A Direct Cremation

A Direct Cremation, located at 1189b Oddstad Drive in Redwood City, California, is a dedicated cremation service provider serving families throughout San Mateo County and the broader Bay Area. Operating as part of the Bay Area Cremation Society family of locations, this facility was originally founded in 2000 by Clint Love, with the Redwood City site being the brand's very first location. In 2025, the organization was honored as the Best Funeral Home/Cremation Service in SFGate's 'Best of the Bay Area,' reflecting its commitment to compassionate, affordable end-of-life care.

As a full-service cremation provider, A Direct Cremation specializes in direct cremation, which includes the essential services of the funeral director and staff, removal and transportation of the deceased within a 35-mile radius, care of the remains until cremation, the cremation process itself, and the return of ashes. The starting price for this dignified service is $2,295, which also includes all necessary permits and authorizations, a free self-service online obituary, and a consultation with the responsible party. Optional services such as celebration of life planning, traditional funeral services, on-site catering, and scattering assistance are available for an additional charge.

Beyond direct cremation, the location offers funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation options to lock in costs, aftercare and grief support, priority mail of ashes, online arrangement tools, and a selection of cremation urns and keepsakes. For environmentally conscious families, human composting (also known as natural organic reduction or terramation) is available through a partner provider. The facility also provides Spanish-language funeral advisors to assist Spanish-speaking families.

Please note that A Direct Cremation does not operate an on-site crematory; cremation services are supported by the brand's Stockton facility. The location is a professional office without a chapel, service room, or reception space, so it is not configured for on-site funeral or memorial services. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 24/7 answering service. With a 4.3-star rating from 21 reviews on Google, A Direct Cremation is recognized for its kind and helpful staff, making a difficult time as painless as possible for families.