At Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, a private family viewing gives your immediate family a quiet, dignified moment together to see a loved one and say goodbye.
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115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
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Sometimes a family doesn’t want a large public service, but still wants a last quiet moment together. A private family viewing funeral in Oakland makes room for exactly that. This is a short, private time for immediate family to be with a loved one, see them at peace and say a personal goodbye, away from others. Many families choose this along with a cremation, when they don’t want a full visitation, but the final moment alone still matters. At Chapel of the Chimes, one team arranges every detail, so your family can focus on each other. Here’s what to expect.
Some families want a quiet moment together before the service. A private family viewing at our Oakland chapel gives you that time in a calm, personal setting. Here’s what to expect and how we guide each part.
An intimate viewing funeral is just for those closest to your loved one. There’s not a public gathering and no rush. Your immediate family has private, unhurried time together in a quiet room to be present and say goodbye.
For some families, a family identification viewing brings a needed sense of closure: the chance to see a loved one, know they are at peace and say a private farewell. It is often chosen before a cremation, when seeing them for the last time matters.
Although the company was founded in 1909, our Oakland chapel was designed with intention in 1928 to be a place where beauty and quiet meet. A private family farewell here takes place in a calm, peaceful setting that doesn’t rush the moment, and is worthy of the life being honored.
Oakland families come from every culture and faith, and a private family farewell can observe the customs that matter to you. Whether that means a prayer, a tradition or a few personal touches, our team helps you include what feels right.
Your family works with one team to arrange the private viewing along with every other part of the service. We take care of the details so your time together can remain quiet, personal and unhurried.
1909 Founded
115+ Years Serving Oakland Families
100K+ Families Served
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If a death has occurred and your family wants a private moment to say goodbye, our Oakland team will arrange it with care and at your pace. We’re here for your family.
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A private viewing can be a single event, or in conjunction with a cremation, a traditional service or a memorial. Whatever your family chooses, our Oakland team handles all the details, so you’re supported throughout the process.
A private family viewing is a short, private time for immediate family to be with a loved one, see them at peace and say goodbye, with no public gathering. At our Oakland chapel it takes place in a quiet, private setting, at your family’s pace.
Whether you’re arranging a goodbye now or planning ahead, our Oakland team will give your family a private, unhurried moment to be together. We’re here for your family, every step of the way.
We’re here for you during this difficult time.
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