Blue Oaks Cremation & Burial

read moreMany who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

read moreGloria Childs, owner and Licensed Funeral Director (FDR-3058) has been in the funeral industry since 1994 and holds a Calilfornia Insurance License (OF48587). She has assisted families, attorneys, executors, guardians, next-to-kin, and individuals with preplanning cremation and burial services. Please feel free to fill out the preplanning form and or request a portfolio at no charge that will guide you and those close to you through the pre-planning process. In the State of California, if you decide you want to prepay for your funeral, by law, the Funeral Home is not allowed to keep your money and use it for operating expenses.

read moreMost of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements. Please call us at 1-916-787-6257 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional. Our Online Planner is designed specifically to provide you with an alternative way of considering funeral arrangements at your time of need.

read moreWe understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. Please call us at 1-916-787-6257 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget. Explore different options until you find those that are right for you. The goods and services shown below are those we can provide to our customers.

read moreThank you for choosing BLUE OAKS Cremation & Burial Services to serve you during this very difficult time. With regard to the California "Stay at Home" Order, and for the protection of our Staff, your family and our community, we are asking our families to please call the Administrative Office at "BLUE OAKS" 916-787-6257 prior to making a visit. In general practice we prefer to meet with you in person. Given the current situation, however, our desire is to remotely make cremation or burial arrangements for your loved one.

read moreSomeone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey. Children and teenagers have special needs following the death of a friend or family member. The following articles provide wonderful insight in helping children and teens understand and express their grief.

read moreMost of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love. This section includes information that will help provide insights necessary to help you and your family create a meaningful funeral experience that both honors the life of your loved one and starts you on the path to healing from your loss.