Alta Vista Mortuary
41 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA, 93901
License #FD 2050
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
“Their level of professionalism and integrity are exceptional. They helped us when a member of my family passed and his last wish was to be buried in El Salvador, Bill helped with all paperwork and process, he guided us through all the steps with great humanity and understanding. Thank you for everything.”
— Jazmin Martinez
“Alta Vista Mortuary is a great place to have funeral arrangements explained. The whole staff and Louis are a great help in planning and getting to know how on what's going on. You won't feel alone or confused on what's happening, obviously wouldn't want to to this again any time soon but if it were to happen a third time, i would not hesitate to chose Alta Vista again”
— Rezzy Cabrera
“I would love to thank and recommend everyone to Alta Vista Mortuary. Luis,owner, receptionist were awesome. It made the passing of my brother easier. It wasn't just great service,but the pricing was great compared to the other mortuaries in Salinas.”
— Veronica Castro
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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