At Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, we help East Bay families plan a meaningful sea scattering in the San Francisco Bay, coordinating all details with care.
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For many families, the Bay was a vital part of their loved ones’ lives. When their families return that loved one’s cremated remains to the San Francisco Bay, they’re returning them to a place of lifelong meaning. A sea scattering releases cremated remains into the waters of the Bay or the open ocean beyond. The family may be aboard, or the scattering may be arranged on their behalf. At Chapel of the Chimes Oakland, one team helps you plan every part of the service, from the vessel to the timing to any words you may want to say. Below are the ways East Bay families choose this service, and how we guide them.
From permits and scheduling to the day itself, we coordinate Bay ash scatterings from our Oakland location. Explore the options East Bay families choose most often.
To scatter ashes in the San Francisco Bay is to choose calmer, sheltered waters within view of the shoreline. We coordinate a respectful release in the Bay, which is a fitting choice for families with a lifelong connection to these waters.
Many families are drawn to the Golden Gate Bridge. We can arrange a scattering in the waters near the Golden Gate, where the Bay meets the open Pacific. This is a place that carries meaning for so many who have called this region home.
From our home in Oakland, we help families across Alameda County and Marin County plan a sea scattering. Wherever your family is in the Bay Area, our Oakland team coordinates the details so you can focus on the farewell.
Some families wish to be present on the water for a witness scattering. Others prefer we do it on their behalf and return any keepsakes afterward. Both services are carried with the same care. We help you decide what feels right.
Every scattering is planned and coordinated through one team at our Oakland chapel. With the details arranged in advance, families can focus on the gathering itself rather than the logistics.
1909 Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100K+ Families Served
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— From the families
If a loved one has passed and you’re arranging a farewell on the water, our Oakland team will help you plan and coordinate every detail. We’re here for your family.
We’re available 24 hours a day.
A sea scattering is one of many ways East Bay families choose to honor a loved one. From a mountain scattering to one in a garden on our grounds, our Oakland team helps you find the path that fits, all in one place.
A sea scattering returns a loved one’s cremated remains to the water. Families can scatter ashes in the San Francisco Bay or the open ocean beyond it, with the family present or with the service arranged on their behalf. Our Oakland team coordinates all the details.
Whether you’re arranging a farewell now or planning ahead, our Oakland team will help you plan a meaningful sea scattering in the San Francisco Bay. We’re here for your family, at any hour of the day.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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