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St John's Cemetery
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St. John's Cemetery, established in 1885, is a cemetery in San Mateo serving burials of caskets and cremated remains. It offers ground burial for caskets (individual, double-depth, and side-by-side), cremation ground burial spaces, and above-ground niches with marble shutters.
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Photo: Christis Loizou- Starting price
- $375
- Established
- 1885
About St John's Cemetery
St. John's Cemetery was established on May 28, 1885, through the generous land donation of Mrs. Abby M. Parrott. The cemetery offers a range of interment options including individual casket graves, double-depth casket graves, side-by-side casket graves, cremation ground burial spaces, and above-ground niches with front marble shutters for the interment of cremated remains. Family selections for niches are available in Oak Knoll Garden. Committal services are offered at the grave or niche, with Saturday services available for an additional charge. Pre-planning services are available to help families make advance arrangements.
St John's Cemetery prices
Price list published · source
| Cremation Ground Burial | $3,900 |
|---|---|
| recordation fee | $375 |
| Pre-Planning Services | $625 |
At $375, this is below the typical national range of $7,000–$9,000 for a funeral with burial.
Prices are estimates and change. Providers must give you an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule — always confirm directly.
St John's Cemetery packages
Individual Casket Grave
- interment rights for a single casket
- interment rights for a single cremation urn
Costs range from $15,000 to $22,000 depending on grave location. Additional fees apply for interment service, recordation, burial box, and inscription.
Double-Depth Casket Grave
- interment rights for two caskets
- interment rights for a single cremation urn
Costs range from $15,000 to $22,000 depending on grave location. Additional fees apply for interment service, recordation, burial box, and inscription.
Side-by-Side Casket Grave
- interment rights for one casket per grave
- interment rights for a single cremation urn per grave
Costs range from $15,000 to $22,000 depending on grave location. Additional fees apply for interment service, recordation, burial box, and inscription.
Single Cremation Ground Burial
- interment rights for a single cremation urn
Costs range from $3,900 to $15,000 depending on location.
Double Cremation Ground Burial
- interment rights for two cremation urns
Costs range from $3,900 to $15,000 depending on location.
Single Cremation Niche
- interment rights for a single cremation urn
- front marble shutter
Prices range from $5,500 to $6,500. Inscription fees range from $600 to $900.
Double Cremation Niche
- interment rights for two cremation urns
- front marble shutter
Prices range from $8,500 to $9,500. Inscription fees range from $600 to $900.
Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.
Services offered
- Burial
Who you’ll work with
Kathy Wade
Superintendent
Where is St John's Cemetery?
910 Oregon Ave, San Mateo, CA
Get directionsHours
- 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
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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What burial prices usually include
General context, not specific to St John's Cemetery: a typical burial 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 and preparation of the deceased
- A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
- Coordination of permits and paperwork
- Hearse and transport to the cemetery
Usually extra
- The cemetery plot or grave space
- A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
- Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
- The headstone or grave marker
- Certified copies of the death certificate
Frequently asked questions
What types of burial options does St. John's Cemetery offer?
St. John's Cemetery offers individual casket graves, double-depth casket graves, side-by-side casket graves, cremation ground burial spaces, and above-ground niches for the interment of cremated remains.
What is included with casket grave interment rights?
Individual casket graves include interment rights for a single casket and a single cremation urn. Double-depth casket graves include interment rights for two caskets and a single cremation urn. Side-by-side casket graves include interment rights for one casket and a single cremation urn per grave.
What are the costs for casket grave interment rights?
Costs for casket grave interment rights range from $15,000 to $22,000, depending on grave location. Additional fees apply for interment service, recordation, burial box, and inscription.
What cremation ground burial options are available?
Single cremation graves include interment rights for a single cremation urn. Double cremation graves include interment rights for two cremation urns. Costs range from $3,900 to $15,000 depending on location.
What do niches include?
Above-ground niches include a front marble shutter. Single cremation niches include interment rights for a single cremation urn with prices ranging from $5,500 to $6,500. Double cremation niches include interment rights for two cremation urns with prices ranging from $8,500 to $9,500.
What are the additional fees?
Interment service fees range from $625 to $1,400 Monday to Friday. Saturday interments have an additional charge. Recordation fee is $375. Monument setting fees range from $450 to $600 depending on monument size. Inscription fees for niches range from $600 to $900.
Are Saturday services available?
Yes. Committal services may be held on Saturday for an additional charge.
What are the visitation hours?
The gates are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arrangements are by appointments only.
Does St. John's Cemetery offer pre-planning services?
Yes, St. John's Cemetery offers pre-planning services to help you make all the necessary arrangements in advance, which can help ease the burden on your loved ones during a difficult time.
How much does cremation ground burial cost at St John's Cemetery?
St John's Cemetery lists cremation ground burial at $3,900. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does recordation fee cost at St John's Cemetery?
St John's Cemetery lists recordation fee at $375. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
How much does pre-planning services cost at St John's Cemetery?
St John's Cemetery lists pre-planning services at $625. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.
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