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For East Bay families who choose cremation and still want a place to gather, our Oakland chapel offers a service that honors a life with dignity and respect.
Speak with a caring local director, day or night.
1909Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100,000+ Families Served
Choosing cremation does not mean giving up the chance to gather. A cremation and memorial service in Oakland gives family and friends time to share stories, support one another and honor a life well lived, with the flexibility to hold the service before or after the cremation. At our historic chapel on Piedmont Avenue, we care for your loved one and help you plan every detail in one place. Whether you want a quiet gathering of close family or a larger memorial, the service can be as simple, traditional or personal as feels right.
We guide you through each step so the details never become a burden during an already hard time.
We bring your loved one into our care. One call starts the process, and our team handles the arrangements from there with steady guidance.
You plan the service with us. We listen to understand what your family wants and what would best honor your loved one’s life, traditions and personality.
Your loved one is cremated with care and respect. We keep you informed throughout and make sure you feel supported at every stage.
We hold the memorial service in our Oakland chapel. Family and friends gather to share stories and find comfort in a setting designed to honor a life.
We return the remains to your family and walk you through any next steps, including keepsake options and planning for scattering, if your family wishes.
1909 Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100K+ Families Served
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— From the families
Whenever you are ready to talk through the options, our Oakland care team is here for your family.
We’re available 24 hours a day.
It is a cremation paired with a gathering to honor your loved one. The cremation is carried out with care, and a memorial service brings family and friends together to remember and find comfort.
Yes. Cremation and a meaningful service are not either-or. Many East Bay families choose both, holding a memorial service before or after the cremation in our Oakland chapel.
The timing is flexible. A memorial service can be held soon after the cremation or weeks later, giving family time to travel and gather when it works for everyone.
A traditional funeral with cremation includes a service with the body present, followed by cremation. A cremation with a memorial service typically holds the gathering without the body present, often after the cremation.
Absolutely. Your service can honor the rituals, language and traditions that matter to your family. Our team listens first and builds the day around your loved one’s culture and faith.
Reach out to our Oakland care team and we will guide you from the first call through the service. We handle the details so your family can focus on remembering.
When you are ready, we are here to help your family honor a life with care and dignity.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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