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New Valley of the Temples Mortuary Opening - Honoring All Pre-Arranged Contracts

Valley of the Temples Mortuary is nestled in the foothills of the picturesque Ko'olau Mountains surrounded by manicured gardens and magnificent vistas, and is the largest of its kind on the windward side of Oahu offering funeral, reception and cemetery services all at one stunning location.

Valley of the Temples Mortuary welcomes families from Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary. All pre-existing Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary contracts will be automatically upgraded to the new state-of-the-art facility at Valley of the Temples Mortuary at no additional charge.

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Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is now at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

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After the Funeral: Is It Ever Too Late to Express Sympathy?

When a friend or acquaintance loses a loved one, it’s natural to want to reach out. Sometimes, however, we don’t know about the death until after the funeral. Other times we have trouble finding the words and procrastinate in offering condolences. Is it ever too late to express your sympathy to someone who has suffered
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Crafting a Meaningful Eulogy

Being asked to speak at a funeral is an honor. It means that the family values you. But because you’re being trusted with something so important, it can also be intimidating. Take a deep breath — with a few helpful tips and a bit of care, you can craft a meaningful and life-honoring eulogy. Make notes so you don’t ramble. The average eulogy should be
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When a Loved One Dies Far from Home

When a loved one dies, it can be complicated to plan the funeral. There are many decisions to be made, from big choices such as the final resting place to small details such as the music and readings. Planning a funeral is even more complicated, however, when the death occurs far from home. If your loved one dies while away
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How a Memorial DVD Can Help with Healing

When a loved one dies, it’s a painful time for all involved. If you’re planning the funeral, you’ll want to look for ways to honor your loved one while you help everyone who loved that person begin to heal. There are often many details to work out, including decisions about music, readings, speakers, a final resting place, a reception and
Read More >>
Planning a Funeral When Family is Far Away

As culture and society have changed over time, so have death and funerals. Families often used to live close together — sometimes even on the same property — and family members cared for their loved one in preparation for burial. Today, however, families tend to be more far-flung, and that can be problematic when a death occurs. It’s important for people to
Read More >>
Final Arrangements: When Family Members Disagree

When a loved one dies, emotions often run high. It’s a stressful time, and family members may disagree on arrangements. It’s hard to know what to do in that situation. What can you do if this happens to your family? First, take a moment to appreciate that people are not their best selves when grieving. Try to
Read More >>
Helping a Student Cope with Loss

The death of a loved one is always hard. When the grieving person is in school — whether it’s at an elementary school or college — grief can be more complicated, and extra support during the time of mourning is often needed. College students who are away from home may feel isolated and detached from family members, and this can make grieving especially difficult. Those who haven’t experienced a loss in their life
Read More >>
When a Loved One Dies: Memorializing Life through Art

When a loved one dies, it’s important to find a way to remember and honor that memory. Most of us need a tangible touchpoint that we can look to and help resolve our feelings of loss and grief. One option that helps many people cope is art. People have always looked to beautiful things to
Read More >>
How to Choose a Casket

When a loved one dies, there are many decisions that must be made within just a few days. The final resting place must be determined, and details about the service must be provided. If your loved one is having a traditional burial, you may find yourself in the position of choosing a casket. Choosing a
Read More >>
Organ Donation: Does It Affect the Funeral?

Of all the good deeds one could do, organ donation is among the most charitable acts. A single person can save or improve up to 50 lives by donating his or her organs at the time of death. It seems like something everyone would sign up to do, yet many people are reluctant. One question
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Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is now at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

Of all the good deeds one could do, organ donation is among the most charitable acts. A single person can save or improve up to 50 lives by donating his or her organs at the time of death. It seems like something everyone would sign up to do, yet many people are reluctant. One question Read More >>

After the Funeral: Is It Ever Too Late to Express Sympathy?

When a friend or acquaintance loses a loved one, it’s natural to want to reach out. Sometimes, however, we don’t know about the death until after the funeral. Other times we have trouble finding the words and procrastinate in offering condolences. Is it ever too late to express your sympathy to someone who has suffered Read More >>
Crafting a Meaningful Eulogy

Being asked to speak at a funeral is an honor. It means that the family values you. But because you’re being trusted with something so important, it can also be intimidating. Take a deep breath — with a few helpful tips and a bit of care, you can craft a meaningful and life-honoring eulogy. Make notes so you don’t ramble. The average eulogy should be Read More >>
When a Loved One Dies Far from Home

When a loved one dies, it can be complicated to plan the funeral. There are many decisions to be made, from big choices such as the final resting place to small details such as the music and readings. Planning a funeral is even more complicated, however, when the death occurs far from home. If your loved one dies while away Read More >>
How a Memorial DVD Can Help with Healing

When a loved one dies, it’s a painful time for all involved. If you’re planning the funeral, you’ll want to look for ways to honor your loved one while you help everyone who loved that person begin to heal. There are often many details to work out, including decisions about music, readings, speakers, a final resting place, a reception and Read More >>
Planning a Funeral When Family is Far Away

As culture and society have changed over time, so have death and funerals. Families often used to live close together — sometimes even on the same property — and family members cared for their loved one in preparation for burial. Today, however, families tend to be more far-flung, and that can be problematic when a death occurs. It’s important for people to Read More >>
Final Arrangements: When Family Members Disagree

When a loved one dies, emotions often run high. It’s a stressful time, and family members may disagree on arrangements. It’s hard to know what to do in that situation. What can you do if this happens to your family? First, take a moment to appreciate that people are not their best selves when grieving. Try to Read More >>
Helping a Student Cope with Loss

The death of a loved one is always hard. When the grieving person is in school — whether it’s at an elementary school or college — grief can be more complicated, and extra support during the time of mourning is often needed. College students who are away from home may feel isolated and detached from family members, and this can make grieving especially difficult. Those who haven’t experienced a loss in their life Read More >>
When a Loved One Dies: Memorializing Life through Art

When a loved one dies, it’s important to find a way to remember and honor that memory. Most of us need a tangible touchpoint that we can look to and help resolve our feelings of loss and grief. One option that helps many people cope is art. People have always looked to beautiful things to Read More >>
How to Choose a Casket

When a loved one dies, there are many decisions that must be made within just a few days. The final resting place must be determined, and details about the service must be provided. If your loved one is having a traditional burial, you may find yourself in the position of choosing a casket. Choosing a Read More >>
Organ Donation: Does It Affect the Funeral?

Of all the good deeds one could do, organ donation is among the most charitable acts. A single person can save or improve up to 50 lives by donating his or her organs at the time of death. It seems like something everyone would sign up to do, yet many people are reluctant. One question Read More >>

Recent Obituaries

Upcoming Events

07 Apr

Ching Ming 2019

Join us for Ching Ming 2019 Show your respect for your ancestors at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park on Sunday April 7, 2019. Place the names of your loved ones on our prayer board. Get a free gift if you’re one of the first 200 visitors. Enter to win a $250 Foodland gift card.*

Introducing Valley of the Temples Mortuary

Pre-Opening Savings

New Valley of the Temples Mortuary Opening - Honoring All Pre-Arranged Contracts

News

Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is now at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

After the Funeral: Is It Ever Too Late to Express Sympathy?

Crafting a Meaningful Eulogy

When a Loved One Dies Far from Home

How a Memorial DVD Can Help with Healing

Planning a Funeral When Family is Far Away

Final Arrangements: When Family Members Disagree

Helping a Student Cope with Loss

When a Loved One Dies: Memorializing Life through Art

How to Choose a Casket

Organ Donation: Does It Affect the Funeral?

Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary is now at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park

After the Funeral: Is It Ever Too Late to Express Sympathy?

Crafting a Meaningful Eulogy

When a Loved One Dies Far from Home

How a Memorial DVD Can Help with Healing

Planning a Funeral When Family is Far Away

Final Arrangements: When Family Members Disagree

Helping a Student Cope with Loss

When a Loved One Dies: Memorializing Life through Art

How to Choose a Casket

Organ Donation: Does It Affect the Funeral?

Recent Obituaries

Gary David Helfand

Ian Tetsuo Kagimoto

Gwendolyn “Gwen” Kwai Pung Kaanapu

Upcoming Events

Ching Ming 2019

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