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Obituaries
Services
- Funeral
  Compassionate support and expert guidance to honor every life.
- Burial
  Burial monuments, and mausoleum options in serene historic grounds.
- Cremation
  Flexible cremation options with meaningful disposition & memorials.
- Receptions
  Thoughtful catering and reception services for gatherings after the service.
- Personalization
  Unique, special touches that celebrate and tell the story of a life well lived.
- The Family Website
  A private, collaborative digital timeline to preserve your family's history.
- View All Services
  Explore our full range of funeral, cremation, and cemetery offerings.
- Reach Our Service Team
  Our compassionate professionals are here 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you with care and expertise.
- Visit Our Grounds
  Experience the tranquility of our historic arboretum and memorial park, a sanctuary for remembrance and reflection
- Pre-Planning Options
  Explore Pre-Planning Options Secure your legacy and spare your loved ones from difficult decisions by arranging your preferences in advance.
Planning
Memorial Park
- Search Our Records
  Search, locate and explore our historic grounds in a 360° view.
- Heritage Foundation
  Preserving the historical art and architecture of our Memorial Park.
- Arboretum
  Explore our diverse internationally celebrated living collection of trees
- Schedule a Guided Tour
  Book a tour to discover our historic architecture and the stories of pioneers.
- East Campus
  Our original 19th-century grounds and the most historic area of Cypress Lawn.
- West Campus
  Home to grand historic monuments and the Laurel Hill Mound.
- Hillside Gardens
  Newest addition to the Park, featuring garden estates and sweeping views.
- Olivet Gardens
  A historic garden that has served the community for over a century.
- Search Available Property
  Browse burial plots and memorial estates across our historic campuses.
- Visit Memorial Park
  Explore the beauty and heritage of our grounds with this guide to interactive maps, botanical highlights, and essential guest resources.
- Memorial Park Resources
  Plan Your Visit: Access campus maps, download our visitor guide, and use the 360° Gravesite Locator to navigate our historic grounds.
- Support The Future, Donate Today
  Support our ongoing mission to preserve the most vulnerable monuments and ensure the grounds endure for future generations.
- Join Our Newsletter
  Stay Connected: Receive updates on Arboretum blooms, historical restoration projects, and upcoming heritage tours and events.
About
- About Cypress Lawn
  A historic park honoring legacies, heritage, and community since 1892.
- Mission & Values
  Serving all with compassion, integrity, and commitment to preservation.
- Leadership Team
  Professionals dedicated to guiding families with expertise and empathy.
- History & Heritage
  Explore the stories and architecture that shaped our landmark grounds.
- Testimonials
  Heartfelt words from the families who have entrusted us with their care.
- Career Opportunities
  Join a driven team supporting families and preserving local history.
- Our Locations
  Proudly serving families throughout the Bay Area at our locations.
- Arboretum & Grounds
  Explore Cypress Lawns arboretum with historic trees, peaceful memorial gardens, and natural spaces for reflection and remembrance.
- Upcoming Events
  Join seasonal remembrance gatherings and community programs that honor loved ones and celebrate the history and spirit of Cypress Lawn.
- Heritage Foundation
  Preserving our history through education, archives, and community initiatives that honor the stories and legacy of Cypress Lawn.
Blog
Contact Us
- Get Funeral & Cremation Help
  Compassionate, 24/7 assistance for families when a death has occurred.
- Plan for the Future
  Secure your legacy and spare your loved ones from difficult decisions tomorrow.

Resources

Blog Archives

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Social Security Benefits
All of our Cypress Lawn team members have years of experience guiding families through some of life’s most difficult moments. One of the big ways we offer support is by…
Jan 16, 2026
3 minutes read
Resources, Veterans
Veterans Benefits
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park is proud to serve as the final resting place for hundreds of U.S. veterans — America’s heroes. For over a century, it has been our staff’s…
Jan 15, 2026
2 minutes read
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DANCING ON THE BRINK OF THE WORLD – VOLUME XVI – BEINGS
Beings, of the more Than human world, fostering Love in company My story, as a being in kind with the trees, is a journey slow in growing. Seasons…
Aug 27, 2024
5 minutes read
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Dancing on the Brink of the World: Volume VIII — Veteran
Veteran Cypress Rugged beauty on continent’s edge, Your rounded canopy swept by fog Gives little hint of your ultimate fate. Below, in the canyon, your gnarled roots Cling, oh…
Aug 12, 2022
8 minutes read
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Dancing on the Brink of the World
VOLUME V: HERITAGE By Cypress Lawn Arboretum Director Josh Gevertz While truly an indigenous tree only in the pocket remnants of ancient groves found at Point Lobos and Pebble Beach…
Oct 26, 2021
11 minutes read
COVID-19, Resources
FEMA Assistance for COVID-19 Funerals: What Your Family Needs to Know
Our team at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park has been serving Bay Area families throughout the pandemic, and we know firsthand how catastrophic the past year has been…
Apr 9, 2021
3 minutes read
Arboretum, Resources
In From The West – A Monterey Cypress Poem and Film – Dancing on the Brink of the World
Let me tell you a story, from a decade ago, about the first Monterey cypress I ever came to know … She lives on Bodega Head, nestled a hundred paces…
Feb 23, 2021
1 minutes read
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Meet Our Arboretum Director: Josh Gevertz
Trees have always been integral to the life of Cypress Lawn’s new Arboretum Director, Josh Gevertz. Gevertz, who is a native of the Bay Area, grew up admiring the redwood…
Mar 3, 2020
4 minutes read
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Ship-Outs – Transporting Your Loved One Home
While our team at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park has been proudly serving Bay Area families for over 100 years, we also help families who are from other…
Dec 17, 2019
2 minutes read