Franklin & Downs Funeral Home
Modesto, Stanislaus County, CA
A funeral home.
Posted August 1, 2026 Checked September 11, 2026
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1050 Mchenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95353
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Direct cremation
$3,440
The middle price in Stanislaus County is $2,913.
The home posts $3,400. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $3,440.
How this adds up
| "Direct Cremation with minimum alternative container" | $3,400 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $26 |
| Sum | $3,438 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $3,440 |
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes 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 $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- a proportionate share of our Basic Services of the Funeral Director and staff
- overhead
- transfer of remains
- climate Controlled Environment (Refrigeration)
- transfer to crematory and cremation fee (If Applicable). The containers we provide are constructed of cardboard or veneer wood.
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- 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 with minimum alternative container".
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "$5.00 per mile, one way, beyond 25 miles G E N E R A L P R I C E L I S T 2 O F 9"
The median across Stanislaus County is $2,913, from 4 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated August 1, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.
Immediate burial
Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies
$5,310
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 $5,270. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $5,310.
How this adds up
| "Immediate burial with minimum casket purchased from our funeral home" | $5,270 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $26 |
| Sum | $5,308 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $5,310 |
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes 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 $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- a proportionate share of our Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
- overhead
- transfer of remains
- climate Controlled Environment (Refrigeration)
- transfer to cemetery
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- 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 "Immediate burial with minimum casket purchased from our funeral home".
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "$5.00 per mile, one way, beyond 25 miles G E N E R A L P R I C E L I S T 2 O F 9"
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "$5.00 per mile, one way, beyond 25 miles G E N E R A L P R I C E L I S T 2 O F 9"
Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
$3,415
The middle price in California 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 with container provided by purchaser" | $3,375 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $26 |
| Sum | $3,413 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $3,415 |
It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes 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 $26 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
What this home's price does not cover
- mileage beyond the distance this list includes
- additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "$5.00 per mile, one way, beyond 25 miles G E N E R A L P R I C E L I S T 2 O F 9"
This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "$5.00 per mile, one way, beyond 25 miles G E N E R A L P R I C E L I S T 2 O F 9"
The median across California is $3,435, from 236 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated August 1, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.
Traditional funeral service
We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated August 1, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.
These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.
5 other packages this home posts
Burial Offerings
$6,325
This one price does include the casket this package names. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.
The home posts $6,295. With one certified copy, $6,325.
How this adds up
| "Burial Offerings" | $6,295 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $26 |
| Sum | $6,321 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $6,325 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home takes $265 off this package, and the price above is what is left. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff, and Overhead
- embalming
- dressing, Casketing and Cosmetology of the Decedent
- sanitary care
- climate Controlled Environment (Refrigeration)
- additional Shelter of Decedent (per day)
- special Care for Autopsy or Tissue Donation
- use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing and/or Visitation
- use of Facilities for Viewing and/or Visitation (Same day)
- use of Facilities for Viewing and/or Visitation (Additional Per Hour)
- use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Funeral Service (Funeral Home or Other Facility)
- use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Memorial Service (Funeral Home or Other Facility)
- use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
- use of Facilities and Staff for Standard Gathering/Reception
- additional Fee for Use of Facilities and Staff for Evening Service
- additional Fee for Use of Facilities and Staff for Saturday or Sunday
- transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- use of Funeral Coach (Hearse)
- use of Limousine Est. (fee may be based on usage through third party)
- additional Per Hour for Use of Limousine (fee may be based on usage through third party)
- use of Service / Utility / Flower Vehicle
- transfer of Remains To / From the Airport
- transfer of Remains To / From Place of Autopsy
- additional Mileage Charge: Transportation beyond local area of 25 miles
- forwarding Of Remains To Another Funeral Home
- receiving Of Remains From Another Funeral Home
- direct Cremations
- direct Cremation with container provided by purchaser (All such containers must meet any applicable state or crematory requirements)
- direct Cremation with minimum alternative container
- direct Cremation with minimum casket purchased from our funeral home
- immediate Burial
- immediate burial with container provided by purchaser (All such containers must meet any applicable state or crematory requirements)
- immediate burial with minimum casket purchased from our funeral home
- caskets - A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home
- urns and keepsakes - A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home
- cremation Fee
- cremation Witness Fee
- funeral Streaming Services
- laminated Obituary (per 1)
- airline-Approved Combination Shipping Container
- airline-Approved Casket Shipping Container
Burial Offerings
$6,025
The home posts $5,995. With one certified copy, $6,025.
How this adds up
| "Burial Offerings" | $5,995 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $26 |
| Sum | $6,021 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $6,025 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home takes $565 off this package, and the price above is what is left. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff, and Overhead
- transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- embalming
- dressing, Casketing and Cosmetology of the Decedent
- use of Facilities for Viewing and/or Visitation (Same day)
- use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Funeral Service
- use of Funeral Coach (Hearse)
- use of Service / Utility / Flower Vehicle
Cremation Offerings - Ceremonial
$6,025
The home posts $5,995. With one certified copy, $6,025.
How this adds up
| "Cremation Offerings - Ceremonial" | $5,995 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $26 |
| Sum | $6,021 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $6,025 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home takes $170 off this package, and the price above is what is left. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff, and Overhead
- transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- embalming
- dressing, Casketing and Cosmetology of the Decedent
- use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing and/or Visitation
- use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Funeral Service (Funeral Home or Other Facility)
- cremation Fee
Cremation Offerings - Ceremonial
$4,625
The home posts $4,595. With one certified copy, $4,625.
How this adds up
| "Cremation Offerings - Ceremonial" | $4,595 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $26 |
| Sum | $4,621 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,625 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home takes $380 off this package, and the price above is what is left. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff, and Overhead
- transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- climate Controlled Environment (Refrigeration)
- use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment for Memorial Service (Funeral Home or Other Facility)
- cremation Fee
Cremation Offerings - Non-Ceremonial
$4,625
The home posts $4,595. With one certified copy, $4,625.
How this adds up
| "Cremation Offerings - Non-Ceremonial" | $4,595 |
|---|---|
| 1 certified copy of the death certificate | $26 |
| Sum | $4,621 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,625 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. This home takes $380 off this package, and the price above is what is left. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff, and Overhead
- transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- climate Controlled Environment (Refrigeration)
- use of Facilities and Staff for Standard Gathering/Reception
- cremation Fee
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 list does not post a price for a certified copy of the death certificate. California charges $26 for one, so that is the figure below. 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 $26.
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 Stanislaus County charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Neptune Society of Central CaliforniaModesto, CA
- Lakewood Funeral HomeHughson, CA
- Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral ServiceTurlock, CA
The same question, answered for every California home we have read:
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