Mortuary · Berkeley, CA

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary

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Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary is a family-owned funeral home and cremation services provider established in 1957, serving the East Bay area with two locations in San Lorenzo and San Ramon, California. The provider operates its own onsite crematory and offers traditional funeral services, cremation services, and graveside services with transparent pricing and coordination of ancillary services.

Independent, family-owned

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1957

About Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary

Our family at Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc. has been showing thousands of East Bay families like yours the difference our personalized care makes during a difficult time. Our goal is to promote thoughtful and compassionate services with attention to your family's specific needs, religious traditions and beliefs. We offer a complete range of funeral and cremation services that are deserving of your family's confidence. Our family is personally available 24 hours a day/ 365 days a year. We are proud to be one of the ONLY mortuaries with a private, onsite crematory.

Typical funeral homes prices in Berkeley

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Berkeley typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$5,745

High

$11,610

City-wide figures from 8 published prices — not Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary'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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Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary packages

Traditional Funeral Service

visitation day one
funeral service day two
committal ceremony
embalming if desired
dressing
cosmetology
funeral coach (hearse)
memorial book
50 prayer cards

Modified Traditional Service

everything in Traditional Service
shortened visitation and committal same day

Graveside Services

committal services at cemetery

Without visitation or viewing

Immediate Burial

Basic burial package without preparation, visitation or viewing; scheduled at convenience of Grissom's and cemetery

Witness Cremation

everything in Modified Traditional Service
family present for cremation after service

Cremation with Memorial Services

memorial service
cremains present and displayed in urn ark

Final Goodbye with Cremation

one-hour visitation

For up to 20 people, without service

Direct Cremation

Simple cremation package without visitation or viewing

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Facilities

On-site crematory
Reception space

Where is Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary?

Berkeley, 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

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary reviews

Updated July 2026

4.2

77 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.2 from 77 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary: 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 Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary offer?

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary offers funeral homes, and is a mortuary. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary located?

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary is located in Berkeley, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary 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.