Old Mission Cemetery
101 Bridge St, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
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What Families Say
“Very disappointed in the treatment I have received from Old Mission Cemetery. For months now I have tried working with staff to restore and add to a family plot that has been in my family since the 1800s, and have had to pull teeth to get any kind of response. When I do get a response I am quoted outrages prices, and told that I cannot bring my own crew in to do the job. Ridiculous! Spend your money somewhere else.”
— Melody Bragg
“Ben made the whole experience easy - he fully explained the details, he was always responsive via email or phone if we had questions, and was great during the burial service”
— David Watkins
“These photos mostly look to be from the San Luis Cemetery across the street on. S. Higuera. They are not the Catholic Cemetery.”
— J D
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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