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Bay Area Cremation - San Jose

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Bay Area Cremation Society – San Jose is a cremation-focused provider established in 2004, part of a multi-location Bay Area family. The location offers direct cremation, prepaid plans, and human composting (through partners), but maintains no on-site crematory, chapel, or reception facilities; staff provide Spanish-language assistance.

Bay Area Cremation - San Jose, Sunnyvale

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Established: 2004

About Bay Area Cremation - San Jose

Bay Area Cremation Society was established in 2000 by Clint Love, with the San Jose location opening in 2004. It is part of Bay Area Cremation Society, a family of locations serving the greater Bay Area and Central Valley. The location serves families throughout Santa Clara County and surrounding communities. In 2025, Bay Area Cremation Society was named Best Funeral Home/Cremation Service in SFGATE's Best of the Bay Area. Spanish-language funeral advisors are available at this location.

Typical cremation prices in Sunnyvale

Bay Area Cremation - San Jose doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Sunnyvale typically charge:

Low

$500

Typical

$1,295

High

$3,915

City-wide figures from 11 published prices — not Bay Area Cremation - San Jose's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Bay Area Cremation - San Jose packages

Direct Cremation

Essential services of funeral director and staff
Removal and transportation of loved one (within 35-mile radius)
Care of loved one until cremation complete
Cremation process and return of ashes
Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements
All necessary permits and authorizations
Free self-service online obituary

Basic cremation container included; does not include visitation, formal services, or ceremony. Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates.

Prepaid Cremation

Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead

Allows families to secure current prices and avoid future increases.

Funeral Preplanning

Advance arrangement of funeral plans
Personalized farewell planning

Packages and prices are as published by the provider and can change — always confirm the itemized list directly.

Services offered

Cremation
Funeral homes

Payment & financing

Payment plans

Faith & language

Languages spoken

Spanish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Direct cremation
Human composting (through partner provider)

Awards & recognition

SFGATE's Best of the Bay Area 2025 (Best Funeral Home/Cremation Service)

Where is Bay Area Cremation - San Jose?

2845 Moorpark Ave #111, Sunnyvale, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Bay Area Cremation - San Jose reviews

Updated July 2026

4.9

18 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.9 from 18 reviews on google

What cremation prices usually include

General context, not specific to Bay Area Cremation - San Jose: a typical cremation price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

Transfer of the deceased into the provider's care
The cremation itself and crematory fee
A basic cremation container
Return of the ashes to the family
Filing of required permits and paperwork

Usually extra

A viewing, visitation, or memorial ceremony (that's a full-service cremation)
An urn beyond the basic container
Certified copies of the death certificate
Flowers, obituary notices, or catering

Frequently asked questions

What services does Bay Area Cremation - San Jose offer?

Bay Area Cremation - San Jose offers cremation and funeral homes, and is a crematory. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Bay Area Cremation - San Jose located?

Bay Area Cremation - San Jose is located at 2845 Moorpark Ave #111, Sunnyvale, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Can I reach Bay Area Cremation - San Jose after hours?

Yes — Bay Area Cremation - San Jose in Sunnyvale, CA answers its phones 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone the moment you need to, including nights and weekends.

Will Bay Area Cremation - San Jose give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.