- Serving Families Since 1974
Affordable Cremation and Burial Services in Burbank, CA
Simple online arrangements, transparent pricing, and compassionate care for families across Los Angeles, Riverside, and Ventura Counties.
$1,195
$3,195
Most arrangements can be started from home in about 10 minutes.
Over fifty years of dignified care
California funeral establishment
1713 W Magnolia Blvd
Available 24 hours a day
Simple, affordable care when your family needs it most
The Alpha Society helps families across Los Angeles, Riverside, and Ventura Counties arrange Cremation and Burial services with clear, all-inclusive pricing and an online process that respects your time. We're family-owned and independent. Whether you need immediate at-need support or want to plan ahead, we are here to walk alongside you with patience and care.
We’ve serviced thousands of families across Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and the wider LA, Riverside and Ventura counties since 1974. The same promise holds every time: dignity, transparency and a real person on the other end of the phone.
Transparent pricing
Honest, all-inclusive package pricing. No surprises, no pressure.
Simple online process
Begin arrangements from your phone in about ten minutes.
Caring local support
Family-owned in Burbank, with bilingual help any hour of the day.
Cremation and burial services for every family
From simple Direct Cremation to full traditional services, every option is offered with the same level of dignity and care.
Direct Cremation
Our simplest and most affordable option, without a formal service. The price covers transfer, the Cremation container, permits, and return of the cremated remains, so families can hold a private memorial whenever the time feels right.
Church & Traditional Cremation
A full service at your church or chapel followed by Cremation. We coordinate with your clergy, arrange transportation and viewing, and care for every detail so your family can focus on being together.
Church & Traditional Burial
A complete traditional funeral with preparation, viewing, a service at your place of worship, hearse, and graveside committal. We manage the casket, cemetery scheduling, and timing from the first call to the last.
Shipping of Remains
When a loved one needs to travel home, we prepare the Burial transit permit, book airline cargo, and work with the receiving funeral home. Both domestic and international transfers are handled with steady care.
Pre-Planning
Plan Cremation or Burial ahead of time and ease future decisions for the people you love. Record your wishes, and lock in today's pricing if you choose. There is no fee to begin the conversation.
Green Burial
Green Burial offers an eco-friendly resting place without traditional embalming or a concrete vault. We provide transfer, coordination with certified green cemeteries, and guidance on biodegradable options, allowing for a gentle return to the earth.
- Eligibility help
- Headstone or marker
- Burial flag and honors
Trusted by families across Los Angeles County
Read what families share about their experience with The Alpha Society. Over 92 verified Google reviews and counting.
Clear starting prices with no pressure
Every package below includes the essential services for that option. Cash advance items are quoted separately and shown transparently.
Direct Cremation
Simple, dignified Cremation without a formal service.
- Transportation within service area
- Cremation container included
- Permits and certificate filings
- Return of cremated remains
Church & Cremation
Full church service followed by Cremation.
- Service at your church or chapel
- Viewing and visitation options
- Cremation after the service
- Return of cremated remains
Church & Burial
Complete traditional funeral with Burial.
- Full ceremony coordination
- Viewing and visitation
- Graveside service included
Start arrangements online in a few simple steps
Families can begin the process online, select the service type, review package options, add memorial goods if needed, provide required details, and complete arrangements securely.
Choose Cremation or Burial
Begin by selecting the type of service that fits your wishes.
Select your package
Review transparent packages and pick the one that's right for your family.
Add urns, caskets, or memorial goods if needed
Add memorial items only if your family wants them. Always optional.
Share loved one and family details
Provide the information we need to complete permits and certificates.
Review, sign, and complete arrangements
Confirm everything, sign electronically, and we'll handle the rest.
Why families choose The Alpha Society
Affordability, honesty, and care: three things we’ve held to for over fifty years.
Affordable direct care
Cremation starts at $1,195 and Burial at $3,195. The same level of dignity for every family we serve.
Licensed and experienced team
Independently owned since 1974, fully licensed under California funeral establishment FD 1274.
Online arrangements from home
Complete arrangements from your phone or laptop in about ten minutes, at your own pace.
Serving three counties from Burbank
Compassionate, attentive care across Los Angeles, Riverside, and Ventura Counties, based in Burbank.
Speak With Our Care Team
Whether you need immediate help, are comparing options, or want to ask about body donation to science, share a few details and our team will guide you with care.
- A real funeral director answers, 24 hours a day
- Transparent starting prices, no pressure
- Bilingual English and Spanish support
Remembering Lives & Honoring Legacies
A place to remember the people we have had the honor of serving.
Serving families across Los Angeles, Riverside and Ventura Counties
Based in Burbank and serving the wider region, wherever your family is, our team is ready to help with compassion and clarity.
- 1713 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506
Arrange Cremation or Burial the way that suits your family
Choose the path that suits your family. Each one connects you with the same caring team.
Start Online
Complete initial arrangements from home.
Call Our Team
Speak with someone about services and next steps.
Visit in Person
Arrange services at our Burbank location.
Direct Cremation is a simple Cremation without a formal funeral service. It is our most affordable option and allows families to hold a private memorial at a later date, on their own terms.
Our direct Cremation starts at $1,195. The package includes transportation within our service area, Cremation container, filing of required permits and certificates, and return of cremated remains to your family. Families who wish to be present at the crematory may add a Witness Cremation option, an additional fee of $550 & Up.
Yes. Our online arrangement process takes about ten minutes. You’ll choose the service, select a package, add memorial goods if you’d like, share required details, and sign electronically.
Yes. Direct Burial starts at $3,195 and traditional church Burial starts at $5,800. Both include transportation, care, cemetery coordination, and all required paperwork.
Absolutely. Call (818) 972-9194 to speak with a member of our family-owned team in English or Spanish. Calls placed after 5pm or on weekends may be answered by our professional live answering service, where a real person will collect your information and help route your message to our care team.
Still have questions? Contact our team or call (818) 972-9194.
A No-Cost Option Through Body Donation May Be Available
Whole body donation supports medical research and education while helping reduce funeral-related costs for accepted families. The Alpha Society can help you understand the option without pressure and at no cost to begin.
Some families may qualify for no-cost services through whole body donation to science.
The Alpha Society can help families understand this option and connect with BioGift when appropriate. Acceptance depends on eligibility, medical history, timing, and BioGift’s review process.
- Supports medical research and education
- Not for organ transplant (this is a different program)
- This no-cost option applies strictly to Cremation and does not include Burial services
- If accepted, donation-related transportation, permits, Cremation, and partial return of cremated remains may be covered
- Eligibility, medical history, and timing are reviewed by BioGift
Whole body donation supports medical research and education. It is different from organ donation for transplant.
We never promise acceptance. Donation pathways are subject to BioGift’s review at the time of need.
Begin with simple, compassionate guidance
Whether you need immediate assistance or are planning ahead, Alpha Society is here to help you take the next step with care and clarity.