Thoughtful ways to honor a unique life for Oakland and East Bay families, set within a historic Julia Morgan-designed landmark built to celebrate legacy.
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1909Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100,000+ Families Served
If you’re planning a funeral or memorial service for a loved one and feel that a generic service won’t do them justice, we are here to help. At Chapel of the Chimes Oakland, nearly every gathering can be shaped around who your loved one was: their culture, faith and the music they loved. From ceremonial tributes and live music to keepsakes, cultural themes and memorial markers, personalized funeral ideas in Oakland take many forms here. Each one takes place in a setting designed with intention to honor life and legacy. Explore the signature touches below, and know that our team will help you shape the day into something that truly honors your loved one.
— Our Services
Start with our funeral services. Honoring a specific faith or heritage? Explore our cultural and religious funeral traditions.
Signature touches are just one part of honoring a life. Learn more about our full services, or start planning ahead.
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Personalization here is part of something larger: the tradition of care, beauty and remembrance Oakland has trusted since 1909.
Designed by Julia Morgan in 1928, our chapels and gardens give every life a personalized tribute in a setting of peace and beauty.
From the music to keepsakes and lasting memorials, our team coordinates every signature touch in one place, so you can focus on your loved ones.
Oakland is a community of many traditions, and we honor each carefully, shaping services that respect the faith, culture and customs of every family.
If a death has occurred or is near, you do not have to wait for business hours. Our Oakland team is here any time, day or night.
We’re available 24 hours a day.
— From the families
Personalized funeral services are designed around the life of the person being remembered. Families may incorporate favorite music, photographs, cultural traditions, personal stories or other meaningful details that reflect who their loved one was. Families searching for personalized funeral ideas in Oakland find these thoughtful touches often create a more meaningful experience.
It’s common to feel unsure about where to begin. We take time to understand the person you are remembering and guide you through options that honor their life, values and story in a way that feels right for your family.
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