Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home
Merced, Merced County, CA
A funeral home, part of SCI, sold under the Dignity Memorial brand.
Posted June 24, 2026 Checked August 15, 2026
Read this home's price list1490 B Street, Merced, CA 95341
Direct cremation
$2,995
The middle price in California is $2,188.
The home posts $2,955. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $2,995.
How this adds up
| "5. Direct Cremation with Cardboard Container" | $2,955 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,993 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $2,995 |
This covers basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation, transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home, refrigeration, the cremation charge itself, transfer to or from crematory 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
- basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Direct Cremation
- transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
- refrigeration
- the cremation charge itself
- transfer to or from crematory
- 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 "5. Direct Cremation with Cardboard 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 California is $2,188, from 324 posted price lists we have read.
Cremation with service
$6,860
The middle price in California 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 and california permit for disposition of human remains.
How this adds up
| "BASIC SERVICES OF THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND STAFF AND OVERHEAD" | $2,995 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $750 |
| "Embalming" | $870 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $390 |
| "Use of Facilities & Staff for Visitation (1-24 hours continuous)" | $695 |
| "Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)" | $895 |
| "Crematory Fee" | $225 |
| 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 | $6,858 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $6,860 |
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. A container, rental casket or cremation casket is not included in this price. 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
- 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.)"
The casket is not in this total. It varies with the family’s choice, so it is shown beside the figure.
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 California is $6,885, from 203 posted price lists we have read.
Immediate burial
Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies
$5,830
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 $5,790. With the California permit for disposition of human remains and one certified copy, $5,830.
How this adds up
| "2. Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility" | $5,790 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,828 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $5,830 |
This covers basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff for Immediate Burial, refrigeration, transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home and transportation of remains to cemetery or crematory. 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
- transportation of remains to cemetery or crematory
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 "2. 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
$4,235
The middle price in California 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
| "1. Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser" | $4,195 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4,233 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $4,235 |
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 "1. 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 California is $3,435, from 236 posted price lists we have read.
Burial with graveside service
$6,240
The middle price in California is $5,380.
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, 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" | $2,995 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $750 |
| "Refrigeration" | $725 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $390 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $445 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $895 |
| 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 | $6,238 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $6,240 |
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
- 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.)"
The median across California is $5,380, from 215 posted price lists we have read.
Traditional funeral service
$7,975
The middle price in California is $6,895.
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, a hearse, 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" | $2,995 |
|---|---|
| "Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home" | $750 |
| "Embalming" | $870 |
| "Dressing and casketing of deceased" | $390 |
| "Use of Facilities & Staff for Visitation (1-24 hours continuous)." | $695 |
| "Standard Venue & Staff Services for Funeral/Memorial (Medium)" | $895 |
| "Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)" | $445 |
| "Equipment and Staff Services for Graveside Service" | $895 |
| 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 | $7,973 |
| Rounded up to the next $5, the figure above | $7,975 |
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
- a hearse
- 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.)"
The median across California is $6,895, from 193 posted price lists we have read.
These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.
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 Merced County charge
The closest funeral homes whose posted prices we also hold:
- Palm Memorial-Worden ChapelChowchilla, CA
- Fierro Family Funeral HomeDos Palos, CA
- Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral ServiceTurlock, CA
The same question, answered for every California home we have read:
- How much does cremation cost in California?
- How much does a cremation with a service cost in California?
- How much does an immediate burial cost in California?
- How much does a burial with a graveside service cost in California?
- How much does a traditional funeral cost in California?
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