Cremation society · Milpitas, CA

California Cremation Society

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California Cremation Society is a cremation provider in the San Jose area offering direct cremation packages that include transportation, professional services, refrigeration, and disposition options. The organization provides individualized cremation services at a licensed facility with options for ashes release or scattering in San Francisco Bay.

Starting price: $1,695

California Cremation Society prices

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Service prices
Cremation Package	$1,695

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California Cremation Society packages

Cremation Package

$1,695

Transportation from place of death
Professional services by California Cremation Director and staff
Obtaining and preparation of all required authorizations, death certificates and permits
Initial notification to Social Security
Care and refrigeration of the deceased
Alternative cremation container
Individual cremation process performed by licensed crematory operators
Disposition: choice of release to family in basic container or scatter in San Francisco Bay near Golden Gate Bridge

Does not include: Department of Consumer Affairs fee ($11.50), death certificates ($26 each), disposition permit ($12), sales tax, coroner fees, shipping/postage, special needs alternative container over 250 lbs, or any type of viewing or ceremony. Cremated remains returned 7-10 days after death.

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Services offered

Funeral homes

Facilities

On-site crematory

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Direct cremation
Sea scattering in San Francisco Bay

Where is California Cremation Society?

Milpitas, CA

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

California Cremation Society reviews

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Rating from Google · updated July 2026

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What funeral homes prices usually include

General context, not specific to California Cremation Society: a typical funeral homes price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer of the deceased into their care
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Use of facilities for a viewing or service
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Usually extra

A casket, urn, or burial vault
A cemetery plot or cremation fee
Flowers, catering, and obituary notices
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

How much does cremation package cost at California Cremation Society?

California Cremation Society lists cremation package at $1,695. Prices are estimates and can change — under the FTC Funeral Rule you can request a current itemized price list and pay only for the items you choose.

What services does California Cremation Society offer?

California Cremation Society offers funeral homes, and is a cremation society. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is California Cremation Society located?

California Cremation Society is located in Milpitas, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will California Cremation Society 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.

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