Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home
Paradise, CA
A funeral home.
Checked August 24, 2026
This list carries no date of its own; we read it on August 24, 2026.
Read this home's price list5691 Almond Street, Paradise, CA 95969
Direct cremation
$1,815
The middle price in California is $2,110.
The home posts $1,800. With the California permit for disposition of human remains, $1,815.
How this adds up
| "b) Direct cremation with alternative container, heavy cardboard box" | $1,800 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $1,812 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $1,815 |
The list posts this as one line; what it covers is not printed; ask the funeral home. Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 to this home's own price.
What this home's price does not cover
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "b) Direct cremation with alternative container, heavy cardboard box".
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.
The median across California is $2,110, from 387 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
$4,115
The middle price in California is $6,310.
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.
How this adds up
| "Basic Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff ... *$ 1395." | $1,395 |
|---|---|
| "a) Local removal and transfer of remains to funeral home (25-mile radius) ... *$ 500." | $500 |
| "2. EMBALMING ... *" | $595 |
| "a) Dressing, cosmetology and casketing ... *$ 270." | $270 |
| "b) Viewing conducted at funeral home - 2 hours ... *$ 295." | $295 |
| "a) Funeral/Memorial/Rosary service conducted at funeral home ... *$ 595." | $595 |
| "a) Crematory facility & staff ... $ 450." | $450 |
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $4,112 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,115 |
It does not cover the rental casket for the viewing. Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 $12 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- Basic Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff ... *$ 1395.
- California permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- the rental casket for the viewing
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
The median across California is $6,310, from 281 posted price lists we have read.
Immediate burial
Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies
$2,610
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 $2,594. With the California permit for disposition of human remains, $2,610.
How this adds up
| "b) Immediate burial with a fiberboard laminate casket container" | $2,594 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $2,606 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $2,610 |
The list posts this as one line; what it covers is not printed; ask the funeral home. Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 to this home's own price.
What this home's price does not cover
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "b) Immediate burial with a fiberboard laminate casket container".
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.
Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
$2,235
The middle price in California is $3,135.
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.
How this adds up
| "a) Immediate burial with container provided by purchaser" | $2,220 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $2,232 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $2,235 |
Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- California permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "a) Immediate burial with container provided by purchaser".
The median across California is $3,135, from 319 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
$3,450
The middle price in California is $4,865.
This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it.
How this adds up
| "Basic Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff ... *$ 1395." | $1,395 |
|---|---|
| "a) Local removal and transfer of remains to funeral home (25-mile radius) ... *$ 500." | $500 |
| "g) Refrigeration charge of unembalmed remains, per day - after first 24 hours ... $ 80." | $480 |
| "c) Dressing of unembalmed remains when requested ... $ 90." | $90 |
| "d) Use of funeral coach and driver for local transportation (each use) ... *$ 325." | $325 |
| "f) Utility/flower vehicle and driver (each use) ... *$ 200." | $200 |
| "a) Funeral/Memorial/Graveside/Rosary service conducted at another location ... $ 445." | $445 |
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $3,447 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $3,450 |
It does not cover a casket. Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 $12 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- Basic Professional Services of Funeral Director and Staff ... *$ 1395.
- California permit for disposition of human remains
What this home's price does not cover
- a casket
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The median across California is $4,865, from 291 posted price lists we have read.
Traditional funeral service
$4,190
The middle price in California is $6,403.
The home posts $4,175. With the California permit for disposition of human remains, $4,190.
How this adds up
| "COMPLETE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE" | $4,175 |
|---|---|
| California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026 | $12 |
| Sum | $4,187 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,190 |
This covers basic professional services of funeral director and staff, local transportation from place of death to our facility, embalming and other preparatory care, use of our facilities and staff for visitation, facilities, equipment and staff services for mortuary funeral ceremony, funeral coach to local cemetery, and utility/flower vehicle. Certified copies of the death certificate are extra, 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 to this home's own price.
What this home's price covers
- basic professional services of funeral director and staff, local transportation from place of death to our facility, embalming and other preparatory care, use of our facilities and staff for visitation, facilities, equipment and staff services for mortuary funeral ceremony, funeral coach to local cemetery, and utility/flower vehicle.
What this home's price does not cover
- certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time
This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "COMPLETE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE".
Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
The median across California is $6,403, from 268 posted price lists we have read.
These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.
15 other packages this home posts
d) I.D. viewing - 30 minutes
$150
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "d) I.D. viewing - 30 minutes" | $150 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $150 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
e) Post autopsy care
$300
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "e) Post autopsy care" | $300 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $300 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
f) Organ and tissue retrieval restoration
$300
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "f) Organ and tissue retrieval restoration" | $300 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $300 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
c) Overtime charge for staff for evening services
$200
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "c) Overtime charge for staff for evening services" | $200 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $200 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
d) Overtime charge for staff on Saturday
$400
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "d) Overtime charge for staff on Saturday" | $400 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $400 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
e) Overtime charge for staff on Sunday and Holidays
$600
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "e) Overtime charge for staff on Sunday and Holidays" | $600 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $600 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
d) Overtime charge for staff for evening services
$200
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "d) Overtime charge for staff for evening services" | $200 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $200 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
e) Overtime charge for staff on Saturday
$400
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "e) Overtime charge for staff on Saturday" | $400 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $400 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
f) Overtime charge for staff on Sunday and Holidays
$600
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "f) Overtime charge for staff on Sunday and Holidays" | $600 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $600 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
b) Second attendant required for transfer
$100
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "b) Second attendant required for transfer" | $100 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $100 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
c) Transportation per loaded mile
$5
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "c) Transportation per loaded mile" | $3.75 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $3.75 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $5 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
a) Crematory facility & staff
$450
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "a) Crematory facility & staff" | $450 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $450 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
c) Witness Cremation
$150
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "c) Witness Cremation" | $150 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $150 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
e) Mailing of cremains
$150
It does not cover what this package covers.
How this adds up
| "e) Mailing of cremains" | $150 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $150 |
Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price does not cover
- what this package covers
8. COMPLETE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE
$4,175
This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.
How this adds up
| "8. COMPLETE TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICE" | $4,175 |
|---|---|
| Sum | $4,175 |
What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
What this home's price covers
- includes basic professional services of funeral director and staff
- local transportation from place of death to our facility
- embalming and other preparatory care
- use of our facilities and staff for visitation
- facilities
- equipment and staff services for mortuary funeral ceremony
- funeral coach to local cemetery
- utility/flower vehicle.
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
This home's price list does not show a price for a certified copy of the death certificate, and we have no verified government fee for this place, so please ask the funeral home or the registrar in the county where the death happened what one copy costs.
Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.
Where to look next
What the other funeral homes in Paradise charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Rose Chapel MortuaryParadise, CA
- Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral HomeChico, CA
- Brusie Funeral HomeChico, 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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