Business Details
Affordable Cremation & Burial Services in Downey, CA
Best Choice Cremation has been serving families in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas with compassionate, affordable cremation and burial services. Our mission is to provide dignified end-of-life solutions while alleviating the financial and emotional burdens often associated with traditional funeral services. Our experienced team offers personalized guidance for difficult decisions, ensuring families receive respectful care throughout the process. We maintain strict quality control through regular inspections of our licensed crematory facilities to guarantee the highest standards of service. Pre-arrangement options are available to help individuals plan ahead, providing peace of mind for both clients and their loved ones.Our comprehensive service offerings cater to the diverse needs of our community, including a wide selection of quality urns and cremation caskets at accessible price points. We handle all necessary documentation and coordinate with government agencies to simplify the administrative aspects of cremation services. Our commitment to transparency ensures no hidden fees, with clearly stated pricing for all services. Located in Downey, California, we serve families across Southern California with professional, empathetic support during challenging times. By combining affordability with exceptional service, we've established ourselves as a trusted resource for cremation and memorialization solutions.
Services
Cremation Services
Direct Burial
Urn Selection
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Document Assistance
Memorial Products
Scattering Services
Veterans Benefits Coordination
Highlights and features
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Our staff provides personalized guidance during difficult times
- Pre-arrangement options available for future planning
- We maintain strict quality control of crematory facilities
- We handle all necessary documentation and agency coordination
What people say
Great assistance during difficult time
Knowledgeable and professional staff
Process made very easy
Affordable pricing options
Compassionate support
Services
Simple Cremation
Our simple cremation package provides complete direct cremation services with no additional costs. This includes removal of remains within LA and Orange County, documentation processing, and cremation without ceremony. Families receive cremated remains in a temporary container, with options to purchase quality urns separately. Our transparent pricing ensures no hidden fees or unexpected charges.
Direct Burial
This dignified burial option includes transportation of remains, documentation filing, and cemetery delivery within a 40-mile radius. Choose from our selection of caskets starting at $1,770 or provide your own. Services include coordination with local cemeteries and assistance with government benefits processing, providing families a streamlined experience during difficult times.
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Secure your future wishes while relieving loved ones of decision-making responsibilities. Our pre-arrangement service allows you to document preferences and lock in current pricing. We guide clients through all options, ensuring personalized plans that meet individual needs while providing peace of mind for families.
Urn Selection
Explore our extensive collection of quality urns designed for permanent memorialization. From traditional designs to personalized options, our urns reflect individual personalities and family preferences. All products meet cemetery and transportation requirements while offering aesthetic choices for home display or interment.
Cremation Caskets
Select from our range of cremation caskets for viewing purposes before cremation. Options include fiberboard, metal, and specialty designs that accommodate various budgets and preferences. These temporary containers ensure respectful handling while providing families appropriate memorialization choices.
Questions
What cremation packages do you offer?
We provide a simple cremation package starting at $850, which includes complete direct cremation services with no additional fees or hidden costs.
Do you offer burial services?
Yes, our direct burial services start at $775 and include transportation, documentation, and cemetery delivery within a 40-mile radius of our Downey location.
Can I pre-plan cremation services?
We offer pre-arrangement planning to document your wishes and lock in current pricing, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
What urn options are available?
We offer a wide selection of quality urns for permanent memorialization, including traditional designs and personalized options to reflect individual preferences.
How do you handle documentation?
Our staff assists with filing death certificates and coordinating with government agencies to simplify the administrative process for families.
Do you help with veterans benefits?
Yes, we assist with processing VA benefits and documentation to ensure eligible veterans receive appropriate honors and financial support.
Reviews (5)
William S.
Apr 30, 2021
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I am so glad I chose Best Choice Cremation. They were of such great assistance when my father passed. Rich was awesome, super helpful, knowledgeable, professional and made me feel like he cared. My dad's passing was a hard time for me and my family, Rich help us deal with it by making the whole cremation process very easy. I would definitely recommend them. Thank you Rich.
Ericka G.
Jan 04, 2020
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Let me start by saying I never prepped myself for having to make arrangements for my mothers passing. I called them the same morning my mother passed and from the call I was treated with so much compassion. They arrived with 1 1/2 hr and were sooooo gently when handling my mother. I am truly greatful I found them. The prices are unbeatable and affordable even when you are not financially ready. Their prices won't have you stressing or crying over. Rich is very caring he is makes the whole process ok. He communicates and goes way beyond his job to make sure the families have the best and
Kololia P.
May 04, 2019
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Best Prices anywhere!! Everyone else charges much more. I appreciate the respect and during one of the most difficult time of one's life. I truly appreciated Rich, his genuine concern. I recommend friends and family to Best Choice Cremation", they are understanding. They not only deal w/ cremation, they also offer burial plans and caskets services as well.
Marcia A.
Aug 03, 2018
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I flew in from out of state to visit my mom in June, only to find out she had passed away the day before. I was devestated, exhausted after an 8 hour flight, and alone in LA. At the hospital, they gave me a list of places to call to make arrangements for my mom and I had no idea what I was doing. I called Best Choice as it was one of the places the person I spoke to suggested. Rich was extremely helpful during this difficult time. I was able to print and fill out the paperwork to send back to him and he stayed in contact with me every step of the way. I was treated like a person and not just a
Andy P.
May 15, 2018
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The best prices, and quality. Very sympathetic staff. We were very pleased. They took care of everything.
