News & Events

Join us for a relaxed morning of brunch, conversation, and helpful information at Skylawn Memorial Park. Brunch & Beyond takes place Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and includes brunch, an open Q&A, and a guided tour of the grounds. Special discounts of up to 25% off may be available on select properties. RSVP is required. Eta Djongroaminoto 650-797-8154 [email protected] Sara Skokan 650-200-0281 [email protected] *Terms and Conditions apply. Specials apply on selected properties only. Ask for details.

Skylawn Memorial Park warmly invites the community to its annual Vu Lan Festival and Ullambana Ceremony on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Gather with family and friends for a meaningful day of remembrance, reflection, and cultural tradition as we honor our ancestors, loved ones, and those who came before us. The event will include traditional ceremonies, cultural observances, sacred chanting, a community gathering and blessing, an individual memorial tribute, vegetarian lunch and refreshments, special discounts on preplanning, and more. Event Schedule 10:00 AM – Opening Remarks 10:30 AM – Lion Dance 11:00 AM – Theravada Chanting followed by Mahayana Chanting 12:00 PM – Vegetarian Lunch Event Highlights • Traditional Vu Lan Prayer Ceremony • Cultural Observances • Community Gathering and Blessing • Individual Memorial Tribute – Please Sign Up • Vegetarian Lunch and Refreshments • Special Discounts on Preplanning For event questions, please contact us at 650-847-9994. We look forward to welcoming you for this special day of remembrance and connection.

Our fall quarterly cleanup will be from Sunday, September 20 - Saturday, September 26.

Our winter quarterly cleanup will be from Sunday, December 6 - Saturday, December 12.

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