Crematory · San Rafael, CA

Monte's Chapel of the Hills

4.6(33) Verified on Google

Monte's Chapel of the Hills is an independent family-owned funeral home serving San Anselmo, Marin County and surrounding areas in California. Founded in 1932 by the Monte family, it provides individualized funeral and cremation services with staff available 24/7 for pre-planning and arrangements.

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Established: 1932

About Monte's Chapel of the Hills

90 years ago, Charlie Monte's Family started Chapel of the Hills with one goal: To be a good neighbor to the residents of Marin County. Times have changed. We haven't. The funeral home provides individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family, with a staff of dedicated professionals available to assist in all aspects of funeral service arrangements. Their support extends beyond the funeral service, offering grief support resources and a year of daily grief support messages to families.

Typical cremation prices in San Rafael

Monte's Chapel of the Hills doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in San Rafael typically charge:

Low

$700

Typical

$1,295

High

$4,150

City-wide figures from 3 published prices — not Monte's Chapel of the Hills'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

Cremation
Funeral homes
Prepaid funeral

Where is Monte's Chapel of the Hills?

330 Red Hill Ave, San Rafael, 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

Monte's Chapel of the Hills reviews

Updated July 2026

4.6

33 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.6 from 33 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Monte's Chapel of the Hills: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

What services does Monte's Chapel of the Hills offer?

Monte's Chapel of the Hills offers cremation, funeral homes and prepaid, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Monte's Chapel of the Hills located?

Monte's Chapel of the Hills is located at 330 Red Hill Ave, San Rafael, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Monte's Chapel of the Hills 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.