Thoughtful Planning for the Future

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WHY FAMILIES PLAN AHEAD

A thoughtful plan today brings peace tomorrow.

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Cremation pre-planning helps you make meaningful choices, protect your loved ones, and ease the emotional and financial burden during a difficult time.

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Lock in Today’s Pricing

Protect your family from future price increase and unexpected expenses.

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Make Your Wishes Known

Ensure your preference for cremation, memorials, and services are honored.

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Ease Emotional Stress

Reduce the burden on your loved ones when they need support the most.

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Flexible Payment Options

Choose a payment plan that fits your budget and brings lasting peace of mind.

Transparent Plans with Compassionate Care

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Cremation Services

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Starting at $1735

Whether you choose a simple cremation or a meaningful memorial services, we are here to provide caring and respectful support every step of the way. Every family’s wishes are unique and we believe there is a meaningful way to honor every loved one. We are committed to creating a tribute that reflects your family’s needs, values, and budget with dignity and compassion.

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All-Inclusive Services

Thoughtful Viewing Options

Curated Urn Selection

Memorial and Funeral Offerings

Scattering at Sea Choices

Make arrangements conveniently from home, in-office or by phone

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Funeral & Burial Services

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Starting at $3235

From graveside services to full funeral celebrations, we are here to honor every life with compassion, care, and respect. There is no right or wrong way to say goodbye—only what feels most meaningful for you and your family. whether simple or traditional, private or public, we are here to guide and support you every step of the way.

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All-Inclusive Services

Local Church & Chapel Options

Viewing Services

Thoughtful Casket Selection

Personalized Family Gatherings

Make arrangements conveniently from home, in-office or by phone

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Water Cremation Services

Starting at $3915

Water Cremation is a gentle and eco-friendly alternative to traditional creation. Using water-based technology, this meaningful option offers a respectful process that honors your loved one while reducing environmental impact. Whether chosen for its simplicity, values or sustainability, we are here to guide your family with compassion, care and dignity every step of the way.

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All-Inclusive Services

Eco-Friendly by Design

Thoughtful Urn Selection

Scattering at Sea Options

Meaningful Viewing Choices

Make arrangements conveniently from home, in-office or by phone

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INCLUDED IN EACH PLAN WITH HONOR

Thoughtful Care in Every Detail

Every Honor Plan includes essential services delivered with compassion, dignity and respect:

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Around the Clock Care

Compassionate support from our team, whenever you need us.

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To-The-Minute Updates

We keep you informed every step of the way by our compassionate team of professionals.

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Respectful Transfer

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We arrange transportation with care and professionalism, scheduled around your needs

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Custom-Tailored Services

We listen to your family’s needs and preferences to create a meaningful plan.

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One Tree Planted

We partner with One Tree Planted in California for each family served.

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Peaceful Scattering at Sea

Thoughtfully arranged memorial services with optional family attendance and personalized moments on the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Starting at $450.

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Moments for Gathering

Some families prefer a brief Identification Viewing, while others like additional time together for a more personal goodbye. Honor offers two private viewing options at our San Jose Facility that may be added to any cremation plan.

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Identification Viewing, $300

A Simple, private opportunity for two family members to confirm identification and spend a quiet moment together with their loved one. Fifteen minutes.

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Simple Viewing, $750

A longer, more personal gathering that allows up to twelve close family and friends time together in a comfortable, private setting. One hour.

Parting Stones

Parting Stones transform a portion of your loved one’s cremated remains into smooth, stone-like keepsakes that can be held, shared, and treasured by family and friends. Unlike traditional ashes, these beautiful stones offer a comforting, tangible way to maintain a connection and honor a life well lived.

$2495

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Areas We Serve

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From the Bay Area to surrounding communities, we are here to help you honor your loved one with compassion and care.

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East Bay

Alameda County Contra Costa County

(925) 378-7067

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South Bay

Santa Clara County Santa Cruz County

(408) 645-5140

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SF Peninsula

San Francisco County San Mateo County

(650) 865-3780

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EXTENDED SERVICES AREAS

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• Yolo County

• Marin County

• Napa County

• Merced County

• San Joaquin County

• Sacramento County

• Calaveras County

• Monterey County

• Sonoma County

• Amador County

• Sutter County

• Colusa County

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Planning Ahead Payment Options

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Decide between making a single payment for your plans ahead of time or monthly, zero-interest payments.

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Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Plans made ahead of time with Honor Cremations are considered ‘guaranteed plans’, meaning that your family won’t owe any additional costs for our services when the time comes.

  • Payments made for future services are placed in a secure Preneed Funeral Trust, meaning they are secure and protected for the future.

  • Yes. Plans made ahead of time with Honor are completely adjustable by the purchaser and fully refundable upon request.

  • Yes. You can make plans ahead time for a loved one and secure their services for the future.  

  • Honor can likely still be of assistance. We always recommend adding our Travel Protection Plan to any plans made ahead time for an additional $395. This covers the cost to fulfill someone’s plans no matter where they pass away in the world.

We’re here to help answer the most common questions about cremation, funeral planning, pricing, and next steps.

If you need immediate assistance, our compassionate team is available 24/7.

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Featured Urns

  • Sturdy Bamboo & Wood Chests

    Life Treasure

  • Starlight & Blessing Urns

    Canopic White

  • Stone Vase Urns

    Grecian Pink

  • Living Urn

  • A beige funeral urn on a table with a lit candle, a beige vase holding dried flowers, and two books titled "Honor Cremations" stacked underneath the vase.

    Horizon Brass

  • A wooden urn with an embossed flower design on the front, next to a lit candle in a glass holder, a beige vase with dried flowers, and two books titled 'Honor Cremations' on a beige tabletop, with a soft beige cloth nearby.

    Rose Oak

  • Decorative porcelain urn with an American flag pattern, a beige vase with dried flowers, a lit candle in a glass holder, and a stack of white books titled "Honor Cremations" on a beige table.

    Patriotic

  • A minimalist tabletop arrangement featuring a beige vase with dried flowers, two books titled "Honor Cremations," a wooden box with a textured surface, and a lit candle in a glass holder, against a light-colored wall.

    Holmes Brown

  • A modern wooden speaker on a beige table, next to a lit candle in a glass holder, a cream-colored vase with dried flowers, and stacked white books titled 'Honor Cremations' in a cozy, minimalist setting.

    Langley Walnut

  • A teal cremation urn, a lit candle in a glass holder, a beige vase with dried flowers, two books titled 'Honor Cremations', a white tablecloth with fringes, and a cream-colored wall in the background.

    Emerson Teal

  • Cream-colored cremation urn with silver decorative bands on a beige surface, next to a lit candle with a clear ribbed glass holder, a beige vase with dried branches, and two stacked white books titled 'Honor Cremations'.

    White Floral Brass

  • Decorative arrangement on a beige table includes a beige ceramic vase with dried flowers, two white books titled "Honor Cremations," a textured stone cube, a lit candle in a clear glass holder, and a cream-colored cloth with fringe.

    Murray Grey

  • Angela's

    Angela

  • Eco Salt

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Honoring lives.

Restoring the Earth.

For every family we serve, we plant a tree with One Tree Planted.

Together, we’re creating a legacy of love, remembrance and a greener tomorrow.

Featured Caskets

  • A white casket with floral embroidery, placed on a wheeled stand in a memorial or funeral setting, with flowers and candles nearby.

    Empress

  • Open black coffin with white interior and bedding inside, placed on a mobile stand in a room with beige walls, plants, framed artwork, and candles.

    Statesman

  • A wooden casket with a padded white interior in a room with beige walls, decorated with a potted tree, another smaller plant, flowers, and a candle.

    Elite

  • A wooden casket on a hospital gurney with wheels, lined with pink fabric, inside a room with beige walls, houseplants, and flower arrangements.

    Victoria

  • Blue open casket on a wheeled stand in a decorated funeral home with a tree, floral arrangements, candles, and framed landscape picture.

    Lakeshore

  • A casket in a room with beige walls and minimal decor, decorated with flowers and candles.

    Montclair

  • Silver casket on a rolling gurney with an open lid, lined with white fabric, in a room with beige walls, candles, and green plants.

    Superior