Funeral provider · San Carlos, CA

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center

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Family-owned funeral home and cremation service in the East Bay established in 1957, operating two locations (San Lorenzo and San Ramon, CA) with an onsite crematory. Known for personalized care and transparency in pricing across traditional and cremation services.

Independent, family-owned

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center, San Carlos

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1957

About Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center

Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc. has been serving East Bay families since 1957. The family-owned business offers a complete range of funeral and cremation services with attention to cultural, religious, and personal beliefs. The company operates two locations and maintains a private, onsite crematory, ensuring the deceased never leaves their care during the cremation process. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and pride themselves on transparent pricing and personalized attention to detail.

Typical funeral homes prices in San Carlos

Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center 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 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
Funeral service on day two
Committal ceremony
Embalming (if desired)
Dressing and cosmetology
Funeral coach (hearse)
Memorial book
50 prayer cards

Modified Traditional Service

All items from Traditional Service
Shortened timeline with visitation and committal 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

All items from 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

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Cremation services
Traditional funeral services
Cultural and religious services

Where is Grissom's Cremation & Burial Center?

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 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 San Carlos, 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.