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
63
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.
Veronica Alvarez
Managing Partner, Operations
Endeliza Huerta
Funeral Home Manager
Oscar Mendoza
Superintendent assistant
Angela Ung
Family Service Supervisor
Steven Wong
Family Service Supervisor
Kenny Pun
Family Service Supervisor
Shelby Lane
Family Service Supervisor
Leticia Pizziconi
Community Service & Preplanning Supervisor
Andre Boiteux
Family Service Advisor
David Huang
Community Service Advisor
Dionna Brown
Family Service Advisor
Hanna Zygadto
Family Service Advisor
Lihong Olivia Deng
Community Service Advisor
Maria Wong
Family Service Advisor
Matthew Wong
Family Service Advisor
Piper Zhang
Family Service Advisor
Lia Li
Community Service Advisor
Randy Bankord
Family Service Advisor
Sheila Johnston
Community Service Advisor
Angie Wong
Community Service Advisor
Chris Deehan
Community Service Advisor
Stephanie Shaw
Funeral Arranger
Sandy Greene
Funeral Arranger
Shelley Gonzales
Funeral Support Supervisor
Kevin Murphy
Funeral Associate
Adela Beltran
Funeral Associate
Rebecka Henry-Wild
Funeral Associate
Mary Therese Tamayo
Apprentice Embalmer
Yanti Apriantini
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Darlia Clerico
Receptionist
Mary Esenwein
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Taylor King
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Leticia Roarke
Clerical & Administrative Specialist
Domenic Alferez
Facilities Maintenance
Emmanuel Avina
Cemetery Caretaker
Isaac Davila
Cemetery Caretaker
Ever Duenas
Cemetery Caretaker
Miguel Estrada
Cemetery Caretaker
Viliami Huanga
Cemetery Caretaker
Eugenio Huerta
Cemetery Caretaker
Alejandro Jara
Cemetery Caretaker
Candelario Ruiz
Cemetery Caretaker
Javier Rodriguez
Cemetery Caretaker
Joel Strube
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 Service & Preplanning 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 Service 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 Service 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 Service 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.
Elizabeth Krieger
Funeral Director
Elizabeth is a Licensed Funeral Director in California and Nevada and joined Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park in 2020. Elizabeth started her apprenticeship in 1996 and received her CA Funeral Director License in 1998. She enjoys working closely with families to plan unique funerals & memorials and believes in celebrating a life well-lived.
We illuminate paths to peace with personalized ceremonies and memorial tributes that honor your loved one.
Awards
2023
What Families Are Saying
Randy Bankord is so good! Very comprehensive!!
Author: Yamileth rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
staff associate Adela Beltran is nice patient and very helpful.
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Thank you for your help we feel happy with the service you provided in this difficult times.(Adela Beltran)
Author: Rafael Cortez rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Adela Veltran I felt really comfortable and served. She was there for anything we needed. Helping with the music and the slide show of photos. As well as putting the flowers in a good place for all to be seen. She showed heart felt respect for us and our family, I appreciate her help and her caring for us.
Author: Gloria Cortez Ramos rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Thank you Adela Beltran for your help during these difficult times, you made us feel at ease during these times. You went above and beyond and my family and I are very grateful. Thank you Adela Beltran.
Author: Emily Cortez-Ramos rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Darlia is the most amazing, thoughtful, and kind person. I truly appreciate her!
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