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What Are Garden Estates and Why Are They Important?
At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff members serve families in San Francisco and the Bay Area with high-quality burial, funeral, and cremation services. Some families we serve choose to be laid to rest in a garden estate. This is one of many interment options available for families in our community. If you’re considering this type …
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Why You Should Visit Cypress Lawn in the Fall
Here at Cypress Lawn, we love the fall! Cooler weather, fall foliage, football season, and crisp air make autumn a great time to visit our cemetery. Our staff members love welcoming families in San Francisco and the Bay Area to our beautiful grounds. Whether you’re interested in finding a final resting place for a loved …
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The Power of Nature: Cypress Lawn Arboretum
As devoted members of the Bay Area community, our friendly Cypress Lawn staff members understand the importance of preserving the natural beauty of our area. Since 1892, our memorial park has served as one of our community’s horticultural landmarks. Our founder, Hamden Holmes Noble, understood the power of trees and connecting with nature. The Cypress …
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Explaining the Different Memorialization Options for Cremation
In recent years, cremation has grown in popularity among the families we serve. One of the unique features of cremation is the variety of memorialization options available. At Cypress Lawn Family of Funeral Homes, our caring staff members help many families in San Francisco and the Bay Area pay tribute to their loved ones after …
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What to Do if a Loved One Dies on Vacation
Vacation is a time usually filled with having fun, sharing togetherness, and making memories with loved ones. When a loved one dies on vacation, the family is suddenly faced with making urgent decisions and handling unexpected expenses. Some family members may struggle to cope with the stress of the event and the resultant grief. At …
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Summer Events for the Whole Family in the Bay Area
Summertime means lots of fun in San Francisco and the Bay Area. At Cypress Lawn Family of Funeral Homes, our staff members love when the temperatures rise and the area comes alive with fun-filled activities. There are many family-friendly events to enjoy in our community come July, and here are some of our favorite ones …
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Why Are Obituaries Important?
An obituary is a formal announcement or notice of death traditionally found in newspapers and nowadays published online. In some cases, an obituary is the initial way a person outside the family and close friend circle hears about a death. At Cypress Lawn, our dedicated staff members encourage every family we serve in San Francisco …
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How to Turn Your Grief into Storytelling This Father’s Day
Once a year, Americans celebrate Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June. This day is a wonderful time to honor the fathers in your life but can be difficult to acknowledge if you’ve recently lost your father. At Cypress Lawn, our staff members know how challenging it can be to spend a holiday that …
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The History Behind Mausoleums
Choosing a final resting place for a loved one can be difficult, as there are a variety of options available, whether you choose traditional burial or cremation. At Cypress Lawn, our devoted staff members help families in the San Francisco area make burial arrangements for their loved ones. Interment in a mausoleum is just one …
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Grief Tips for Parents Who Have Lost a Child
No parent expects to experience the death of their child. This type of loss is devastating and can leave parents feeling unmoored and directionless, without hope for the future. Research has proven that the death of a child leads to the most stress-inducing grief people experience. At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff members support families …
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