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Learn More About Memorial Options And Our Signature Services With These Resources

If you would to read more about innovative ways of memorializing your loved one or about choosing between burial and cremation, the following resources may be of interest to you.

• Choosing music for your loved one’s funeral may not be the first funeral planning task that comes to mind, but it is an important one. FuneralServicesGuide.com can offer you some helpful advice.

• If someone you love has recently died and you do not know how to begin planning the funeral, you may find this funeral planning guide helpful.

• Learn who has the legal right to make decisions about your funeral at the Funeral Consumers Alliance website.

• TheLightBeyond.com offers some helpful advice on determining whether burial or cremation is best for your loved one.

• If you have questions about cremation, take a look at this guide from the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association to find the answers.

To speak with a caring and experienced funeral director in the East Bay, call Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward at (866) 475-9407.

See the Most Photographed Mausoleum

You have probably heard about and seen pictures of the Taj Mahal, but did you know that it is actually a mausoleum? It was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the final resting place for Mumtaz Mahal, his third wife.

For a glimpse of one of the world’s most visited and photographed mausoleums, watch this brief video. In it, you will be able to view the interior and exterior of this impressive and elegant structure from several different angles.

Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward offers a beautiful 61-acre cemetery where you can pre-arrange burial for yourself or lay a loved one to rest. To find out more about our cemetery and the funeral services we provide, call us at (866) 475-9407.

Our Signature Services Set Us Apart

When a loved one dies, you are unlikely to have the time or energy to search for the ideal funeral home. Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward offers a number of signature services, allowing you to plan the perfect memorial service.

Special Instrumental Tribute

You can personalize your loved one’s memorial service with a special instrumental tribute. At Chapel of the Chimes, we offer soothing harp music, a bagpiper’s lament, and a violin number that are all appropriate for memorial services.

Custom Tribute Wristbands

Our funeral service providers can also arrange to have tribute wristbands custom-designed for the friends and family members who attend the funeral. These wristbands can be worn for years in memory of the individual whose name is engraved upon them.

Memory Framed Portrait

Honor your loved one with a beautiful portrait that can be displayed at the memorial service. Simply give one of the artists we work with a copy of your favorite personal photograph and, by the time of the funeral service, the portrait will be ready for display.

Limousine Service

If your loved one would have chosen to be honored in style, our funeral home can arrange for a limousine transport for you and your family. This transport can take family members from the funeral service to the burial site, and then to any reception that may be held afterwards.

Flight Home

One of the most beautiful tributes that we offer is the release of white doves during a funeral service. This is an extraordinary way to signify your loved one’s departure from this world.

Would you like to incorporate one or more of the signature services described above into your loved one’s funeral service? If so, Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward is prepared to help. Call (866) 475-9407 to speak with one of our caring, helpful, and experienced funeral service providers.

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Choosing the Best Memorial Option for Your Loved One

When the time comes to plan a funeral or memorial service for a loved one, you will have to make many major decisions in a short period of time. One of the most time-sensitive and permanent decisions, however, is whether to have your loved one’s body buried or cremated. Consider the points discussed below if you are concerned about making this decision.

Expressed Desires

If your loved one pre-arranged his or her funeral or explicitly stated a preference between burial and cremation, then this difficult decision has already been taken care of for you. Your next step is to meet with a funeral director to discuss different burial or cremation options and decide how to best memorialize your loved one.

Religious Background

Different religions have varying customs regarding how a body should be cared for after someone has passed away. Be sure to consider your loved one’s religion when deciding between a traditional burial and cremation. If you are unsure of the appropriate choice, consider speaking to your loved one’s religious leader before making your decision.

Family Tradition

If your loved one’s family has been using burial or cremation for generations, and nothing about your loved one makes you think that he or she would want to stray from that tradition, you should be able to feel content following the family tradition.

Loved One’s Personality

If none of the above factors has helped you decide between burial and cremation, you can consider your loved one’s personality. If, for example, your loved one enjoyed the ocean, cremation and a permitted spreading of the ashes may be appropriate.

Regardless of whether you opt for burial or cremation, Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward can provide you with a wide array of high-quality funeral services to help you make your loved one’s funeral as memorable as possible. To speak with a compassionate and dedicated member of our funeral planning team, call (866) 475-9407 at any time.