Funeral Homes Serving Berkeley, CA

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.

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Berkeley Families Need Clear Next Steps After a Loss

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.

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Exterior view of the Chapel of the Chimes Oakland with a fountain and garden.

Compassionate Care Close to Berkeley

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.

The East Bay Difference

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One place for funeral, cremation and cemetery care, a short drive from Berkeley, so you never have to coordinate multiple providers during a hard time.
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A Julia Morgan-designed historic Oakland landmark where East Bay families have gathered to remember loved ones since 1909.
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Compassionate guidance available at any hour, with the experience to honor every culture, faith and tradition across Berkeley and the East Bay.

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Funeral Support Resources for Berkeley

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.

Cultural and Religious Funerals

Services honoring all faiths, cultures and traditions.

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Veterans Burial Benefits and Eligibility

Understand benefits earned through service and eligibility.

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What to Do When Someone Dies

Help for families in the hours and days after a loss.

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Grief Support and Counseling

Grief resources including support groups and compassionate assistance.

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Exterior view of the Chapel of the Chimes Oakland with arched windows and stone facade.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

A final note

Caring Help Close to Berkeley

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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