CompassionateDirect Cremation Servicesin San Diego
Why Families Choose Us:
- 🏆Top-rated family-owned provider in San Diego County with a 100% satisfaction rating
- 📄3x Faster delivery of death certificates compared to industry averages
- 🕒100% local care — your loved one never leaves San Diego County
- ☎️24/7 availability — we are able to pick up your loved one at any time
- 💸Transparent pricing — no hidden fees, upsells, or surprise charges
- 📞Same-day response to all inquiries and service requests
- 🧾Pre-planning options that save families up to 30% over time
- 💰Families SAVE $495 with our direct cremation and parting stone package
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"After desperately calling several mortuaries, Savannah picked up and immediately became an instrumental part of giving me peace for the first time since her death. She guided me, supported me, and made sure every detail was delivered. Her compassion and knowledge was beyond anyone else I encountered. She gave our family the closure we needed, and made sure through every detail that my sister's last moments were honored. Soon after my sister died, my mom passed away of a broken heart. Savannah once again guided me,cared for my mother and made sure her last moments were honored. Moms cause of death finally came out, and after over a year of checking for her death to be ruled, Savannah made sure death certificates were ordered immediately. I will forever be grateful for Savannah's kindness, grace, support, and dedication. I can't express in words how much her support has meant to me. I needed her in those difficult first moments and thank goodness she was there! She is extraordinary and has been such an incredible gift to our family."
"I just wanted to say how pleased I am with the level of service provided by Savannah. My Father-in-Law passed away suddenly while visiting us from the Bay Area. It was quite a shock for my wife and I, but Savannah did an excellent job helping us through the process. Many thanks."
"Dear Savannah, our family greatly appreciates all of your help and guidance you've given us."
"Thank you for all the love and support."
"Dear Savannah, you made all the difference. Thank you for all you did to help our mother transition from her earthly life to her heavenly journey."
"Savannah thank you very much for everything you did for us for mom's funeral, we appreciate all your support and attention to details. We couldn't have asked for anything else. You did wonderful."
We Make a Challenging Time Easier For You
Compassionate, local care for San Diego families. Start arrangements online now or give us a call—our family is here for yours
Make Arrangements Your Way
Make arrangements online, in person, or over the phone. We provide flexible options to accommodate your preferences during this difficult time.
Local Cremation Facility
We will bring your loved one to a local facility where they will remain temperature controlled until cremation takes place, they never leave the county.
Personal Return of Remains
A member of our staff hand picks them up from the facility and brings them to our centrally located Carlsbad office for pick up, local hand delivery, or mailing for a fee.
About Orchid Cremations
Meet the Family
Orchid Cremations is a family-owned and operated provider with nearly a decade of experience in the funeral industry. Unlike corporate funeral homes, we offer truly personal care, clear communication, and local support every step of the way. Because to us, you're not just a case—you're part of our community.
With care,
Omer & Savannah
Our Process
We keep things simple, compassionate, and transparent—so you can focus on what matters most
Provide us with Information
Call or message us to start arrangements
We Take Your Loved One into Our Care
We transport your loved one to our local facility
Sign Paperwork
Gather information for the death certificate and permit, have next of kin sign all legal paperwork and make payment
Cremated Remains & Certificates Returned
We return your loved one's cremated remains and provide certified death certificates—quickly and respectfully
Cremation Packages for Every Need
San Diego's best selection of direct cremation options
Direct Cremations
- Pickup within San Diego county
- Cremation
- Minimum urn
- 1 CA Disposition Permit
- 1 Certified Death Certificate
- Expedited ordering of Death Certificate
- CA Department of Consumer Affairs fee
- Free obituary on our website
Cremation with Stones
- Pickup within San Diego county
- Cremation
- Parting Stones
- 1 CA Disposition Permit
- 1 Certified Death Certificate
- Expedited ordering of Death Certificate
- CA Department of Consumer Affairs fee
- Free obituary on our website
Water Cremation
- Pickup within San Diego county
- Water Cremation
- Minimum urn
- 1 CA Disposition Permit
- 1 Certified Death Certificate
- Expedited ordering of Death Certificate
- CA Department of Consumer Affairs fee
- Free obituary on our website
*This pricing is for individuals 14 years or older and less than 300 lbs.
*There is a 3% processing fee when using a debit or credit card.
Understanding Your Options
Learn about our service options to find what's right for your family
Direct Cremation
- 💜The most familiar and widely chosen cremation method
- 💜Simple, straightforward, and cost-effective
- 💜Remains are returned as fine ashes in an urn
- 💜Easily adaptable for memorials, scattering, burial, or keepsakes
Parting Stones (Solidified Remains)
- 💜Transforms cremated remains into 40–80+ smooth, stone-like keepsakes
- 💜A tangible and comforting way to keep your loved one close
- 💜Perfect for sharing among family or displaying at home
- 💜A complete alternative to traditional cremated remains
Water Cremation (Aquamation)
- 💜Eco-conscious process with no flame and no emissions
- 💜Uses 90% less energy than traditional cremation
- 💜Gently returns the body to its natural elements using water and alkali
- 💜Produces a soft, ash-like substance similar to flame cremation