General Price List
At Sunset Funeral, Cremation & Casket Company, we understand that making funeral arrangements is a deeply personal experience. Our goal is to provide compassionate care, transparent pricing, and professional guidance to help families make informed decisions during a difficult time. This funeral and cremation price list in the Greater Bay Area and East Bay outlines the services and merchandise we offer, along with their associated costs.
Effective Date: June 15, 2021
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Funeral and Cremation Price List in the Greater Bay Area
The goods and services listed below are available for you to select based on your family's needs and preferences. You are only required to purchase the services and merchandise you choose.
Please note that all funeral arrangements include a non-declinable charge for our Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff, which covers essential professional services and overhead expenses.
If any legal or regulatory requirements necessitate the purchase of additional goods or services not specifically selected by you, we will provide a written explanation on the itemized statement describing the funeral arrangements you have chosen.
General Pricing Information
Price: $2,200
Services
Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff
This fee includes, but is not limited to:
- Responding to the initial request for service
- Meeting with family members and responsible parties
- Preparing and filing necessary permits and authorizations
- Recording vital statistics
- Preparing and placing obituary notices
- Coordinating with cemeteries, crematories, vault companies, clergy, and other service providers
This non-declinable fee is included in all funeral arrangements and is already incorporated into the pricing for Direct Cremation, Immediate Burial, and Forwarding or Receiving Remains.
Embalming
Price: $995
Embalming is not required by law in most situations. However, it may be necessary for certain services, such as public visitation or viewing.
If you choose not to have embalming performed, you generally have the right to select arrangements that do not require it, including Direct Cremation or Immediate Burial.
Additional Care of the Deceased
Service | Price |
Cosmetology, dressing, and placement of the deceased in a casket | $555 |
Bathing, dressing, and sanitary care (without embalming) | $555 |
Refrigeration of unembalmed remains (after 5 days) | $175/day |
Anatomical donation or autopsy (facility and staff) | $900 |
Private family identification viewing (20 minutes, unembalmed remains) | $250 |
Ceremonial washing (facility and staff) | $750 |
Pacemaker removal (per device) | $250 |
Restoration of damaged remains | Quoted per case |
Please note: In compliance with California law, unembalmed remains must be refrigerated after 24 hours.
Use of Mortuary Facilities
Service | Price |
Autopsy or organ donation (up to 2 hours) | $900 |
Ritual washing and care (2 hours) | $700 |
Each additional hour | $175 |
Staff and Equipment
Service | Price |
Local transfer (within 25 miles, one staff member) | $470 |
Additional mileage beyond 25 miles | $9.50/mile |
Two-person transfer | $670 |
Church service | $3,595 |
Graveside service | $2,505 |
Church and graveside service | $3,995 |
Evening or weekend service surcharge | $800 |
Automotive Equipment
Service | Price |
Utility vehicle/flower van | $495 |
Funeral coach (up to 3 hours) | $595 |
Each additional hour | $200 |
Merchandise
Funeral Package Caskets
Our funeral packages (A–D below) include a casket valued at approximately $2,000. A variety of styles are available. Please ask to view our current casket catalog or browse our funeral and cremation packages online.
Alternative Containers (Direct Cremation Only) | $0.00 |
Additional Merchandise and Services
Item | Price |
Prayer cards (100) | $380 |
Memorial programs (250 black and white, single-fold, one photo) | $350 |
Guest register | From $145 |
Urns | From $400 |
Pallbearer gloves (6 pairs) | $68 |
White dove release | Starting at $500 |
Butterfly release | Starting at $350 |
Floral arrangements | As selected |
Newspaper obituary notice | Varies per Case |
Funeral and Cremation Packages
Our specially designed Funeral and Cremation Service Packages (A–E) provide significant savings compared to purchasing services individually. Package contents cannot be substituted.
A. Complete Funeral Service
Price: $8,800
Includes:
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff
- Embalming
- Casket (multiple styles available)
- Church service
- Casket spray (choice of color)
- Hearse transportation
- Two motorcycle escorts
- Two limousines (up to eight passengers each)
- Personalized memorial guest book
- 100 memorial service programs
- Family boutonnieres and corsages
- Pallbearer gloves and boutonnieres
- Three certified copies of the death certificate
- Burial permit
B. Traditional Funeral Service
Price: $7,000
Includes:
- Basic services
- Embalming
- Casket
- Church service
- Hearse transportation
- Personalized guest book
- Pallbearer gloves and boutonnieres
- Three certified death certificates
- Burial permit
C. Graveside Funeral Service
Price: $5,500
Includes:
- Basic services
- Embalming
- Casket
- Hearse transportation to the cemetery
- Personalized guest book
- Pallbearer gloves and boutonnieres
- Three certified death certificates
- Burial permit
D. Immediate Burial
Price: $4,500
Includes:
- Basic services
- Embalming
- Casket
- Delivery to the local cemetery
- Three certified death certificates
- Burial permit
No ceremony or family attendance is included.
E. Direct Cremation
Price: $1,800
Includes:
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff
- Local transfer from the place of death
- Sheltering of remains for up to five days
- Transportation to the crematory
- Crematory fee
- Basic cremation container
- Urn (multiple styles available)
Alternative containers are constructed from hardwood, composite materials, fiberboard, or heavy-duty cardboard. California law requires all remains to be enclosed in a rigid, combustible container before cremation.
Additional Cremation Services
Service | Price |
Direct cremation with purchaser-provided container | $1,600 |
Placement into purchaser-provided urn | $175 |
General sea scattering | $450 |
Witnessed sea scattering | From $695 |
Witnessed cremation | Add $600 |
Rush or scheduled cremation | Add $600 |
Weight over 300 lbs. | Add $300 |
Shipment of cremated remains (US Registered Mail) | $150 |
Refile and obtain a new permit | $65 |
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
Price: $3,795
This service includes:
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff
- Local transfer of remains
- Embalming
- Necessary preparation of the deceased
- Required permits and authorizations
- Transportation to another funeral home or local common carrier
This fee does not include:
- Casket or shipping container
- Funeral or memorial services
- Visitation
- Merchandise
- Cash advance items
- Transportation fare
- State sales tax
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
Price: $3,495
This service includes:
- Basic services of the funeral director and staff
- Required permits
- Transportation of the deceased to the funeral home
- Transportation to a local cemetery or crematory
This fee does not include:
- Casket
- Funeral or memorial services
- Visitation
- Merchandise
- Cash advance items
- State sales tax
If you have questions about any of our services or would like assistance choosing the arrangements that best honor your loved one, our compassionate team is here to help. We are committed to providing respectful care, transparent pricing, and personalized service for every family we serve.