When a loved one dies, planning their funeral is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate their life, passions, accomplishments, and cultural traditions. At Cypress Lawn, our staff is experienced in helping families honor their cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs with meaningful services. Our licensed funeral directors recognize the diversity of the Bay Area and strive to …
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At Cypress Lawn, we are committed to meeting our Bay Area neighbors’ needs with high-quality burial, funeral, and cremation services.   We have served the San Francisco community for over a century and are proud to bring our deep experience and specialized knowledge to helping families honor their loved ones.   From our leadership to …
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We host many events here at Cypress Lawn — from tours of our world-class Arboretum to lecture series and flag retirement ceremonies to Memorial Day celebrations and more.   One event we remember with fondness happened back in 2019. Dozens of people of all ages joined us on a Saturday night to watch an outdoor …
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By Bob Gordon Jr., President and CEO of Cypress Lawn Did you know there are over 100 decisions that have to be made immediately after the death of a loved one? It can feel overwhelming to be faced with so many decisions while also experiencing intense grief. At Cypress Lawn, explaining every decision to the …
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Here at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, our compassionate staff helps our grieving neighbors throughout the Bay Area.   Grieving the death of a loved one is a difficult thing for anyone, no matter their gender. Because of socialization and cultural norms, many men experience grief in a particular way. Compared to women, …
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Many families assume that if they choose cremation, their options for permanent memorialization can become limited. At Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, this is not the case. We offer a variety of memorialization options for those who choose cremation. We believe every family should be able to honor their loved one in the …
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By Robert A. Gordon Jr., President & CEO of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park I talk with families every day who have recently lost a loved one, and they almost always say the same thing about this time of year: It’s difficult. Some wish they could skip December altogether. Others tell me they’re …
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After a loved one dies, it’s normal to feel anxious or worried about what will come next. Grieving takes a lot of time and energy – and grieving the death of a spouse or romantic partner is especially overwhelming. At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff is well-acquainted with the complexities of grief. We talk to …
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So often, Bay Area families tell our staff at Cypress Lawn that their loved one’s visitation and funeral went by in a blur. That there wasn’t much of a chance to gather themselves emotionally, reflect, or connect with family and friends. We understand how this happens, what with feelings of shock, confusion, and exhaustion all …
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A significant portion of adult life happens at work, and much of this time may be spent surrounded by co-workers. When a co-worker dies, the effects can be devastating and can be felt much more deeply than expected. Even if the relationship was not especially close or personal, there is a void left by someone …
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