Meda
1094 Yerba Buena Ave, Emeryville, CA, 94608
License #fd-1454
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.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“I worked with Amanda at Pacific Interment and she was wonderful. We are not local and working from a distance created its own unique set of challenges but so far the cremation process has been the easiest. Thank you for the respect and helpfulness in my families time of need. They were detailed, thorough and extremely respectful.”
— Aimeé Hensley
“I am grateful to Pacific Interment for the exceptional services they provided for my father's funeral. They were extremely accommodating with scheduling, offering flexibility 7 days a week. Amanda, in particular, patiently explained everything to me as a first-timer. Amanda and her team went above and beyond, showing great compassion and respect for our religious practices. Their genuine care is rare to find in today's service industry. Amanda made me feel like I was reaching out to my own sister for help, and I never hesitated to reach out to her with any questions or concerns. Thank you, Amanda, and the entire PI team.”
— Olo Tseten Digkhang
“I was a couple thousand miles away when my mom passed and and my step-brother recommended that I use Pacific Internment as he had used them before and had a good result. Glad I gave them a call. Working with Amanda and the staff was fantastic. Amanda worked around my schedules and was able to get the cremation done for what I consider a very reasonable price. She also mailed my mom's remains and the death certificates to me for a reasonable cost as well. Amanda was very pleasant and professional and explained everything very well. Amanda made the experience so much better than I thought it would go. I highly recommend giving them a call to help you in your time of grief. Thank you Pacific Internment and Amanda for your help, it was greatly appreciated.”
— David Johnson
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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