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Sacred Crossings Funeral Home: Compassionate & Eco-Friendly Funeral Services
Sacred Crossings Funeral Home has established itself as a compassionate leader in end-of-life care, serving Los Angeles and surrounding areas since its founding. Our certified death midwives specialize in creating personalized, eco-conscious funeral experiences that honor both the deceased and their loved ones. We offer a comprehensive range of services including direct cremation, green burials, home funerals, and sea burials, all conducted with deep reverence for cultural and spiritual traditions. Our Green Burial Council certification reflects our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices. With 24/7 availability, we guide families through every step of the process, from immediate needs to advance planning.Our unique approach combines practical support with emotional care, allowing families to participate in meaningful rituals that foster healing. Through years of dedicated service, we've developed specialized expertise in non-denominational ceremonies that respect diverse backgrounds while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards. Our administrative team in Agoura Hills maintains full transparency in operations, ensuring clients receive both professional excellence and heartfelt support during difficult times.
Services
Direct Cremation
Home Funerals
Green Burials
Sea Burials
Witness Cremation
Celebrant Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate end-of-life needs
- Our team includes certified death midwives with specialized training
- We provide environmentally sustainable funeral options certified by the Green Burial Council
- We serve multiple Southern California counties including LA and Orange County
- Our funeral guides combine professional expertise with compassionate personal support
Associations and certifications
- Green Burial Council
What people say
Profound celebration
Magical experience
Beautiful experience
Compassionate support
Meaningful rituals
Services
Direct Cremation
Our direct cremation service provides a straightforward, affordable option without ceremony. This includes transportation of remains, refrigerated storage for up to seven days, necessary permits, and the cremation process with a temporary urn. Families receive professional support without additional ceremony costs while maintaining environmental consciousness through our green-certified practices.
Home Funerals
We specialize in home funeral services that allow families to care for their loved ones in a personal setting. Our certified death midwives provide guidance with after-death care, body preservation, and ritual planning while respecting cultural traditions. This service includes a 1-3 day vigil, cremation box delivery, and celebrant support for creating meaningful farewell ceremonies.
Green Burials
Our green burial service offers environmentally sustainable options that minimize ecological impact. We provide biodegradable containers, avoid embalming chemicals, and coordinate with natural burial grounds that use GPS markers instead of traditional headstones. This service supports families seeking natural return-to-earth options that align with environmental values while maintaining cultural and spiritual traditions.
Sea Burials
Full-body sea burials provide a unique green alternative to traditional burial. We prepare custom sail-cloth shrouds weighted with natural stone ballast for ocean deployment. Our chartered vessels accommodate up to 100 guests for maritime ceremonies six miles offshore, following naval traditions including bell tolling and flower memorials while maintaining strict environmental compliance with federal regulations.
Witness Cremation
This service allows families to participate in the cremation process through guided ceremonies at our facility. Options include 10-minute ID viewings or extended ceremonies with casket closure and machinery activation. We provide respectful participation opportunities while maintaining professional standards, offering closure through active involvement in the final disposition process.
Questions
What funeral services does Sacred Crossings offer?
We provide direct cremation, home funerals, green burials, sea burials, witness cremation, and celebrant services for personalized end-of-life ceremonies.
Do you serve areas outside Los Angeles County?
While based in Los Angeles, we serve all of Southern California including Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, Long Beach, Ventura, and Santa Monica.
Are your services available after regular business hours?
Yes, our death midwives are available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs and provide compassionate support at any time.
What makes your funeral services environmentally friendly?
As Green Burial Council certified providers, we use biodegradable materials, avoid embalming chemicals, and offer natural disposition options that minimize environmental impact.
Can families participate in the funeral process?
Absolutely. We encourage family involvement through home vigils, body preparation, ceremony planning, and participatory cremation options guided by our certified professionals.
How do you support diverse cultural and religious needs?
Our non-denominational services respect all traditions without discrimination, offering customized ceremonies that honor cultural practices while supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and minority communities.
Reviews (5)
Deirdre D.
Nov 19, 2021
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Sacred Crossings handled the celebration and burial of a dear family member of mine. The setting was utterly glorious, and the accompanying rituals were spiritually fulfilling to everyone, no matter their personal beliefs. The staff were authentically kind and sympathetic, sensitive to the needs of all who attended. Most importantly, everything about the experience rang true to my beautiful cousin. I cannot imagine a more peaceful and perfect way to celebrate a life!
Carla R.
Dec 01, 2020
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I really appreciate everything Sacred Crossings did to support me when my mother died last October. The guided me through my home funeral and I am so grateful for their support and professionalism.
Chantelle T.
Feb 09, 2020
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When I got the call from an investigator telling me my father had passed I remember picking out the clothes I'd wear to identify his body. Before I reached the area of the home he had passed in I was told by the police I had to choose a mortuary. All I could think to do was google "green burial" and I found Sacred Crossings. Olivia answered the phone and handled everything beautifully. One of the things she said to do while waiting for transport was the sit with my father and she told me it was a sacred time. It was one of the maybe 100 things she said that right about this entire
D. H.
Feb 06, 2019
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Olivia is a magnificently sweet and wonderful spirit. I don't even have words to express how grateful I am to her for her kindness in what is the darkest and hardest time in my life. She knew exactly what to say, how to be, and just had a presence that was exactly what we needed. She helped us with several small things, after receiving cremation from abroad. I truly don't know what we would have done without her. It's one of those times that "thank you" is just incredibly inadequate. Her help and kindness is so profound.
Thomas G.
Jul 02, 2018
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My brother-in-law was under hospice care at my sister's home when he passed away much sooner than expected. Sacred Crossings came to our home on very short notice and graciously provided the most nurturing care imaginable. We washed and dressed the body, and decorated the hospice bed into a beautiful altar, which completely transformed the living room and our experience of Doug's passing into a sacred experience. All our friends and relatives were amazed at how creatively he was presented for the final ceremonies. Even the traditional mortuary employees talked about how original
