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Funeral Home
Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills in Los Gatos, CA provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, and cremation services. Celebrating Life, One Story at a Time. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
Location
Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
615 N. Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, CA
95030, United States
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Compassionate Service
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and support during difficult times.
Professionalism
The team was noted for their professionalism and efficiency in handling arrangements, making the process smoother for families.
Beautiful Facilities
The chapel and facilities received positive remarks for being clean, beautiful, and welcoming, contributing to a comforting environment.
Communication
Many reviews highlighted the staff's effective communication, ensuring families felt informed and supported throughout the process.
Personalized Care
Customers appreciated the personalized approach to services, feeling that their specific needs and wishes were respected and fulfilled.
- BJBill Ulleseit JrNov 11, 20255.0My father passed on the evening of 10/5/25. From my initial notification of Darling-Fischer that night, to the conclusion of my father's burial, every detail was handled with the utmost respect and empathy, and carried out as agreed upon. Experiencing their attention to detail and follow through gave me comfort at a very difficult time. It allowed me to focus my energies on tending to my family and preparing for my father's funeral. They did an excellent job readying my father's body for viewing and burial. Having been sick before he died, he looked better than he had in some time. I'd like to thank Natalia Paez, who guided us through the process of planning my father's funeral. Her professionalism, and that of the staff, did not go unnoticed. I would highly recommend this business to anyone who needs such services.
- SQStephanie QuintanarOct 20, 20255.0Maribel was amazing thru the whole process. Always very helpful and responded quickly to any questions I had.
- KDKris DollardOct 14, 20255.0I recently had a need for Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills' services. They were all incredibly efficient, professional, courteous, kind and even humorous (when appropriate). If you have a need for their services I'm sorry but you couldn't be in better hands.
- BBBrian BlakeOct 10, 20255.0Darling Fischer did a wonderful job helping us lay our mother to rest. Everyone we worked with was professional and compassionate. It felt like we were working with close friends. Not once did we ever feel like they were trying to sell us anything or push us in any direction. We told them what we wanted and they delivered it exactly. Although we didn't need to use their facilities for the funeral service, their renovated building is beautiful, peaceful, and immaculate. We can't recommend them highly enough.
- IRingrid ringhedenrabeOct 3, 20255.0We used Darling and Fisher for both my parents and the experience was top notch. So when my husband passed it was an easy decision to use them again. They were so patient and understanding through the entire process. They took care of everything I needed so i could focus on other things. I highly recommend using them when the time comes for your loved ones.
Frequently Asked Questions About Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What steps should I take immediately after a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery. Bring vital information like birthplace, parents' names, Social Security number, and other personal details. Contact your clergy and decide on the funeral or memorial service timing and location. The funeral home can assist with death certificates, obituary, and notification of family and friends.
Will someone come right away if I call the funeral home?
Yes, if you request immediate assistance. However, if the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, the funeral director will come at a time that feels right for you.
Should I choose burial or cremation for my loved one?
Burial is the most common method, but cremation is increasingly chosen for cost savings and scheduling flexibility. Cremated remains can be placed in an urn and buried, placed in a mausoleum or columbarium, interred in an urn garden, or scattered according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing time between death and final disposition so family members can arrange and participate in comforting services.
Is embalming required by law?
Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. It may be necessary if certain funeral arrangements like viewings are chosen. If you do not want embalming, you can select arrangements such as direct cremation or immediate burial that do not require it.
What are the operating hours of Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills?
The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on Federal Holidays.
What types of payment does Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills accept?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa as payment options.
What services and products does Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills offer?
They offer funeral home and financing services along with products such as caskets, urns, and flowers.
Are there any nearby banks that customers might visit when arranging services?
Yes, Phyo Aung NMLSR ID 1613769 - Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage are nearby and may assist customers with banking or mortgage needs during the planning process.
What nearby amenities are available for customers visiting Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills?
Nearby are beauty salons such as Image to the Max and The Polished Nail, fitness centers like Los Gatos Strength, as well as real estate services from firms like Thomas Peters-Sereno Group. These provide convenient options for customers to attend to personal or property needs before or after their visit.