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  • A New Convenient Resource to Share with Your Family

    By Bob Gordon Jr., President and CEO of Cypress Lawn Did you know there are over 100 decisions that have to be made immediately after the death of a loved one? It can feel overwhelming to be faced with so many decisions while also experiencing intense grief. At Cypress Lawn, explaining every decision to the …
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  • 7 Tips for Men Who Are Grieving

    Here at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park, our compassionate staff helps our grieving neighbors throughout the Bay Area.   Grieving the death of a loved one is a difficult thing for anyone, no matter their gender. Because of socialization and cultural norms, many men experience grief in a particular way. Compared to women, …
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  • Many Options for Cremation Memorialization at Cypress Lawn

    Many families assume that if they choose cremation, their options for permanent memorialization can become limited. At Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, this is not the case. We offer a variety of memorialization options for those who choose cremation. We believe every family should be able to honor their loved one in the …
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  • Coping With Loss and Grief Around the Holidays

    By Robert A. Gordon Jr., President & CEO of Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park I talk with families every day who have recently lost a loved one, and they almost always say the same thing about this time of year: It’s difficult. Some wish they could skip December altogether. Others tell me they’re …
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  • Upholding Our Mission to Serve America’s Heroes

    By Bob Gordon Jr., President and CEO of Cypress Lawn If you’ve ever attended a funeral for a veteran, there may be moments that were so meaningful you can recall them months or even years later. Maybe it was the playing of Taps or the ceremonial folding of the American flag. Maybe you can still …
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  • Exploring the Significant History of Cypress Lawn

    At Cypress Lawn, we believe it’s important to know where you came from. Sharing the history of our funeral homes and cemetery campuses helps us stay connected to our past. Our diverse staff members value our Bay Area heritage and take pride in remembering those who came before us. We want everyone who stops by …
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  • Dancing on the Brink of the World:
    Volume IX – Origin

    THE ORIGIN OF HERITAGE   From origin upon this earth Arising from the sand To journey far, friend, from thy birth  Your seed now germs on distant land   This story seldom hears the call Unknown tale, to my own kin So by these words, may we grow tall Together! Let us now begin … …
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  • “Living Color” by Botanical Artist Pria Graves – Feature Exhibition at Cypress Lawn Arboretum – January & February 2023

    Beginning in the opening month of 2023, Cypress Lawn Arboretum will be hosting our inaugural botanical art gallery exhibit, featuring several works by renowned local artist Pria Graves. This exhibit will launch on January 20th and will remain on display in the lobby of the main offices at Cypress Lawn (1370 El Camino Real) through …
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  • Arboretum Day 2022: Companion Trees and the Arboretum Heritage Project

    It is our honor to extend a cordial in-person invitation to our third-annual Arboretum Day, here at Cypress Lawn Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on November 12th, 2022. RSVPs to this special event, stewarding forward the legacy of our Memorial Park’s many trees, may be made here on our Heritage Foundation website.   Celebrating 130 years …
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  • Navigating Dating After the Loss of a Spouse/Partner

    After a loved one dies, it’s normal to feel anxious or worried about what will come next. Grieving takes a lot of time and energy – and grieving the death of a spouse or romantic partner is especially overwhelming. At Cypress Lawn, our caring staff is well-acquainted with the complexities of grief. We talk to …
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