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The Art of Feng Shui in Chinese Funeral Traditions
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 …
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Event: Outdoor Photography Workshop with Doug Keister
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 …
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Returning to Nature: Scattering a Loved One’s Ashes in the Bay Area
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 …
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Filipino Funeral Traditions
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 …
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It’s a Matter of Trust: The Importance of an Onsite Crematory
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 …
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August 21st Antiques Roadshow Event at Cypress Lawn
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 …
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5 Ways to “Be” with a Friend Who Has Lost a Loved One
If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will one day. Someone you love will lose someone they love and they’re going to need you. Make sure you know …
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Honoring Our Elders: The Rich Influence of Chinese Funeral Traditions
California changed forever on January 24, 1848. That was the day James W. Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California. The Gold Rush brought another treasure to northern …
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Video Tour of Cypress Lawn’s Historic Noble Chapel
Have you visited Cypress Lawn or Noble Chapel yet? If not, we want to invite you to come out to our landmark 200-acre grounds, which we think are a true …
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Welcome to the Cypress Lawn Blog!
Welcome! I’m Ken Varner, President and CEO of Cypress Lawn. We’re so glad you’ve stopped by our new website and recently launched blog. We hope you’ll spend some time getting …
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