Funeral provider · San Carlos, CA

Pathserve Autopsy

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Pathserve Autopsy Service is an autopsy and postmortem examination provider located in San Carlos, California. The practice specializes in complete and limited autopsies, brain work-ups, and mesothelioma investigations, offering pathological analysis to help families determine causes of death and identify hereditary illnesses.

About Pathserve Autopsy

Pathserve Autopsy Service provides autopsy and postmortem examination services with a focus on helping families understand causes of death and identify potential hereditary illnesses. The service emphasizes making the autopsy process transparent and accessible, offering information about diseases and their implications for living relatives. According to the page, autopsies can reveal disease states previously unknown to physicians (citing the College of American Pathologists finding that 40% of autopsies reveal previously unknown disease), provide legal evidence in cases of workplace or environmental hazards or medical malpractice, and provide peace of mind for families seeking answers.

Typical funeral homes prices in San Carlos

Pathserve Autopsy 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 Pathserve Autopsy'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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Pathserve Autopsy packages

Complete Autopsy

examination of entire body including cervical, thoracic, abdominal organs and urogenital system

Limited Autopsy

examination restricted to one system such as heart and lungs

typically used when Cardiovascular Disease suspected as cause of death

Brain work-up

removal, preservation, and complete lab exam by neuropathologist

Mesothelioma workup

complete body exam
multiple biopsies of tumor
preservation and samples sent to Pulmonary Pathologist
final report generation

includes expert analysis and testimony in court if necessary

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Funeral homes

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

mesothelioma investigation
postmortem brain exam
inherited cardiomyopathy genetic testing
hereditary disease identification
legal autopsy evidence

Where is Pathserve Autopsy?

San Carlos, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pathserve Autopsy reviews

Updated July 2026

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1 review

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

1.0 from 1 review on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Pathserve Autopsy: 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 Pathserve Autopsy offer?

Pathserve Autopsy offers funeral homes. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Pathserve Autopsy located?

Pathserve Autopsy is located in San Carlos, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Pathserve Autopsy 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.