Cremation Society of Orange Coast
12425 S Lewis St Suite 102, Garden Grove, CA, 92840
License #FD 1704
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.
What Families Say
“As an only child, losing your last parent is already too painful already; however, you now have to figure out the funeral arrangements next by yourself, which is also overwhelming. Fortunately, the hospital had "Cremation Society of Orange Coast" on their recommended list of mortuaries. They offer many types of services, from very simple to more elaborate, depending on the needs of the grieving party, and their prices are fair too. They also had many encouraging Google reviews, which helped me pick them too. I went straight to "Cremation Society of Orange Coast" from the hospital, and I had the chance to meet Greta and Lauralee that day. They were calm, caring, and compassionate, which helped put my mind at ease; Greta's sense of humor made me crack a few laughs too. Greta was very knowledgeable in her field, and she was very patient with answering all my questions with clear and simple details to understand. They were very accommodating with my funeral needs, and they helped me create a plan with all the options I needed. Thank you very much ladies!!”
— Martigues France
“I never in my wildest dreams thought that I would ever find myself reviewing a cremation service company. But after suffering the unexpected (and nearly unbearable) loss of my son, I was forced to find a place to take care of his arrangements. In the moment of my son’s passing, I was beside myself with grief and at a loss to know where to go or who to turn to for this kind of service. Fortunately, I was given a pamphlet with several different options for postmortem care. I can’t honestly say why my first call was to the Cremation Society of Orange Coast (perhaps because its name reminded me of where my son attended school), but I’m sure glad it was. Greta was amazing to work with despite the painful circumstances that brought me to her. She said all the right things to both lessen my pain while explaining my options for post life care. After deciding to have my son cremated, I was grateful for how compassionate and respectful they were with his care and treatment. Greta and her staff were all amazing to work with, and I am confident that my son’s spirit appreciated the grace of his handling. Chances are that if you are reading this review, you too are grief stricken and wondering where to turn to for the kind of services you never imagined you would need. Have faith and know that the Cremation Society of Orange Coast will treat you and your loved one with dignity and compassion. I am so grateful I found them in one of my darkest hours of life. Thank you Greta and your staff for guiding me and my family through this difficult chapter.”
— Gary Weisberg
“I'm a little late in leaving this review, but back in 2016 when my mother died, Nicole Watson was an absolute angel. She was kind and supportive and did everything she could to make my mother's death bearable. Thank you Nicole and CSOC.”
— Victoria Spillman
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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