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. 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 further processed to be as small as possible, then placed in a polyurethane container or selected urn. Cremated remains may be buried at cemetery, returned to family residence, or scattered at sea.

Yes. Chapel of the Highlands has offered cremations since 1952, decades before cremation societies existed. Their direct cremation charges are comparable to and many times below what cremation societies offer. The chapel offers personalized service and care for remains.

No. Chapel of the Highlands is 100% independent family owned and not connected to other funeral homes or cremation societies. The chapel uses a highly trusted crematory at one of their local cemetery partners.

The chapel offers a beautiful chapel and wide selection of cremation offerings to choose from. Cremation societies are limited in what they can offer and are not equipped to provide a full variety of service. The chapel offers direct cremation, immediate cremation followed by memorial service, brief viewing or simple service followed by cremation, complete traditional funeral followed by cremation, and unique personalized services.

Yes. Options include: direct cremation without services followed by a memorial service at any time (body not present but urn may be); or a full traditional funeral with viewing and services with the body present, followed by cremation. Memorial services can be personalized with photographs, mementos, personal objects, and music. The chapel can project photos or videos if a laptop with HDMI connection is provided.

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 San Bruno, 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.