Simplicity Cremation

Arrange a Simple Private Cremation

The Simplicity Direct Cremation Plan - $980*

Includes:

✔ Direct Cremation with individual processing at a Simplicity crematory

✔ Initial Transfer of the body (Additional fees may apply outside service areas)

✔ Refrigeration prior to cremation

✔ Preparation of required documents (Certified copies of Death Certificates not included)

✔ Social Security notification

✔ Cremation container (approved materials)

✔ Choice of Urn: Temporary plastic urn or selected urn

✔ Pickup Options: Santa Ana, San Bernardino, or Palm Springs

✔ Cremation Timeline: ~ within 10 business days after California Disposition Permit*

✔ California Cremation Permit & Regulatory Fee included

*Important Notes: (contact our staff for details)

Applies to individuals under 250 lbs (Additional fees for higher weight or implanted devices like pacemakers)
California Disposition Permit processing takes 2–7 business days, depending on doctor certification
Out-of-country transit documents not included or offered
We offer scheduled Identification Viewing ($750) or Witness Cremation ($950) upon request
A payment of $980.00 is due at the time of passing.

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Our Cremation Process.

Step 1: Arrange a Cremation

After all arrangements are made, we work to bring your loved one into our care as soon as possible.

Arrange a Cremation

Step 2: Registration of Death

We coordinate with your loved one’s hospice or doctor’s office to submit the necessary documents to the local county and state health departments for death registration. This process typically takes 2 to 7 business days.

Step 3: Cremation

Simplicity Cremation provides dignified direct cremation at our facilities in San Bernardino and Palm Springs.
Cremation cannot proceed until the Registration of Death is completed and filed with the local and state health departments. Typically, cremation occurs within 10 days after registration and receipt of the California Disposition Permit.

Step 4: Return of Your Loved One

Once Cremation has taken place. We will follow through with the instructions directed by the Next of Kin.
Typically when receiving cremated remains at one of our offices. Our Staff will contact the person(s) indicated by the Next of Kin to schedule a release time, date, and office appointment.

Urns and Keepsakes

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

The California Health and Safety Code clearly defines who has the legal right to make end-of-life care and funeral decisions.

The order of control is as follows:

Self (the individual for whom arrangements are being made)
Agent(s) designated in a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOAHC) or an Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD)
Spouse or State Registered Domestic Partner (SRDP)
Majority of surviving competent children
Majority of surviving competent siblings (brothers and sisters)
Majority of surviving competent nieces and nephews
Majority of the next closest kinship

Mortuaries are required to follow strict legal guidelines when handling these decisions, but it’s also important to note that the laws governing hospice care differ from those for funeral arrangements.

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How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

Most of us don’t often think about the laws and regulations governing the legal rights to control the disposition of a loved one, just as we rarely consider many aspects of final arrangements until the time comes.

Fortunately, healthcare providers and mortuary professionals are well-versed in these matters and are always ready to assist.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask—we’re here to help.

Compassionate Cremation Services for Your Loved Ones

Cremation Services

We understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a loved one. By specializing in cremation services, we are committed to providing compassionate care and support, ensuring a simple and dignified process during this challenging time.

Urns and Keepsakes

Our collection of urns and keepsakes is designed to help you honor your loved one’s memory in a meaningful way. We offer a variety of styles and materials, including biodegradable options, to suit your personal preferences and needs.

Urn Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at 888-959-9101 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

How much can other family members and friends help the next of kin to make the arrangements?

It is common for someone other than the next of kin to act as the primary point of contact with the mortuary, making communication and coordination easier during a difficult time. This is a regular practice and is not an issue.

However, the next of kin is still required to sign the necessary authorization forms to approve the cremation or funeral services. While family members and friends can assist with the process, legal authorization must come from the next of kin.

What if we cannot contact the next of kin?

Both the family and the mortuary must make a good faith effort to locate and contact the next of kin.

If no contact is made within one week (or ten days in the case of a spouse or State Registered Domestic Partner [SRDP]), legal authority transfers to the next closest level of kinship, following the order outlined in California Health and Safety Code.

What if our loved one’s legal next of kin does not, or cannot for medical reasons, make the final arrangements?

The law allows the legal next of kin to relinquish their rights to make final arrangements if they choose to do so. Additionally, if the next of kin is medically unable to make the arrangements, a doctor can officially declare them incapable, allowing the responsibility to pass to the next eligible person in the legal order of kinship.

What if our loved one does not have any family?

If your loved one has no surviving family, a non-family member can only authorize the final arrangements if:

They were designated as the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPOAHC) or held an Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD) before the passing, OR
A court order or designation by the county public administrator is obtained after the passing.

Without one of these legal authorizations, a non-family member cannot make final arrangements.

What if I’m not ready to have a memorial service?

There are no set rules—take the time you need to decide what feels right for you and your family. A memorial can be held whenever you’re ready, allowing you to honor your loved one in a way that aligns with their wishes and your personal needs.
Give yourself grace and time to plan a service that feels meaningful.

The Simplest Way To Make Arrangements

No Printing or Faxing necessary.

Arrange a Simple Private Cremation

The Simplicity Direct Cremation Plan - $980*

Our Cremation Process.

Step 1: Arrange a Cremation

Step 2: Registration of Death

Step 3: Cremation

Step 4: Return of Your Loved One

Making the final Arrangements

The passing of a loved one is not a situation that is easy for anyone to face.

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

We are Here to Help

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

Compassionate Cremation Services for Your Loved Ones

Cremation Services

Urns and Keepsakes

A death has occurred or will occur soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Links

The Simplest Way To Make Arrangements

No Printing or Faxing necessary.

Arrange a Simple Private Cremation

The Simplicity Direct Cremation Plan - $980*

Our Cremation Process.

Step 1: Arrange a Cremation

Step 2: Registration of Death

Step 3: Cremation

Step 4: Return of Your Loved One

Making the final Arrangements

The passing of a loved one is not a situation that is easy for anyone to face.

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

We are Here to Help

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

How do we determine who can legally make final arrangements for a loved one? What Does the Law Say?

Compassionate Cremation Services for Your Loved Ones

Cremation Services

Urns and Keepsakes

A death has occurred or will occur soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Links

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