Funeral home · Salinas, CA

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel is the oldest family-owned mortuary in Monterey County, established in 1927. It offers complete funeral services, burial, entombment, cremations, memorial services, and pre-planning, with a chapel seating 180 persons, a private family room, and clergy services available.

Independent, family-owned

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, Salinas

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Photo: Landon Laporte

Starting price: $175
Ownership: Independent, family-owned
Established: 1927

About Struve and Laporte Funeral Home

Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel, established in 1927, is the oldest family-owned mortuary in Monterey County. Three generations have given over 75 years of sincere service to the community. Current owners Robert Struve and William Laporte carry on the family tradition of serving families from the entire Salinas Valley and surrounding Monterey County. The funeral home believes that success in their business requires dedication, professionalism, kindness, compassion, and attention to detail. They offer complete funeral services, burial, entombment, cremations, memorial services, and pre-planning, and take pride in creating fine funeral and memorial services with a large selection of music.

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home prices

Price list published

Service prices
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead	$995
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation	$295
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)	$295
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)	$175

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Struve and Laporte Funeral Home packages

Funeral Services

Complete funeral services
Memorial services

Large selection of music available

Cremation Services

Burial

Entombment

Pre-Planning

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Who you’ll work with

Robert Struve
Owner
Current owner carrying on the family tradition of serving families from the entire Salinas Valley and surrounding Monterey County.
William Laporte
Owner
Current owner carrying on the family tradition of serving families from the entire Salinas Valley and surrounding Monterey County.
John Struve
Family member in funeral home operations.
James Laporte
Family member in funeral home operations.
Lawrence Struve
Family member in funeral home operations.
E.O. Laporte
Family member in funeral home operations.
John Henry Struve
Family member in funeral home operations.

Facilities

Chapel seats 180
Reception space

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Video Tributes
Clergy services

Where is Struve and Laporte Funeral Home?

Salinas, 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

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home reviews

Updated July 2026

4.8

6 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.8 from 6 reviews on google

What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to Struve and Laporte Funeral Home: 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
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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

How much does basic services of the director, staff, and overhead cost at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home?

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home lists basic services of the director, staff, and overhead at $995. 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 use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation cost at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home?

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home lists use of facilities and staff for viewing/visitation at $295. 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 use of a funeral coach (hearse) cost at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home?

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home lists use of a funeral coach (hearse) at $295. 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.

What services does Struve and Laporte Funeral Home offer?

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Struve and Laporte Funeral Home located?

Struve and Laporte Funeral Home is located in Salinas, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Struve and Laporte Funeral Home 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.