Funeral provider · San Carlos, CA

Monte's Chapel of the Hills

4.6(33) Verified on Google

Monte's Chapel of the Hills is a family-owned funeral home in San Carlos, California, serving San Anselmo, Marin County and surrounding areas since 1932. Founded by Charlie Monte's family with a focus on being a good neighbor to the community, the home provides individualized funeral and cremation services, pre-planning, and grief support.

Independent, family-owned

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Ownership: Independent, family-owned
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 home provides individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family, with a staff of dedicated professionals available to assist in making funeral service arrangements. From casket choices to funeral flowers, they guide families through all aspects of the funeral service.

Typical funeral homes prices in San Carlos

Monte's Chapel of the Hills 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 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

Funeral homes

Where is Monte's Chapel of the Hills?

San Carlos, CA

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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 funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Monte's Chapel of the Hills: 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 Monte's Chapel of the Hills offer?

Monte's Chapel of the Hills offers funeral homes. 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 in San Carlos, 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.