Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel
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Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel
140 South 6th Street, Chowchilla, CA 93610 · (559) 665-3012
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★5.048 Google reviews

About Palm Memorial - Worden Chapel

Palm Memorial – Worden Chapel is a full-service funeral home in Chowchilla operating as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral home chain in the United States; families who prefer locally or independently owned providers may want to keep that in mind. The funeral home offers a range of services including burial and cremation arrangements, and staff member Lori (Laurie) Whatley is mentioned by name in nearly every review, suggesting a consistent point of contact for families going through the arrangement process. Pricing information is not publicly available for this location, so families should request an itemized General Price List — which funeral homes are legally required to provide — before making any decisions. On Google, the funeral home holds a 5.0-star rating across 48 reviews, with customers consistently praising Lori's compassion, clear communication, and willingness to go the extra mile, including personally delivering cremated remains to a family's home; no notable complaints appear in the available reviews.
Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective May 1, 2024
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,750
Direct cremation from
$1,750
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$2,980
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$870
Other Preparation of the Body4 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$290
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$350
Hairdresser
$45
Refrigeration
$725
Use of Facilities and Staff9 items
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff for Evening Service
$150
Additional charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Weekends
$400
Additional Charge for Use of Facilities and Staff on Holidays
$400
Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)
$495
Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)
$1,195
Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service
$1,195
Off-Site Venue & Staff Services for Funeral
$1,295
Signature Exclusive Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (The Entire Facility)
$3,995
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$350
Transportation6 items
Transfer to or from airport
$725
Transfer to or from crematory
$175
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$725
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$395
Limousine
$195
Service vehicle
$195
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$3,035
Caskets67 items
RENTAL CASKET
$1,295
URNS
$95–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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A Life Remembered Book™
$50
Acknowledgment Cards (Per 100)
$55
Additional Prayer Cards (Per 25)
$36
Additional Service Folders (Per 25)
$36
Additional Thank-You Cards (Per 25)
$30
Air Tray
$175
Audio Visual Equipment Rental
$395
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$30–$75
Catered Receptions
$595
Celebrate Life Bundle
$295
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Combination Unit
$245
Coordination Fee for International Ship-Out
$595
Cremation Expediting Fee
$500
Cremation Jewelry Bundle - This cremation jewelry bundle includes a matching pendant and
$295
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$350
Crematory Fee
$225
Cross/Crucifix
$15
Dignity Celebrant
$395
Dignity Leather Presentation Box
$50
Dignity Memorial Packages
$295–$395
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,495
Elegant Thank-You Cards (Per 50)
$60
Embossed Service Folders (Per 100)
$145
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial® (Internet Memorial/Archive)
$395
External Celebrant
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Family Estate Manager
$295
Family Heirloom Collection
$295
Flag Case
$195
Handling and Transfer of Ashes on Outside Urn Purchase
$200
Luna Spaceflight
$12,500
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$275
Marquis Crystal Cross by Waterford Altar
$150
Memorial Book
$65
Memorial Package
$125
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memorysafe Keepsake Box
$95
Mid-Size Register Book
$40
Moving Memories™ DVD - Additional copies
$25
Ornament Stand
$25
Oversized Register Book
$140
Personalized Glass Ornaments (2)
$35
Personalized Prints
$145
Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$75
Processing Fee - Limited
$95–$125
Remembrance Blanket
$295
Rosary
$50
Rustic Metal Trio Display
$115
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Scattering of ashes at Sea
$300
Service Folders (Per 100)
$75
Single Small Medallion Case
$45
Themed Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$145
Themed Service Folders (Per 100)
$145
Timeless Touch™ Silver Rimmed Pendant w/Chain
$295
Triple Small Medallion Case
$75
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,500

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Google Reviews
★★★★★MARIANELLA LOREDO
4 months ago

I'm sorry I just got around to posting this review but Lorie and the staff there at Palm memorial was amazing with their full attention to our needs when our brother passed away in July. God bless you all and again thank you for everything you did.

★★★★★Darcie Elliott
a year ago

I really appreciated Lorie and her staff and their level of communication. Lorie offered us several options to choose from with regard to flower arrangements, folders, and prayer cards. They were also very good about making the changes that we asked for as we updated the obituary and the service tim…

★★★★★Viviana McKeegan
a year ago

Palm Worden Memorial in Chowchilla provided an exceptional experience during a very difficult time for our family. Lori, the arranger, went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for my loved one’s funeral. Her compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail made all the difference. …

★★★★★Dorian Lopez
a year ago

I could not be happier with the service that my family received from Lori and her staff at Palm Memorial Worden Chapel. With this being our 1st family death, Lori guided us through the whole process with respect, kindness, and understanding. I would most definitely recommend Palm Memorial and their …

★★★★★patandmike2000
2 years ago

Excellent compassion and care from Laurie Whatley. She is very professional. She took the time to bring my husband’s ashes to my home. That is above and beyond service. Thank you Laurie.

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(559) 665-3012
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews48 reviews →
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