At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff members serve families in San Francisco and the Bay Area with high-quality burial, funeral, and cremation services. Some families we serve choose to be laid to rest in a garden estate. This is one of many interment options available for families in our community. If you’re considering this type of final resting place for yourself or your loved ones, we welcome you to learn more about this special type of memorial.

What are garden estates?

Garden estates are private estates that allow families to choose ground burial in a natural setting. Our Hillside Gardens campus features a variety of unique family garden estates. A garden estate is a truly unique choice for families who wish to customize their private burial section. Families can choose to place upright monuments, memorial benches, or flat markers within these estates.

Why are garden estates important?

Garden estates are important because families in our community are seeking memorialization options beyond an individual cemetery plot when they choose traditional burial. Because garden estates take up more space than a single plot, families can select larger monuments and memorials to place within the designated area.

How can I personalize my family’s garden estate? 

More families in our community are seeking personalized burial options, and an appealing feature of a garden estate is the option to make customized landscaping decisions. Perhaps you choose to plant certain flowers or shrubs that symbolize something meaningful to your family. You may wish to consult funeral home staff/groundskeepers to ensure proper placement, watering needs, etc. Whether you wish to incorporate feng shui principles or highlight a certain color or texture, your garden estate can be customized to suit your preferences and budget.

A garden estate creates a beautiful private area that future generations can visit for years to come. If you’d like to learn more about this type of burial option, please contact our staff.