Cooper Chapel

Cooper Chapel, located at 1580 Fruitvale Avenue in Oakland, California, is a historic funeral home that has served the East Bay community for over a century. Established in 1912 as the Clarence N. Cooper Mortuary, the current building was developed in 1918, reflecting a legacy of compassionate care. For 17 years, Clarence Cooper himself was deeply involved in serving local families, and later, long-time director John McCormick continued that tradition. In 2007, the Diocese of Oakland’s Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services (CFCS) assumed responsibility for the mortuary, ensuring that the Cooper family’s proud heritage of dignified service endures under Catholic stewardship.

As a full-service funeral home, cemetery, and cremation provider, Cooper Chapel offers a comprehensive range of end-of-life services. Families can choose from traditional burial services, cremation with personalized memorial options, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. The facility features an onsite chapel for services and is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking for all visitors. Cooper Chapel also provides financial assistance through programs like the Mother Teresa Program, which ensures that those in need receive sacred and dignified services, and the Precious Lives Program, offering support for families who have lost a child. The All Souls Remembrance Program allows for the dignified committal of cremated remains at no cost, and the Family Heritage Program enables families to transform existing graves or crypts into multi-generational estates.

Cooper Chapel’s staff includes experienced professionals led by Executive Director Randy Moore and Assistant Director of Funeral & Cemeteries Paula Parisi, who are committed to guiding families through every step of the funeral planning process. The facility offers both immediate need assistance and advanced planning options, with office hours Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The cemetery grounds are open daily with seasonal hours, and burials are conducted Monday through Friday and Saturday mornings.

Beyond its core services, Cooper Chapel actively serves the living through pastoral care programs, remembrance events, and community outreach. The facility’s long-standing presence on Fruitvale Avenue—combined with its integration into the CFCS network—makes it a trusted resource for Oakland families seeking faith-based, compassionate funeral care. Whether planning ahead or facing an immediate loss, Cooper Chapel provides a sacred space where tradition, dignity, and community support come together.