A meaningful way for Bay Area and East Bay families to return a loved one to the water or the mountains, coordinated with care from our historic Oakland landmark.
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After cremation, many families find themselves asking what should be done with a loved one’s ashes. Many families choose an ash scattering in the Bay Area in a place with special meaning. It may be the San Francisco Bay, the Pacific coast, the Sierras or another location connected to a favorite memory or lifelong passion. Chapel of the Chimes Oakland helps families understand their options and make the arrangements, whether the scattering takes place on the water, on land where permitted or as part of a private gathering. We can answer questions, coordinate the details and help you choose an approach that reflects the life being remembered. Below are the ash scattering options we offer families throughout Oakland and the East Bay.
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Each option below leads to a fuller explanation. If you’re not sure which suits your family, our team will help you decide.
The state of California sets the rules for where cremated remains may be scattered, and they differ for the ocean, inland waters, public land and private property. The good news is families don’t have to sort through these details alone. When you tell us the place you have in mind, our team helps confirm what’s allowed and what each option involves, so the day goes smoothly and respectfully. Whether you’re considering a scattering at sea near Oakland or a quiet spot in the mountains, we’ll walk you through the practical steps with clarity.
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A scattering coordinated by Chapel of the Chimes is part of something larger, a tradition of care Oakland has trusted since 1909.
From first questions to the scattering itself, one team handles the details so your family can focus on remembering, not logistics.
The water, the mountains, a spot that held meaning. We help you return a loved one’s cremated remains to the place that feels right.
Founded in 1909 and expanded by Julia Morgan in 1928, our Oakland landmark gives families a permanent place to gather, remember and return.
An ash scattering in the Bay Area involves returning a loved one’s cremated remains to a chosen place. Some families choose to scatter ashes in the San Francisco Bay, in the Sierras or in another favorite place.
Wherever you choose to return your loved one’s cremated remains, you don’t have to plan the service alone. Our team will help you find the right place and coordinate every detail with care.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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