Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland is just a short drive from Berkeley. We offer funeral, cremation and cemetery care, with compassionate help available at any hour across Alameda County.
Speak with a caring local director, day or night.
Deciding what to do after a death can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to sort it out alone. Whether you’re in North Berkeley, Elmwood or the Berkeley Hills, our caring team is just a short drive away in Oakland. We can guide you through every choice, from immediate care to a service that honors your loved one.
Berkeley families have looked south to Chapel of the Chimes, a historic Oakland landmark that has served the greater East Bay area since 1909. The 1928 Julia Morgan-designed expansion itself is part of how we honor a life. Berkeley and the wider East Bay are among the most diverse communities in the country, and our team is here to honor every culture, faith and budget with the same care, all in one place, just a short drive away.
Looking for funeral homes near Berkeley? We offer funeral, cremation and cemetery care together under one roof, just a short drive away.
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In addition to our own services, we help Berkeley families find the local support they need. If cost is a concern, ask us. We can point you toward community and county resources that may help.
Yes. Chapel of the Chimes serves Berkeley families from our Oakland location, just a short drive south on Piedmont Avenue. We provide funeral, cremation and cemetery care in one place, with compassionate help available at any hour across the East Bay.
Call us at any hour and we’ll guide you through the immediate steps, including transferring your loved one into our care. From there we help with arrangements, paperwork and the choices ahead, at the right pace for your family
Yes. We offer many options at a range of price points, and we can talk openly about cost. If your family faces hardship, ask us about county and community assistance programs that may help cover cremation or burial expenses.
No. Chapel of the Chimes brings funeral, cremation and cemetery care together at one Oakland address, just south of Berkeley. That means one team, clear communication and far less to coordinate during an already difficult time.
We’re at 4499 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland, a short drive from Berkeley and a historic landmark serving the community since 1909. Families across Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda County rely on us for compassionate care available at any hour.
Whatever you’re facing today, you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out and a caring member of our team will help right away.
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