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  • Grief Tips for When Someone Is Missing from the Dinner Table

    After losing a loved one, the holiday season can feel lonely. There are a few things you can do to find peace and comfort during a challenging period of grief.

  • Cypress Lawn’s Fifth Annual Arboretum Day

    Don’t miss Cypress Lawn’s fifth annual Arboretum Day! At this special event, Bay Area families can celebrate Colma’s annual autumnal tree-planting tradition.

  • All About Our “Locate a Gravesite” Website Feature

    At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff members help families throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area create memorable final tributes for their loved ones. For decades, we’ve helped families lay their loved ones to rest in our historic Memorial Park. Over the years, many families have come to us trying to locate the grave of …
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  • Garden of Light: A Cypress Lawn Treasure

    At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff members provide high-quality funeral, burial, and cremation services for families in San Francisco and the Bay Area. In recent years, more families have chosen cremation for their loved ones because of its flexible memorialization options, including placement in our Garden of Light, a beautiful cremation garden located on the …
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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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