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Let’s keep our traditions alive! Join us for a free community celebration of life and festive fun. Bring the whole family for live Mariachi, Aztec Dancers, and Ballet Folklórico, plus food, treats, unique vendors, raffles, face painting, and sugar skull making. Dress up for the Catrina/Catrín costume contest for adults, the Halloween costume contest for kids, and a special contest for your dog. Bring a photo of a loved one to honor at our community ofrenda. Interested in being a vendor? Spaces are free. Call or text Marilu Shieh at 650.346.7161 to reserve yours. Date and Time Saturday, October 31, 2026 12pm to 6pm Location Chapel of the Chimes 32992 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544

Join Chapel of the Chimes Community Development Services - Hayward for a complimentary meal and an informative discussion about funeral and memorial preplanning. Learn about available benefits, costs, and options, including ways to document your wishes and specialized benefits for Veterans and First Responders. Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM Denny’s | 25010 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545 Reservations are required, and space is limited. Call (510) 441-5520 to register early. Limit of two adults per registration.

As of Q2 2024, the average person spends over six and a half hours a day on the internet, making it more significant than ever to consider what will happen to this digital life after death.

It might be the day after a loss. The day after a service. The day after everything slowed down—and now the world seems to expect you to move forward again.

Veterans willing to put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms deserve our respect and honor, and we should take the time to show them our gratitude any time we can, including at the end...

As culture and society have changed over time, so have death and funerals. Families often used to live close together — sometimes even on the same property — and family members cared for their...

When a loved one dies, if you are the closest person to the one who has died, much of the care for others may fall to you, so you must be careful not to neglect your own self-care.

Things you can do to help support loved ones during their time of loss and bereavement.

When a friend or acquaintance loses a loved one, it's natural to want to reach out. Sometimes, however, we don't know about the death until after the funeral.

When someone you know loses a loved one, you may feel powerless to ease their pain. We all want to find some way to help, but knowing what's needed can be difficult.

Every loss is difficult, but the loss of a spouse can be devastating, and upend a person's entire life. If you recently attended the funeral service of a friend's spouse, then read on for advice on...

The death of a loved one is always hard. When the grieving person is in school — whether it's at an elementary school or college — grief can be more complicated, and extra support during the time...

When a loved one dies, it's easy to feel lost or confused about what happens next. Especially if the death was unexpected or if there's no plan in writing, it can be difficult to navigate this...

When you lose a loved one, it's important to hold onto happy memories of that person. This honors the person's life and your special connection. It can also help you move forward along your path...