Spangler Mortuary
799 Castro St, Mountain View, CA, 94041
License #579
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
“Kevin worked with me on the details of my plan. He has answered all my questions and gave me enough time and opportunity to understand the information which helped me make decisions based on my list of priorities.”
— Emee Banico
“Excellent communicators at Spangler. Very soft approach in conducting business with bereaved.”
— Jon Higashiuchi
“Spangler Mortuary was excellent to work with. Phoenix, who guided us through the process, was so sincere and caring and at the same time professional. Kevin was very responsive and spent many hours trying to help us retrieve the funds from a bank account that had been set up for funeral expenses. I recommend them unconditionally.”
— Marcy Rosenberg
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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