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About

People's Funeral Chapel has been an important part of the Hanford community since the early 1900s. Located in the city's historical downtown, our funeral home provides a warm atmosphere and caring staff to serve families of all faiths and cultures.

Let’s celebrate life

Lobby at People's Funeral ChapelWhether you are planning for yourself or a loved one, our bilingual team is ready to help you create a meaningful celebration that reflects the personality and passions that makes a life unique. We find inspiration almost anywhere—in a favorite song, hobby, even an iconic style—and turn that into a funeral or memorial filled with thoughtful and meaningful details. You’ll find there’s almost no limit to the special tribute we can create.

We understand that losing a loved one is a difficult experience, and we are committed to helping our families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Our professional funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to guide you.

Please call us when we can help.

History

When Hanford, California, became a city in 1891, the People’s Undertaking Association handled most of the mortuary business in the area.

Around that time, Cecil G. Demme, who was working with his father in a furniture store and funeral parlor in Emerson, Nebraska, received a letter from a friend that informed him that "Hanford was in need of a funeral parlor.”

Cecil came to Hanford with his wife in 1924 and, along with parishioners from the Hanford Presbyterian Church, formed the People's Undertaking Parlor Corporation for the purpose of selling stock to raise money to build a funeral parlor.

The corporation drew up plans for the funeral parlor, which was to be located on North Douty and 8th streets in Hanford. The People's Funeral Chapel was completed in 1925.

A transfer of ownership in 1950 prompted a remodel of the funeral home, as well as the name change from People's Undertaking Parlor to People's Funeral Chapel. One of the more noticeable changes made was the addition of decorative cement block walls on the south and west sides. This addition gave the building its iconic modernistic appearance.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"Every one was so kind"

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April 2022

"During our family's difficulties Breanna stepped up to help solve some difficult discussions"

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April 2022

"Alejandra did a great job answered all questions we had made it very easy for us to get the right packet and right prices. Overall experience was great!"

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February 2022

"Gabe made us feel like he personally knew us and the attention he gave us, whether being there or on the phone absolutely was great service. To call and ask us how we were doing and giving us words of encouragement was above and beyond. Thank you to The Funeral Home Chapel for 'under the circumstances' an absolutely great experience. I am glad I

chose your facility as a resting place for my Mom ❤"

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February 2022

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