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Santa Cruz Memorial Mortuary, Crematory, Cemetery
1927 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 · (831) 426-1601
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★★★★★4.911 Google reviews

About Santa Cruz Memorial Mortuary, Crematory, Cemetery

Santa Cruz Memorial Mortuary, Crematory, and Cemetery is an independently owned funeral home in Santa Cruz, CA, offering families a locally rooted alternative to corporate providers. As a full-service facility, they handle both funeral and cremation needs on-site, which can simplify the process for families navigating multiple decisions at once. Direct cremation starts at $1,670, which falls within a typical range for the Santa Cruz area. Early reviewer feedback is very positive, with a 4.9-star rating, though the review volume is limited at 11 reviews, so that rating should be weighed accordingly as it may not yet reflect a broad range of experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,705
Direct cremation from
$1,705
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,395
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$895
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$895
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$250
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$275
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,670
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Shannon Tonkin
4 months ago

My sister and I had to make a very quick decision with our father’s cremation due to his very unexpected passing back in February 2025. I contacted Santa Cruz memorial to assist us with his cremation and they were so supportive and helpful in every step of the process. We were not expecting to see …

★★★★★Christopher Prandini
a year ago

All I have to say is they were absolutely perfect. They were compassionate, understanding, and there when I needed them. I highly recommend them to anyone going through a very difficult time.

★★★★★R. Myers
2 years ago

Michelle Krassow was absolutely wonderful in helping me provide my Dad with a headstone. He was buried 52 years ago without a headstone and I just found him on Ancestry. Michelle helped me locate my Dad and provided me with all the materials I needed to pick out a marker for him. She was kind , unde…

★★★★★Janis G
2 years ago

The grounds are immaculately kept with scenic views. I came to visit a friend who's interred in Mission Gardens and was stunned by the beauty of this nook. Thank you for caring so much about our dearly departed.

★★★★★Marie Crawford
3 years ago

You're taking care of all of our needs with our parents and our other loved ones very loving concerning considerate I could never thank them enough

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(831) 426-1601
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews11 reviews →
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