Welcome to Cypress Lawn

A Bay Area Treasure, Faithfully Preserved Since 1892

In the late 1800s, Hamden Holmes Noble envisioned a sanctuary of healing and beauty nestled alongside the Bay Area peninsula. His dream became a reality with the establishment of Cypress Lawn. Over the past century, many larger-than-life individuals have been laid to rest here, characters who were integral to California’s early years – and the foundation of the West. Their memories echo throughout our hallowed grounds, a treasured part of the fabric of our compelling and unique heritage.

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DISCOVER

Take a trolley tour of our memorial park

A free, docent-led tour of our historic and beautiful grounds

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The Most Popular Choices for Permanent Memorialization

Whether you choose traditional burial or cremation for your loved one, crafting a permanent memorial for your loved one can be a meaningful way to honor their life. It provides your family a special place to visit and pay their…
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5 Family-Friendly Holiday Activities in the Bay Area

The holiday season is a wonderful time to take part in fun-filled activities with the whole family! Our staff members at Cypress Lawn enjoy all the Bay Area has to offer at this time of year. We’ve compiled our five…
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Grief Tips for When Someone Is Missing from the Dinner Table

After losing a loved one, the holiday season can feel lonely. There are a few things you can do to find peace and comfort during a challenging period of grief.
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Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1370 El Camino Real · Colma, CA 94014

Sneider & Sullivan & O’Connell’s Funeral Home and Cremation Service
977 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402

Crosby-N. Gray & Co. Funeral Home and Cremation Service
2 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010

Miller Dutra Coastside Funeral
645 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Wherever you are, we’re not far away

Serving the San Francisco bay area with locations in:

Colma
San Mateo
Half Moon Bay
Burlingame

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