5453 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90805
License #FD 2475
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Shoreline helped us get through at very tough time with grace and compassion. Their services were easy to book and the pricing is fair. Shakira was available to answer any questions at all times and helped my family through the whole process.”
— Abi DuCray
“The good: I was able to set us the services I needed ahead of time, when my relative went into hospice. It was easy and I was grateful for the peace of mind. When my relative passed, Shoreline came that night to take care of things. Everything was done as I requested and the urn I purchased is a nice quality. The less-than-good: The day after my relative passed, I received two emails; one was the invoice for services, which I paid, and the other asked me to confirm the information for the death certificate, which I did. I received no other contact until I called a week later to find out when the cremation would be done, and was told it was taking about two weeks from the date of death. I got a call when everything was ready to be picked up, and I let the caller know what day I would be in. When I arrived, no one from Shoreline was available to help me. Turns out there are two cremation services using the same office, so luckily someone from the other service helped. I was surprised that the urn was not yet ready, as I was there a few days after the cremation was done. I thought that was a little weird. I would recommend not only setting a date but also a time if you are going to be picking up your loved one. All in all, things went well enough but the communication wasn't great.”
— D Clark
“This place was the best simple affordable just great Shakira kept us informed every step even though we decided not to be there she let us know every detail I strongly recommend them.... Thank you shoreline and Shakira ❤️ for making the loss of my brother a little easier”
— Heather Moe
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
Are you Shoreline Cremation Society?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.