Funeral home in Watsonville, CA
Ave Maria Memorial Chapel
License FD438 · active · checked Oct 17, 2026
609 Main Street, Watsonville, CA 95076Their own number, not a tracking line. We don't record the call.
Standard package, computed
6 homes in Santa Cruz$1,605
$2,035 below the Santa Cruz median for direct cremation
What this price covers
- Included
- Direct cremation (alternative container), $1,605.
- Extra if needed
- Cemetery or crematory fees charged by third parties, death certificates, and merchandise such as an urn or casket are extra unless a funeral home lists them.
- Direct cremation (alternative container)
- $1,605
- Immediate burial (container provided by purchaser)
- $2,775
Their price list, line by line
Every line is the home's own figure, checked against the document.
| Item | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation (alternative container) | $1,605 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Immediate burial (casket provided by purchaser) | $2,775 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Embalming | $550 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Transfer of remains to funeral home | $550 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Facilities and staff for viewing | $275 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Direct cremation and immediate burial | ||
| Direct cremation | $1,560 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Immediate burial | $2,675 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Basic services and care of the deceased | ||
| Other preparation of the body | $275 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Facilities and staff | ||
| Equipment and staff for graveside service | $450 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Transportation | ||
| Hearse | $400 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Service vehicle | $75 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Standard package as we compute it | $1,605 | Oct 12, 2026 |
If a price here differs from what you're quoted, the funeral home's current list applies. Tell us and we'll re-check.
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Facilities and license
- License checked
- Oct 17, 2026 against the state board
State board record
Citations
Sep 22, 2025: Citation. The Bureau's words: "Violations Found: BPC 7737.3, 16 CCR 1269; Fine Amount: $500.00"
See the board's list
A citation is the Bureau's notice that it found a rule broken, usually with a fine. It doesn't suspend or end the license. See the Bureau's citation lists
From the California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau's published lists, checked Oct 23, 2026. Matched to this home by its license number.
This shows final actions the board has published. It doesn't show pending cases, or complaints that didn't lead to an action. If you run this home and something here is wrong, email partners@honestfarewell.org with the board's order.
Planning ahead with this home
- Prepaid plan terms
- We don't have them. Ask the home for them in writing.
- Price guarantee
- Not known to us. Ask the home.
- Cancellation and transfer
- Not known to us. Ask the home.
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