Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin

Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin, located at 1801 Novato Boulevard in Novato, California, is a distinguished funeral home that has served Marin County with compassion and integrity for decades. The business traces its roots to 1920 when J. Ray Keaton purchased F.I. Sawyer Co., later renaming it Keaton’s Mortuary. Through the generations, the Keaton family—including Frank and Harold Keaton—expanded operations to include both San Rafael and Novato locations. Today, Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin is proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network, a national alliance of funeral, cremation, and cemetery providers committed to the highest standards of care. The chapel’s rich history, combined with its modern amenities and dedicated staff, ensures that every family receives personalized, respectful service during their time of need.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor and celebrate each unique life. Families can choose from traditional burial services, cremation options, and memorial ceremonies, all conducted with the utmost dignity and attention to detail. The on-site chapel provides a serene and welcoming space for gatherings, while the facility is fully wheelchair accessible with convenient on-site parking. Keaton’s Redwood Chapel also offers preplanning services, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance for peace of mind and to ease the burden on loved ones. Additional support includes grief resources, veteran burial services with military honors, urn selection, and guidance on funeral flowers, casket choices, and music selection. The professional staff, led by manager Jim Wilson, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist families with every aspect of the funeral process.

Deeply rooted in the Novato community, Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin has earned an exceptional 4.9-star rating on Google Maps, reflecting the trust and gratitude of the families it has served. The chapel is conveniently located just 2.5 miles from downtown Novato and serves surrounding neighborhoods including San Marin, Terra Linda, San Rafael, and beyond. The staff is known for their quiet, well-maintained grounds and their commitment to guiding families through funeral etiquette, obituary creation, and the telling of life stories. As a locally owned and operated establishment with a national support network, Keaton’s Redwood Chapel of Marin continues to uphold the Keaton family legacy of providing meaningful, personalized tributes that truly celebrate the lives of those who have passed.