About Opal Los Angeles
Opal’s LA-based team of licensed funeral directors and customer care staff are available to help your family anytime. We are ready to take your loved one into our care and to assist you with planning the final arrangements. Los Angeles is our hometown, and our team is very familiar with all permits and required documents specific to LA County and Southern California. We will handle everything for you, from finalizing the cremation arrangements and paperwork to filing for the death certificate.
Our cremation services are all-inclusive. All fees are included in our prices, so you won’t have to worry about hidden costs getting added along the way. Unlike many other cremation providers in the Los Angeles area, we believe it’s important to be transparent and upfront with our customers regarding pricing. The price you see is the price you pay. View our all-inclusive pricing
We take pride in knowing that our team is the best in the LA area. Every customer is important to us, and it is our mission to help anyone who needs our assistance. Each of our team members has experienced loss in their own family, so we understand how difficult this process can be. We treat every call we get as though we were planning a service for a member of our own family.
LA Contact Information
360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000
El Segundo, CA 90245
Phone: (310) 525-5354
Email: [email protected]
FD #2419
Our Los Angeles Cremation Service Includes:
- Picking up your loved one from their location.
- Timely cremation.
- Filing of the death certificate using an expedited process provided by our partner, VitalChek. A certified death certificate (1) is included in all of our packages.
- All of the necessary CA permits and paperwork, handled by our team.
- Hand-delivery options (within Southern California) or shipping (within the Continental US) of your loved one’s remains.
- An urn or temporary urn, depending on the chosen package.
- 24-hour customer care support: Our customer care team is available any time you have questions.
- Regular updates throughout the process via preferred contact method: text message, phone, and/or email.
Additional Services We Provide:
- Options for your loved one’s ashes: We offer many ways to memorialize your loved one, including scattering at sea, tree burials, cremation stones, and cremation diamonds.
- Expedited shipping options.
- Shipping remains outside of the Continental US.
- Witnessed viewings of the cremation.
What Our Customers Are Saying About Us
Throughout the Golden State, we’re proud to see the consistent and positive feedback from families and friends that we have worked with. From affordable costs to quality support, our customer care team is here to give you the best experience possible during such a difficult time. Here’s what our LA customers have to say about us.
“Opal Cremation of Southern California provided thorough, compassionate services and helped us every step of the way through the cremation process including paperwork and answering all of our questions. They went above and beyond and there were no surprises at any point in our journey with them. They are affordable, kind, and we highly recommend them.”
Nancy D – Los Angeles, CA
“They are awesome. They provided us with such a great service, that frankly exceeded all our expectations. Troy, the owner/manager took it upon himself to guide us through the process and help us with all the documents that we needed. Especially when it came to documents necessary to transport our loved one’s remains (ashes) out of the country. He really went above and beyond with his caring and compassionate service. Five well deserved stars. I highly recommend using their service.”
Onathy – El Segundo, CA
“I would like to say that I used Opal services after my oldest daughter died suddenly in her sleep. I was completely unprepared for what to expect and I had very little money to do a burial. One of her friends mentioned that she wanted to be cremated. I found Opal Cremation here on yelp. They only had one review, but I decided to request services. Let me tell you, they were awesome. They made sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. I thank them for their compassion, knowledge and attention to all the details. They made what could have been a very stressful event almost stress less.. I truly appreciate Opal cremation services.”
Tanya T – Los Angeles, CA
Yelp Review
Los Angeles County Resources
LA County Coroners Office
Los Angeles County Department of Coroner
1104 N. Mission Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 343-0512
Website: Los Angeles County Department of Coroner
Release Form: Los Angeles County Coroner Release
In LA County, Coroners fees can be upwards of $400 for collection and transport.
Death Certificates
Each certified copy of a death certificate costs $24 in Los Angeles County.
Death certificates can be purchased by visiting:
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health
Additional Resources
Frequently Asked Questions by Our LA Families
Special Places to Celebrate a Life in LA
There are countless reasons to love Los Angeles. Whether your loved one grew up in the area, or if it held meaning for them for other reasons, there are so many unique places and spaces to host a Celebration of Life event in which to honor and reflect on your loved one’s memory. From the bright lights and big city of Hollywood to the long stretch of shoreline at Long Beach, and everything in between, you are sure to find a meaningful way to celebrate a life well lived in the City of Angels.
For a family-friendly day of togetherness and reflection, perhaps after a memorial service, Leo Carillo State Beach easily fits the bill. Not only does this beach have tidal pools and sea caves, you can also find picnic areas, campsites, and a visitor center with interactive displays so you can learn more about the history of the park. You can find Leo Carillo State Beach in Malibu, on the Pacific Coast Highway, 28 miles north of Santa Monica. This is a terrific spot to sit back, take a deep breath, and spend some time with family and friends during what might otherwise be a stressful time following the loss of a loved one.
If you are honoring a loved one who enjoyed being active and enjoyed nature, grab some sturdy hiking shoes and water, and explore some of the beautiful hiking trails that Los Angeles has to offer. For a very special treat, consider visiting the Eaton Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center. This spectacular spot has a little bit of everything: gorgeous botanicals, a variety of live animals, and a beautiful and refreshing waterfall, making this an ideal place to quietly reflect on your recent loss. You can find Eaton Canyon at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Pasadena.
Los Angeles has more museums and theaters than any other city in the U.S. If you are celebrating an artist or a loved one who appreciated art, consider spending some time at The Broad. The Broad is a contemporary art museum which offers free general admission and regularly rotating exhibitions. You can find The Broad on Grand Avenue in Downtown LA. Even if art isn’t something you generally spend time with, The Broad makes it accessible to all in a warm and welcoming environment—providing a terrific opportunity to unwind with family and friends, while reflecting on the shared loss of your loved one.
While Los Angeles is generally thought of as a big, celebrity-filled city, it has so much more to offer than bright lights and famous stars. Whether you’re looking for an escape after experiencing a loss, or a place to hold a unique memorial service, LA is home to beautiful beaches, parks, and nature trails, a vibrant art scene, and some of the best food and drinks in the country. Los Angeles is full of special, meaningful opportunities to celebrate a life well lived.
Personalized Cremation Plan
Opal Cremation makes it convenient and easy for you to receive a free cremation plan specific to you with no commitment necessary. Get started today by answering a few simple questions.