Obituaries

Upcoming Services

We are available 24 hours a day throughout the Bay Area. Contact Us

What to Do First

In the first moments after a death it can feel overwhelming to know what to do— this guide offers four immediate steps and reassurance.
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Advance Planning Checklist

We have provided a summarized list of the information we might ask about during an Advance Planning meeting. We will support and guide you through the process regardless of what information you have ready.
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A Guide for the Comforter

We are offer some guidelines—many based on Jewish customs—on what you may expect regarding funerals, burials, and visits to the family in mourning.
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Annual Day of Learning

Our annual Day of Learning focuses on Jewish rituals that support our community through the stages of <span style="white-space: nowrap">end-of-life,</span> death, and grief.
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Established 2008

Gan Shalom Cemetery

Nestled in the peaceful regional parklands of Briones between Orinda and Pinole, the Gan Shalom Cemetery is a 82-acre Jewish cemetery in Contra Costa County. Gan Shalom also includes an onsite Senior Cemetery Administrator and chapel.

Hours
Sunday – Friday
9 AM – 4 PM

We’re closed on Saturdays. We’re typically closed on Jewish holidays and open on secular holidays, but recommend you call ahead to confirm a specific date.

Address

1100 Bear Creek Road
Briones, CA 94553

Phone

(925) 228-3636

Aerial view of Gan Shalom Cemetery in Briones, California, nestled in a serene green valley surrounded by rolling hills

Netivot Shalom memorial bench and tree in a sunlit garden section of Gan Shalom Cemetery in Briones

Wooden pergola and young vineyard along a winding road at Gan Shalom Cemetery in Briones, California

Graveside service canopy on the green grounds of Gan Shalom Cemetery surrounded by trees in Briones

Front entrance and driveway of Gan Shalom Cemetery in Briones with green rolling hills and office building

Gan Shalom Cemetery entrance sign with Stars of David and hydrangeas in Briones, California

Interior of a Sinai Memorial funeral chapel with seating, podium, menorah, and casket prepared for a service

Rent a Chapel in East Bay

Gan Shalom Chapel

Our chapels are available for funeral services as well as community gatherings. Speak with a Funeral Director for more details.

(925) 228-3636
reservation@sinaichapel.org

Home of Eternity Chapel

Our chapels are available for funeral services as well as community gatherings. Speak with a Funeral Director for more details.

(925) 962-3636
reservation@sinaichapel.org

Testimonial

“The view on your grounds is one of a protected peace with a nice view of the green hills and trees all around. Sunny and pleasant and quiet.”

— Chris R., Yelp Reviewer