Pet Cremation - San Jose, California
Pet Cremation in San Jose, CA
In San Jose the nonprofit and the crematory are the same chain: Humane Society Silicon Valley sends its cremations to Caring Pet Service, a family-run crematory in the Santa Cruz Mountains since 1992. Go through the humane society for a published price, private from $195 with walk-ins every day, or straight to the crematory for its handmade stoneware urns.
Price Snapshot
Pet Cremation in San Jose typically runs $50 to $195 for a starting price.
Private pet cremation (ashes returned): from $195.
Communal pet cremation (ashes not returned): from $50.
Prices last updated: October 2026.
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Our Recommended Providers in San Jose
We reviewed the available options and selected these providers based on transparency, communication, and value.
Caring Pet Service
Best for South Bay families who want a small, family-run crematory and a handmade urn.
Contact for pricing
Caring Pet Service, family-run since 1992 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, serves a limited number of vet hospitals so it can focus on care, and each private cremation comes with a clay tile paw print and a custom, handmade stoneware urn. Humane Society Silicon Valley sends its cremations here.
One thing to know: Prices are not published, the ashes take two to four weeks, and families bring their pets in by appointment only.
Humane Society Silicon Valley
Best for San Jose families who want a low price and a walk-in option every day.
Typical range
$50 to $195
starting prices
Humane Society Silicon Valley, a nonprofit in Milpitas, takes walk-ins for cremation every day from 9am to 5pm. Private cremation with a paw tile starts at $195 and communal at $50, rising with weight, and euthanasia at its campus is $150 for dogs and cats.
One thing to know: Private ashes take three to six weeks to come back, and the cremation itself is done by its partner, Caring Pet Service.
Questions Worth Answering Before You Call
Do you want a price first? Humane Society Silicon Valley publishes private cremation from $195 and communal from $50, rising with weight. Caring Pet Service quotes by phone.
How soon do you need the ashes? Caring Pet Service takes two to four weeks; through the humane society, private ashes take three to six weeks.
Where will your vet send your pet? Animal Memorial Service, a large crematory in Gilroy, south of San Jose, is owned by Gateway Services, a group we do not recommend. If you want an independent crematory, tell your vet which one you have chosen.
Frequently Asked Questions
No longer available in San Jose
Bay Area Mortuary Services no longer offers pet cremation.
Families who were looking for them can compare the providers above.