Funeral provider · Los Altos, CA

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels

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Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels is a family-owned funeral home in Fremont, California, serving the Bay Area since 1976 under the Smith family; the business was originally established by Thomas Berge in 1913. The home offers cremation, burial, and memorial services with specialized cultural and religious accommodations for Hindu, Filipino Catholic, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain families, and maintains an on-site reception center.

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels, Los Altos

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Established: 1913

About Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels

Thomas Berge established this funeral home in Fremont in 1913. The Smith family has personally served Southern Alameda County communities including Fremont, Newark, Union City, Hayward, Sunol, Milpitas, and the San Jose area since 1976, continuing the tradition Berge began. The funeral home's commitment is to help, inform, and allow families to plan funerals and cremations in the manner they choose while offering the highest level of service and care possible. The home features an on-site reception center and offers a full range of personalized funeral, cremation, and memorial services at an affordable price.

Typical cremation prices in Los Altos

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Los Altos typically charge:

Low

$1,695

Typical

$1,888

High

$2,080

City-wide figures from 2 published prices — not Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Ian Smith
Staff member mentioned in customer review as responsive and helpful with funeral arrangements.
Dan Smith
One of the Smith family members serving the funeral home.
Kevin Smith
One of the Smith family members serving the funeral home.
Sam Smith
One of the Smith family members serving the funeral home.
Samuel Smith
Owner
Owner of the funeral home, noted in customer review as considerate and patient, providing detailed explanations and acting in the best interest of families.
Michelle
Staff member noted in customer review for professionalism and helpfulness in funeral arrangements.
Andrea
Staff member noted in customer review as kind, flexible, and helpful with day-of logistics and Zoom recording coordination.
Taylor
Funeral Director
Funeral director praised in customer review as thorough, professional, and congenial.

Facilities

Reception space

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Catholic
Hindu
Buddhist
Sikh

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Hindu cultural services
Filipino Catholic services
Buddhist cultural services
Sikh cultural services
Jain cultural services
Cremation for Catholics
Services for veterans

Where is Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels?

Los Altos, CA

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Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

205 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 205 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
An itemized price list, required by the FTC Funeral Rule

Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels offer?

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels located?

Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels is located in Los Altos, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel Of The Angels give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.