Death is a topic many of us would be happy to avoid discussing — but, unfortunately, it’s an inevitable part of the journey of life. You likely have not spent a lot of time thinking about how you’d like to be remembered, but if we asked you about it, you’d probably have some ideas about …
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When we talk about the end of life, many people don’t want to think about it at all … or, if they do, they have no idea how to start planning. While the topic of death can seem overwhelming, it is an inevitable part of the circle of life. We cannot predict when death may …
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Since our founding in 1892, Cypress Lawn has always been a place where families can go to celebrate life — a cultural landmark that has become vital to the living legacy of San Francisco. As our country and state begin reopening as the pandemic releases its clutches on our normalcy, you may be looking for …
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By Cypress Lawn Arboretum Director Josh Gevertz I know this feeling of being a child, one of my first waking memories.  Running circle after circle on the lawn of my new family home around a ring of ivy. Three silver birches, Betula pendula, emergent from the center of the round as a harmonious triumvirate of brilliant …
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A Photo Blog Series Showcasing the Diversity of Global Plantings of the Monterey Cypress By Cypress Lawn Arboretum Director Josh Gevertz Hesperocyparis macrocarpa, in its wisened maturity past a century in age, may grow to become a true natural spectacle, a wooden behemoth that lives at a physical and temporal scale far beyond the human. To …
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The pandemic has proven time and time again just how much the state of our mental health can affect our overall well-being and physical health. Over the past year, COVID-19 has severely impacted the mental health of Americans of all ages, races, and socioeconomic levels. The pandemic unleashed new levels of trauma, stress, and worry …
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Over the past year, our Cypress Lawn team members have walked with many families as they’ve mourned the loss of their loved ones during the pandemic. We know firsthand how truly devastating this time has been, and we continue to stand ready to help Bay Area families when they need us most. As our country …
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Cypress Lawn symbolizes many different things to many different people. For some, our Memorial Park signifies a peaceful final resting place for a loved one or perhaps an ancestor from several generations past. For others, it’s a sacred space where the life of a beloved friend or family member was celebrated. However, for all, it …
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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 on our city, state, and world. During this time, we have helped many of our neighbors who have lost their loved ones to COVID-19, and …
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Cypress Lawn has the unique honor of serving as the final resting place for many influential Californians. These men and women left behind lasting legacies across the state — and the country — that have impacted many of us. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are highlighting just a few of the incredible women …
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