Funeral provider · Albany, CA

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center

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Family-owned funeral home and cremation provider since 1957, operating two locations in the East Bay (San Lorenzo and San Ramon, CA) with an onsite crematory. Offers traditional funeral services, cremation options, and memorial services with emphasis on personalized, transparent pricing and cultural/religious accommodations.

Independent, family-owned

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center, Albany

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1957

About Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc. has served East Bay families since 1957 as a family-owned provider. The company emphasizes compassionate, personalized care tailored to each family's cultural, religious, and personal beliefs. A key distinction is their private, onsite crematory—described as "one of the ONLY mortuaries" with this capability—ensuring their loved ones never leave their care. Grissom's operates two locations (San Lorenzo and San Ramon), is available 24/7/365, and features premium audio/video systems, reception facilities, and ample onsite parking. The firm explicitly commits to transparent pricing without hidden fees and willingly coordinates benefits for veterans.

Typical funeral homes prices in Albany

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Albany typically charge:

Low

$1,995

Typical

$3,495

High

$4,995

City-wide figures from 8 published prices — not Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center'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 Cremation & Burial Center packages

Traditional Funeral Service

Visitation on day one and funeral service the day after
Committal ceremony
Transfer to facilities
Embalming (if desired)
Dressing and cosmetology
Funeral coach (hearse)
Memorial book
50 prayer cards

Modified Traditional Service

Everything offered in Traditional Service
Shortened so visitation and committal may occur on same day

Graveside Services

Committal services at cemetery

Without visitation or viewing beforehand

Immediate Burial

Basic burial package

Without preparation, visitation or viewing; scheduled at convenience of Grissom's and cemetery

Witness Cremation

Everything offered in Modified Traditional Service
Family present for cremation after service

Cremation with Memorial Services

Memorial service
Cremains displayed in urn ark

Final Goodbye with Cremation

One-hour visitation for up to 20 people

Without service

Direct Cremation

Simple cremation

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

Cultural and religious accommodations
Onsite cremation
Veteran benefits coordination

Where is Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center?

Albany, 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 Cremation & Burial Center reviews

Updated July 2026

5.0

5 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

5.0 from 5 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center: 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 Cremation & Burial Center offer?

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center located?

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center is located in Albany, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center 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.