In-home pet euthanasia and cremation in San Francisco
We found 8 providers in the San Francisco area on their own websites: 5 in-home euthanasia vets, 5 cremation providers, 2 pet cemeteries and 2 offering hospice or comfort care. 2 in-home vets post a price online: Dr Ravn's Home Vet Care from $495, Wandering Vet from $650.
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 Francisco area
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In-home euthanasia (5)
A Gentle Rest
Comes to you: SF Bay Area, San Francisco, San Mateo County, Marin County, others Northern California, Sacramento County, Yolo County, Solano County (excluding...
- Timing
- Their site mentions same-day visits
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- Same-day visits
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- often able to respond to emergency or same-day requests
- Veterinarians named
- Ari E. Rozycki, DVM
Sources: agentlerest.com
Call (415) 729-5435Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Wandering Vet
Comes to you: San Francisco & Southeastern Marin (up through San Rafael)
Weekday appointments only; no after-hours or emergency euthanasia; dogs, cats and small mammals
- Posted prices (some)
- Euthanasia (remains left with owner) 1-24 lb $650; Euthanasia with Communal Cremation 1-24 lb $850; Euthanasia with Individual Cremation 1-24 lb $975
- Sedation
- Their site says they sedate first
- Ashes back
- within two weeks
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- Book online
- Yes
- What their site says about timing
- Appointments are available weekdays between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
- Price includes
- All prices are fully inclusive for the euthanasia appointment
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Sedation first
- Yes, per their site
- Anxious pets
- Entice into a comfortable, enclosed space beforehand; a large, thick towel; mood lighting, treats, and play; masked and gloved visits upon request.
- Family and other pets present
- Welcome, per their site
- Visit length
- Expect to spend at least one hour with the doctor.
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How they track your pet
- These ashes are guaranteed to be from your pet alone
- Ashes back
- within two weeks
- Urn
- customizable urn
- Keepsakes
- customizable urn
- Communal ashes
- buried together
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Adam Behrens
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Euthanasia (remains left with owner) 1-24 lb. $650 Euthanasia (remains left with owner) 25-49 lb. $650 Euthanasia (remains left with owner) 50-74 lb. $650 Euthanasia (remains left with owner) Over 75 lb. $650 Euthanasia with Communal Cremation 1-24 lb. $850 Euthanasia with Communal Cremation 25-49 lb. $850 Euthanasia with Communal Cremation 50-74 lb. $950 Sources: wanderingvet.com
Call (415) 376-9780Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Restful Pets
455 Jackson St., Oakland, CA 94607
- Posted prices
- INDIVIDUAL CREMATION *starts at $349 (prices based on pet's weight); GROUP CREMATION *starts at $249; GROUP BURIAL *starts at $399 (composted with other animals)
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- What their site says about timing
- Call Us Anytime
- Price includes
- Individual: personal ashes, natural rosewood urn with engraved name; Group: scattered over private estate; Group Burial: composted in mass burial.
- Price depends on weight
- Yes
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Urn
- natural rosewood urn, with your loved one's name engraved
- Keepsakes
- pawprints, laser engraved garden stones, jewelry, memory trees, art pieces and more
- Communal ashes
- over a private estate
- Grief support
- We provide grief support services to help you cope with the loss of your loved one.
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Individual cremation *starts at $349 Group cremation *starts at $249 Group burial *starts at $399 Sources: therestfulpets.com
Call (510) 947-7387Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Dr Ravn's Home Vet Care
Comes to you: San Francisco and the Peninsula
Not accepting new clients north of the Sunset District, Forest Hill, Diamond Heights and Bernal Heights; weekday hours, first Saturday of month only
- Posted prices (some)
- Euthanasia $495 for cats and dogs under 40lbs
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- What their site says about timing
- out-of-hours euthanasia offered at higher price
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price Euthanasia cats/dogs under 40 lb $495 dogs above 40 lb $555 Sources: drravnshomevetcare.com
Call (415) 574-0130Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Lotus Veterinary House Calls
Comes to you: San Francisco and the East Bay-including Berkeley, Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville, and El Cerrito
House calls only. Saturdays limited; Sundays and holidays closed
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- What their site says about timing
- Appointments Mon-Fri: 10am-6pm Phone 8am-6pm Saturdays: Limited Sundays/Holidays: Closed
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Flores
Sources: lotusvet.com, lotusvet.com/hospice-care, lotusvet.com/physical-rehabilitation-services
Call (415) 484-5842Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Cremation and aquamation (3)
Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Services
28 Geary St Ste 650 #279, San Francisco, California 94108
Transport and arrangement company; cremation done by a crematory partner. Ashes returned by mail or hand-delivery.
- Timing
- Their site mentions evenings or weekends
- Posted prices (some)
- communal pet cremation for $395 in San Francisco; individual pet cremation for $695 in San Francisco (urn and paw...
- Pickup
- Picks up a pet who died at home
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- Evenings or weekends
- Mentioned on their site
- What their site says about timing
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays
- Price includes
- 24/7 compassionate transfer from home or veterinary hospital, private respectful transportation to crematory partner, cremation, complimentary paw print keepsake, memorial urn and keepsake options, guidance, grief support
- Payment help
- Flexible Payment Options Available
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Own crematory
- No, uses a partner
- "Private" means cremated alone
- Yes, per their site
- How ashes come back
- Complimentary return by mail is available for individual cremations, with hand-delivery options as well
- Urn
- Complimentary urn selection included with individual cremation
- Keepsakes
- Complimentary paw print keepsake
- Picks up a pet who died at home
- Yes, per their site
- Communal ashes
- scattered at sea
- Grief support
- Access to 24hr grief support by phone
Posted prices, as written on their site Service Pet Price communal cremation (Northern California & North SD County) $395 individual cremation (Northern California & North SD County) $695 communal cremation (East Bay) $395 individual cremation (East Bay) $695 communal cremation (San Francisco) $395 individual cremation (San Francisco) $695 Sources: rainbowbridgebayarea.com, rainbowbridgebayarea.com/services, rainbowbridgebayarea.com/east-bay-pet-cremation, rainbowbridgebayarea.com/san-francisco-pet-cremation, rainbowbridgebayarea.com/san-jose-pet-cremation, rainbowbridgebayarea.com
Call (888) 460-5633Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Blue Cross Pet Hospital
1386 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco, CA, US
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- What their site says about timing
- same or next-day appointments
- Takes care of aftercare
- Yes
- Veterinarians named
- Dr. Wonjae Lee, Dr. Calvin Ho
Sources: bluecrosspet.com, bluecrosspet.com/services, bluecrosspet.com/ourServices
Call (415) 931-5550Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
Pet's Rest, Inc.
1905 Hillside Blvd, Colma, California 94014
Their site doesn't name this area; confirm they serve you
Call (650) 755-2201Their websiteProvider page
Checked on their own website October 20, 2026.
3 more pet cremation listings name this area, but we couldn't confirm a local facility for them yet, so they are not in the comparison above. See them and what we checked.
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 nearest area page (area page opened, October 20, 2026)
- CodaPet: A booking service that lists independent in-home euthanasia vets. Their nearest area page (listed in their own sitemap, October 20, 2026)
Map of 4 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 Francisco?
Only 2 in-home vets here post 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) | 2 | Dr Ravn's Home Vet Care: from $495; Wandering Vet: from $650 |
| In-home euthanasia with communal cremation | 1 | Wandering Vet: from $850 |
| In-home euthanasia with cremation, ashes returned | 1 | Wandering Vet: from $975 |
| Cremation with ashes returned (private or individual) | 2 | Restful Pets: from $349; Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Services: from $695 |
| Communal cremation (ashes not returned) | 2 | Restful Pets: from $249; Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Services: from $395 |
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 Francisco?
1 provider here mentions same-day visits or very short notice on their website. Availability changes daily, so call rather than book online if timing matters.
- A Gentle Rest (comes to your home)
What happens during an in-home visit in San Francisco?
Visits differ by vet, so here is what the 5 in-home vets in this area say on their own sites.
- Sedation first: 1 of 5 says it gives a sedative before the final injection; the rest don't say either way.
- Family and other pets: 1 says family members and other pets are welcome to be there.
- Aftercare: 2 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 Francisco: 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 Francisco, 5 providers offer cremation.
| Provider | What their site says |
|---|---|
| Wandering Vet | within two weeks |
Can I take my pet straight to a crematory in San Francisco?
- Rainbow Bridge Pet Cremation Services 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 Francisco, 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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