Affordable Funeral & Burial Packages
Straightforward funeral and burial options for families in Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, Wasco, Delano, and throughout Kern County. Our team can help you compare simple burial, traditional funeral, church, graveside, and cremation options.
Call for Immediate Assistance EspañolAffordable funeral-home services with clear package options and bilingual guidance.
Cemetery and third-party charges may be separate unless specifically included.
Choose the Level of Service That Fits Your Family
These package levels are designed to give families a simple starting point. Exact merchandise, preparation, transportation, cemetery charges, cash-advance items, and final selections are confirmed in writing before services are finalized.
Simple Burial
A dignified, straightforward burial option for families who do not need a traditional funeral or visitation.
- Professional funeral-home coordination
- Transfer into our care within the local service area
- Care and sheltering as appropriate
- Arrangement and document coordination
- Cemetery coordination
- Local transportation for burial
Traditional Farewell
For families who want time to gather and hold a meaningful funeral or church service before burial.
- Professional funeral-home coordination
- Transfer into our care within the local service area
- Preparation appropriate to the selected service
- Viewing or visitation options
- Funeral, chapel, church, or graveside coordination
- Local funeral coach/hearse transportation
Signature Funeral & Burial
A more complete funeral experience with additional gathering, coordination, and personalization options.
- Expanded visitation and gathering options
- Traditional funeral or church service
- Procession and cemetery coordination
- Additional personalization options
- Enhanced service planning
- Additional selections available
Important: Package descriptions are general summaries. Exact inclusions and required disclosures are governed by the applicable General Price List and the itemized Statement of Funeral Goods and Services Selected.
Simple Burial to Complete Traditional Service
| Service Level | Simple Burial | Traditional Farewell | Signature Funeral & Burial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $3,995 | $5,995 | $7,995 |
| Professional Funeral-Home Coordination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transfer Into Our Care | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Viewing / Visitation Options | — | Available | Expanded |
| Church / Funeral Service | — | Available | Included at selected service level |
| Cemetery Coordination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personalization Options | Limited | Available | Expanded |
Cemetery Costs & Other Possible Charges
Cemetery property, opening and closing charges, outer burial containers or vaults, certified death certificates, permits, clergy or church charges, flowers, obituary charges, cash-advance items, merchandise, and other third-party expenses are not included unless specifically stated in writing.
Additional transportation, preparation, or service charges may apply depending on the circumstances and the family's selections. Our team will provide an itemized quote before services are finalized.
We Can Help With More Than a Basic Burial
Already Own Cemetery Property?
Tell us which cemetery your family has selected. We can coordinate the funeral-home portion of the arrangements and work with the cemetery regarding scheduling and burial requirements.
Want a Church or Catholic Service?
We can help coordinate rosary, visitation, Funeral Mass, Christian funeral services, clergy, procession, and cemetery burial based on your family's wishes.
Prefer Graveside Only?
A graveside or committal service may be arranged as the primary ceremony for families who prefer a simpler gathering.
Considering Cremation Instead?
Guardado Funeral Care also offers cremation options, including simple cremation and services before cremation.
You May Have More Options Than You Realize
Depending on eligibility and circumstances, qualifying life insurance assignments and third-party financing options may be available.
Life Insurance
Qualifying life insurance policies may be eligible for assignment toward funeral and burial expenses.
CareCredit & Affirm
Third-party financing options may be available to qualifying families, subject to provider approval and applicable terms.
Burial Pricing Questions Families Often Ask
Does the $3,995 starting price include the cemetery?
No. Cemetery property and cemetery charges are separate unless specifically stated in writing.
Can we have a viewing before burial?
Yes. Viewing and visitation options are available depending on the package and services selected.
Can the funeral be held at our church?
Yes. We can coordinate with churches and clergy for Catholic, Christian, and other religious services, subject to availability and requirements.
Do you serve families outside Bakersfield?
Yes. We serve families throughout Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, Wasco, Delano, and surrounding Kern County communities.
Do you accept life insurance?
Qualifying life insurance policies may be eligible for assignment toward funeral and burial expenses.
Precios Funerarios y de Entierro en Español
Nuestro equipo puede ayudarle en español con servicios funerarios, entierros, cremación, rosarios, Misa, iglesias, cementerios y traslado de fallecidos a México.
Ver Información en EspañolServing Kern County Families
Guardado Funeral Care serves Bakersfield, Arvin, Shafter, Wasco, Delano, and surrounding Kern County communities.
Talk With a Guardado Care Team Member
Whether you need a simple burial, a traditional funeral, church service, graveside service, or cremation, our team can help you understand the options and next steps.
Call (661) 568-1369 Contact Guardado Funeral Care