Struve and Laporte Funeral Home
41 W San Luis St, Salinas, CA, 93901
License #FD322
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
“It’s always a sad occasion to have to work with a funeral home, but Tim at Struve and Laporte made the process as painless as it could be. He was professional, sincere, caring, and tactful. He took care of setting things up for the service, even with some last minute changes, was easy to get a hold of, and was just great to work with. The service was beautiful and we could not have had a better experience with what was of course a very tough time in our lives. Thank you to the entire staff at Struve and Laporte.”
— Ali Gilson
“I appreciate the way they handled my family's needs. What was touching was the meticulous way they returned items from my mother's viewing and burial. Everything from cards of the floral arrangements (meant to be kept in a remembrance envelope) to the card of the rosary beads she was holding. They guided us through every step. Thank you.”
— Laura Saur
“If I could give more than 5 stars, my family and I would give 20 stars Bob Struve worked with our family during our time of grieving for my dad. Him and his team worked hard to meet our needs even with time constraints. He was wonderful in communicating, listening, processing, and answering any questions we had. There was no one better for us and we owe many, many, many thanks to him”
— Sarah Bartman
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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