At Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, we walk beside East Bay families after the loss of an infant or child, planning every detail with care.
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1909Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100,000+ Families Served
If you’re planning a funeral for a child, we are deeply sorry for your loss. At Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, one experienced team will guide you through each step, explaining your options clearly and handling the details so you can focus on your family. Whether you choose burial, cremation, a quiet farewell or a larger service, every arrangement is made with care and respect for your wishes. Because our cemetery, mausoleum, crematory and memorial spaces are all in one place, families can make every decision with one team they already know and trust. The services below explain how we can help.
No two families say goodbye in exactly the same way. The services below can be adapted to reflect your child, your beliefs and what feels right for your family.
A funeral service is one way to gather and remember together. We arrange infant and child funeral services in Oakland according to your wishes, from a small private goodbye to a fuller gathering, with your faith or cultural traditions honored throughout.
Families who choose child cremation in the East Bay can rely on every detail to be handled gently and with dignity at our Oakland chapel. Cremation can stand on its own or be paired with a memorial gathering, whichever brings your family more comfort.
A memorial or celebration of life can help loved ones remember your child in the way that feels most true to them. Held in our Oakland chapel, these gatherings make space for music, readings and the details that reflect your child’s unique life.
Many families find comfort in having a place where they can return. At our Oakland grounds and columbarium, we help you choose a peaceful resting place, whether for a burial or a niche. We’ll help you find a quiet, nearby place where your family can visit and remember.
Every arrangement is handled by one team at our Oakland chapel, at whatever pace your family needs. You don’t have to coordinate anything alone or make a single decision before you’re ready. We’re here to carry the details for you.
1909 Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100K+ Families Served
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— From the families
If you’re facing this right now and don’t know where to start, you don’t have to have all the answers yet. Our Oakland team will guide you from here. We’re here for your family.
We’re available 24 hours a day.
Children’s services are one part of how we care for your family. From cremation to a memorial gathering to a graveside goodbye, the same Oakland team handles it all in one place, so you’re supported at every step.
Children’s funeral services are the gatherings and care that help a family say goodbye to an infant or child. At our Oakland chapel this can mean a burial, a child cremation, a memorial, or a small private goodbye, arranged entirely around your family.
Whatever you’re facing, our Oakland team will guide you and coordinate every detail, so your family can be together. We’re here for you, every step of the way.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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