At first, it may seem that the Pinagbayanan Crematorium would be the name of a functioning facility here corpses are burned for burial purposes. In contrary, the Pinagbayanan Crematorium is an ancient crematorium and burial site dating back the Chinese period and may even be older according to some experts.

Most of the artifacts currently in display in the Pila Museum were acquired from the Pinagbayanan Crematorium. Some of the artifacts even made their way to the National Museum in Manila. Common finds are plates, jars and jugs though human bones were excavated along with the artifacts.

Today the Pinagbayanan Crematorium is almost just a vacant lot with a shed in the middle which is actually a part preserved for observational purposes as the artifacts contained within are untouched. It is currently privately owned by a certain Cora Relova although permission to inspect the site can be acquired from the Municipal Tourism officer stationed at the Pila Museum.

By Public Transportation
Pila is approximately 70 kilometers from Manila (with Rizal Park as the reference point) which would take around 3 hours considering light to moderate traffic.   As with any destination in Laguna, the journey starts with a  Buendia-bound jeep near the Rizal Park (7 pesos) all the way to the bus terminals there. Board a Sta. Cruz bound bus for 145 pesos which will take you directly to the Pila town proper as buses also ply the route when there are passengers bound for the town. Notable bus companies that ply this route are Saint Rose, Jam Trans and Jac Liner.  Note that aircon buses charge more and that fare prices may change without prior notice.
For those already in the Laguna area, Sta. Cruz jeeps can be availed of from the Calamba Central Terminal (located between SM Calamba and Calamba Doctor’s Hospital). The 15-kilometer ride takes about one and a half to two hours and costs 30 pesos.
Dotting the Pansol to Los Baños route which transitions to lush farmlands and a roadside view of Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw.    

By Private Vehicle
By car or any private vehicle will entail the same 72-kilometer ride via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). After the major toll gate, it is either through the Mayapa Exit going through the Canlubang ramp or through the Turbina Exit ramp to Calamba, Crossing. Toll rate for a Class 1 Vehicle is 87 pesos from C5. From either exit, it is going to be a left turn from the Calamba Crossing intersection after the stoplight between a Mercury Drug and Chowking outlet.  From there it is the same 15-kilometer stretch until the Pila Town Proper. Be careful when traversing this route; take note of the Pila town marker at an island after the Pila arc. Turn left from there and it will lead straight right into town.
Direct access to the Pinagbayanan Crematorium is forbidden and is usually done with permission from the current owner and the Municipal Tourism Officer. As such, if planning to visit the site, it would be best to stop over the Pila Museum first for a guided tour of the site.