Meda
399 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, CA, 94022
License #579
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.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“I just pre-paid my eventual cremation at Spangler Mortuary. Phoenix and Kevin were friendly and helpful and it was no problem at all to fill out the paperwork and get everything taken care of. Five stars!”
— AnneInda
“My family and I highly recommend the thoughtful, kind and efficient services of Gary Brown, Caitlin and the rest of the staff at Spangler. They took care of our dad (and us) during a very fragile time and we will forever be grateful to them. Five stars, no notes!”
— Karen Hutchinson
“Mark and Phoenix are knowledgeable and SO kind. I was trying to research urns from a different state for a Bay Area service, and they both spent so much of their morning helping me. They are clearly caring, and they handled everything so gently. I'm thankful for them!”
— Jessica Peterson
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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