3101 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Services
City Cremation operates on a fixed-price model with explicit disclosure of all costs. The $1,550 rate covers the complete direct cremation process from pickup through return of remains. They emphasize no last-minute add-ons or surprises. Additional options and services are detailed on their standalone price list page. Death certificates are ordered separately through the San Francisco Health Department, available approximately 8 business days after remains are received.
City Cremation operates two distinct locations. The licensed administrative facility at 3101 17th Street in San Francisco handles documentation and storage but does not accommodate visitors. Cremation services are performed at their on-site crematory located at 1094 Yerba Buena Avenue in Emeryville, California. The crematory is state-licensed and has maintained a spotless inspection record. Remains are returned to families via USPS Registered mail.
City Cremation focuses exclusively on direct cremation with a digital-first approach. They do not accommodate facility visits, a deliberate trade-off to maintain lower overhead and pricing.
City Cremation established itself as the Bay Area's first online funeral director in 2004, building a model around digital convenience and price transparency. The operation is locally owned and functions as a small business serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area from its licensed facility at 3101 17th Street in San Francisco's Mission District. Their parent company owns the crematory outright, a structural advantage they cite as key to maintaining lower costs. The crematory itself is located separately at 1094 Yerba Buena Avenue in Emeryville, California. Staff bring over 30 years of combined cremation-specific experience to the operation.
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 f...
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 EVERYTH...
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 Cremat...
Disclaimer: I have not yet had occasion to use their services. City Cremation publish their prices on their web site, and these look very competitive, especially in comparison with conventional burial. You won't come back and say you've been burned. The location is at the inters...
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