City Cremation
3101 17th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
License #FD-1824
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“I appreciated City Cremation's services. They were always responsive, which went a long way during a difficult time. It took a little over 3 weeks between my first call to them to when I picked up my loved one's cremains. A good thing to know in advance is that their time slots for picking up the cremains are quite limited. I knew I was looking for a straightforward, no-frills direct cremation service, and they were a great choice.”
— nicole
“My brother passed away Dec 26th. I was lost trying to figure out how to handle this situation from OHIO. And day after Christmas. I called 2 other funeral homes. It was not going well. Couldn't get return calls or helpful service. I gave CITY CREMATION a call and received EVERYTHING I needed on the spot. AMANDA has been a total blessing for my mother and me during a HORRIFIC time. She handled everything for me and was always professional and we even kidded around with each other by the end. Not sure the man's name that answers outside working hours, but he seemed very genuine as well. Also, I expected to pay way higher prices in California, especially getting his ashes sent to Ohio. It was very very affordable considering the situation and working with them from Ohio. THANKS AGAIN CITY CREMATION, AMANDA, AND MAN WHO I SPOKE TO AFTER HOURS!”
— TINA HITE
“I worked with City Cremation after my infant son died at UCSF. We already had a church for his memorial service and we are planning to plant a tree with his ashes, so we were looking for a company that offered simple, no-frills direct cremation with a minimum of fuss. City Cremation made things very simple with everything done by email and fax. They were very responsive and professional. Arranging the cremation of a loved one is a very difficult thing to go through, and I really appreciate how easy they made it - I would recommend them to anyone who needs to arrange a cremation and doesn't need extra services like a place to hold a memorial service, a place to intern ashes, a fancy urn for display, etc.”
— Nathan Brooks
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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