In-home pet euthanasia and cremation in San Diego
We found 11 providers in the San Diego area on their own websites: 7 in-home euthanasia vets, 8 cremation providers (5 with aquamation), 1 pet cemetery and 3 offering hospice or comfort care. 1 in-home vet posts a price online: Transitions Veterinary Services from $345.
Each listing checked on the provider's own website, most recently October 20, 2026. No one pays to be listed or to appear higher. How we order this list.
Providers in the San Diego area
Showing all 11.
In-home euthanasia (7)
24 Hour At Home Pet Euthanasia
Comes to you: San Diego County and some of the surrounding areas
Dogs and cats; aftercare arranged through partner crematories; ashes 2-3 weeks
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day visits, evenings or weekends
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
- Ashes back
- PLEASE ALLOW 2 TO 3 WEEKS RETURN TIME.
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Same-day visits
- Mentioned on their site
- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- Serving San Diego County, you can call us 24 hours a day
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Visit length
- A euthanasia appointment typically lasts between 30 and 45 minutes.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Ashes back
- PLEASE ALLOW 2 TO 3 WEEKS RETURN TIME.
- How ashes come back
- Hand Delivering your pets remains and keepsakes
- Urn
- 1 URN: Crafted from robust Cedar and elegant gold finishes (Standard Private Flame Cremation Package)
- Keepsakes
- a clay paw print and a lock of fur, if desired
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
- Grief support
- Pet Loss Grief Support
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Lily Mesa, Dr. Mesa
Sources: 24hrpeteuthanasia.com, 24hrpeteuthanasia.com/home-euthanasia-info, 24hrpeteuthanasia.com/cremation-%26-aftercare
Call (619) 486-0776Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Peaceful Veterinary Care
Comes to you: San Diego
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day visits
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- Same-day visits
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- same-day visits offered
Sources: peacefulvetcare.com
Call (858) 249-8707Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
HouseCollar Vet Home Euthanasia
Comes to you: most areas of San Diego County; central San Diego including Allied Gardens, Barrio Logan, Bay Park, City Heights, Clairemont, College Area...
Note: When we checked on October 20, 2026, their website said they were closed through November 1. Call before counting on a visit.
- Posted prices (some)
- Home euthanasia only (no aftercare): $350 (pets under 25 pounds...; Home euthanasia + communal cremation: $425
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
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- Travel fee
- Prices in other areas may be higher based on travel distance.
- Price includes
- Home euthanasia plus individual cremation; home euthanasia plus communal cremation; home euthanasia only has no aftercare.
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Anxious pets
- Philip asks about pet's personality with vets and strangers; Dr. Leach sprays herself and equipment with calming pheromone spray; can play quiet piano music; dilutes medications, uses small needles, gives subcutaneously.
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Andrea Leach
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Home euthanasia + individual cremation under 25 pounds $575 Home euthanasia + communal cremation under 25 pounds $425 Home euthanasia only (no aftercare) under 25 pounds $350 Additional for larger pets 25-49 pounds add $25 Additional for larger pets 50-74 pounds add $50 Additional for larger pets 75-99 pounds add $75 Sources: housecollarvet.com, housecollarvet.com/faq, housecollarvet.com/home-euthanasia, housecollarvet.com/home-euthanasia-when-is-the-right-time, housecollarvet.com/home-euthanasia-what-to-expect, housecollarvet.com
Call (619) 356-1747Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Transitions Veterinary Services
Comes to you: throughout most areas of San Diego County
- Posted prices
- Fee - $345 for in home euthanasia
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
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- Travel fee
- Depending on your location, a travel fee may apply
- What their site says about timing
- Available 7 days a week. Please call 619-255-6066 or email to schedule an appointment.
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Crematory they use
- Peaceful Waters
- Grief support
- Grief Resources
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price in home euthanasia $345 Call (619) 255-6066Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Feathers and Fur Animal Hospital
Comes to you: San Diego
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- What their site says about timing
- Same day appointments available!
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Crematory they use
- West Coast Pet Memorial Services
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- Urn
- ashes are returned to you in the urn of your choice
- Keepsakes
- clay footprint; personalized memorial footprint
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Athena Gianopoulos
Sources: feathersandfurah.com, feathersandfurah.com/in-home-euthanasia-and-after-care
Call (619) 465-4600Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Compassionate Heart San Diego
Comes to you: Chicago Western Suburbs/Rockford, Northern Indianapolis and San Diego
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- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Grief support
- San Diego Bereavement
Sources: mycompassionateheart.com
Call (619) 344-0045Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Coronado Veterinary Hospital
150 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
In-home visits limited to Coronado Island. Clinic open Mon-Fri 8-5
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- What their site says about timing
- Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Sat/Sun Closed
Sources: nadovet.com, nadovet.com/senior-end-of-life-care, nadovet.com/house-calls
Call (619) 435-6281Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Cremation and aquamation (3)
Ikaroa Falls Pet Cremations By Water
105 W 35th St Suite P National City, CA 91950
Aquamation only. "Individual" means separate compartments in a shared machine; "TruePrivate" is the only option with one pet in the machine
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day service
- Posted prices (some)
- Communal Aquamation 4 - 50 lbs $200 (up to 3 lbs $100); Individual Aquamation 4 - 50 lbs $350 (up to 3 lbs $250); each pet...; TruePrivate Aquamation Starting at $800
- Extra fee
- $75
- Ashes back
- 48-72 hours to complete; by appointment
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Travel fee
- Home Pick Up (35 mile radius) $150; Delivery of Ashes (35 mile radius) $75; extended area custom price
- Same-day service
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- Same day Aquamation (the entire process can take 48-72 hours to complete and by appointment); After Hours Drop Off anytime after regular business hours $75
- Price includes
- Individual: return of ashes in a sustainable bamboo urn, custom clay paw or nose/beak casting, furr clipping, teeth and whiskers upon request; Private: same plus liquid byproduct and one-hour private viewing; Communal: casting, furr clipping, communal scattering at sea
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- After-hours fee
- $75
- Payment help
- veteran and senior citizen discounts
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Visit length
- One hour Private Viewing in our Oasis Waterfall private suite; quiet, uninterrupted time
- Large dogs
- Extra Large Pet Delivery Surcharge; call for custom price based on details of your extra large loved one.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How they track your pet
- iron-clad chain of custody and a rigorous identification process
- Families can watch
- Yes, per their site
- Ashes back
- 48-72 hours to complete; by appointment
- How ashes come back
- Pick up and delivery; delivery of ashes (35 mile radius) $75
- Urn
- Return of ashes in a sustainable bamboo urn (Individual/Private)
- Keepsakes
- Custom clay paw or nose/beak casting; furr clipping; teeth and whiskers upon request; memorial jewelry; Parting Stone
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
- Communal ashes
- Typically scattered in a natural setting such as a memorial garden or at sea; communal scattering at sea by Ikaroa Falls
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Communal Aquamation up to 3 lbs $100 Communal Aquamation 4-50 lbs $200 Communal Aquamation 51-100 lbs $300 Communal Aquamation 100+ lbs $400 Individual Aquamation up to 3 lbs $250 Individual Aquamation 4-50 lbs $350 Individual Aquamation 51-100 lbs $400 Individual Aquamation 100+ lbs $450 TruePrivate Aquamation Starting at $800 Home Pick Up (35 mile radius) $150 Delivery of Ashes (35 mile radius) $75 Home Pickup or Delivery of Ashes Extended Area Addon Call us for custom price based on your actual location Extra Large Pet Delivery Surcharge Call us for a custom price based on the details of your extra large loved one. After Hours Drop Off at Ikaroa Falls $75 Rush Fee (Individual Aquamation) $150 Return of Effluent (Individual Aquamation) 1 Gallon $25 Scatter at Sea Scheduled by Ikaroa Falls $120 Scatter at Sea (Private Trip) $675 Scatter at Sea Video Add On $25 Private Viewing $150 Sources: ikaroafalls.com, ikaroafalls.com/aquamation-services, ikaroafalls.com/pet-funeral-services, ikaroafalls.com/whyaquamation
Call (619) 984-1123Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery
10801 Sorrento Valley Road San Diego, CA 92121
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day service, evenings or weekends
- Posted prices (some)
- Pawprint: $45.00; Ink Nose & Paw Combo: $90.00; Fur Clipping: $22.00
- Extra fee
- an additional fee
- Ashes back
- within 5 to 7 business days
- Walk-in
- Families can bring a pet directly
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- Same-day service
- Mentioned on their site
- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- After hours services are available for an additional fee.
- After-hours fee
- an additional fee
- Large dogs
- Their site says they can help with large dogs.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How they track your pet
- Label with identification number and barcode scanned into computer system; linked to video surveillance; each step tracked.
- Families can watch
- Yes, per their site
- Ashes back
- within 5 to 7 business days
- How ashes come back
- Pick up from office; mailed/delivered back to home or office; or placed in scatter garden.
- Keepsakes
- Pawprint, Ink Nose & Paw Combo, Fur Clipping, Ink Pawprint, Ink Noseprint, etc.
- Bring a pet in directly
- Yes, per their site
- Languages
- English, Español
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Scatter at Sea Service $100.00 Columbarium from $1,049.00 Pawprint $45.00 Ink Nose & Paw Combo $90.00 Fur Clipping $22.00 Ink Pawprint $49.00 Ink Noseprint $49.00 Square Granite Tile 6x6 + Engraved $70.00 Book about after life $19.95 Small Square Wood Box from $39.00 Pawprint White Custom $100.00 Round Granite Tile + Engraved $70.00 Living Tree Kit $175.00 Pawprint Memory Chest from $22.00 Sources: svpc.biz, svpc.biz/pages/cremation-1, svpc.biz/pages/cremation-video, svpc.biz/pages/burial-mausoleum-columbarium
Call (619) 276-3361Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Peaceful Waters Aquamation
4820 Mercury St D, San Diego, California 92111
- Posted prices
- Private Aquamation (Ashes Returned - No Memorial Items): Ranges...; Communal Aquamation: Ranges from $175-$400
Call (858) 276-7397Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Vet clinics that mention hospice care (1)
B Street Veterinary Hospital
2675 B Street San Diego, CA 92102
General vet clinic; mentions hospice care, call to confirm.
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- What their site says about timing
- Same-Day Appointments and Walk-Ins Welcome
- Veterinarians named
- Elena Vassilev, DVM, DACVECC, Jenna Olsen, DVM, Marshia Keene, DVM, CVA, Julia Kargman, DVM, Alejandra Molina, DVM, Miguel Catala, DVM, Dayeong Yoon, DVM
Sources: bstreetvet.com, bstreetvet.com/patient-resources/faqs/index, bstreetvet.com/services/urgent-care, bstreetvet.com/services/index, bstreetvet.com/services/wellness-prevention/index
Call (619) 237-0600Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
National in-home networks that list this area
These networks book vets across many cities. We list them separately because their own pages say they serve the area; we have not checked each of their vets one by one.
- Lap of Love: A national network of veterinarians who focus on in-home hospice and euthanasia. Their San Diego page (area page opened, October 20, 2026)
- CodaPet: A booking service that lists independent in-home euthanasia vets. Their San Diego page (listed in their own sitemap, October 20, 2026)
Map of 5 places you can visit (crematories, cemeteries and clinics). In-home vets come to you, so they are not pinned.
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How much does in-home pet euthanasia cost in San Diego?
Only 1 in-home vet here posts a visit-only price, so we can't give a fair range for visits yet; any package prices are in the table below. Prices usually change with your pet's size and whether cremation is included, so ask what the quote covers.
| Service | Providers posting | Starting prices (a range only from 3 providers) |
|---|---|---|
| In-home euthanasia (visit only) | 1 | Transitions Veterinary Services: from $345 |
| Private aquamation (water cremation, ashes returned) | 2 | Peaceful Waters Aquamation: from $220; Ikaroa Falls Pet Cremations By Water: from $800 |
These are the starting prices providers publish for the service itself, often for the smallest pet. Fees and add-ons (travel, after-hours, witnessing, shipping) are left out here and shown on each provider's page. "Ashes returned" covers private and "individual" cremation; some providers' "individual" means your pet shares the chamber with dividers, so ask which they mean. Your total can be higher for a large dog or private cremation.
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Can a vet come today in San Diego?
2 providers here mention same-day visits or very short notice on their website, and 1 mention evening, weekend or 24/7 availability. Availability changes daily, so call rather than book online if timing matters.
- 24 Hour At Home Pet Euthanasia (comes to your home)
- Peaceful Veterinary Care (comes to your home)
What happens during an in-home visit in San Diego?
Visits differ by vet, so here is what the 7 in-home vets in this area say on their own sites.
- Sedation first: 3 of 7 say they give a sedative before the final injection; the rest don't say either way.
- Family and other pets: 4 say family members and other pets are welcome to be there.
- Aftercare: 4 say they can take your pet with them for cremation, so you don't have to arrange transport.
Questions about your pet's comfort, medicines or timing belong with your own vet or the visiting vet. We don't give medical advice.
Cremation in San Diego: will I get my own pet's ashes back?
With a private cremation your pet is cremated alone and the ashes come back to you. With a communal cremation several pets are cremated together and ashes are not returned. Some providers also offer a "partitioned" or "individual" option, so ask what their word means. In San Diego, 8 providers offer cremation, and 1 say they run their own crematory; 2 let families watch.
| Provider | What their site says |
|---|---|
| 24 Hour At Home Pet Euthanasia | PLEASE ALLOW 2 TO 3 WEEKS RETURN TIME. |
| Ikaroa Falls Pet Cremations By Water | 48-72 hours to complete; by appointment |
| Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery | within 5 to 7 business days |
Can I take my pet straight to a crematory in San Diego?
- Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery says families can bring a pet directly.
- 24 Hour At Home Pet Euthanasia says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
- Ikaroa Falls Pet Cremations By Water says it can pick up a pet who died at home.
How we picked and ordered these providers
We started from map listings for in-home euthanasia, cremation, pet cemeteries and house-call vets in San Diego, then read each business's own website. A provider is listed only if its site says it offers one of these services. The order is by facts, not ratings or money: providers are grouped by their main service (in-home euthanasia first, then cremation, cemeteries, hospice, clinics and house-call vets), and inside each group those that state same-day visits come first, then those that post prices, then those whose sites answer more of the questions families ask. Full method.
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