Welcome to Cypress Lawn

A Bay Area Treasure, Faithfully Preserved Since 1892

In the late 1800s, Hamden Holmes Noble envisioned a sanctuary of healing and beauty nestled alongside the Bay Area peninsula. His dream became a reality with the establishment of Cypress Lawn. Over the past century, many larger-than-life individuals have been laid to rest here, characters who were integral to California’s early years – and the foundation of the West. Their memories echo throughout our hallowed grounds, a treasured part of the fabric of our compelling and unique heritage.

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A Sanctuary of Unparalleled Natural Beauty

Cypress Lawn is a serene oasis within the Bay Area. Not only is it rich in cultural and historical significance, but it’s also a place surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and captivating views. Visitors come to Cypress Lawn to plan their arrangements, tour our internationally recognized arboretum, and view our exquisite architecture. Death is part of the circle of life, but we want this to be a place where both the young and the old can visit to enjoy and savor life.

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Over 100 Years of Service, and We're Just Getting Started

Although Cypress Lawn has helped families grieve death and celebrate life for more than a century, we never stop seeking possibilities that will enable us to better serve Bay Area families. It’s our honor to assist people of all faiths and ethnicities, and we do so with compassion and expertise. Your preferences and traditions matter to us. We will help you memorialize your loved one in a way that truly reflects who they were, whether that’s through a funeral, burial, or cremation.

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PLAN AHEAD

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Complimentary resources for hassle-free planning

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DISCOVER

Take a trolley tour of our memorial park

A free, docent-led tour of our historic and beautiful grounds

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How to Cultivate Gratitude Amid a Season of Grief

In recent years, gratitude practices have been acknowledged as beneficial for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Focusing on what you’re grateful for places your attention on the present moment and can soothe feelings of grief and loss. When you’ve…
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How GivingTuesday Can Help Our Heritage Museum

GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that takes place each year and promotes radical generosity and giving to those in need. This year, on November 28, people across the country make special efforts to give of what they have to others.…
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The Origins of Día de los Muertos

At Cypress Lawn, our dedicated staff members serve San Francisco families hailing from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Hispanic families. Funeral practices vary across the world, but families from Mexico take a unique approach to death and…
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Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1370 El Camino Real · Colma, CA 94014

Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service
977 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Crosby-N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home and Cremation Service
2 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

Miller Dutra Coastside Funeral
645 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Wherever you are, we’re not far away

Serving the San Francisco bay area with locations in:

Colma
San Mateo
Half Moon Bay
Burlingame

Family of Funeral Homes