At Cypress Lawn, we believe it’s important to know where you came from. Sharing the history of our funeral homes and cemetery campuses helps us stay connected to our past. Our diverse staff members value our Bay Area heritage and take pride in remembering those who came before us. We want everyone who stops by …
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Beginning in the opening month of 2023, Cypress Lawn Arboretum will be hosting our inaugural botanical art gallery exhibit, featuring several works by renowned local artist Pria Graves. This exhibit will launch on January 20th and will remain on display in the lobby of the main offices at Cypress Lawn (1370 El Camino Real) through …
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At Cypress Lawn, we pride ourselves on providing our San Francisco neighbors with high-quality funeral, cremation, and burial services. For over a century, we’ve been a testament to trustworthy and supportive care for families facing some of life’s most difficult moments. What makes our services stand out is our people, both those who currently work …
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The past few years have forced all of us to face unprecedented circumstances and to change direction, sometimes at a moment’s notice. In these turbulent times, one thing remains the same: our commitment to serving families throughout the Bay Area. Trusting our team to preplan your funeral or commemorate your loved one’s life means you …
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Every year, November 11th offers our neighbors in the Bay Area an opportunity to honor military service members from all walks of life. Each Veterans Day, our professional staff at Cypress Lawn commemorates this federal holiday by remembering those who made sacrifices to defend our country. In honor of Veterans Day, we’re sharing details about …
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The commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, was deeply felt across our country and world. When we reflect upon the events of that tragic day and the thousands of lives that were lost, it can feel overwhelming, even after so much time has passed. For many of us, the day that changed …
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As members of the Bay Area community for over a century, our leadership team at Cypress Lawn deeply cares about celebrating the lives of our neighbors — but also honoring and preserving the treasured history of our city and state. Cypress Lawn’s Memorial Park is home to many exquisite pieces of art and architecture that …
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Since our founding in 1892, Cypress Lawn has always been a place where families can go to celebrate life — a cultural landmark that has become vital to the living legacy of San Francisco. As our country and state begin reopening as the pandemic releases its clutches on our normalcy, you may be looking for …
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Cypress Lawn symbolizes many different things to many different people. For some, our Memorial Park signifies a peaceful final resting place for a loved one or perhaps an ancestor from several generations past. For others, it’s a sacred space where the life of a beloved friend or family member was celebrated. However, for all, it …
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At Cypress Lawn, it is our deepest honor to serve families of all different races, ethnicities, religions, and cultural traditions. In honor of Black History Month, we are sharing the stories of just a few of the many influential and prominent Black Americans who are laid to eternal rest within our peaceful Memorial Park. As …
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