Chapel By The Sea

Pacifica Chapel By the Sea Mortuary, also known as Chapel By the Sea, is a locally owned and operated funeral home serving the Pacifica community and greater San Francisco and San Mateo Counties since 1956. Located at 801 Oceana Boulevard in Pacifica, California, this full-service mortuary has been a trusted pillar of support for families during their most difficult moments for over six decades. The funeral home is currently owned and operated by the Welch family, with brother and sister Steven and Kristen Welch serving as fifth-generation funeral directors who took over the business in 1999. Since then, they have made significant improvements to the facility, including the addition of a large picture window in the chapel that offers beautiful views of the sea, providing a serene and peaceful setting for services. Chapel By the Sea is a comprehensive funeral home that offers a wide range of services, including traditional burials, cremations, memorial services, and onsite chapel services. The facility is wheelchair accessible and features a free parking lot, ensuring convenience for all visitors. The funeral home is proud to identify as Latino-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, and it is LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming families of all faiths, backgrounds, and orientations. The professional staff includes licensed funeral directors who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and all staff members reside locally in Pacifica, reflecting the funeral home's deep commitment to the community. Chapel By the Sea is actively involved in numerous community projects throughout the year and offers language assistance services. Families can also take advantage of prepayment plans to ease future financial burdens. The funeral home has received excellent ratings from families, who appreciate the compassionate, personalized care and the ability to honor their loved ones with dignity. Whether arranging an immediate funeral or planning ahead, the team at Pacifica Chapel By the Sea Mortuary is dedicated to providing meaningful, respectful, and affordable end-of-life services.