Eco-Friendly Water Cremation Services

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INCLUDED IN EACH PLAN WITH HONOR

Thoughtful Care in Every Detail

Every Honor Cremations 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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Respectful Transfer

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

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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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Private Water Cremation

Your loved one is cared for with dignity in a licensed, solar powered facility.

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Convenient Return

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One Tree Planted

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By local hand-delivery, careful mailing or collection from one of Honor’s offices.

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

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Understanding Water Cremation

Also known as Alkaline Hydrolysis, Aquamation, Resomation, Bio-Cremation, or Flameless Cremation, water cremation is a gentle process that uses water, temperature, and natural alkalinity instead of flame. It offers a lower environmental impact while providing families with cremated remains similar to those received after traditional cremation.

Cremation Plans with Compassionate Care

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Simple Water Cremation

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Starting at $3915

Designed to provide all Honor’s essential cremation services for families choosing an eco-friendly water cremation. Once the cremation is completed, a scheduled time is determined to receive the urn and death certificates from the Honor Office. Families may add scattering-at-sea services and can choose from additional urns and keepsake options.

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Basic professional service

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Refrigeration

Transportation into our care

Private water cremation

Registration of the death certificate

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Cremation & Simple Viewing

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Starting at $4665

Designed to provide families a private time of viewing at Honor Cremations in San Jose (one hour, up to 12 people) prior to the water cremation taking place. Preparation and dressing of their loved-one is included and families may add flowers and scattering services and choose from additional urns and keepsake options.

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Basic professional service

Refrigeration

Transportation into our care

Sanitary care and dressing

One-hour time of viewing

Registration of the death certificate

Private water Cremation

Family to pick up the urn from our office in san Jose, Walnut Creek, Burlingame.

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Viewing & Funeral Service

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Starting at $4485

Designed to provide families a viewing and funeral service (three hours) at their local church or one of Honor’s local partner churches. Preparation and dressing of their loved-one is included and families may add a casket and flowers, add scattering services, and choose from additional urns and keepsake options.

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Basic professional service

Refrigeration

Transportation into our care

Sanitary care and dressing

3 hours of viewing & funeral service

Registration of the death certificate

Private water cremation

Family to pick up the urn from our office in san Jose, Walnut Creek, Burlingame.

Begin Planning
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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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• Yolo County

EXTENDED SERVICES AREAS

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• Marin County

• Napa County

• Merced County

• San Joaquin County

• Sacramento County

• Calaveras County

• Monterey County

• Sonoma County

• Amador County

• Sutter County

• Colusa County

Flexible Payment Options

We’ve partnered with Affirm to offer you flexible payment plans that fit your budget.

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Your Questions, Answered

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.

  • Many families complete arrangements within minutes online or by phone with our team.

  • Water cremations are performed at a licensed, solar powered partner facility in Palm Springs, CA.

  • Yes. Approximately the same amount of ashes are produced through water cremation as with traditional cremation.

  • Yes. Honor Cremations offers private and unattended scattering services in the San Francisco Bay.

  • Yes. Many families choose to hold a viewing or gathering before the water cremation takes place or a memorial service once the water cremation has concluded.

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Featured Urns

  • Sturdy Bamboo & Wood Chests

    Life Treasure

  • Starlight & Blessing Urns

    Canopic White

  • Stone Vase Urns

    Grecian Pink

  • Living Urn

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    Horizon Brass

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    Rose Oak

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    Patriotic

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    Holmes Brown

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    Langley Walnut

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    Emerson Teal

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    White Floral Brass

  • Murray Grey

  • Angela's

    Angela

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    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.