Stein & Son Cremation and Burial Service

Stein & Son Cremation and Burial Service is a compassionate, family-owned funeral home proudly serving the Auburn, California community. Located at 701 High Street, Suite 210, the business is led by Yvonne Whalen, a licensed funeral director with over 28 years of experience in the funeral industry. Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Science in Management, an MBA in Management and Strategy, and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Professional (SSBBP). She is also licensed as a funeral director, crematory manager, and cemetery manager. Her deep commitment to personalized care and service excellence is the foundation of the business.

Unlike large corporate chains or franchises, Stein & Son is a small, independent operation where Yvonne serves as the sole owner and operator. This allows the team to offer truly customized services with a focus on affordability, transparency, and genuine compassion. The business believes in simplifying the difficult process of funeral planning by providing complete packages with no hidden fees. Every cremation package (except the simple cremation) includes a choice of urn, 24-hour concierge service, one death certificate, and the state-required disposition permit. All services can be tailored to fit any family's budget.

One of the unique aspects of Stein & Son is their in-home arrangement service. Understanding that families prefer to remain in a comfortable, familiar environment during such a sensitive time, Yvonne visits clients at their homes to discuss options and complete necessary paperwork. This approach eliminates the need to spend time in a traditional funeral home setting surrounded by merchandise that may not be needed or affordable. By working directly with other family-owned businesses—including the crematory, transfer service, casket and urn vendors—Stein & Son ensures that every step of the process is handled with the care and support that truly deserves.

The business offers both burial and cremation services, and also provides prepayment plans to help families plan ahead with financial peace of mind. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible, has on-site parking, and is available by phone 24 hours a day for immediate needs: 1-530-802-1718. Families can also plan online through a convenient portal.

Yvonne Whalen is deeply involved in the local community. She serves as a board member of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and is past president and current board member of the North Sacramento Rotary Club. Her greatest joy is rolling up her sleeves and helping those around her. When not serving families, she enjoys time with her husband, three boys, daughter-in-law, two nephews she helped raise, and her beloved fur-girl Rosie. The couple loves to travel extensively across the United States.

Stein & Son Cremation and Burial Service operates with faith, honor, and respect—helping families come together to celebrate a life well lived.