About Us

Celebrating life since 2017
As a proud member of the San Jose community since 2017, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.

Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.

Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.

Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
Our story
Sacred Space Memorial was founded with a vision to offer families a more personal and flexible approach to end-of-life services. Recognizing that traditional funeral homes often come with limitations, we set out to create a model that prioritizes the unique needs and wishes of each family.
Led by founder Barry Bamford, who brings over 35 years of experience in the funeral and cemetery industry, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care that honors the life and legacy of your loved one. By collaborating with various venues throughout the community, we ensure that each service is as unique as the individual being remembered.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognized by our community, earning us accolades such as the 'Best of the Bay Area' award and being named one of San Jose's top funeral homes. At Sacred Space Memorial, we are here to support you with integrity, empathy, and personalized care every step of the way.
300+
Legacies Honored
8
Years in Business
4.9
Google Review Rating
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.

Mayra Cortez
Funeral Arranger

Veronica Ortiz
Funeral Arranger
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Barry Bamford
Founder & President
The founder and president of Sacred Space Memorial, Barry Bamford, has over 35 years of in the industry. After massive consolidation of the cemetery and funeral industry, Barry created Sacred Space Memorial to provide end of life solutions that are more family focused, than share-holder focused.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.

We’ll take care of every detail
From finding the perfect location for your services to handling all the arrangements, we’re here to make it simple and stress-free for your family.

Unique Funerals and Tributes

Compassionate customer care
“Sacred Space was wonderful and convenient. I was able to set up everything from home. Barry always took the time to explain the process from beginning to end.”
Author:— Erica rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Barry and Elizabeth were incredibly kind, empathetic, and professional. I highly recommend sacred space to anyone who needs cremation and funeral services.”
Author:— Ken Schwinn rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I would like to thank Barry, Mayra and Company for the wonderful service Sacred Space have provided to our family.”
Author:— Kat Santos rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Thank you so much for all of the care and concern you have given our family. We appreciate all of your help in planning the funeral. You all did a wonderful job! Nguyen’s family in San Jose, California”
Author:— Michael Nguyen rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Sacred Space made this experience for me during this difficult time seamless. Would highly recommend them...💜”
Author:— Holly Castaneda rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Barry and team went above and beyond to meet our needs during this particular stressful and difficult time!”
Author:— Yi Xue rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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News & events

Sacred Space Awarded 2024 Best of the Best

Sacred Space Recognized as Best of the Bay Area 2024

Sacred Space Awarded 2025 Best of the Best
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Sacred Space Funeral and Cremation Services offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.















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