Community Funeral Support in Oakland, CA

Chapel of the Chimes, located at 4499 Piedmont Avenue, has been Oakland’s trusted home for funeral, cremation and cemetery care since 1909.

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After a Loss, Oakland Families Need Clear Next Steps

Making final arrangements can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re in Rockridge, Temescal, or right here on Piedmont Avenue, you don’t have to handle it alone. One caring team in Oakland will guide you through every decision, from immediate care to a service honoring your loved one.

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Part of Oakland Since 1909

Founded in 1909, Chapel of the Chimes has served Oakland families for more than 100 years. The Julia Morgan expansion was designed with intention and is a critical part of how we honor lives and legacies. Our experience allows us to honor the diverse culture of Oakland, including all faiths and cultures. We work with our families to honor their wishes and their budgets. We provide funeral, crematory and cemetery services, all from one single location at 4499 Piedmont Avenue.

Oakland’s Trusted Choice

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Funeral, cremation and cemetery care at one location so you don’t have to coordinate with multiple providers at a difficult time.
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Oakland has gathered to remember at this Julia Morgan-designed landmark on Piedmont Avenue since 1909.
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Caring, local support is available at any hour, with experience honoring all cultures, faiths and traditions in our community.

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Funeral Support Resources in Oakland

We offer more than just our own services. We help families in Oakland find local support and guidance during a difficult time. If cost is a concern, just reach out to us and we will 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • It consists of the network of care available to families after a loss, including guidance from a trusted funeral home, local assistance programs and grief support resources. Chapel of the Chimes assists Oakland families with their final arrangements and also connects them with additional community resources.

A final note

An Oakland Team You Can Trust

You don’t have to face this hard season alone. Reach out to us any hour of the day or night and our caring Oakland team will respond and assist right away.

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