Local funeral homes offering direct cremations in California

Advice on planning funerals and cremations in California

• Remember, how much you care is not measured by how much you spend, when arranging a funeral or cremation in California. 
• Always compare prices.  The cost for funerals and cremations in California can be very different between funeral homes.
• Cremations are growing in popularity as more families choose cremation over the traditional funeral.  This alone can save $1000's in funeral expenses in California.
• If you would like a simple, low cost alternative to the more expensive traditional funerals offered by funeral homes in California, choosing a direct cremation will be the cheapest option and can be arranged by most funeral homes in California.

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The State of California has always been recognized for its progressive thinking which extends into its attitude regarding funerals.  A typical example of an organization with this mindset is the California Funeral Directors Association. 

The CFDA promises to provide members of their organization – as well as consumers – with the most up-to-date information on the funeral profession in the State of California.  They believe it is important for their members to be aware of and use the latest technology to better serve clients. 

The CFDA offers its members continuing educational programs and seminars, the services of a full-time staff that continually researches industry issues and the newest information on legislative changes that affect the industry’s business practices. 

This organization offers consumers membership in its California Master Trust which helps families make funeral arrangements in advance of need.  A trust is defined as “an entity created to safeguard funds for a designated future use.”  And a Master Trust means that a number of trusts are under one administration. The trustee for the CMT is the Comerica Bank and is authorized by the State of California. 

Funds for the trust are set aside based on the actual cost of the funeral and such funds belong to the consumer.  If the trust is revocable, the consumer may withdraw the funds and interest earned at any time.  Most funeral homes allow the consumer to either pay the trust in full or make payments over a specified time. 

Individual organizations offer unique services above and beyond those provided by the average funeral home.  One California company specializes in releasing white doves at funerals.  The birds are actually white homing pigeons with the appearance of white doves which are symbols of purity, peace and faithfulness.   A dove is handed to a relative or close friend to release which represents the soul of the deceased that is being honored at the services.   When this dove is released, it flies home as trained.  The rest of the doves are then released and follow the first dove home which is symbolic of the return home of the soul. 

Another option offered at funerals in California is bagpipe music.  The sound of bagpipes usually touches family members and friends at funeral ceremonies very deeply and  brings up strong emotions which often allows a sense of closure.  One of the most meaningful tunes requested is the spiritual sounds of “Amazing Grace”.