About Us
The Skylawn Difference
Since 1957, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the Bay Area community. We exist to serve the unique needs of every family. Learn our story. Lean on us. And let our expertise lead you through the best experience possible.
Our pledge
We’re here to give you care and comfort as we help guide you through the planning journey.
Our Story
We've learned a lot about caring for families over the years. We realize that we aren't just caring for a loved one, but the entire family. People come to us during their most difficult times, and we respond with kindness, understanding and expertise. Our goal is to make everyone feel at home as we work with them to create a memorable service in honor of a beautiful life.
500+ acres of beauty
Designed by noted San Francisco landscape architects French and Jones, Skylawn Memorial Park was built on over 134 acres and has expanded to more than 500 acres since its opening in 1959. Because it is surrounded by a wildlife preserve, Skylawn’s vast beauty will remain unspoiled for generations.
Cultural gardens
Inside the park are beautifully landscaped gardens, with several set aside for specific cultural and community groups, including two remarkable Chinese gardens developed to the exact specifications of international Feng Shui masters.
Dignity, peace and serenity
Known for its dignity, peace and serenity, Skylawn is a full-service facility offering the one-stop convenience of an expansive funeral home, cemetery and on-site crematory. Having provided exceptional service for nearly 60 years, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built.
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40K+
Legacies Honored
68
Years in Business
2.2M+
Moments Remembered
Our team
We're members of the local community who have many years of experience caring for families from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most.
Ken Pearce
Managing Partner, Operations
Ping Wu
Funeral Home Manager
Oscar Mendoza
Superintendent assistant
Angela Ung
Family Service Supervisor
Steven Wong
Family Service Supervisor
Kenny Pun
Family Service Supervisor
Andre Boiteux
Family Service Supervisor
Leticia Pizziconi
Community Development Supervisor
Cici Trinh
Family Service Advisor
David Huang
Community Development Advisor
Hanna Zygadto
Family Service Advisor
Lihong Olivia Deng
Community Service Advisor
Maria Wong
Family Service Advisor
Matthew Wong
Family Service Advisor
Nena Ortiz
Family Service Advisor
Piper Zhang
Family Service Advisor
Iana Protazanova
Family Service Advisor
Jessica Escalante
Family Service Advisor
Sara Skokan
Family Service Advisor
Yu C. Bell Chan
Family Service Advisor
Sheila Johnston
Family Service Advisor
Kevin Hernandez
Family Service Advisor
Eta Djongroaminoto
Family Service Advisor
Lia Li
Community Development Advisor
Angie Wong
Community Development Advisor
Bridgett Cooper
Community Development Advisor
David Paolinelli
Community Development Advisor
Rocky Wong
Community Development Advisor
Bianca Gutierrez
Community Development Advisor
Tracy Duffy
Community Development Advisor
James Friedman
Community Development Advisor
Devon Grover
Embalmer
Talia Garcia
Embalmer
Brittany Muller
Apprentice Embalmer
Endeliza Huerta
Funeral Arranger
Estella Gomez
Funeral Arranger
Lewis Gordon
Funeral Arranger
Susan Zhong
Funeral Arranger
Yuna Shi
Funeral Arranger
Mo Akbarison
Funeral Arranger
Shanice Rogers
Funeral Support Supervisor
Adela Beltran
Funeral Associate
Christovao Chocha
Funeral Associate
Milton Lockhart
Funeral Associate
Kevin Murphy
Funeral Associate
Mingsai Tsang
Funeral Associate
Alan Chiu
Funeral Associate
Anny Tang
Sales Assistant
Darlia Clerico
Receptionist
Mary Esenwein
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Leticia Roarke
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Mari Orellana
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Stefani Lawson
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Zayda Valadez
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Barbara Bruce
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Alyssa Miller
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Alexis Rivera
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Su Myat Phyu Sin
Clerical & Administrative Specalist
Domenic Alferez
Facilities Maintenance
Isaac Davila
Cemetery Caretaker
Ever Duenas
Cemetery Caretaker
Miguel Estrada Castillo
Cemetery Caretaker
Viliami Haunga
Cemetery Caretaker
Eugenio Huerta Munguia
Cemetery Caretaker
Alejandro Jara
Cemetery Caretaker
Candelario Ruiz
Cemetery Caretaker
Joel Strube
Cemetery Caretaker
Ubaldo Velez
Cemetery Caretaker
Walter Flores Hernandez
Cemetery Caretaker
Sergio Arauz Zeledon
Cemetery Caretaker
Ernesto Espino
Cemetery Caretaker
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Melissa Gonzales
Managing Partner, Family Service
Melissa leads our family service departments, and has been caring for and serving families since 2012. Melissa is dedicated to making sure each family we serve is cared for and every life is honored in a unique and meaningful way. She has the privilege of overseeing a talented and caring team of diverse and experienced professionals prepared to meet the needs of our diverse Bay Area community.
Lisha Huang
Cemetery and Funeral Home Office Manager
Lisha became Cemetery and Funeral Home Office Manager of Skylawn Memorial Park in 2016, bringing over 15 years of banking management experience. She manages a team of loving, caring individuals who assist the Skylawn team with their operational and administrative needs. She loves to work with her team to welcome every family that calls and enters our establishment with nothing but the utmost respect and comfort during the hardest time in their lives.
Clyde Anders
Grounds Superintendent
Clyde Anders serves as superintendent of Skylawn Memorial Park and has over 25 years of cemetery operations and maintenance experience. Clyde has a passion for serving families and ensuring Skylawn’s grounds are well kept.
Philip Co
Community Development Supervisor
Philip Co has been a proud employee of Skylawn since 2002. Philip speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, & English. He easily assists families from different cultural backgrounds with his experience and knowledge.
Anita Wong
Family Service Advisor
Anita has been a Family Service Advisor at Skylawn since 2014. She understands losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences and that is why it’s so important to her that clients feel like they are an extension of her own family. She takes pride on being detail oriented and having a strong knowledge of the Funeral profession.
Ching Chee Anna Pun
Community Development Advisor
Anna Pun has been in the funeral industry since 2012. She is passionate in her job and enjoys helping people pre-plan for the future with Skylawn supporting them along the way.
Crystal Tjon
Community Development Advisor
Start serving families and community since 1995.
Speaking languages: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), English and Vietnamese.
Elizabeth Barrett
Family Service Advisor
Elizabeth Barrett is a Family Service Advisor at the beautiful Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park. Elizabeth's generous spirit and empathy for families help them feel at ease while making their preplanning arrangements.
John Hui
Family Service Advisor
John started his career at Skylawn in 2014. He believed in educating families to understand the process when a death occurs to be confident in their decisions making for final arrangements. " My reward for working here is to help families understand the benefits of pre-planning and help guide them through the most difficult time of their lives."
Luis Vizcardo
Community Development Advisor
Luis lives out his dream of caring for the Bay Area Latino Community by serving in sales at Skylawn since 2015. Clients are treated with the same extended family feel that Luis brings to his job every day.
We illuminate paths to peace with personalized ceremonies and memorial tributes that honor your loved one.
Awards
2023
What Families Are Saying
Olivia很亲切、很热情、也非常专业,给我们很大的帮助。我们刚开始真的很茫然,她认真仔细的一点点跟我们解释清楚每一步,并建议我们该怎么安排、怎么做最好。真的很感激Olivia! Olivia was very kind, enthusiastic, and professional. She was incredibly helpful. We were completely confused at first, but she carefully explained every step and offered advice on how to do the plan and make it proceed. We're truly grateful to Olivia!
Author: Si Shi rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
A beautiful place to rest your love ones. Focus on the positive side of life beginning with the warm sun on your skin. Feel the cool breeze in your hair. Understanding and accepting your own death will help you get through these hard times in life... May the great spirit be with you all.
Author: Dr_ Manhattan rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ms. Deng for the highly professional guidance and compassionate care she provided in arranging my mother’s funeral. Yue ya Chen & Family
Author: Tom Chen rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Olivia is a very caring person, when I lost loved ones, they gave me great help and comfort to help me face difficulties, she is a professional ethics person, professional, caring, compassionate, meticulous, this is my evaluation to her, thank you!
Author: Shen Liman rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I recently had a burial and funeral service for my grandmother here. The staff was really wonderful in helping us and guiding us through the service. In particular, I'd like to thank Adela, Cristovao, and Lia for all their patience and hard work.
Author: Raymond Han rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Thank you Adela for assisting us today at the funeral home. We appreciate your guidance and kindness.
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