Affordable and Ecological Peace of Mind

 

Whether your loved one’s cremation involves a cemetery burial, scattering at sea, or internment in an urn to be kept in your home, we provide guidance to aid you with every detail.

 

By drawing on their collective resources and refusing to “up sell,” the METROPOLITAN directors are able to work in a highly efficient fashion that minimizes costs and still upholds the highest ethical standards and follows the most dignified protocols.

 

 

Metropolitan Direct Cremation Service's
Direct Cremation Package Price is:
$685.00 complete

 

This price includes the basic services of the funeral director and staff, necessary documentation and filing of the death certificate, minimum cremation preparation of deceased, transfer of the deceased anywhere in Los Angeles County, refrigerated sheltering of remains, minimum cardboard cremation container, the cremation process, durable plastic urn, and disposition permit.

 

Death Certificates are available at $12.00.  Other charges may apply such as charges for transportation, charges for excessive weight, and Los Angeles County Coroner's Fees when necessary.

 

 

Metropolitan Direct Cremation Service is guaranteed to save you hundreds, but more likely to save you thousands compared to other greater Los Angeles funeral/cremation providers.

 

Gates Kingsley Gates Moller Murphy: $3,595.00

Gates Kingsly Gates Smith Salisbury: $2,600.00

Westwood Memorial Park Mortuary: $3,595.00

Neptune Society: $1,706.00

Rose Hills Mortuary: $2,471.00

Forest Lawn Mortuaries : $2,160.00

Holy Cross Mortuary: $2,495.00

Hillside Memorial Park Mortuary: $2,790.00 Hollywood Forever Funeral Home: $1,598.00

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Mortuary: $2,950.00

Angelus Funeral Home: $1,885.00

 

*Based on Actual Telephone Price Comparison for Cremations in Los Angeles County. Total Cost Includes Professional Staff Services, Obtaining Medical Information, Typing and Filing of Death Certificate and Permit, Cremation Container, Plastic Urn, Release to Family, Assistance with Social Services Financial Aid. Transportation based on location. Permit Fee and Death Certificates Additional. *Price subject to change without notice.

 

 

Legal Requirements for Arranging a Cremation in Los Angeles:

 

To legally arrange for a direct cremation with Metropolitan Direct Cremation Service, you must be either:

 

- The legal next of kin of the deceased.

 

- Possess the next of kin's written permission to authorize cremation.

 

- Possess a durable power of attorney for health care, (and provide us with a copy of the document).