Mission Mortuary
450 Camino El Estero, Monterey, CA, 93940
License #FD 814
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Mission Mortuary was a great selection. They are patient, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond for our family during a difficult time. Their packages are reasonably priced, and my family is greatly appreciative of their help. Thank you also for the beautiful blanket , it was a touching and meaningful gift in memory of the best mom in the world.”
— elena lopez
“I had a great experience with Mission Mortuary. They were VERY kind to my mother at all times. They did everything they said they were going to do. Just really sweet, genuine people. Will keep them in mind for the next one, if it's not me. Thanks 💙”
— J Farries
“Our experience was horrible because there was no experience. We were told that this mortuary provided excellent services, but when we called, an answering service picked up and it was immediately apparent that the person on the other end of the line was not local—he did not know the name of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. But we continued. We were told that they would pick up our loved one’s remains from the hospital that day and that they would call us as soon as they had him. We never heard from them. At all. The next morning we called Struve and LaPorte, and they met with us that morning and made all the arrangements. Mission Mortuary is a corporate-owned business. Struve and LaPorte are family-owned. The difference is quite obvious. Do not use this company. Mission Mortuary never even contacted us, not even after we called them the day after my father died.”
— Jamie Iredell
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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