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Mount Tamalpais Funeral Home & Cemetery
2500 5th Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901 · (415) 459-2500
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★★★2.723 Google reviews

About Mount Tamalpais Funeral Home & Cemetery

Mount Tamalpais Funeral Home & Cemetery is an independently owned, full-service funeral home and cemetery in San Rafael, serving families who may prefer working with a locally operated provider rather than a corporate chain. Their direct cremation starts at $1,785, which is relatively affordable for the Marin County area. Prospective families should be aware that the home carries a notably low Google rating of 2.7 stars across 23 reviews, which is worth taking seriously when evaluating options; with a modest review volume, a small number of negative experiences can weigh heavily on the average, but the pattern still warrants careful consideration. Families are encouraged to visit in person, ask detailed questions about pricing and services, and consult additional sources before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,785
Direct cremation from
$1,785
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,975
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$675
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$375
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$575
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$575
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$475
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$350
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,785
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★Grace Mauberret
10 months ago

Shameful neglect of a beautiful cemetery. It was never a manicured marble orchard, due to its non-urban "nature preserve " type setting. but there is no basic ground maintenances. The owner has never invested in a recycled water reclamation system, as used in other cemeteries. Thus, it hasn't been g…

★★★★Xxxx Xxxx
11 months ago

I cannot believe some positive reviews. My sister was buried here in 2016. I had noticed that the grounds were not irrigated. By 2025, grounds are badly dried out; roots, rocks, and gopher holes everywhere. Animal droppings. If you are not young, be very careful with your footing. I tripped a few ti…

★★★★KT WB
a year ago

They do not take care of the grounds. All the plots are covered or smashed from a tracker. We searched for 2 hours to find our families plots but due to the conditions we were unable to locate them. Between the grass and durt over the headstone nothing is visible.

★★★★Fritz Hochfellner
a year ago

They must be the most unprofessional, uncaring , unresponsive Cemeteries in the Bay area, they will not stop haunting you instantly for money for their overpriced crypts & plots and neglected cemetery grounds. After that you'll NEVER get another response, my family has been waiting for a paid for en…

★★★★Jack Langhoff
a year ago

I never met my grandfather or my great grandfather and grandmother. They are all buried here. My father wanted to visit for Memorial Day with me to show them respect. We couldn’t even find their headstones as they are buried in layers of dirt. In our efforts searching for them we uncovered 6 other …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(415) 459-2500
ServicesNot provided
HoursDaily: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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