Chapel of the Highlands ~ Funeral & Cremation Care Professionals

Cremation is the physical process of breaking down human remains by high temperature flame – 1400 degrees to 2100 degrees, performed at a crematory located at a cemetery or place designated by law. A combustible cremation container is required. Remains are kept identified at every step. It is illegal to cremate more than one human remains at a time unless next of kin provides written permission. After cremation, larger fragments are physically processed to reduce them further. Cremated remains are placed into a polyurethane container or urn selected by the family, then taken to a cemetery, returned to family residence, or scattered at sea per family instructions.

Yes. Chapel of the Highlands has been a leader in offering cremations since opening in 1952, decades before cremation societies existed. Their charges for direct cremation are comparable to, and often below, what cremation societies offer. They provide the advantage of personalized service and care for remains.

No. Chapel of the Highlands is a 100% independent family-owned Chapel not connected to other funeral homes or cremation societies. They use a highly trusted crematory at a local cemetery that has performed well and assisted them for many years.

Chapel of the Highlands offers a beautiful Chapel with a wide selection of cremation offerings. Cremation societies are limited in what they can offer and are not equipped to provide a full variety of service. The Chapel provides a variety of choices expected from a quality, 100% family-owned chapel, including direct cremation, memorial services, viewings followed by cremation, traditional funerals followed by cremation, and unique personalized services.

Yes. Options include: (1) Direct cremation with a memorial service at any time afterward—memorials can include photos, mementos, personal objects, and favorite music, and the Chapel can project photos or videos via HDMI connection; (2) A full traditional funeral with viewing and services with the body present, followed by cremation. Everyone cremated must be in a combustible cremation container; for traditional funerals, a wood or hardboard casket serves as the cremation container.

Chapel of the Highlands ~ Funeral & Cremation Care Professionals offers funeral homes, and is a funeral home. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Chapel of the Highlands ~ Funeral & Cremation Care Professionals is located in Milpitas, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

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.