Is your funeral quote fair?
Enter what a provider quoted and see how it stacks up against real prices in your state — then work through the questions every funeral home is required to answer. It's the fastest way to catch an inflated quote while you're grieving.
1. What's a fair price where you are?
Based on 9 real prices we've collected in California, a direct cremation runs $1,024–$2,395 (median around $1,650).
2. Check the quotes you got
Enter what each provider quoted for this service and we'll flag anything above the fair range.
3. Ask these before you commit
Prices to get in writing (you're legally entitled to these)
At the funeral home
Red flags — slow down or walk away
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Benchmarks come from Resposaire's cost model and real published price lists. They're guidance, not a quote — always get an itemized price in writing.