Memorial Day – what an important day for those of us in the Bay Area and all Americans! It is, of course, the time we set aside as a country to honor those who gave their lives in defense of their country and the ideals for which America stands. While we may not all agree ...
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Cypress Lawn, through its Heritage Foundation, is amid its 17th year of providing free lectures on a variety of interesting topics to the community. It’s one more way we work to ensure the preservation and restoration of the history of Cypress Lawn and the state of California. We invite you to join us every month ...
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American consumers make dozens of purchasing choices every week. Many of these decisions are almost automatic – maybe you visit the same local bistro every Friday night and know the exact winery you like to take out-of-town guests to visit. Some of these buying decisions are more important than others – obviously, your choice of ...
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What is the purpose and history of Arbor Day? Some say the first documented Arbor Day was the arbor plantation festival held in the Spanish village of Mondoñedo back in 1594. In the U.S., Arbor Day was founded in 1872 by Nebraskan J. Sterling Morton with the purpose of encouraging people and groups to plant ...
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A little over seven million people call the San Francisco Bay Area home – and we’re lucky enough to be among them! It’s hard to wrap your mind around a number that big, but think about it for a moment – over seven million unique individuals, who all have a life story, interests, passions, and ...
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The famous 19th-century American writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Individuality is an important value to the people of the Bay Area, and it’s important to the team at Cypress Lawn as well. When we help ...
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<!– –> Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Franklin’s wisdom and humor is spot on – but there are actually a number of different ways we can leave a legacy. For most of us, our ...
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There is a power that comes from gathering with like-minded people. You see it all the time. People become members of organizations, churches, clubs, and societies as a way to express their passions and interests, to learn, to give back, or to get to know people who think the same way they do. The Cypress Lawn ...
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Think back to the major life events that have occurred in your family. Weddings, the birth of a child, anniversaries, and even the purchase of a new home were probably marked by some kind of a gathering – maybe in a home, restaurant, or other venue. Your loved ones came together, connected, talked, and reflected ...
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The Bay Area is a rich tapestry of cultures and traditions. One of the greatest challenges and joys of the work we do here at Cypress Lawn is building a team that can understand and identify with the many ethnic groups that fill our neighborhoods. Just like every individual is unique, every ethnicity is unique, ...
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