Oak Park Hills Chapel

Oak Park Hills Chapel, located at 3111 North Main Street in Walnut Creek, California, has been a cornerstone of compassionate end-of-life care in Contra Costa County for over six decades. Founded in 1961 by Roger and Shirley Magleby, the chapel’s history is deeply intertwined with military heritage: its building was originally constructed as a medical staging and processing facility for Camp Stoneman, a major West Coast departure point for more than 2.5 million soldiers during World War II and the Korean War. After the camp’s decommissioning in 1954, the structure was relocated to its current site and repurposed as a mortuary. This legacy continues today with the chapel holding a Veterans Funeral Specialist certification and maintaining strong ties to military families in the region.

As a full-service funeral home, Oak Park Hills Chapel offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet diverse needs and traditions. Families can choose from traditional funeral and memorial services, burial services, and cremation services, with options for direct cremation starting at $2,925 and burial services starting at $2,300. The facility features multiple chapels, a reception room, private gathering spaces, and is pet-friendly. Additional offerings include event planning, catered receptions, live music, aftercare and grief support, and specialized services such as identification viewings and private viewings. The chapel also provides death care alternatives like ash scattering assistance and human composting (natural organic reduction) through a partner provider. Cultural and religious accommodations are available, including incense burning, multicultural funerals, ritual washing, and Japanese-speaking funeral advisors.

Oak Park Hills Chapel is recognized for its exceptional service, earning a 4.9-star rating on Google (based on 30 reviews) and a perfect 5.0-star rating on its website (based on 12 reviews). Clients consistently praise the staff’s professionalism, kindness, and ability to guide families through difficult decisions with clarity and compassion. The chapel is wheelchair accessible, offers free on-site parking, and provides language assistance. Prepayment plans are available for those wishing to arrange funeral or cremation services in advance. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 24/7 answering service. Oak Park Hills Chapel remains a trusted and caring presence for families throughout Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, Concord, and the greater Contra Costa area.