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Nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Ko’olau Mountains on the lush windward side of O’ahu, Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is considered one of the most beautiful parks in the world. With more than 40 acres land yet to be developed, Valley of the Temples will be able to serve the island of Oahu for generations to come at one of the most picturesque places on the island.

Diversity is not only accommodated here, it is treasured. Designated gardens honor many religious and cultural traditions, from the Catholic Garden of the Holy Cross to Chinese and Japanese gardens to others created for specific groups including veterans and native Hawaiians.

At Valley of the Temples, we understand that losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and that’s why it’s so important to us that our clients feel like an extension of our own family. Our incredible team of professionals have many years of experience, and as we comfort families in times of loss, we work tirelessly to ensure they’re all treated with compassion and respect.

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What Will You Say? Providing Comfort after a Suicide

When someone you know loses a loved one, it’s often hard to know the right thing to say. When the death is the result of a suicide, it can be even more complicated. There’s a social stigma attached to suicide that makes it uncomfortable to talk about. You may want to reach out but don’t
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Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory

When you lose a loved one, it’s important to hold onto happy memories of that person. This honors the person’s life and your special connection. It can also help you move forward along your path toward healing. Beyond the initial ceremonies and rituals, there are some simple things you can do to creatively honor the
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After a Loss: How Traveling Can Help You Heal

After you’ve lost a loved one, it may seem counterintuitive to take a vacation. In truth, it can be helpful to see new things and get away from reminders of what you’ve lost. Traveling can help you gain insight into yourself and may be a good way to help you work through your grief. Here
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What to Do with Flowers after the Funeral

Flowers are a beautiful tribute to the life of your loved one. They create a lovely atmosphere at the funeral and are representative of how much the person was loved and respected. Giving flowers is a wonderful way for people to offer condolences and show that they care. So what do you do with them
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Byodo-In Temple at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Popular Oahu tourist attraction marks 150th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Hawaii; visitors invited to day-long celebration in Kaneohe on Saturday, August 4, 2018. “Hey Jude” by The Beatles topped Billboard’s Top 100 chart and Apollo 8 became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon in 1968, the same year the Byodo-In
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Recognizing the Importance of Self Care while Grieving

When a loved one dies, there’s so much to be done that many people get caught up in planning the service and handling specific tasks. If you are the closest person to the one who has died, much of the care for others may fall to you, so you must be careful not to neglect
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The Importance of Showing and Sharing Your Love While You’re Still Alive

Sometimes it’s all too easy to let life pass by without saying the really important things. An outpouring of love and well wishes at a funeral is too late for the person to hear, which is why it’s so important to show people you love them while you — and they — are still around.
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How Do You Want Your Life Honored? End-of-Life Ceremonies that Match How We Live

It can be hard to face our own mortality — so hard, in fact, that many people don’t want to think about preplanning their own end-of-life ceremony. In truth, preplanning allows you to create something that reflects your personality and honors the life you lived. An end-of-life ceremony doesn’t have to be somber. In the
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Valley of the Temples Mortuary and Chapel Construction

Our new mortuary will offer funeral and cemetery services in a uniquely Hawaiian setting. Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is pleased to announce the expected completion date of December 2018 for the new full-service mortuary and chapel in our spectacular park. Extensive renovations to an existing building in the park, including a 4,285-square-foot addition,
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Why Visitation Matters

Generations ago, when more people were born at home — and then lived, worked and died there, too — the body was often the focus of memorialization, prepared lovingly at home and remaining there for the wake or visitation. Today, many of us are so removed from the physical reality of death that there’s often
Read More >>

What Will You Say? Providing Comfort after a Suicide

When someone you know loses a loved one, it’s often hard to know the right thing to say. When the death is the result of a suicide, it can be even more complicated. There’s a social stigma attached to suicide that makes it uncomfortable to talk about. You may want to reach out but don’t Read More >>
Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory

When you lose a loved one, it’s important to hold onto happy memories of that person. This honors the person’s life and your special connection. It can also help you move forward along your path toward healing. Beyond the initial ceremonies and rituals, there are some simple things you can do to creatively honor the Read More >>
After a Loss: How Traveling Can Help You Heal

After you’ve lost a loved one, it may seem counterintuitive to take a vacation. In truth, it can be helpful to see new things and get away from reminders of what you’ve lost. Traveling can help you gain insight into yourself and may be a good way to help you work through your grief. Here Read More >>
What to Do with Flowers after the Funeral

Flowers are a beautiful tribute to the life of your loved one. They create a lovely atmosphere at the funeral and are representative of how much the person was loved and respected. Giving flowers is a wonderful way for people to offer condolences and show that they care. So what do you do with them Read More >>
Byodo-In Temple at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Popular Oahu tourist attraction marks 150th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Hawaii; visitors invited to day-long celebration in Kaneohe on Saturday, August 4, 2018. “Hey Jude” by The Beatles topped Billboard’s Top 100 chart and Apollo 8 became the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon in 1968, the same year the Byodo-In Read More >>
Recognizing the Importance of Self Care while Grieving

When a loved one dies, there’s so much to be done that many people get caught up in planning the service and handling specific tasks. If you are the closest person to the one who has died, much of the care for others may fall to you, so you must be careful not to neglect Read More >>
The Importance of Showing and Sharing Your Love While You’re Still Alive

Sometimes it’s all too easy to let life pass by without saying the really important things. An outpouring of love and well wishes at a funeral is too late for the person to hear, which is why it’s so important to show people you love them while you — and they — are still around. Read More >>
How Do You Want Your Life Honored? End-of-Life Ceremonies that Match How We Live

It can be hard to face our own mortality — so hard, in fact, that many people don’t want to think about preplanning their own end-of-life ceremony. In truth, preplanning allows you to create something that reflects your personality and honors the life you lived. An end-of-life ceremony doesn’t have to be somber. In the Read More >>
Valley of the Temples Mortuary and Chapel Construction

Our new mortuary will offer funeral and cemetery services in a uniquely Hawaiian setting. Valley of the Temples Memorial Park is pleased to announce the expected completion date of December 2018 for the new full-service mortuary and chapel in our spectacular park. Extensive renovations to an existing building in the park, including a 4,285-square-foot addition, Read More >>
Why Visitation Matters

Generations ago, when more people were born at home — and then lived, worked and died there, too — the body was often the focus of memorialization, prepared lovingly at home and remaining there for the wake or visitation. Today, many of us are so removed from the physical reality of death that there’s often Read More >>

Recent Obituaries

Benjamin Bernal Sanchez

- April 29, 2018
Mar Basilio

July 25, 1932 - May 1, 2018
Ngoc Hoa Tran

September 19, 1925 - May 19, 2018

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Crystal & Pearl Jewelry – Emiko Hirata

About the Artist, Emiko Hirata When a Swarovski crystal or a freshwater pearl is arranged with certain colored beads or glass, the colors and textures make the crystal or pearl seem to come alive. The beautiful colors and textures make Emiko feel happy; and she anticipates the pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets that she creates
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26 Apr

Sumi-e Art Demo – Hisae Shouse

Artist Hisae Shouse Come out and see how the Ancient Oriental art of Sumi-e (ink painting) is done. This unique oriental art, called Sumi-e, literally means “ink painting”. It was brought to Japan from China during the Kamakura period. Sumi-e requires only simple materials such as black ink, water, rice paper, and brushes. These simple
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27 Apr

Blue Urchin Photo Studio – Shannon Rae

About the Artist, Shannon Rae Shannon Rae has been a natural artist her entire life. She spent her childhood in the high desert of New Mexico surrounded by the rich and diverse culture provided by the area. At age 8 she won the national Kellogg’s Cereal competition to draw your favorite character. She attended New
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Chinese Watercolor – Daniel Wang

About the Artist, Daniel Wang He is an exceptional artist who was born in Shanghai, but now resides in Honolulu. Daniel’s keen, sensitive eye combined with his gifted, skillful hands produce some of the Chinese watercolors available today. Exhibitions of his work have been held in Hong Kong, San Francisco, Canada, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and

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My husband and I went in today to choose our prepaid funeral plans. Teal, one of the counselors, was so wonderful! Easy to talk to, explained all the services and choices well, and helped us find a plan that for our needs and budget. No one wants to think about the inevitable but with so many of our loved ones lost these past few years, it made sense to get this done. I’m glad I went with Valley of The Temples — better than competitive prices.” — Lisa B.

“The most beautiful and tranquil cemetery I've ever seen. The view is majestic from afar and the temple is a must see.” — C.C.

“Even though we live here, it's always so peaceful to come here sometimes. It's really relaxing and beautiful!” - Sheri L.

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Valley of The Temples

47-200 Kahekili Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808.725.2798

Byodo-In Temple

47-200 Kahekili Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808.239.9844
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What Will You Say? Providing Comfort after a Suicide

Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory

After a Loss: How Traveling Can Help You Heal

What to Do with Flowers after the Funeral

Byodo-In Temple at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Recognizing the Importance of Self Care while Grieving

The Importance of Showing and Sharing Your Love While You’re Still Alive

How Do You Want Your Life Honored? End-of-Life Ceremonies that Match How We Live

Valley of the Temples Mortuary and Chapel Construction

Why Visitation Matters

What Will You Say? Providing Comfort after a Suicide

Creative Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory

After a Loss: How Traveling Can Help You Heal

What to Do with Flowers after the Funeral

Byodo-In Temple at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Recognizing the Importance of Self Care while Grieving

The Importance of Showing and Sharing Your Love While You’re Still Alive

How Do You Want Your Life Honored? End-of-Life Ceremonies that Match How We Live

Valley of the Temples Mortuary and Chapel Construction

Why Visitation Matters

Recent Obituaries

Benjamin Bernal Sanchez

Mar Basilio

Ngoc Hoa Tran

Upcoming Events

Crystal & Pearl Jewelry – Emiko Hirata

Sumi-e Art Demo – Hisae Shouse

Blue Urchin Photo Studio – Shannon Rae

Chinese Watercolor – Daniel Wang

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