Our Information
- 2934 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
- (530) 214-0111
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm. Weekends by appointment only. 24/7 answering service.
Caring for Families Since 1993
Affordable Mortuary is a funeral home in Chico, California, located in North Chico. The home provides burial services, cremation services, funeral and memorial services, pre-need planning, body donation coordination, and ash scattering assistance. Human composting is available through a partner provider. Affordable Mortuary coordinates directly with Chico Cemetery and Glen Oaks Memorial Park for interment and committal services.
Affordable Mortuary was established in 1993 in Chico under the name Sorensen's Affordable Mortuary. In 2005, the business relocated to its current address on Esplanade and adopted its present name.
The facility includes a chapel, identification viewing rooms, and private viewing accommodations. Spanish-language services are available on-site.
Affordable Mortuary does not operate an on-site cemetery or crematory. Pet cremation is not offered. Grief therapy, legal services, and estate planning are not provided.
What We Offer
- Chapel
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
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Veteran Funeral Specialists
Our professionals are trained in veteran funeral care and ethics.
- Celebration of Life
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Funeral Video Production
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
- Flower Arrangement Delivery
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- Ash Scattering
- Body Donation
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Human Composting
A natural process returning the body to soil. Also known as natural organic reduction and terramation. Learn more.
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Multicultural Funerals
- Se habla español
Cremation Services Starting At
$1,705
Cremation Services Starting At
- Price is for direct cremation with basic cremation container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and transportation of your loved one to the funeral home (within a 30 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations. State filing fees are not included.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Burial Services Starting At
$2,170
Burial Services Starting At
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff;
- Removal of your loved one as well as transportation to the cemetery for burial (within a 30 mile radius of the funeral home).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations. State filing fees are not included.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
- Link to California Consumer Guide to Funeral & Cemetery Purchases
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(530) 214-0111Packages
Direct Cremation
$1,635
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Refrigeration
Essential Cremation
$1,850
Signature Elements
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Refrigeration
Allowances:
- $70 Cremation Container Allowance or Ceremonial Casket
- $165 Urn Allowance
Remembrance Cremation
$2,115
Signature Elements with a Personal Touch
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Refrigeration
Allowances:
- $70 Cremation Container Allowance or Ceremonial Casket
- $165 Urn Allowance
- $295 Personal Touch Options Allowance
Reflection Cremation
$3,075
Intimate Farewell with Loved Ones
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Refrigeration
- Dressing and Casketing
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Private Visitation
Allowances:
- $385 Cremation Container Allowance or Ceremonial Casket
- $355 Urn Allowance
- $295 Personal Touch Options Allowance
Tribute Cremation
$3,225
Intimate Farewell Thougthful Preparation
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Embalming
- + Cosmetology
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Private Visitation
Allowances:
- $385 Cremation Container Allowance or Ceremonial Casket
- $355 Urn Allowance
- $295 Personal Touch Options Allowance
Legacy Cremation
$4,225
Celebration of Life Loving Memorial
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Refrigeration
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
- Memorial Package
- Video Memorialization
Allowances:
- $755 Cremation Container Allowance or Ceremonial Casket
- $430 Urn Allowance
- $600 Personal Touch Options Allowance
- $250 Flower Allowance
Eternal Cremation
$5,350
Personalized Celebration in a Chapel or Church
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Cremation Fee
- Embalming
- Ceremonial Casket
- + Cosmetology
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
- Memorial Package
- Video Memorialization
Allowances:
- $430 Urn Allowance
- $600 Personal Touch Options Allowance
- $250 Flower Allowance
Immediate Burial
$2,170
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Refrigeration
- Dressing and Casketing
Essential Burial
$5,465
Signature Elements
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Refrigeration
- Dressing and Casketing
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Private Visitation
Allowances:
- $3,185 Casket Allowance
- $295 Personal Touch Options Allowance
Remembrance Burial
$8,150
Signature Elements with a Personal Touch
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Refrigeration
- Dressing and Casketing
- Hearse
- Memorial Package
- Video Memorialization
- Use of Equipment as Stuff for Graveside Service
Allowances:
- $4,775 Casket Allowance
- $600 Personal Touch Options Allowance
- $500 Flower Allowance
Legacy Burial
$8,650
Celebration of Life Loving Memorial
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Embalming
- + Cosmetology
- Hearse
- Memorial Package
- Video Memorialization
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation
- Use of Equipment as Stuff for Graveside Service
Allowances:
- $4,775 Casket Allowance
- $600 Personal Touch Options Allowance
- $500 Flower Allowance
Eternal Burial
$8,700
Personalized Celebration in a Chapel or Church
Includes:
- Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff and Overhead
- Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
- Embalming
- + Cosmetology
- Hearse
- Memorial Package
- Video Memorialization
- Use of Facilities and Staff for Visitation
Allowances:
- $4,775 Casket Allowance
- $600 Personal Touch Options Allowance
- $500 Flower Allowance
Recent Obituaries
My wife passed away on April 9, 2026, the care and respect that was given to my wife by the two “collectors” for her body were simply amazing and very much appreciated. The mortuary manager was also very respectful and answered very question I had. Everyone at the mortuary made a very difficult and challenging time very easy and they have been checking in on me from time to time to make sure I am alright. I would highly recommend this mortuary and their team.
Shari Kimball
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May 25, 2026
The staff was kind, compassionate and extremely helpful, answering all the questions we had, especially working with several family members. I appreciate the follow up emails from Julie.
Kim Felix
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Apr 14, 2026
The process from start to finish was smooth. The women Mindy who picked up my mother after she passed was so sweet and loving towards my mum. Mindy made a very difficult time more bareable she walked us through every step. Handled my mum very carefully and treated her with diginty and respect. They even squeezed us in to see my mum for the last time before she was cremated. Can't recommend them enough
Alieshia Valencia
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Apr 04, 2026
The team was accommodating and great to work with under a stressful time.
Quote was accurate and there were no hidden charges.
Donna Stevenson
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Mar 24, 2026
Where We Are
2934 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
Affordable
Funeral establishment number FD 1538.
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"They were incredibly helpful and caring through my difficult time. I highly recommend them."