Cremation Authorization Forms and Fees in Southern California

We understand that making arrangements for a loved one can be difficult. This page covers the necessary cremation authorization forms you will need and the cremation fees you will need to consider when making your arrangements.



At Need Arrangement Forms

If you need to make arrangements, you can start by filling out our online arrangement form with details of our packages and services. 

You can complete 100% of the forms you need online. However,  know that some families would prefer to complete the arrangements with a pen. Download our At Need Arrangement Forms, print them, fill them out and have the next of kin sign them, and lastly send them back. Our arrangement counselors are available to help 24/7, so please feel free to call anytime if you have questions.

Who can Authorize Cremation in California?

In California, a cremation is authorized by the direct next-of-kin as listed in the health and safety code 7100. All California Cremation will work with you to file the death certificate and permit for cremation. In California, the final disposition cannot occur without a certified permit. This process can be complicated, but All California Cremation will help every step of the way. You will need to provide some information about the deceased to the funeral home (we call these vital statistic information), so that the funeral home can ensure correct information on the death certificate. 

We will simultaneously work with the medical professional who will certify the cause of death. This process can take on average 7-10 business days. At this time, All California Cremation can assist you in ordering certified death certificates from the county where the death occurred, or you can go in person to obtain them. The wait time varies by county, but on average is 2-3 weeks from when the death certificate has been filed. The permit is issued electronically, and once it is issued, the cremation can be scheduled.

Every funeral home is required to make available a General Price List, which itemizes all of the services a funeral home provides. These documents tend to have a "one size fits all" feel, and ours is no exception. Click here to view our General Price List for cremation package options and details as well as a transparent breakdown of what’s included in each option. If you have questions about the cost of our services, please use our online price calculator or give us a call at (800) 575-0551.

You and your family may be entitled to survivors' benefits through Social Security. For more information and to see if this applies to you, visit our Social Security Information page. Additionally, you can call or visit your local Social Security office.

Veterans Information

If your loved one is a veteran, or the spouse of a veteran, he/she may be eligible to be buried at a national cemetery at no cost. Please click here for more information. Bear in mind, the VA will cover the costs for the burial, but any an all mortuary and crematory costs must still be paid by the family.

If your loved one is taken to the county coroner or medical examiner's office for an investigation into the passing, they will require their release form completed by the family before the funeral home can send out their transportation. Each county coroner or medical examiner has fees for their services, but they vary from county to county.

Please find the county of passing and click on the link to download their form.

In the great majority of Southern California, we do not have any transportation fees, regardless of the time of day or day of the week. However, there are some outlying areas that do have transportation fees. 

Please note that fees depend  on the county of passing.

Like most funeral homes, we charge additional fees to families if their loved ones weigh over a particular weight. Please see the chart below to review these fees. We will always do our best to work with your family.

The Consumer Guide to Funeral and Cemetery Purchase is a booklet issued by the California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau . It outlines the requirements and policies for funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories in California as well as providing information to families about the types of questions to ask as you make final arrangements.