American Cremation Services
6136 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego, CA, 92120
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“They were very busy, And I had all the patience in the world, come to find out they had the same for me, it was perfect for my situation And they shipped my fathers ashes to me from San Diego to Vegas. I found them 5 days before the deadline at the medical examiner’s office and was scared that I wouldn’t make the 30 day deadline to retrieve my fathers ashes, infact I didn’t speak to them until right before the weekend, but they handled it And were so patient with me when it came to information they needed, payment (they gave me time to make the payment) and they kept their word, I told them don’t rush my main concern is that we actually claim And pick up his body. Packaging was great as well. Thank you again”
— Terrell H.
“I've used American Cremation Services twice now and haven't had any issues at all. They took care of my loved ones end of life matters promptly and without any issues. They also offer the best prices in San Diego. I recommend their services.”
— Susan Powell
“I could not recomend American creamation on mission gorge road! sarah is rude & not very helpful. I had deaeth certicate From vital records 8 days before she got it & she never let me know she had it! If anything was not done or ready, she blamed it on the state, or crematory staff, very agressive! And didnot know who George was in her company who has all the great reviews! need more Geoeges and less Sarahs!”
— Karen Stupar
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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