Mehl's Colonial Chapel

The couple bought a funeral home in Auburn California in the early 1920's and had two children, Jim and June. In 1929, Carl and Anita Mehl bought the building that is now Mehl's Colonial Chapel from Burland Brothers, a building that had once been a private residence. Many additions have been added to make it the structure that now graces East Lake Avenue.

At Mehl's Colonial Chapel, we take great pride in caring for our families, and will work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. In addition to the services we offer, you will receive an online memorial that you can share with family and friends. While honoring your loved one is our top priority, we also want to help you through this difficult time.

Many people are unaware of their options when planning a funeral service. We at Mehl's are here to inform you of your options and to help you decide what is best for you. Each family has its own special and unique ideas of funerals. Each religion has different funeral services. Most people now agree that whatever these differences in ideas, beliefs, and customes may be, all of us need some way in which to share our grief with those we love.

We are located in Watsonville, CA, at 222 East Lake Avenue, between Lincoln St. and Main St. Our parking lot is located behind the funeral home, off of Center Street. Highway 1 north, exit highway 129 Riverside Drive. Turn right off the exit onto Riverside Drive. Continue on Riverside Drive until you come to Main St. Turn left onto Main St. and follow it until you reach Beach St., turn right.

Our commitment to you does not end after the funeral. We are here to provide you with information needed to help you find the best aftercare source. Hospice Caring Project of Santa Cruz County offers many different types of support groups. They have a selection of bereavement recovery groups for adults.