British statesmen and philosopher Francis Bacon once said, “It is natural to die as to be born.” We all know death is a normal, inescapable element of the human experience. So why is it so hard for many to face? Some have a lot of fear, anxiety, and questions when it comes to thinking about ...
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A homeland. A sanctuary. A history of people. This is Cypress Lawn. We have a deep history of according respect to the communities that make up the Bay Area and bestowing reverence upon the families who come to us. It’s a responsibility and reputation we take very seriously. Since 1892, the team at Cypress Lawn ...
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Bay Area residents are incredibly savvy consumers. They know how to utilize consumer reports, online reviews, and articles to make sure they are purchasing a solid product or service and getting the best value. For large purchases such as a car, a computer, or a home – this is fairly easy to do. There are ...
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Cypress Lawn is an important part of Bay Area history. As stewards of this historical treasure, we feel a deep responsibility to partner with others in our community who feel the same commitment to education and learning. This is why, through the Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation, we host and sponsor a number of free lectures, ...
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Do you ever wonder how your story will be told after you’ve left this world? Legacy is something that’s very important to most Bay Area families, and it’s easy to see why. No one wants to be forgotten, and we all hope that long after we’re gone, our descendants will know who we were, what ...
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Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park recently announced that Mr. Bob Gordon, Jr. would assume the position of President at our historically significant funeral home and cemetery, as outgoing President and CEO Ken Varner transitions to a new role at Cypress Lawn as a consultant and Chairman of the Board of Cypress Funeral Services, ...
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Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park announces that Mr. Bob Gordon, Jr. will assume the position of President at the historically significant funeral home and cemetery. Bob Gordon, Jr., is more than well qualified to step into the role as President of Cypress Lawn. A California native and 1988 Business Administration and Marketing/Finance graduate from ...
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At Cypress Lawn, we hear from people all the time who have a strong desire to leave a legacy for their surviving family members. This can extend to a number of different areas in life, and for many people in the Bay Area, it also includes the physical impact they have on the environment. From ...
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Cypress Lawn? For many, it’s our connection to the fascinating history of the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s true – we have been here since almost the beginning of California’s statehood, and between our architecture, art, and grounds – there is so much ...
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Cypress Lawn has a long, rich history dating back to when California first began. People come from all over the world to experience the beauty of our historical buildings, majestic stained glass, our serene arboretum, and more. If you haven’t visited Cypress Lawn yet, we hope you’ll start making your plans now, especially if you’re ...
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