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Cremation Services Oakland, CA

Take the First Step: Simple direct cremation in Oakland starting at $1,195. Make arrangements by phone or online with help from Tulip’s 24/7 care team – no need to visit a funeral home.

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About Tulip Oakland

Tulip’s care team serves Oakland families as they deal with the loss of a loved one. We provide the simplest, most transparent direct cremation available. Our licensed funeral directors and dedicated Family Care Team are here to help you every step of the way, whenever you need us. With Tulip, you can make all arrangements online or over the phone, on your own schedule, and from the comfort of your home. There’s no need to go to a funeral home.

Trust our Oakland team to ensure that your loved one is cared for at every step in the cremation process so that you can focus on creating and hosting the right memorial.

We take care of everything:

  • Transporting your loved one into our care
  • Filing all paperwork
  • Performing the cremation
  • Safely returning the ashes home to you

Oakland Cremation Services Starting at $1,195 Whenever You Need Us

Right Now

For families who have just lost a loved one and require cremation services now.

Soon

For families expecting a loved one to pass in the next 6 months and want to plan for cremation.

Plan Ahead

For individuals and couples planning for their own cremations in the future.

Start Your Arrangement

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Contact Our Care Team

If you need help from one of our team members, we are here to assist you.

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Arrange Online

Create a customized plan tailored to your needs—no hidden fees, ever.

Helpful Contact Information

Find information about the Tulip Regional Office, plus County Coroners’ Office and County Health Departments below.

Tulip Regional Office

Address

4444 Geary Blvd suite 305
San Francisco, CA 94118
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Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau

Address

2901 Peralta Oaks Court, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94605

Contact

Alameda County Auditor-Controller
Clerk-Recorder
Death Certificates

Address

1106 Madison Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Toll Free: 1-888-280-7708

Phone

Where to Begin

You can make all funeral and cremation arrangements online or over the phone with Tulip. There is no need to come into a funeral home in person when planning cremation, because we are available 24/7 to assist you over the phone to coordinate all services. By offering all of our cremation services remotely, we are able to cut costs and offer you more affordable funeral options.

We also offer additional online resources, including access to our free obituary platform, options to purchase personalized urns and memorialization pieces to remember your loved one, and more.

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Direct Cremation

Our 100% remote cremation providers allow us to combine 5-star service with affordability. When you choose Tulip Oakland for direct cremation, you pay only for what you need and nothing more. Many families find that direct cremation offers more flexibility to create a unique memorial or celebration of life for loved ones.

Our licensed cremation providers take your loved one into our care from the hospital, hospice, nursing facility, or home. We perform a private, dignified cremation without witnesses. Tulip Oakland obtains necessary permits and paperwork and provides you with copies of the death certificate. Your loved one’s ashes are safely returned to your home in our standard container or an urn you provide.

The Memorial

Choosing online direct cremation gives your family the freedom to host a memorial or celebration of life for your loved one whenever you are ready. Rather than rushing to plan a memorial service in Oakland days after their passing, you can take your time exploring your options and plan a celebration that is truly unique and memorable.

If you have family from out of town, you can plan around their schedule, rather than rushing them to make the services following the cremation. Spend as much or as little money as you’d like, without paying a premium to funeral homes that may not offer exactly what you want. We’ve put together these articles to help you consider all the options available to you as you plan your loved one’s personalized memorial service.

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After The Memorial

Even when you choose cremation, there are still various permanent memorialization options available to your family. Most Tulip families choose to find personalized and meaningful ways to store their loved one’s ashes. We can help you find the perfect option for your family.

From purchasing biodegradable urns to scatter the ashes at sea to beautiful, customized jewelry you can wear to keep your loved one close, we have you covered. We have explored a wide variety of memorial products so you can choose an option that best honors your loved one.

Cost of Cremation in Oakland, CA

More American families choose cremation over traditional burial for many reasons, including the cost difference. Traditional burial services cost anywhere from $4,000 to $20,000 depending on the provider and package options you choose.

Cremation costs range from $600 to $5,000 depending on whether you choose direct cremation services or select traditional cremation through a funeral home. Traditional funeral homes are generally more expensive, even if you choose a direct cremation option.

Direct cremation is much less expensive because you pay only for the service that you want and need. Many families must consider finances after a loved one’s passing. If you are interested in traditional burial or cremation funeral services, look for a licensed funeral operator that respects your wishes and your budget.

Our Promise

Simple & Direct Services

Tulip makes arranging cremation simple, without the need to visit a funeral home. Get a quote in seconds from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Exceptional Care

Our low-cost direct cremation is delivered with exceptional care. Your comfort and the security of your loved one are at the heart of our services.

Transparent Pricing

Tulip never sells you products or services that you do not want or need. You pay only for what you need at the time of service or with a simple payment plan, with no hidden costs.

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Plan Ahead with Tulip

Avoid worry and stress for yourself and family members with prepaid cremation services. Direct cremation is a dignified and respectful alternative to traditional burial or funeral services at a fraction of the cost. Reach out to our care team 24/7 for help online or by phone.

Planning for the future lets you prepay at today’s prices while ensuring your wishes are respected. Our compassionate and experienced care team is here to help today and in the future. For more information, visit our Plan Ahead page.

Counties We Serve

  • Alameda
  • Alameda
  • Contra Costa
  • Napa
  • San Joaquin
  • Solano
  • Sonoma
  • Yolo
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Google / John Medeiros Sep 19, 2024
Excellent Service and help. Only one problem. Envelope mailed by Tulip with Death Certificates should have on it "Please Do Not Fold Or Bend" on outside of envelope. The USPS folded and bended and stuffed the envelope into my mailbox like it was a piece of junk mail. Very upset with Tulip not having a sticker on envelope to prevent certificates from getting crushed by USPS.
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Google / Kimberli Bounds Sep 19, 2024
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Google / Vic Delacruz Sep 19, 2024
Very attentive and empathetic to our needs. Karina was awesome!
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Our Website / LINDA L KLOKOW Sep 18, 2024
In general the process went smoothly. I felt that there could have been better response to questions. The representative I had did not respond to emailed or telephoned queries. The person on duty at the general number WAS helpful and knowledgeable.
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Google / Denise Ray Sep 17, 2024
Lovely gentleman picked up Dad to take him to your facilities. Everything went smoothly. Thank you
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Our Website / Baker Latricha Sep 15, 2024
The job done was good not great. I was told that my loved one remains would be delivered to my door and I would sign for them that didn’t happen. I had to pick them up at the post office.
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Google / Susie Pitts Sep 15, 2024
Tulip was most helpful and very patient with me. Cost was very affordable. Everything was taken care of as I asked and except for a delay in the end it was expedited quickly. I had the remains dropped at sea and when this was finally done I received a certificate and aerial photos from the flight. It was impressive, needless to say.
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Google / Ev Tweety Levin Sep 14, 2024
My rep was very helpful, patient & informative. She answered all my questions, Followed up to be helpful, thank you, but without any pressure. She awesome to for my elderly mother. The whole process went smoothly. I received in the mail, straightforward, and consistent with what was explained to me by phone. , The total cost was substantially less than Smart Creation for the same scope of services.
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Google / Verónica M Castillo Sep 12, 2024
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Google / Charles Berry Sep 10, 2024
Great value, very polite employees, came to the house quickly, would not hesitate to recommend in the future.
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Google / Caroline Collier Sep 09, 2024
The staff were very attentive and helpful when it came to dealing with cremation service. I recommend them.
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Google / WILFRED USA Sep 09, 2024
Excellent
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Google / Jason K Sep 09, 2024
Our experience with tulip Was very user friendly and very professional. From the first call To the final email. I highly recommend Tulip.
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Google / Margaret Gonzalez Sep 09, 2024
The people I talked to were very helpful and efficient. They were caring and sympathic. Answered my questions and kept in touch with me.
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Google / Sandi Henry Sep 09, 2024
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Google / Barbara Aldrich Sep 09, 2024
We appreciate everything that everybody did at tulip it was very professional everybody was nice and everything went perfectly. We would like to thank everybody for their help and everything they've done
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Google / Kelly Kout Sep 08, 2024
I would use them again, without question. I hope that says it all ❤️
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Google / Susan Robyn Sep 06, 2024
The nicest, kindest folks I have ever dealt with. Donna and the other people went far beyond any expectations I had. They called and checked on me, answered questions over and over because I forgot. Send so much excellent advise in their manual and instructions. They are the best.
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Google / Q Sep 03, 2024
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Google / Beth Lucas Sep 03, 2024
My experience with Tulip was wonderful. They were attentive, efficient, and professional.
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Google / debra duffaut Sep 01, 2024
I would chose tulip cremation again if I lost another loved one. They are very respectful and understand that those making the arrangements have suffered a great loss. Although the process didn't run 100% smoothly (mostly due to third party issues), they persisted in trying to remedy the snags so that my beloved Father could finally be at peace. Through it all, everyone I dealt was compassionate and tried to be as helpful as possible. I highly recommend them.