Reuben and staff have been most helpful at an otherwise stressful time. Communication has been very efficient; costs have been transparent upfront.
7747 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014
Services
Colma Cremation emphasizes transparent, published pricing uncommon in the funeral industry. Their direct cremation rate of $1,495 is advertised with explicit "no hidden fees" language. Payment plans and insurance acceptance are available; online payment processing is accessible through their website.
The funeral home maintains two physical locations to serve the Bay Area. The Colma facility at 7747 El Camino Real serves as the primary location, situated in the city known historically for its concentration of cemeteries and memorial parks. The Belmont location at 111 Industrial Road #5 provides additional accessibility for Peninsula families. Both locations offer chapel services for ceremonies and visitations. The website indicates wheelchair accessibility and parking availability, though specific capacity numbers and square footage are not published.
Colma Cremation structures its service model around accessibility and family choice, offering everything from simple direct cremation to traditional full-service funerals. Their online pre-planning system allows families to begin arrangements remotely.
Colma Cremation and Funeral Services operates as an independently owned, full-service funeral home with two locations serving the broader San Francisco Bay Area. Their primary facility at 7747 El Camino Real in Colma holds FD license #1522, while a second location at 111 Industrial Road #5 in Belmont operates under FD license #1923. The business maintains explicit service coverage across 11 Northern California counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, San Mateo, Sacramento, Solano, and Sonoma.
The funeral home has built its reputation on price transparency and accessibility. Their website prominently advertises specific service costs—direct cremation at $1,495 with "no hidden fees" and veteran funeral and cremation services starting at $1,445—positioning them as a value-oriented option in a high-cost metropolitan market. Customer reviews consistently cite staff members by name, particularly Reuben Houston and Tilda, suggesting a small-team, personalized approach to service delivery.
Reuben and staff have been most helpful at an otherwise stressful time. Communication has been very efficient; costs have been transparent upfront.
Chose Colma. Living outside the area, I wasn't sure what funeral home to choose for my brother's direct cremation. I am so glad I chose Colma Cremation and Funeral Services. The prices were reasonable, and the service from Hiroko and Reuben was extraordinary. Hiroko's kind messag...
Colma Cremation and Funeral Services handled my mom’s after-death care with genuine compassion and respect. We chose an all-natural approach with no embalming, and they honored that beautifully, preserving her natural beauty in a way that truly felt like she was being cared for b...
Colma was amazing. We were looking for a direct cremation, and I have say it was an odd experience until we chose them. I found one that was slightly less expensive, one that was the same price and a bunch up to double the price. Calling around was stressful. They all seemed to...
Every person I dealt with, whether over the phone, email, or in person, was incredibly kind to me during a time infused with grief and loss. They helped me navigate the cremation process with genuine sympathy and support, making an emotionally difficult situation manageable and s...
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