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Skylawn Memorial Park invites you to a complimentary dinner seminar, Planning Ahead, Together at the Table, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Dinner and the program begin at 6:00 PM at 888 Lifemark Road, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Guest speaker Joshua Feinbloom, PhD, will lead the conversation on how families can secure today’s prices for future funeral and cemetery arrangements. Family Service Advisors James Friedman and Suri Pham will also be on hand to answer questions. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your place, call (650) 450-4404 or email [email protected], and please let us know about any dietary needs.

Join us Saturday, October 31, at 8:00 AM for the Run For Your Life 5K Fun Walk/Run, presented by the Redwood City Downtown Lions Club! Run or walk through Skylawn Memorial Park for a Día de los Muertos-themed morning of community, movement, and fun for all ages. Whether you’re racing to the finish or enjoying the course at your own pace, it’s a great way to spend the morning with friends, family, and neighbors. Registration is $30 per runner or walker and includes a T-shirt and goody bag, with proceeds benefiting Lions Club community projects. Sign up today at runforyourlife5k.com!

Join the Celebration for Día de los Muertos 2026! Saturday, Oct. 31 & Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us at Skylawn Memorial Park during a special weekend honoring life, love, and remembrance. Families are encouraged to bring their own homemade altars to honor the lives of their loved ones. Special Saturday Events: Join us for our 5K Run for your Life at 8:00 AM followed by a costume contest with prizes for the winners! Saturday & Sunday Events: 10:00 AM - Prayer Service 10:30 AM - Remembrance Walk 11:00 AM - Mariachi Music 1:00 PM - Aztec Dance 2:00 PM - Ballet Folklórico Plus, raffle prizes for those in attendance. Special Limited-Time Savings: Save up to 35% on exclusive family estates, select properties and cremation products.* Vendors Welcome: There is no charge to participate, simply provide details of the products you’ll be selling and the dimensions of your tent. Thank you to Cardenas Markets for supplying all water for this year's event! For more information, please call (650) 295-0103. *Terms & Conditions apply. Specials apply to selected properties only. Offers cannot be combined with other promotions. Please ask for details.

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

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