Mortuary · San Carlos, CA

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary

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Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary is a family-owned East Bay funeral home and cremation service established in 1957, operating two locations in San Lorenzo and San Ramon, California. The mortuary distinguishes itself by maintaining a private, onsite crematory and offering a full range of traditional funeral, cremation, and burial services with transparent pricing and personalized care.

Independent, family-owned

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1957

About Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary has been serving East Bay families since 1957. The family-owned funeral home operates two locations (San Lorenzo and San Ramon) and maintains a private, onsite crematory facility. They offer a complete range of traditional funeral and cremation services, emphasizing personalized care that honors cultural, religious, and personal beliefs. The mortuary is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and serves multiple communities throughout the East Bay region including Alamo, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton.

Typical funeral homes prices in San Carlos

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

Low

$3,995

Typical

$5,495

High

$6,995

City-wide figures from 2 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

Visitation on day one and funeral service the day after

Modified Traditional Service

visitation
funeral service
committal ceremony
embalming if desired
dressing
cosmetology
funeral coach/hearse
memorial book
50 prayer cards

Shortened service with visitation and committal on same day

Graveside Services

committal ceremony at cemetery

Committal services without prior visitation or viewing

Immediate Burial

Basic burial without preparation, visitation or viewing

Witness Cremation

modified traditional service
family present for cremation

Includes all Modified Traditional Service elements with family witnessing cremation

Cremation with Memorial Services

memorial service
cremains displayed in urn ark

Memorial service with cremains present

Final Goodbye with Cremation

one-hour visitation

One-hour visitation without service for up to 20 people

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

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

cremation services
veteran services

Where is Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary?

San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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.