this adds up
| "Immediate burial, minimum casket" | $2,490 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $2,526 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $2,530 |
This covers without rites or ceremonies at the funeral home, graveside or elsewhere. Includes the basic professional service fee, refrigeration, transfer to the funeral establishment and transportation to the cemetery. Minimum casket from our facility: pine casket with interior $2,490. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- without rites or ceremonies at the funeral home, graveside or elsewhere. Includes the basic professional service fee, refrigeration, transfer to the funeral establishment and transportation to the cemetery. Minimum casket from our facility: pine casket with interior $2,490.
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial, minimum casket".
Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
$1,735
The middle price in Orange County is $3,435.
This covers immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides and california permit for disposition of human remains.
How this adds up
| "Immediate burial, purchaser-provided container" | $1,695 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $1,731 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $1,735 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
- california permit for disposition of human remains
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial, purchaser-provided container".
The median across Orange County is $3,435, from 13 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
$4,115
The middle price in Orange County is $5,078.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, storage and sheltering of the deceased, dressing and casketing of the deceased, a hearse, use of facilities and staff for a graveside service, flower / service vehicle and california permit for disposition of human remains.
How this adds up
| "Basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead" | $1,595 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer from place of death to the funeral home" | $495 |
| "Refrigeration" | $395 |
| "Dressing and casketing of the deceased" | $395 |
| "Funeral vehicle / hearse" | $400 |
| "Graveside service staffing" | $500 |
| "Flower / service vehicle" | $295 |
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $4,111 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,115 |
It does not cover a casket and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- storage and sheltering of the deceased
- dressing and casketing of the deceased
- a hearse
- use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
- flower / service vehicle
- california permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
The median across Orange County is $5,078, from 15 posted price lists we have read.
Traditional funeral service
$5,605
The middle price in Orange County is $6,745.
This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing and casketing of the deceased, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, a hearse and 3 more lines this home's own price list names, each shown in full below.
How this adds up
| "Basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead" | $1,595 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer from place of death to the funeral home" | $495 |
| "funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an" | $695 |
| "Dressing and casketing of the deceased" | $395 |
| "Visitation staffing at a family-selected facility" | $595 |
| "Funeral service staffing at a religious facility" | $595 |
| "Funeral vehicle / hearse" | $400 |
| "Graveside service staffing" | $500 |
| "Flower / service vehicle" | $295 |
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $24 |
| Sum | $5,601 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $5,605 |
It does not cover a casket and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $24 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
- transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
- embalming
- dressing and casketing of the deceased
- use of facilities and staff for a viewing
- use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
- a hearse
- use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
- flower / service vehicle
- california permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
The median across Orange County is $6,745, from 13 posted price lists we have read.
These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.
These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.
Certified copies of the death certificate
One certified copy of the death certificate is included in every figure on this page.
This home's own price list posts a certified copy of the death certificate at $24 each. This is what the record itself costs. Ask the funeral home whether it charges anything to order them for you.
How many certified copies do you need?
Most families need more than one. Raising the count raises every figure on this page.
One certified copy is $24.
Nobody can tell you how many you will need. Banks, insurers, and pension offices each tend to want their own, so families commonly order several. Set the count and the line says what that comes to.
Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
Where to look next
What the other funeral homes in Orange County charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park & MortuaryCosta Mesa, CA
- Opal Cremation of Orange CountyCosta Mesa, CA
- South Coast Family Funeral ServicesCosta Mesa, CA
The same question, answered for every California home we have read:
- How much does cremation cost in California?
- How much does a cremation with a service cost in California?
- How much does an immediate burial cost in California?
- How much does a burial with a graveside service cost in California?
- How much does a traditional funeral cost in California?
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