Services Overview
funeral & cremation services in bakersfield
Guardado Funeral Care provides compassionate funeral and cremation services in Bakersfield, California. Our mission is to serve families with dignity, respect, and guidance during one of life’s most difficult moments.
As a locally owned funeral home serving the Hispanic community, we understand the importance of cultural traditions, faith, and family.
We proudly serve families in:
- Bakersfield
- Delano
- Wasco
- Arvin
- Shafter
- Kern County and throughout California
Our experienced team is available
24 hours a day to help families make arrangements.
Traditional Services - Bakersfield
Traditional funeral services allow family and friends to gather, pray, and remember a loved one. At Guardado Funeral Care, we help families create services that reflect their beliefs and traditions.
Our funeral services may include:
- Transportation of your loved one into our care
- Professional embalming and preparation
- Dressing and casketing
- Visitation or wake (velorio)
- Rosary services for Catholic families
- Funeral Mass at your church
- Graveside service and burial

Many Hispanic families prefer a multi-day visitation and a rosary followed by a funeral Mass. Our staff is experienced in coordinating these important traditions with local churches and cemeteries.
Cremation Services
Cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for families in Bakersfield. Guardado Funeral Care offers
simple cremation as well as cremation with memorial services.
Our cremation options include:
Simple Cremation
A dignified option for families seeking a straightforward cremation service.
Cremation with Memorial Service
Family and friends gather to celebrate a loved one’s life before or after cremation.
Witness Cremation
Some families wish to be present during the beginning of the cremation process for cultural or spiritual reasons.
Our team handles all permits, paperwork, and coordination so families can focus on honoring their loved one.
repatriation to mexico and latin america
Guardado Funeral Care also specializes in international shipping and repatriation services.
We assist families with:
- Consulate paperwork
- Embalming for international transportation
- Airline cargo arrangements
- Airport transportation
- Coordination with funeral homes in Mexico
Our goal is to help families bring their loved one home with dignity.
Personalization
Every life is unique. We help families personalize services with meaningful touches such as:
- Photo and video tributes
- Cultural or religious traditions
- Mariachi or musical tributes
- Custom prayer cards and memorial programs
- Memorial displays with photos and keepsakes
Our goal is to create a tribute that reflects the life, faith, and personality of your loved one.
why families choose guardado funeral care
Families trust Guardado Funeral Care because we provide:
- Bilingual staff (English and Spanish)
- Affordable funeral and cremation services
- Compassionate and experienced staff
- Local ownership and community care
- Guidance through every step of the process
immediate need - available 24 hours
If your loved one has passed away, please call us immediately.
Our staff is available
24 hours a day to assist you and guide you through the next steps.
Veteran Services
We are honored to serve those who served our country.
Our team can help arrange:
- Military honors
- Veteran burial benefits
- Flag presentation
- Coordination with national or local veterans cemeteries
