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How to Cultivate Gratitude Amid a Season of Grief
In recent years, gratitude practices have been acknowledged as beneficial for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Focusing on what you’re grateful for places your attention on the present moment and can soothe feelings of grief and loss. When you’ve recently lost a loved one, cultivating gratitude can be incredibly difficult. At Cypress Lawn, our …
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How GivingTuesday Can Help Our Heritage Museum
GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that takes place each year and promotes radical generosity and giving to those in need. This year, on November 28, people across the country make special efforts to give of what they have to others. At Cypress Lawn, our dedicated staff members participate in this important annual event throughout San …
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The Origins of Día de los Muertos
At Cypress Lawn, our dedicated staff members serve San Francisco families hailing from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including Hispanic families. Funeral practices vary across the world, but families from Mexico take a unique approach to death and the afterlife. Each year from October 31 through November 2, people of Mexican heritage located …
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Death Doesn’t Have to Be Scary—We Can Help
The death of a partner, friend, or family member is one of life’s most difficult events. It’s no wonder that when many of us contemplate the end of life, we are filled with dread and anxiety about the future. Handling the funeral arrangements of a loved one can be stressful, especially during a time of …
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Grief Resources to Share with Loved Ones
When a close friend or family member loses a loved one, knowing how to support them can be difficult, especially during the weeks and months following the funeral. At Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, our experienced staff members provide grief support to families throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. There are a few …
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Why Our Staff Loves What We Do
At Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, our experienced staff members are devoted to serving families in San Francisco and the Bay Area with high-quality funeral services. Our staff members are passionate about helping families in our community honor their loved ones. We genuinely love what we do and pride ourselves on offering the same …
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How to Start the Preplanning Conversation with Your Family
In recent years, our dedicated staff at Cypress Lawn has helped even more families preplan their end-of-life services throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. There are many benefits to planning your funeral service in advance, from peace of mind for you and your family to saving money on rising funeral costs. Many individuals who …
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Celebrating Our Beautiful Stained-Glass Collection
Choosing a final resting place for yourself or a loved one is an important decision, as family and loved ones can return to pay tribute for years to come. At Cypress Lawn, our experienced staff members serve families in San Francisco and the Bay Area with high-quality funeral, cremation, and burial services. We are proud …
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Advice for Helping Children Cope with Loss
The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging life experiences many of us will face. It’s especially difficult for a child. Coping with loss can seem hopeless at times, but there are some ways to help children move through grief. At Cypress Lawn, our staff members provide funeral and cremation services …
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Finding the Best Way to Honor a Loved One Who Was Cremated
More families in San Francisco and across the country are choosing cremation for their loved ones. At Cypress Lawn, our experienced staff help families honor their loved ones in many different ways following cremation. When you choose cremation at our funeral home, you’ll find the memorialization options to be flexible and varied. This allows every …
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