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Our full service direct cremation package is designed to handle every step of the process with clarity, speed, and respect. Everything is managed from start to finish so your family does not need to visit a funeral home or navigate confusing arrangements.


This Package Includes:


- Stay home, stay comfortable

- Basic fee of funeral home

- Removal in San Diego

- Direct cremation cost

- Climate controlled shletering

- Transfer to crematory

- Individual cremation container

- Temporary urn container

- Required permit (1)

- Filing & preparation of documents

- Online obituary

- Includes tax


JUST $1397


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ARRANGEMENTS FROM HOME

Many families prefer to make arrangements from home instead of visiting a funeral home during an already difficult time.


Planning from home allows you to:


- Stay in a comfortable and private environment


- Avoid unnecessary in-person appointments


- Take time to make decisions without pressure


 - Complete arrangements quickly and simply


- Receive guidance step-by-step over the phone or online


Our process is designed so everything can be handled remotely, with clear communication and support at every step.


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Why Families Choose Direct Cremation?


Traditional funeral services in San Diego can range from $7,000 to $12,000 or more, often including services and arrangements many families do not need.



Many families are now choosing direct cremation because it offers privacy, flexibility, and control while maintaining dignity and respect. It allows you to focus on remembrance without being locked into traditional funeral structures or timelines.

These are the most common reasons families choose this approach today:


1) Clear, Affordable Pricing
Families avoid inflated funeral costs, unnecessary services, and hidden fees. Everything is straightforward and easy to understand.


2) No Pressure Decisions
There are no upsells or emotional sales tactics—only simple guidance so families can move at their own pace.


3) Stay in a Comfortable Environment
All arrangements can be handled remotely, allowing families to remain at home during a difficult time.


4) Faster, More Efficient Process
Without traditional funeral delays, the process moves forward smoothly from start to completion.


5) Flexibility for Memorials
Families are not locked into immediate services and can choose when and how to hold a remembrance.


6) Simpler Experience During Medical Examiner Cases
When the Medical Examiner is involved, direct cremation helps streamline release and reduces delays.


7) Focus on Meaning, Not Formality
The process prioritizes remembrance and peace of mind over expensive presentations or traditional expectations.


8) Respects Personal Wishes
Many families choose direct cremation specifically because it reflects the simplicity their loved one requested.


It's a Team Effort!


Hi, I’m Mara J.


I’m the funeral director at Still Waters Direct Cremation, and I work alongside a small team focused on keeping this process organized, respectful, and simple for families during a difficult time.


Families come to us because they want clarity and peace of mind—not confusion or pressure. Our role is to guide each step, handle the details correctly, and ensure your loved one is cared for with dignity from start to finish.


You’ll always know what is happening and what comes next. When you’re ready, we are here. One call connects you directly with someone who will walk you through everything clearly and calmly.




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faq


  • What Is Cremation?

    Cremation is the process of respectfully reducing a loved one’s body to ashes through a controlled, professional process at a licensed crematory.

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  • What's Direct Cremation?

    Direct cremation is a simple process where your loved one is brought into care, cremated without a formal service, and the ashes are returned to your family.

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  • Direct Cremation Prices?

    Direct cremation is significantly more affordable than traditional funerals because it removes embalming, viewing services, and unnecessary facility costs. Our pricing is $1397 all-inclusive with no hidden fees.

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  • Why Plan From Home?

    All arrangements can be completed remotely so families do not need to visit a funeral home. This allows for privacy, comfort, and less stress during an emotional time.

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  • In Immediate Need?

    Yes. We are available to respond quickly when a loved one passes. Once contacted, we begin the care and coordination process immediately.

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  • Are Urns Required?

    No. An urn is optional. 


    If you prefer, ashes can be returned in a simple container, transferred into an urn you already own or transformed into stone through a service like Parting Stone for a more natural keepsake option.

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  • What Services Are Available?

    We provide direct cremation services only, focused on simplicity, care, and full coordination from start to finish without traditional funeral services.

  • Are Ashes Returned?

    Yes. Your loved one’s ashes are returned directly to your family either by delivery or arranged pickup, depending on location and preference.

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  • Is Embalming Required?

    No. Embalming is not required for direct cremation.

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  • Are Caskets Required?

    No. A simple cremation container is used for the cremation process. Traditional caskets are not required.

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  • Why Choose Simplicity?

    Simplicity reduces emotional pressure, unnecessary costs, and overwhelming decisions during a difficult time. It allows families to focus on what matters most.

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  • Why Choose Flexibility?

    Families are not locked into rigid timelines or formal services. You can plan memorials in your own time and in your own way.

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  • Is Cremation Dignified?

    Yes. Every step of the process is handled with care, respect, and professionalism from beginning to end.

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  • Why No Surprises?

    All pricing and services are presented clearly upfront so families always know exactly what is included with no hidden fees or unexpected charges.

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