How Much Is a Funeral

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Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Memorial Park & Mortuary

Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA

A funeral home, part of SCI, sold under the Dignity Memorial brand.

Posted July 15, 2026 Checked August 17, 2026

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1625 Gisler Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Direct cremation

$2,450

The middle price in Orange County is $1,970.

The home posts $2,410. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $2,450.

How this adds up
"Direct Cremation with Safeway Cremation Container"$2,410
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$2,448
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $2,450

This covers refrigeration, transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, the cremation charge itself, basic Services of the Funeral Director, staff for Direct Cremation and the crematory fee is included. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • refrigeration
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • the cremation charge itself
  • basic Services of the Funeral Director
  • staff for Direct Cremation
  • the crematory fee is included.

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct Cremation with Safeway Cremation Container".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

The median across Orange County is $1,970, from 25 posted price lists we have read.

Cremation with service

$8,975

The middle price in Orange County is $6,885.

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing, casketing and cosmetizing, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony, the cremation charge itself, rental casket for the viewing and california permit for disposition of human remains.

How this adds up
"BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD"$3,020
"Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home"$795
"embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it,"$895
"Dressing and casketing of deceased"$495
"Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)"$495
"Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)"$1,545
"Crematory Fee"$295
"RENTAL CASKET"$1,395
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$8,973
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $8,975

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
  • transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
  • embalming
  • dressing, casketing and cosmetizing
  • use of facilities and staff for a viewing
  • use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
  • the cremation charge itself
  • rental casket for the viewing
  • california permit for disposition of human remains

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Orange County is $6,885, from 16 posted price lists we have read.

Immediate burial

Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies

$6,030

This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.

The home posts $5,990. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $6,030.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility"$5,990
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$6,028
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $6,030

This list does not say what the package covers, so ask the funeral home what is in it. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Immediate Burial
  • refrigeration
  • transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
  • funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) used within park

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

$4,535

The middle price in Orange County is $3,435.

This covers immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides and california permit for disposition of human remains.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser"$4,495
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$4,533
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $4,535

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides
  • california permit for disposition of human remains

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

The median across Orange County is $3,435, from 13 posted price lists we have read.

Burial with graveside service

$7,580

The middle price in Orange County is $5,078.

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, storage and sheltering of the deceased, dressing, casketing and cosmetizing, a hearse, service vehicle, use of facilities and staff for a graveside service and california permit for disposition of human remains.

How this adds up
"BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD"$3,020
"Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home"$795
"Refrigeration"$895
"Dressing and casketing of deceased"$495
"Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) used within park"$595
"Flower Vehicle"$195
"Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service"$1,545
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$7,578
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $7,580

It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
  • transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
  • storage and sheltering of the deceased
  • dressing, casketing and cosmetizing
  • a hearse
  • service vehicle
  • use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
  • california permit for disposition of human remains

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Orange County is $5,078, from 15 posted price lists we have read.

Traditional funeral service

$9,620

The middle price in Orange County is $6,745.

This covers basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead, transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care, embalming, dressing, casketing and cosmetizing, use of facilities and staff for a viewing, use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony and 4 more lines this home's own price list names, each shown in full below.

How this adds up
"BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD"$3,020
"Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home"$795
"embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it,"$895
"Dressing and casketing of deceased"$495
"Venue & Staff Services for Visitation (Up To 4 Hours)"$495
"Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)"$1,545
"Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service"$1,545
"Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) used within park"$595
"Flower Vehicle"$195
California permit for disposition of human remains, set by California Health and Safety Code 103675, 103680 and 103692, verified August 16, 2026$12
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$9,618
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $9,620

It does not cover a casket, mileage beyond the distance this list includes and additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds the California permit for disposition of human remains at $12 and one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • basic services of the funeral director and staff, and overhead
  • transfer of the deceased into the funeral home's care
  • embalming
  • dressing, casketing and cosmetizing
  • use of facilities and staff for a viewing
  • use of facilities and staff for the funeral ceremony
  • use of facilities and staff for a graveside service
  • a hearse
  • service vehicle
  • california permit for disposition of human remains

What this home's price does not cover

  • a casket
  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • additional certified copies of the death certificate beyond what the figure above already includes, which are priced one at a time

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "(within a 25 mile radius. Additional distance will be charged at $5.00 per mile.)"

Sales tax is not included in this figure. It varies by location and by what is taxed, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The median across Orange County is $6,745, from 13 posted price lists we have read.

These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.

1 other package this home posts

5. Traditional Memorial Package XDPBLDI

$325

The home posts $295. With one certified copy, $325.

How this adds up
"5. Traditional Memorial Package XDPBLDI"$295
1 certified copy of the death certificate$26
Sum$321
Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above $325

What is in it is listed below in the home's own words. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

The figure above adds one certified copy of the death certificate at $26 to this home's own price.

What this home's price covers

  • this package includes Dignity® Jewish Acknowledgement Cards with Envelopes (100 each)
  • dignity Jewish Register Book and a Leather Presentation Box.
  • funeral Program
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.

These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.

Certified copies of the death certificate

One certified copy of the death certificate is included in every figure on this page.

This home's list does not post a price for a certified copy of the death certificate. California charges $26 for one, so that is the figure below. This is what the record itself costs. Ask the funeral home whether it charges anything to order them for you.

How many certified copies do you need?

Most families need more than one. Raising the count raises every figure on this page.

One certified copy is $26.

Nobody can tell you how many you will need. Banks, insurers, and pension offices each tend to want their own, so families commonly order several. Set the count and the line says what that comes to.

Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

Where to look next

What the other funeral homes in Orange County charge

The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:

The same question, answered for every California home we have read:

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