FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION & MEMORIAL PARK
Honoring Life at Northern California's Most Historic Cemetery.
For over 130 years, Cypress Lawn has been the Bay Area's trusted partner for funerals, cremation, and burial. Discover the unique legacy of our historic cemetery and arboretum, a tranquil place dedicated to honoring life.
Our History
Established in 1892, discover the unique vision, historic architecture, and pioneering legacy that defines Cypress Lawn.
Learn MoreOur Team
Meet our dedicated, professional team whose compassion and expertise will guide you every step of the way.
Learn MoreOur Locations
Serving the Bay Area with four convenient locations in Colma, San Mateo, Half Moon Bay, and Burlingame.
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This Is Cypress Lawn
Our Mission
Cypress Lawn exists because every life is worth loving and remembering, serving as a sanctuary of peace and a perpetual record of our shared history.
Our Values
These values guide our commitment to creating a sanctuary of peace and a homeland of comfort for the living.
Contact UsOur Families
We believe in providing our families with high-quality services that will exceed their expectations. We further believe that all of our interactions with families should be conducted with extreme care and in a timely manner.
Our People
We believe in providing our highly valued associates with an opportunity to grow their careers and achieve their goals. We also believe in providing our people with a safe working environment and an opportunity to balance their own quality of life.
Acting with Honesty and Integrity
We believe there is never a right way to do a wrong thing. We also believe in building relationships between ourselves, our families, and other stakeholders that are based on trust and reliability.
Treating Each Other with Respect and Dignity
We believe in providing our people with a working environment based on trust (i.e. a safe working environment) where their ideas, opinions, and frustrations can be heard without repercussion or retaliation. We also believe that everyone can make an important contribution to the company and that everyone has something to learn and everyone has something to teach.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
We believe we should always strive to do our best. We also remain committed to always seeking new opportunities to make our best even better.
Teamwork
We believe we are all in this together.
Safety & Security
We believe in working safely. We also believe in ensuring that our grounds and our buildings are properly maintained, are free of unsafe hazards, and are firmly secured at all times.
We hope that by sharing our company’s values that you will better understand Cypress Lawn and our team.
What Families Are Saying
My brothers and I had the difficult task of planning our mother's funeral. The staff at Cypress Funeral Home, specifically Thomas, was very professional and compassionate. He was very helpful and understanding of our requests. He handled all the details from the viewing, arrangements with...
Great service for my sister. Everything was put together very well, and the time allotted allowed everyone to properly say goodbye. I'm not exactly sure what the timeframe was given to family and friends, but there weren't any issues. I didn't feel things were rushed,...
On the day before Easter Sunday, I had the honor to visit relatives interred at Cypress lawn Memorial Park. My late-Aunt left instructions in her will that we should visit this place. Cypress Lawn is a beautiful well maintained cemetery. Although it's not as nice...
I've wanted to come visit ever since I found out that Wyatt Earp and his wife are buried here. We found their plot with ease. It was interesting to see what tokens were left for the Western Legend. Overall the graves are very well maintained....
A Living Museum and Arboretum
Beyond a place of remembrance, Cypress Lawn is a nationally recognized sanctuary for history and art. We invite you to explore one of the largest stained-glass collection in North America, exclusive exhibits and our Arboretum, which serve as a repository of stunning architecture and rare botanical specimens.
Memorial Gardens and Facilities
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park is home to outstanding views, charming chapels, flowing fountains, and treasured works of art that have lasted over a century. Plan a visit anytime to take in the beauty for yourself.
Our Commitment to Perpetual Care
Choosing a permanent memorial requires absolute confidence in the future. Cypress Lawn provides that assurance through our dedicated, legally mandated endowment fund.
Need Assistance or Considering Pre-Planning?
If you are unable to locate an obituary, or if you wish to speak with our compassionate staff about funeral services or pre-arranging your own final wishes, please contact us directly.