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Situated at the crest of the Montara mountain range, Skylawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is truly a place like no other. It is both dramatic and serene, with stunning views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

At Skylawn, we understand that losing someone you love is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and that’s why it’s so important to us that our clients feel like an extension of our own family. Our incredible team of professionals have many years of experience, and as we comfort families in times of loss, we work tirelessly to ensure they’re all treated with compassion and respect.

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When Grieving Does Damage: Making Amends
Grief is as unique as the individual experiencing it. Some people may become overwhelmed with sadness. Others can get angry and act out inappropriately — and if you have behaved badly after a loss, you might be wondering how to fix things. First, take a breath and give yourself credit for trying. It takes courage
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Dignity, Peace and Serenity: Skylawn Funeral Home Is a Work of Art
Beautifully situated in one of California’s most picturesque cemeteries, Skylawn Funeral Home is a work of art and a reflection of the diverse community it serves. As the crown jewel in this stunning 500-acre property at the crest of the Montara mountain range, it features views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean and
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Continuing Bonds: Maintaining Connection with Those We’ve Lost
Do you still feel connected to people you’ve lost? Do you sometimes speak out loud to someone who has died? Are there items or photographs that help you feel your loved one’s presence? If so, you may be experiencing a type of grief known as “continuing bonds,” which was described in a 1996 book by
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Comfort Dogs in Times of Crisis
In the aftermath of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, photos of comfort dogs at the scene of the students’ first day back were deeply poignant. It’s just another day at work for comfort dogs, though: they’re often used in crisis situations to help people remain calm. They can even be helpful in times of
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Devastated by Loss: Understanding Complicated Grief
Despite common wisdom, there are no fixed stages of grief. In fact, the stages of grief you’ve probably heard about were developed to explain what patients go through when facing their own diagnosis with a terminal disease. Although there are some similarities with the kind of grief that occurs when someone loses a loved one,
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The Sky is the Limit: Preplanning a Memorial with Flair
Almost without exception, funerals used to be somber occasions. People wore dark clothing, the music was often sad and the speeches were long. Today, although funerals are still a time to grieve and honor the person who has died, they are often much more celebratory. If the idea of celebrating life rather than dwelling on
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Is a Visitation Really Necessary?
There are many differing opinions about whether a visitation is necessary. Some people want a final opportunity to say goodbye, while others feel it’s distressing to be in the same room as the person who has died. If you’re choosing cremation for your loved one, it’s important to know that having a visitation is definitely
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Why Your Choice of Final Resting Place Matters
One of the most important aspects of end-of-life planning is choosing a final resting place. For previous generations, this was not really an issue: people were buried in the churchyard, in a family plot or even on family land. Today, the choices are so numerous that many people don’t want to invest the energy in
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How to Plan a Life-Honoring Tribute
When you’ve lost a loved one, planning a funeral service can be a daunting task. You’re probably already under pressure and in mourning — and suddenly you’re faced with decisions that must be made about music, readings, a reception and more. Maybe you are even responsible for choosing a funeral home and final resting place.
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Why Do We Send Flowers to a Funeral?
When someone dies, it’s very common to send flowers, but have you ever wondered why? It may actually be among the first funeral traditions, dating back to as early as 60,000 BC. Before the practice of embalming became common, flowers served a very practical purpose: masking odors. In the Victorian era, showing emotion was discouraged,
Read More >>

When Grieving Does Damage: Making Amends
Grief is as unique as the individual experiencing it. Some people may become overwhelmed with sadness. Others can get angry and act out inappropriately — and if you have behaved badly after a loss, you might be wondering how to fix things. First, take a breath and give yourself credit for trying. It takes courage Read More >>
Dignity, Peace and Serenity: Skylawn Funeral Home Is a Work of Art
Beautifully situated in one of California’s most picturesque cemeteries, Skylawn Funeral Home is a work of art and a reflection of the diverse community it serves. As the crown jewel in this stunning 500-acre property at the crest of the Montara mountain range, it features views of San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean and Read More >>
Continuing Bonds: Maintaining Connection with Those We’ve Lost
Do you still feel connected to people you’ve lost? Do you sometimes speak out loud to someone who has died? Are there items or photographs that help you feel your loved one’s presence? If so, you may be experiencing a type of grief known as “continuing bonds,” which was described in a 1996 book by Read More >>
Comfort Dogs in Times of Crisis
In the aftermath of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, photos of comfort dogs at the scene of the students’ first day back were deeply poignant. It’s just another day at work for comfort dogs, though: they’re often used in crisis situations to help people remain calm. They can even be helpful in times of Read More >>
Devastated by Loss: Understanding Complicated Grief
Despite common wisdom, there are no fixed stages of grief. In fact, the stages of grief you’ve probably heard about were developed to explain what patients go through when facing their own diagnosis with a terminal disease. Although there are some similarities with the kind of grief that occurs when someone loses a loved one, Read More >>
The Sky is the Limit: Preplanning a Memorial with Flair
Almost without exception, funerals used to be somber occasions. People wore dark clothing, the music was often sad and the speeches were long. Today, although funerals are still a time to grieve and honor the person who has died, they are often much more celebratory. If the idea of celebrating life rather than dwelling on Read More >>
Is a Visitation Really Necessary?
There are many differing opinions about whether a visitation is necessary. Some people want a final opportunity to say goodbye, while others feel it’s distressing to be in the same room as the person who has died. If you’re choosing cremation for your loved one, it’s important to know that having a visitation is definitely Read More >>
Why Your Choice of Final Resting Place Matters
One of the most important aspects of end-of-life planning is choosing a final resting place. For previous generations, this was not really an issue: people were buried in the churchyard, in a family plot or even on family land. Today, the choices are so numerous that many people don’t want to invest the energy in Read More >>
How to Plan a Life-Honoring Tribute
When you’ve lost a loved one, planning a funeral service can be a daunting task. You’re probably already under pressure and in mourning — and suddenly you’re faced with decisions that must be made about music, readings, a reception and more. Maybe you are even responsible for choosing a funeral home and final resting place. Read More >>
Why Do We Send Flowers to a Funeral?
When someone dies, it’s very common to send flowers, but have you ever wondered why? It may actually be among the first funeral traditions, dating back to as early as 60,000 BC. Before the practice of embalming became common, flowers served a very practical purpose: masking odors. In the Victorian era, showing emotion was discouraged, Read More >>

Recent Obituaries

Henry J. Galindo
September 2, 1931 - June 2, 2018
Elwood Anthony Shafer
March 5, 1999 - June 8, 2018
Catherine Norma Bohard
September 6, 1927 - June 16, 2018

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Upcoming Events

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Preplanning Seminars for 2018
Why Should You Plan Ahead? Skylawn Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory offers free informational seminars as a service to our community. We conduct these seminars in a relaxed environment with a complimentary meal provided. Whether you have chosen traditional burial or cremation, this is a great way to gather information and fellowship with your

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“The funeral service you performed gave comfort and inspiration to everyone present. Thank you so much for your support during this difficult time.” — The T. Family

“I just wanted to send you all a huge thanks for everything. It truly was a beautiful event and everything went so smoothly.” — A.

“The passing of our father was very sudden. On behalf of my family, I wanted to thank you for guiding us through this difficult time.” — J.C.

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Skylawn Memorial Park

Hwy 92 at Skyline Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
650.227.3142
California License FD#1848

LifeMark Service Center

153 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415.765.9986
California License FD#1852

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News

When Grieving Does Damage: Making Amends

Dignity, Peace and Serenity: Skylawn Funeral Home Is a Work of Art

Continuing Bonds: Maintaining Connection with Those We’ve Lost

Comfort Dogs in Times of Crisis

Devastated by Loss: Understanding Complicated Grief

The Sky is the Limit: Preplanning a Memorial with Flair

Is a Visitation Really Necessary?

Why Your Choice of Final Resting Place Matters

How to Plan a Life-Honoring Tribute

Why Do We Send Flowers to a Funeral?