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Keep It Simple Cremations
3709 Columbus St, Bakersfield, CA 93306 · (661) 396-6500
Part of Carriage ServicesPricing Verified
★★★★★4.983 Google reviews

About Keep It Simple Cremations

Keep It Simple Cremations is a cremation-focused provider in Bakersfield, CA, operating under Carriage Services, a large national corporate funeral chain — which is worth knowing, as the experience may differ from an independently owned funeral home. Based on customer feedback, their pricing is among the most affordable in the area, with at least one family reporting a total cost of around $1,300 for cremation services, and reviewers consistently noting it was the lowest price they could find locally. The home holds a strong 4.9-star rating across 83 Google reviews, with customers frequently praising individual staff members by name for their compassion, clear communication, and attentiveness during a difficult time. One reviewer did note a coordination issue when retrieving their loved one's remains — a promised follow-up call did not come as expected — which is worth keeping in mind, though this appears to be an isolated concern rather than a recurring pattern.
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$1,100
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$1,100
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Taneisha Bell
2 years ago

I had the unfortunate pleasure of doing business with Keept It Simple as both my parents had passed this year. Both times, I got to deal with Brenda. She is a complete angel and amazing at her job. Both cremation were handled with care and a very quick process. I was able to purchase their urns from…

★★★★★William Keesee
2 years ago

The ladies at Keep It Simple were amazing. They handled everything for me. The price was also very helpful and was the cheapest I could find. Just keep in mind that they ask you to do everything online. The final expenses for my mom were a little over $1,300.

★★★★★Amber Johnson
3 years ago

Our first part of dealing with keep it simple was a good experience. They showed up and handled everything with grace and understanding for us. When it came time to get our loved ones remains on the other hand, i was informed they were ready to be picked up, and someone would call me to schedule a t…

★★★★★Whisper-Lynn
3 years ago

Very helpful with my dads passing. I was completely lost, as anyone would be, and had no idea what the steps were or even where to start. They took their time explaining everything, and answering all of my questions. Paul went above and beyond for me and my family. He called me with updates, took ti…

★★★★★Steve Neville
4 years ago

Keep It Simple was wonderful to us in our time of need. My mom passed away overnight. As soon as we called them, they came and picked her up. They have sent messages to me and my sister checking on us, and have taken care of everything seamlessly. I would recommend them to anyone needing their serv…

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Phone(661) 396-6500
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