When our beloved Judo crossed the rainbow bridge, Kevin made us feel more at ease. He was prompt in communication and was accommodating when we had changes in the original date we were putting her down. We got to pick her up in her wooden box the following week after dropping her off. I highly recommend Blue Creek to anyone having to deal with the tough time of losing your furbaby. read more

We have used Kevin's services twice now and find him to be compassionate and competent. Based on previuos experiences wit other providers, we chose to drop off our pet at his rural (Tracy) crematorium. We notice some choose to and wait for the service to be complete, or you may pick up later if you wish. Very pleased with all aspects of the experience. read more

Last week, our English budgie, Ocean, passed away. Kevin from Blue Creek Pet Cremation responded to my request for cremation very quickly. I live in San Jose but I made the drive because I didn't want to wait too long to get our pet cremated. Kevin was able to provide services the very next afternoon. Yesterday we picked up Ocean cremains. What a nice surprise.... It came in such a nice beautiful little urn (which I got to choose at drop off) with his name engraved and a very thoughtful certificate. Perfect for displaying to honor our little pet. Thank you very much Kevin for your prompt, professional and compassionate service. We truly appreciate this. read more

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We have used Blue Creek Pet Cremation for a few of our family pets that have gone over the rainbow and have received nothing but the upmost best service. When you get hit with the hardest unexpected life events, Blue Creek is there to help. The best service in the Valley and East Bay Area hands down. read more

1 person runs this pet crematorium and he is so nice and he treated our Uno like he was his. Very reasonable pricing.

Kevin showed compassion and professionalism on one of my hardest days. When I picked up my kitty I couldn't believe that he printed her a death certificate and included a small bag of her fur in addition to the beautiful engraved box that she is in. This totally brought me to tears. I am thankful to have found Blue Creek. read more

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I didn't really know what to expect from a Crematorium, but once we dropped off Karly, I was rest assured Kevin would take care of her. He promised me she would have her own private cremation. His comfort and compassion at our time of need was greatly appreciated. Upon pickup of Karly, I was pleasantly surprised at what he had done for us. She was in a small beautiful box (that my daughter picked out) with an engraved nameplate, and a certificate of cremation with her name on it as well. It was WAY more than I what had expected, and exactly what we needed!! I would highly recommend Blue Creek for anybody looking for a reasonable price and GREAT service!! read more

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I would give zero stars if I could and I would NEVER wish my experience with Blue Creek Pet Cremation on anyone who loves their pet. I called Blue Creek (based on all the great Yelp reviews) on a Thursday and spoke to Kevin about their witnessed cremation services. The next day I call Blue Creek back to make an appointment because our little pug dog was going to be put down on Monday. I speak to Kevin again (who claimed to remember me) and he makes the appointment for Monday February 14th at 2pm. Later that morning Kevin texts me a confirmation of my appointment on Monday at 2pm, and the address to their facility (screenshots included). I show up on Monday the 14th at 2pm cradling the body of my dead dog and a woman named Michelle tells us that they don't have us on the books and can't take us. She also adds in that her propane setup wasn't working right so her morning appointments were all backed up. Seriously? She barely apologized and then said she "couldn't find her husband" to confirm if he'd taken the appointment. She didn't even bother to talk to us outside and instead we had to shout to each other over the roaring cremation chambers that were on. Who does this?!?! I was DEVASTATED. The whole reason I wanted our dog's euthanasia and cremation to happen on the same day was to avoid having to put his little body on ice, but I was forced to. I found an AMAZING cremation service in Livermore that allowed a fully witnessed cremation, and we had Oscar's service that Thursday. Stay away from Blue Creek Pet Cremation! read more

Blue Creek Pet Cremation - Blue Creek forgot my dog's cremation appt and rescheduled us! When I found another facility I gave Blue Creek the respect I wish I'd gotten. - Pet Cremation Services Near Me - Tracy, California

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We've used Blue Creek a few times now to take of our pets who crossed the Rainbow Bridge. They are very compassionate and treat our pets with care and dignity. Nobody wants to think about losing their fur baby but if you do, I would recommend Blue Creek to help you. read more

This place is fantastic. Our beloved Ninja passed away Thursday morning and I called Kevin ASAP and he was so understanding of my needs and told me to come in the same day. Him and his wife Michelle are SO loving and caring. They ARE NOT pushy salesmen and make the process of losing your pet as smooth as it can be. Michelle told us we could stay as long as we like with Ninja's body and let us grieve/mourn in peace. They followed all COVID guidelines (masks, social distancing, etc.) My family and I were in shambles and they didn't judge nor dismiss our sadness. They were so supportive and caring!!!! They are a great couple and truly are pet/dog peoples. I know my pet will leave this earth in the best hands and have a beautiful Urn made with care and love. PLEASE SUPPORT this small family run business. read more

The people who own Blue Creek are amazing. During a really difficult time when my 10 yo Chiweenie had a seizure and died in front of me, they made the process as smooth and easy as possible. I have given their contact info to other people who needed similar services. Hopefully it won't be anytime soon, but I will definitely call on them the next time the need arises. I will continue to pass their info on to others too. I wish I could give them more than a 5! read more

Michele and her husband were great! My cat unfortunately passed away. I called a few places the next day he passed and everyone was pretty pricey. They had the best price and they were able to get me in the same day. I dropped off Kobe and they were very respectful and super nice! I even got to meet Michele's Mom. Also super nice! Thank you for everything and for getting Kobe back to me fast. They even gave me a small bag with his fur inside it, that was a really nice gesture.! :,) read more

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Kevin was responsive over Yelp messenger and text about setting up a witness and same day cremation. On the phone, he said he would text me the address after 30 minutes but he never did. I followed up and he responded with the information. It was important for us to make sure our cat was the one being returned to us and same day. Other places quote 2 or 3 weeks. Price was very reasonable. Michelle, the person on location, was very kind and respectful with the whole process. She made a hard day better with her professionalism and clear communication. I would recommend and use them again. I feel lucky to have our cat back at home in his final form. They have beautiful urn options on location as well. read more

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They are super kind and compassionate. Highly recommended. They're prices are very reasonable. I recommend them to anyone in need of their services. read more

Amazing experience My parakeet passed away last month and I didn't even think I could get him cremated. The husband and wife that run Blue Creek are really great. They have jewelry, key chains, small boxes with gold plaques and so many more options on great ways to remember your pets and keep them close to you after they pass. I got 2 necklaces and a wooden box to hold my parakeet's ashes at a reasonable price! Great way to remember him. read more

We couldn't have asked for a better experience to say good bye to our beloved Hershey for 13 years. The paw frame, necklace and urn is amazing! You can tell Michelle really work hard making the paw print frame. Thank you Michelle and Kevin from the bottom of our hearts. read more

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Brought my little Ruby pie here for cremation. She was an adorable cobby 13 pound French bulldog. They were very nice and had beautiful remembrance items to choose from. I ended up with a necklace and dream catcher ball to hang from my rear view mirror. There was so many choices. It took my mind off the pain. Thank you. Takes about 3-4 days. read more

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We lost our sweet Chihuahua Tequila at 1:30 am Monday, November 29th. I searched on yelp for a place for cremation. I wanted to find the right place my sweet girl. I came across Blue creek Cremation. They are located outside the city. Their site caught my attention off because they had . Called to make appointment with Kevin and then Once I was there Michelle incredibly helpful in assisting me through the entire process. They answer all my questions. And handled everything with great care. Their prices are fairly affordable. My package included a nice frame which holds a picture on one side and her paw print on the other. The entire process took 3 days. Tequila was taken in on a Monday and Wednesday a I picked her up. If you are looking for a place that cares for their customers Blue Creek Cremation is the place for you. read more

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Very professional and caring company. I highly recommend Blue Creek to have your pet memories preserved.

Great customer service from Michelle! I called on a Sunday evening not expecting to get anyone on the phone but hoping for some information from a recording. Unexpectedly, Michele answered and was able to answer all my questions and get me in the very next day. She made the process very easy and smooth! Thanks Blue Creek Pet Cremation!!!! read more

They did great job on our cremations for bird, elderly cat. Great service. Nice people to work with. Very kind and compassionate with us and good care of our departed animals. Highly recommended. read more

Definitely recommend blue creek. My 12 year old kitty unexpectedly passed away, I called blue creek, and Kevin was very nice. I was still in shocked about loosing my cat so suddenly I forgot to ask questions. When I called back two more times he was very understanding and was very helpful with me still grieving my loss. They have private cremation which is exactly what I wanted, the price was great. I called a few other places but most didn't have private and which ones did was ridiculously expensive. When I arrived I picked out a beautiful cherry urn and I love the Certificate and lock of hair I received when I picked up my sweet baby. The care they have for pets is wonderful, Within only a few days of dropping off my cat I was able to pick him back up. Thank you Kevin for helping my family threw this time. I truly appreciate everything you did read more

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Very caring and helpful. Michelle kept us up to date with the process and informed us they were a little busy and might take a bit longer. My husband decided to add a paw print framed a few days after we dropped our dog off, and we were able to still get it. Our little guy was back with us in 2 weeks. The price was very reasonable. read more

I am reviewing Blue Creek again. Since my original review I have lost 2 rescues. Both entrusted to Blue creek. I cant say enough about Kevin and his wife Michelle. This is a family business owned and run by animal lovers. You can 100% trust them with your fur baby. It doesn't matter if you want to be there or not. They will make sure your pet is cared for. Kevin follows human standards with regards to the cremated ashes. I prefer to go to the cremation. That's just me getting closure. This time was a little different for me as I wanted my Luna to be at home. I called to set up the at home euthanasia but she did not make it through the night. She passed at home in my arms surrounded by her family. I had to call Kevin at blue creek on a Sunday night as I did not know what to do. He reassured me that everything would be fine and told me what to do. They met me first thing in the morning and took Luna into their care. I will never euthanize in a cold sterile vet office again. My baby was at home, her forever home. She passed in a warm, safe place, surrounded by love. I strongly suggest Blue Creek if you are in need. I have given many referrals to family and friends through the years. I am now referring them to you. read more

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Amazing place! I got a text back right away I was concerned that they would be able to do small pets but I'm glad they did. I live in the Bay Area and I traveled to Tracy because I honestly felt that they would not fail me and I was correct the costumer service is Immaculate. My teddy bear(Syrian Hamster) died on March 9th 2021 I got her as a present by my boyfriend on November 8th 2019. They usually live up to 1.5-2 years and sadly she died at the age of 1 year and 3 months. She was my best friend and it's still hard for me to know she is no longer with me but they made me feel cared for and understood. I took her in on a Friday and got her ashes on Monday which was quick. read more

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Very nice people . Address on website is mailing address not the actual location so I went to the wrong location at first . The location is out in the country by the DVI . On Wright road . Down below is the actual place of blue creek . Hope this helps . Gave 4 stars since the website was deceiving I would recommend they put the actual real address on there for people who go by the address on site that may need to drop in for information . Nice people . read more

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We lost a family member they made it easy and understood what we were going through Very helpful very friendly would recommend highly of them read more

My Elvis just got home we love how he was taken care of. His paw print,certificate and his urn was better than we expected. Thank you for taking such good care of him. read more

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My very first dog Shelly was on her way to doggie heaven yesterday, so I needed to find a pet cremation center. I saw the reviews and the stories past customers had to tell about this place and I knew this was the one. I've never had to make these types of arrangements before. I brought Shelly to Blue Creek and Kevin took care of the rest. The process was quick and easy. You had the choice to stay for the cremation, but I opted out since I already said my goodbyes the night she passed. It only took about 2 hours. The service also includes a wooden box from their standard collection with a name plate attached to the front and a Certification of Cremation. You can also request a little bag of hair from your pet for a keepsake. I highly recommend this place especially if its your first time arranging a cremation for your pet. The people here are really nice. Thanks again Kevin. The address on the Yelp page is their P.O. Box. They'll give you the physical address once you call to make an appointment. read more

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We just received the cremated remains of our beloved dog. We didn't pay for a high priced ash container because we plan to sprinkle her ashes in our backyard where she loved to swim and play. But we were so pleasantly impressed with the beautiful and heartfelt presentation of her ashes, a tuft of her fur, and a sweet poem. The simple container we chose has a plaque with her name on it and is really so cute. I will keep the box to place other photos and mementos of her. Thank you so much Blue Creek Pet Cremation for returning our baby to us in such a respectful way. read more

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Michelle and Kevin have provided excellent service to meet our needs. My 16+ years old dog Penny passed away on 9/5/2021 during the labor day long weekend. Many places were not open until 9/7, or 9/8. Blue Creek Cremation have accommodated my situation and meet me on 9/6 to take care of Penny. They have done a quality job to host Penny in a nice urn with name outside. I appreciate their help and like to say thanks to express my appreciation. Douglas, 9/13/2021 read more

Location is behind the veterinary clinic. Good customer service. Decent price for the cremation for my pet.

Blue Creek met us on the holiday when my beloved, 19 year old Bengal passed that morning. They had a great selection of memorial items and urns and we're very patient as I cried my eyes out over the loss of my fur baby. They were fast in responding to inquiries and questions. 5 out of 5 stars! read more

When my daughter and I saw K.B.'s post and picture of her sweet little lovebird, we knew we had found the right place for Max. I don't know what Carol B. and Marie S. are talking about because this guy is awesome. FYI the website is a storefront, not a physical address, and Kevin the owner does answer the phone when he's available. He is not "open" weekends or 24/7, it is a small honest business. There are still some of those around. Kevin met us at the door when we drove up and was very kind. His prices are very reasonable and he has a large inventory to choose from. The service comes with a "standard" wooden box with a swirly design on the top that we both thought was very pretty, but my daughter wanted something a bit smaller. She chose a tiny blue enamel urn for the lovebird who shared her life for 15 years. Kevin mentioned there was an avian vet in Oakley who liked that urn too. What are the odds he'd know Max's old vet? We knew there was a higher power at work. This guy's not out to make a quick buck or take advantage of people who are grieving. He showed us a catalog of cremation jewelry because my daughter asked about it, but told her she could find a lot more variety for less online somewhere else. We have a couple other older pets and are bracing for the inevitable. We know we will bring them to Kevin when the time comes. read more

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They provided a more compassionate and personal experience without charging the price of a new car. I had option to have a paw print with a frame and a necklace with my baby girl ashes for half the price of what my vet charged for just an urn. Thank you for the perfect paw print that I will use for my tattoo. It broke my heart to leave my baby girl there but you returned her to me quickly ....thank you!! read more

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Kevin and Michelle at Blue Creek are the BEST. I could not have asked for a more compassionate couple to handle the remains of our "PoohBear", a rescue cat we had for about 14 years. The selection of urns and boxes and other memorabilia for your pet is more than you could ask for. They handle your pets and your personal needs with love and care. I will and have already recommended them to friends and neighbors. My personal thanks to both of them for making what could have been a somewhat sad experience as positive as I could have hoped for. The paw print and tuft of Poohs fur were a special touch and will be treasured as will be Poohs memory. read more

Our beloved bearded dragon passed away on July 23rd 2020. My daughter wanted cremation to keep his ashes. We found Blue Creek Pet Cremation in Tracy. I sent them a message through Yelp and they responded the following day. Their service was great. They have affordable packages for cremation. We gor a urn, plaque and certificate. I highly recommend them. read more

If you are reading this chances are you recently lost a beloved pet as I did recently. I would like to say/show two things: First, we used Blue Creek Pet to have our dearest Toppy cremated. We were able to contact them on a Sunday when most other places were closed or unavailable. It was a bit of a drive to Tracy but we didn't want to go to bed Sunday night without knowing where we were going to take Toppy on Monday morning. The price was very reasonable and even included a carved wooden urn. They did not press for an upgraded urn at all but we wanted one with room for Toppy's picture so we asked for an upgrade version. Both Kevin and Michelle were kind and understanding waiting patiently while my wife and myself both cried saying goodbye to Toppy. I would highly recommend Blue Creek Pet Cremation, I'm sure you won't be disappointed. The second thing I would like to say to those of you who are grieving as I did and want to relieve some of the grief: A Grief Consultant told me that writing a letter to a loved one who has passed away expressing your feelings is a good way to help reduce the grieving. I wrote a letter to Toppy and it seemed to help. I suggest you give it a try. Below it the letter I wrote to Toppy. Please feel free to read it for ideas on how to write your own letter: April 8, 2021 Goodbye Dearest Toppy Dog, I am writing this to tell you how much your Mom, your sister Shadow, and I miss you and love you. To be honest I don't really believe in those stories of Heaven, Doggie Heaven, or the Rainbow Bridge. But I hope I am wrong in my beliefs and that you really are on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge waiting for us. I would be thrilled beyond belief to be proven wrong in this matter. Anyway, in the eleven-plus years you were with us you heard me say "Good Boy" many times and also heard me tell you how much I loved you. Now that you are gone I realize that I didn't say it often enough because you were absolutely the best boy and I loved you more than anything. Your Mom and I loved you from the day we brought you home from that PetSmart Store in Gilroy. Below is a picture of you on the floor just a few days after we got you: Note: A picture of Toppy as a puppy was put here You were the cutest, sweetest thing then and over the years you even got better. For the last eleven years, you were my best friend and were a significant part of your Mom's and my life. To be truthful our lives revolved around you in many ways. We even bought our Motorhome so we could take you with us wherever we went. Together we visited some 30 states and Canada and all of that travel was made far more enjoyable because you were with us. We had a great many adventures together and I honestly can't think what we will do in the future without you. My best guess is that I have maybe ten years left in this old body of mine but if I had an option to have those ten years without you or just five years with you I'd take the five years in a heartbeat. I have been crying much of the time since your passing. I'm ok for a time then I think of you and start crying again. The same goes for Mom. Sister Shadow doesn't cry out loud but she is clearly distressed and just lies around moping most of the time. Frank, Gail, Tom, and so many others have expressed their distress at your passing and offered us their condolences. You are missed by so many! In recent weeks you and Shadow went to the back fence around 2:00 p.m. each day to get a cookie from Mary. The first few days you were gone Shadow didn't go out at all. The last two days she has gone to the fence and when Mary gives her a cookie she takes it and puts it on the lawn for you then goes back to get her own. Eventually Mom and I will get another dog so Shadow can have a companion much as we got Shadow so you could have a companion. I have no doubt that we will love the new dog much as we love Shadow. But I am absolutely sure that we will never love another dog more than we love you. You will always be in our hearts and minds. You were really something special. If you really are up beyond a Rainbow Bridge then I hope you are aware of what I am writing and how I feel. Even if not I wanted to put in writing just how I feel to make sure I have something to keep and be sure I never forget you. With all my love, Your Dad Note 2: A picture of Toppy's urn with Toppy's picture was placed here. I hope this is helpful and gives you some useful ideas. read more

We've continued to use Kevin and Michelle over the years for our pet needs. They are kind and trustworthy. And super easy to work with. Enough so that since we moved from Tracy to Elk Grove we still use them. But beyond all that, they are amazing with our pets and understanding of the unpleasant situation of dealing with the loss of a pet. We highly recommend them. read more

THE SHORT VERSION I chose Blue Creek because I wanted to do a witness cremation, making sure it was my cat getting cremated and that I was going to get my cat back. Blue Creek charged a reasonable $180 for my 8 pound cat. (depends on weight) I witnessed my cat being placed in the chamber. 2-3 hours later, I had my cat back. Other places charged a lot more for witness cremation. Blue Creek is in a metal building. It's not for someone who needs a touchy/feeling cozy place. It's to make sure your pet is the one that's going to go home with you. Kevin and Michelle were pleasant. After you make the appointment, they give you the location to drive to for the appt. The address that's listed on their web site is a mailing address. They also do private individual cremation where you drop off your pet and pick up a couple days later. My review is on the witness cremation. I read that pet cremation businesses in CA are unregulated (various articles can be found on the internet), so there's easier chance of fraud. That's not to say that pet cremation businesses in CA are fraudulent. But if you want to be sure it's your individual pet that's being cremated, Blue Creek provides that service at a reasonable cost and Kevin and Michelle are pleasant to work with. THE LONG VERSION My elderly kitty was sick and we knew it was going to be "time" soon. My friend in another state had a horrible experience when her kitty was cremated; she received a box back that had another kitty's name on it. Sometime later, the news reported that her animal crematory was unethical, dumping the bodies. When my friend's next kitty passed away, she did a witness cremation. That's when I first learned of witness cremation and knew I wanted to do a witness cremation for my kitty when the time came. I had to be certain I was going to get back my cat's ashes and not something or someone else. I called my vet and also pet cremation businesses to find out prices. I discovered options included group cremation (you get a scoop of ashes back which may or may not include your pet; or they scatter the ashes for you), private cremation (your pet only), and witness cremation (your pet only and you can witness the process). Prices depend on weight. Prices varied drastically. The prices below are based on an 8 pound cat at Blue Creek. $180 individual private cremation $180 witness cremation They are the same price. You can drop your pet off, leave, and pick up in a couple days when your pet is ready to go home, OR you can stay for the witness cremation and watch your pet being processed that same day. You need to make an appointment. For an 8 lb cat at an 11am appt with witness cremation, we did the paperwork, chose from standard urns (standard urn comes with the $180 price for cremation), chose an urn necklace (approx $40 extra), watched our cat being placed in the heating chamber, left the site, then came back and picked our cat up in 2-3 hours and was done by 2pm. There were 2 other groups of people there when we went back to pick up our pet. For the cremains, depending on things, we learned that some of the bone fragments might need to be grounded down a bit. The ashes do need to cool down before handling. So that is part of the processing time. Blue Creek is for people who want to make sure their pet is the one that's cremated and the one that they are getting back. I needed to know my pet was the one I was getting back so that's why I chose Blue Creek. Blue Creek also has reasonable prices. It is out in the fields of Tracy at the end of a paved road. The building is a large metal barn-like structure. You park in the dirt. It is not a touchy/feely place. Kevin and Michelle were both nice. I spoke with Kevin on the phone and exchanged texts with him. Kevin mentioned if you want paw prints, it's easier to get paw prints from a non-frozen paw. Michelle was the one who greeted us when we went to their location. Their location is not the same one that's listed on their web site. When you make the appt, they give you the location to go to. There are 2 chambers for cremation. The standard urn came with the $180 cost. There are about 10 standard urns to choose from. The name plate was clean and simple and came with the cost. (I think you can add more to the plate for an extra cost.) Fancier urns and other things were on the shelves that you can buy for extra. Urn necklaces are approx $40. The necklaces look better in person compared to their web site. After they put some of your pet's ashes in it, they seal it with glue so it doesn't come undone by accident. You get a certificate that they cremated your pet and you can ask for a lock of fur before they process your pet. Side note: If you call the Pets at Peace phone number that's listed as being in San Ramon, you will get Blue Creek since Blue Creek now has that phone number in addition to their regular phone number. read more