Neptune Society

09/29/2026

Today is National ! The was founded on September 29, 1899, and is America’s oldest and largest major combat veteran organization.

09/24/2026

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Life lessons from autumn! 🍂

09/12/2026

09/11/2026

25 years: The legacy of September 11, 2001.

09/08/2026

Grief changes us in ways we don't always expect – including how we sleep, think, move and care for ourselves.
Join us for Navigating Your Personal Grief Journey, a free webinar in partnership with For Grief, exploring the connection between grief and self-care. Hear from grief advocate Viv Babin, sleep expert Lindsay Scola and grief researcher Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD, as they share practical insights and compassionate guidance for navigating the physical and emotional impact of loss.
Tuesday, September 15 | 7 PM ET
Register now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fJwtMgIuS_OFEX_jtFe2Sg

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92.
https://www.npr.org/2026/09/03/nx-s1-5718381/gloria-steinem-dies

09/01/2026

Wendell Berry, author, poet, and Kentucky farmer who advocated a simpler life and love of the land, has died at age 92. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/sep/01/wendell-berry-us-author-dead

08/31/2026

The Neptune corporate team spent an afternoon volunteering with Feeding South Florida and sorted through 10,582 pounds of donated food -- equal to 8,818 meals for people in need in our community. Thanks for all you do, FSF. 🥰

08/27/2026

Shelley Fabares died on Aug. 22 at the age of 82. She first enjoyed success as Mary on ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and later received Emmy nominations for her role on ‘Coach.’ She also had a No. 1 single with ‘Johnny Angel’ and starred in three movies with Elvis Presley.

09/18/2025

Neptune Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson spoke to Sonata Hospice staff in Hayward about the services we offer.

08/06/2025

Neptune Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson brought “snack on demand” boxes to fortify the nurses and social workers at Kaiser and Stanford.

08/02/2024

NSNC Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson and Funeral Arranger Shawna Hughes donated 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to Ruby's Place, an emergency shelter for women and children affected by domestic violence. Thank you for your work in the community!

06/21/2024

NSNC Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson stopped by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and Coroner’s office with lunch for the hard-working staff. Thanks for all you do! Nice note of thanks from Sheriff Dagneau:

10/23/2023

Our Castro Valley office created a display as part of our month-long support of Operation Gratitude. Families we serve are encouraged to write a note as part of OG's letter-writing campaign; they will be sent to deployed troops to let them know we're all thinking of and supporting them. ❤️💙 You can join us in supporting Operation Gratitude, which sends care packages to deployed troops throughout the world: https://giving.operationgratitude.com/team/385533

10/17/2023

NSNC Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson visited the hard-working staff at Kaiser San Leandro Medical Center – with treats, of course!

08/04/2023

NSNC Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson visited Kaiser San Leandro to drop off treats and talk with the nurses and social workers about preplanning and other services NSNC offers.

07/03/2023

NSNC Castro Valley Service Manager Dayna Jackson brought appropriately patriotic-themed Ghirardelli Chocolate Company goodies for the staff at Hope Hospice to celebrate the .

05/11/2023

NSNC Castro Valley Funeral Arranger Jennifer Blaylock and her two dogs took part in the 12th annual Hope Hospice Hike For Hope, which raised over $125,000 for community programs.

11/07/2022

Castro Valley service manager Dayna Jackson officiated her first funeral service on Nov. 4. We're deeply honored to serve and offer comfort to families and friends who have lost a loved one.