If you’re anything like me, you still have a few holiday gifts to pick up. There really isn’t anything quite like strolling through the mall during the holidays. The sparkling decorations, the festive music, and other trappings of the season can really put you in a holiday mood. But that’s not the case for everyone. ...
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There are a number of Bay Area treasures here on the Cypress Lawn grounds. Some people think visiting a cemetery is a bit odd or even macabre, but those who visit Cypress Lawn feel very differently. Once you experience the history, the natural beauty, and the amazing visual expressions of love and respect to those ...
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Holidays are so difficult when you’ve lost someone you loved, aren’t they? It’s almost counterintuitive because it’s supposed to be a time of warmth, happiness, and togetherness. But all of those expectations can stand in stark contrast to the reality of your loss. At Cypress Lawn, we recognize your pain and want to help you ...
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It’s the time of year when many people put an extra emphasis on gratitude and thankfulness. But it can be hard to get into the feeling of this season when you’ve lost someone close to you. When you lose someone you love, the grief never really goes away, does it? And for most, the holidays ...
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Have you heard of the practice of feng shui (pronounced fuhng shwey)? The words translate to “wind water” in English. If you live in the Bay Area, chances are you have heard of this ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing your surroundings by organizing a space in a way that balances its “chi” or energy. The ...
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On October 30th, we will welcome Doug Keister to Noble Chapel as a part of our lecture series. He will be holding an Outdoor Photo Seminar Workshop from 3:30 to 5:45 PM. The group will meet initially at Cypress Lawn’s Reception Room. Doug is the author of numerous photography books, including Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery ...
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For the Western World, the act of scattering a loved one’s ashes is relatively new, only picking up in popularity over the past three or four decades. Today, about one-third of Americans who choose cremation have their cremated ashes scattered instead of kept in an urn. For Asian cultures, the act of scattering ashes, particularly ...
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One of the best things about working at Cypress Lawn, is the gift we having of interacting daily with our community’s rich diversity. Because we serve all different types of people from various cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds, we get to witness a number of different traditions that are sometimes quite different from the typical ...
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Trust is the foundation of all good relationships, so here at Cypress Lawn, we don’t make promises to you lightly. Maintaining the trust of the families we serve is our top priority. Because of our high level of compassionate, professional care there is no name in the funeral profession in the Bay Area that is ...
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On August 21st, Cypress Lawn will host an Antiques Roadshow event featuring Antique Appraiser and syndicated columnist, Terry Hamburg. Recently, Cypress Lawn President and CEO, Ken Varner had a chance to catch up with Terry – to learn more about his passion for antiques, what to expect at the event, and why we all have ...
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