Frequently Asked Questions

This is contingient on multiple factors that are involved in the legal filing process for the California Death Certificate and the County Burial Permit. 

The short answer is "approximately one week", although sometimes it happens quicker and sometimes it can take longer. Each case is unique.

It depends on the weight of each individual. For an average sized adult, the Cremation process takes about two to three hours.

After the Cremation takes place, our Funeral Home will have a Standard Minimum Urn prepared for you.

We also offer a variety of affordable urns for purchase. A family may also choose to provide their own urn in which the Cremated Remains will be profesionally placed.

With the exception of microscopic particles, which are impossible to remove from the Cremation chamber and processing machine, all of the Cremated Remains are given back to the family.

Yes, especially in California. Laws vary from State-to-State, but California is one of the strictest and most regulated States in the entire Nation. Additionally, San Diego County has thorough environmental laws and regulations that add to the previously mentioned. 

All of that said, San Diego County is an exceptionally regulated and safe place to have a Cremation.

Yes, absolutely. 

However, in order for us to do this for you, and to respect the privacy of your family and other families, we need to privately rent the Crematory facility to you for a duration of time and cease other operations taking place.

For this, there is an associated cost out of necessity. 

In addition to the many security thresholds already put in place by law, we have developed the most rigorous set of operating policies and procedures in order to maximize our level of quality and minimize even the smallest potential for human error. 

Positive identification of the Deceased is assured throughout each stage of the Cremation process. We only allow Licensed Professionals to operate our Cremation equipment. 

An Urn is not required by law. Although, an Urn may be desired if there is to be a Memorial Service at a venue or a Graveside Service in a Cemetery. 

If an Urn is not selected, the Cremated Remains will be placed in a Standard Minimum Urn that is designed to be a "simple, textbook-approved urn". Feel free to ask us why this Urn may or may not be your best option depending on your plans for Final Disposition.

No, a Casket is not required for Cremation. However, a Casket can be a very beautiful and elegant option to choose for services leading up to a Cremation. 

In fact, all of the Caskets that we offer are approved for Cremation. If a family chooses a Casket that we offer, or provides a similar Casket, it can be Cremated with their loved one.

No, Embalming in not required prior to Cremation. 

If a family would like to have a Viewing before the Cremation, then Embalming may be necessary in order to accomodate proper preparation. This would be determined by our highly trained staff and would discussed with the family before moving forward.

Yes, you may choose to have immediate family members to View the Deceased prior to Cremation at our Crematory at an additional cost. 

(Please reference the Question: "Can the Family Witness the Cremation?" above)

Prior to the Viewing, there is preparation that needs to be performed by the Funeral Director that needs to be planned for. Please speak with our Staff before locking in dates and times with family.