Direct cremation in Pima County, Arizona: cost & providers
Median direct cremation · Pima County, Arizona
Direct cremation in Pima County typically costs between $595 and $3,200 — 26% below the national average.
Ranges are estimates from public pricing, so verify exact prices with local providers.
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Direct cremation in Pima County, Arizona
Legal & logistics
Pending verification- Waiting period
- A short waiting period after death may apply before cremation can proceed.
- Permits & authorisation
- A cremation permit and an authorisation form signed by the next of kin are typically required.
- Scattering ashes
- Scattering on private land is generally allowed with permission; public land and waterways have their own rules. At sea, the federal EPA rule requires scattering at least 3 nautical miles from shore.
- State regulator
- Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers, the body that licenses providers and handles complaints.
General guidance for Pima County, Arizona. Confirm current rules with the relevant state authority before making arrangements.
Local providers
Cremation providers in Pima County
Funeral homes and crematories serving Pima County, Arizona. Listings are from public data — confirm current pricing and services directly.
Oasis Cremation & Funeral Care
1687 W Prince Rd #101, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Desert Sunset Funeral Home
3081 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA
Evergreen Mortuary, Cemetery and Crematory
3015 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA
Desert Rose Heather Cremation & Burial
1040 N Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711, USA
Angel Valley Funeral Home
2545 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716, USA
Bring's Broadway Chapel
6910 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710, USA
East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery
5801 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712, USA
Neptune Society
6781 N Thornydale Rd #253, Tucson, AZ 85741, USA
Provider listings are drawn from public sources and are not an endorsement. Verify details, services and pricing with each provider.
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What's included
- Transfer of your loved one into the funeral home's care
- Required paperwork and the cremation permit
- The cremation itself
- A basic container and return of the ashes
What to watch for
- Hidden add-ons — urns, viewings, or memorial packages you may not need
- “Cremation” quotes that are really full-service with extras bundled in
- Mileage or transfer fees outside a set radius
- Pressure to decide quickly — a reputable provider gives you time
Frequently asked
- How much does a direct cremation cost in Pima County, Arizona?
- In Pima County, Arizona, direct cremation typically ranges from $595 to $3,200, with a typical price around $1,700. Paying much above this usually means extras are bundled in.
- What is direct cremation?
- Direct cremation is a cremation carried out shortly after death, without a viewing or funeral service beforehand. Families can hold a memorial later, on their own terms — which is part of why it costs less.
- Is direct cremation the cheapest option in Pima County, Arizona?
- It's usually the lowest-cost option available, because it removes the service, casket, embalming and viewing. A traditional funeral with burial often costs several times more.
- Can I still hold a memorial?
- Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely so they can hold a personal memorial later — at home, outdoors, or whenever loved ones can gather.