St. Mary Cemetery
4529 Howe St, Oakland, CA, 94611
License #fd1958
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.
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What Families Say
“Update: Maria from St. Mary’s has continued to be a pain, as she is unhelpful and has actually lied to us on several occasions during this process. Her reportee, Tony, has been nothing but helpful, but often his hands are tied with Maria’s demands. My family member purchased a funeral plan with St. Mary’s before they passed. On the day that my relative passed (in a local hospital) we immediately contacted St. Mary’s to transport the body, and they did not call us back for over 4 hours. By the time they did call us back, we had been forced to work with a different funeral provider in the area, Chapel of the Chimes, that was much more responsive and had a better customer service experience. St. Mary’s then informed us it would be a $1500 fee to transport my relative from Chapel of the Chimes to St. Mary’s, even though THEY had not called us back for 4 hours. I would not recommend them to anyone.”
— Tia Kim
“I visit this cemetery because my parents are buried here. It is also the resting place as well of several neighbors, friends and members of my parish. Catholics consider cemeteries to be holy ground and it is a place for prayer. It is a place that holds many memories, some are bittersweet but some are comforting as well. Although I have cried many a tear here, I have found beauty and healing in the flowers and the many angels among the monuments.”
— Carrie McClish
“My family had a very negative experience with St. Mary Cemetery. In a time of grief, they’ve been dismissive, unresponsive, and tried to strong arm us into paying fees when we’ve paid for all of the services already. I would never use St. Mary’s Cemetery again.”
— Nikki K
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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