Funeral Services
Available in San Diego, CA
The Death Network is proud to partner with Orchid Cremations in San Diego, CA to provide a truly seamless experience for the families we serve. This collaboration allows us not only to support individuals and loved ones during the sacred transition of death, but also to assist with cremation and funeral arrangements - bringing care and continuity to every step of the journey.
As part of this partnership, we are honored to offer personalized vigils alongside Orchid’s flame and water cremation packages. A vigil is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and say goodbye with intention. Guided by one of our compassionate death doulas, these gatherings create space for connection, remembrance, and love - whether held before or after death.
Together, we are proud to provide families who choose Orchid Cremations with an authentic and heartfelt way to honor life and say farewell.
Flame & Water Cremation with Vigil Packages
Vigil packages include everything in the original cremation packages below, plus...
Simple, guided planning for an authentic in-home (or hospital) vigil or farewell, with meaningful rituals like creating a memorial altar, choosing music, flowers and scents.
Light aromatherapy and atmosphere-setting suggestions to create a calm and comforting environment In-person support from an experienced end-of-life doula, who will gently guide and lead the 90-minute vigil in a non-denominational, inclusive way. *While prayer and personal spiritual practices are always welcome, our guides are not affiliated with any specific religious institution - we honor all beliefs and traditions.
Your doula is there with you, offering a steady hand while you create space for a moment that honors your loved one’s life and your unique way of saying goodbye.
Personal phone number of doula for easy communication & guidance Includes a 30 minute phone or zoom consultation prior to the vigil with your doula.
Direct Cremation with Vigil $2,295
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
90 minute vigil (as noted above)
Transportation of the deceased to the crematory (within San Diego County 40 mile radius)
Refrigeration for 7 days
Cardboard cremation container (alternative container)
Cremation process
Temporary urn for cremated remains
A free obituary on Orchid’s website
Expedited ordering of death certificates
1 Permit ($12.00)
CA Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) fee of $11.50
1 death certificate included (Additional $24.00ea.)
Direct Cremation with Parting Stones & Vigil $3,695
Everything included in the direct cremation package, plus:
90 minute vigil (as noted above)
Returns approximately 40-80+ stones that can be held, shared, scattered, traveled with, displayed, or memorialized in a creative way.
Wood box container with a large cotton bag for keeping the stones.
FREE: “Certificate of Solidification” + three small "sharing bags."
FREE shipping to and from Parting Stone’s laboratory (~$300 value).
11-week solidification processing time.
Step-by-step processing updates via email from Parting Stone (optional).
Direct Water Cremation with Vigil $4,295
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
90 minute vigil (as noted above)
Transportation of the deceased to the Aquamation facility (within San Diego County)
Refrigeration for 7 days
Aquamation process
Temporary container for cremated remains
A free obituary on Orchid’s website
1 CA Disposition Permit included ($12.00)
CA Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) fee of $11.50 included
1 death certificate included (Additional $24.00ea.)
*All above direct cremation package prices are reflective of persons under 300 LBS and 14 years and older; picked up within 40 mile service radius in San Diego County. Additional fees will apply if over 300 LBS and outside the county line & service area*