Piedmont Funeral Services and Mountain View Cemetery
5000 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA, 94611
License #FD-2210
About Piedmont Funeral Services and Mountain View Cemetery
Biking & picnicking are popular at this hilltop cemetery with many famous graves & scenic views.
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Mountain View Cemetery is one of the rare places where beauty, history, and quiet dignity meet. Designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted, it feels less like a cemetery and more like a living landscape… an intentional work of art that holds the stories of generations. Every visit reminds me how deeply rooted this place is in our country’s history, and how thoughtfully it was shaped by legends. My own family rests here, and I consider that an honor. There’s a sense of peace on these grounds that’s hard to put”
— Jessica Salazar
“This place is always my favorite go to place, for a place full of dead ppl there is still so much life lol. It's beautiful everything there is just so amazing. The grounds are taken good care of, the level of care and respect for the grounds is just lovely. So many different fun animals you come across is so enjoyable. The history you can stumble upon is so fun, I mean I stumbled across the first senator of California and I was like oh wow so cool. I feel so at ease and at peace there, I feel safe and the animals feel that too. The place is so big u keep finding new things so it's always a real treat to come back because it's always different but then u also have the comforts of things being the same as well.”
— Milan Perales
“Beautiful cemetery with easily walkable and drivable sections. Worth a visit just to see the older mausoleums and other unique architecture. During the week there wasn't a lot of people walking around. Weekends are likely more busy. A significant section of the place was under construction. A must see in the area.”
— Chris Sotraidis
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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