Cremation at the Cemetery

Cremation Options at the Cemetery in Oakland

Since 1909, Oakland families have chosen this thoughtfully designed space as a permanent tribute to loved ones and a meaningful place to memorialize cremated remains.

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Meaningful Cremation Memorial Options

More families in Oakland are choosing cremation. In fact, California ranks number one in the U.S. for cremations, at 69.8%. Still, families may hesitate because they want a permanent resting place for their loved ones. However, cremation doesn’t mean there is no resting place for the remains, far from it. Our Oakland cremation cemetery offers several options for cremated remains, including niches, gardens, columbariums and in-ground urn burials. You’ll see many ways to remember a loved one here. Permanent tributes are important, and our caring team will guide you to understand your options and help you choose the most appropriate way to remember your loved one.

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Choose a Meaningful Tribute

Find meaningful cremation placements on our Oakland grounds, from serene indoor niches to open garden spaces or in-ground urn burials.

Columbarium & Glass Front Niche

Choose a regular or glass-front niche within our historic columbarium.

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Indoor Columbariums

Indoor niches for cremated remains.

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Urn Gardens & Scattering Gardens

Permanent place to remember for cremated remains.

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Choosing to keep or scatter ashes elsewhere?

Explore cremation options, urns and keepsakes like memorial jewelry for a permanent remembrance.

See Our Beautiful Grounds

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Unique, Historic, Permanent

Founded in 1909, and expanded in 1928 using architect Julia Morgan’s Parisian-inspired designs, our remarkable building honors Oakland families’ lives and legacies.

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A Historic, Architectural Tribute

Commemorate your loved one in a historic setting that is part of a larger, permanent tribute to their life.

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A Gathering Place for Generations

Generations of Oakland families have met here to remember their loved one in a beautiful space.

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Options for Every Family

We offer choices for every family, budget, culture, faith or sensibility, to accurately reflect your loved one’s life and legacy.

More Ways to Honor Them

A cremation niche or garden is one part of memorializing a loved one. Explore more of what we offer, or plan your visit.

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Cemetery Pricing & Property Tours
Tour the grounds and see clear pricing options.

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Cremation Options and Keepsakes
Choose an urn, keepsake, scattering or a permanent niche in our columbarium.

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All Cemetery Services
We help your family find the final resting place that fits your loved one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A cremation cemetery offers a permanent resting place for cremated remains. Families can choose indoor niches, outdoor urn and scattering gardens or in-ground urn burial. Our Oakland cemetery offers all these options and our team will help you make the right choice.

A final note

Choose a Permanent Resting Place in Oakland

Whether you need our support now, or you’re preplanning, our caring Oakland team is always here to help you make the best choices for you and your family for your cremation resting place.

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We’re here for you during this difficult time.

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