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    3.8 (71 reviews)
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    The headstone we ordered came in
    Tiffany S.

    We have 4 generations of family buried here. Over the last 5 years we have been finding more family. Last year we discovered my hubby's great grandmother didn't have a headstone. The office was SO helpful. We made an appointment and came in and ordered a beautiful headstone. I believe we got great value. Everyone from the maintenance to the ladies answering the phones are helpful and nice. As we were looking for Rose (who didn't have a headstone at the time) a man working there in his suit stopped and helped us- and went to retrieve a plot map from the office for us too! The grounds are well kept and they respect offerings left at the graves. We always enjoy visiting our family here.

    Miriam C.

    Months after all the wind and rainstorms yet this large fallen tree is still here. Completely covers some of the headstones. Other trees have been removed but this one is still here...why??? Absolutely awful especially on Mother's Day. May 19: Thanks Sylvia for your feedback. I left a voicemail message on the day of my posting and had not received a returned phone call. I called today and spoke with Adriana (sp?) at 2:30pm, she mentioned she'll be forwarding my inquiry to the groundskeeper. All of the other trees were removed except this one last one which is covering other people's resting places. Would be nice to see this removed in time for Father's Day. May 31: Large fallen tree has been removed. Thanks to everyone that worked on this clean up!

    Lianne K.

    My husband's parents are both buried at this cemetery. It's one of quite a few final resting facilities in the City of Colma. I was part of the planning for my mother-in-law's funeral / burial services over ten years ago. I don't recall a lot of the details of the process, but it seemed to go smoothly enough as she already owned the plot next to her husband. The actual ceremony at the grave site was handled with appropriate reverence and care, as I remember. The location of the graves is easy to find near the top of the hill. There's a garden section nearby where it looks like produce is grown, which is always a bit of a surprise to see when in a cemetery. The grass is well kept, as befits a section where only flush to the ground headstones are allowed. That makes for easier landscaping / mowing. A water spigot isn't too far away, which makes it convenient to fill up a cup or bottle to water cut flowers. Every time we go, I see something new in the overall property. There are mosaic murals depicting scenes from the lift of Jesus in other parts of the grounds, which are quite striking. One downside is the presence of various migrating birds, as well as local ones that like to stay put. They tend to leave a mess, which requires watching where you're stepping. Must be lots of extra fertilizer for the landscape!

    Tom S.

    Now, don't think i'm crazy, but a cemetery is an intesteing place to visit. For me, not only did I get to find all my long lost relatives, but getting to see icons was gratifying. Especially Joe D's grave !!

    It's amazing to me that in a cemetery w/many ostentatious mausoleums, that WWII hero & Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio has such a humble grave.
    Drew B.

    It's a bit strange to review a cemetery, but Holy Cross -- located 15 miles south of the heart of San Francisco -- is an amazing site to see. So much history, so many stunning mausoleums and "family vaults", so much history. The most visited grave, of course, is Joe DiMaggio. Right off the road, there's parking in front. While by normal standards grandiose, it seems humble for such an icon; a man who married Marilyn Monroe, a man that STILL holds the consecutive game hit-streak record, a New York Yankee, a multiple-time World Series champ, a man immortalized in a Simon & Garfunkel classic song. He doesn't have a mausoleum or family vault as others do, but a very unostentatious grave. While I'm sure many have a personal reason to visit, those visiting for Joe D shouldn't miss the rest of Holy Cross's history. There's George Moscone, San Francisco's great mayor who was assassinated alongside Harvey Milk by Dan White in 1978. There's Amadeo Giannini, founder of Bank of America and philanthropist. There's James D. Phelan, famous Gold Rusher, Mayor of San Francisco, leader of 1906 earthquake recovery efforts, and U.S. Senator. There's another Baseball Hall of Famer, "Long George" Kelly. There are also stunning family vaults, such as the unforgettable one for the Dunphy-Carmen family. It's a beautiful, well kept cemetery. The families of those there should be honored to be in such a beautiful place.

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    Overall positive experience. A bit tricky with language gaps as my Chinese is not good. My uncle…read morewas a bit stressed and the lady seemed to be over it. I know she must deal with a lot of people like that but it's normal to be histeric about where you will put your loved one, let alone a sibling. Otherwise, smooth. We didn't do a service as we don't have much family here. I did find that they put a "neighbor" too close to ours. Not even a foot difference. And plenty of space to the other sides. Not a fan of that. Wish they could scoot it over a bit so we have more space for our activities. Every other stone is fairly spaced like a foot except ours. Since then we come throughout the year and the facilities are always clean and can go use the restroom and get some snacks when open. I wish they'd update the hours so we know we can come use the restroom when we visit.

    Not normally a place that I review…read more I've been here before but only for the burial of a friend's parent. On my recent visit here, my friends were putting their parent to rest on a recent Sunday morning, a norm these days, given our ages now. It is not a large place like other mortuaries in the area but we were able to fit a little over a hundred in their service room. As you enter, there is a reception area where a table was set up with snacks and a drink and coffee station to the side. The staff was pretty low key as these type of events become more of a reunion besides remembering the departed. The program started on time and went smoothly, with a slideshow with moving clips along with background music ran on a loop. After the eulogies were read and guests paid homage to the departed and her family, we were led outside. The gravesite was a pretty good hike from the building as our entourage followed the hearse. The staff who guided the hosts through the service were friendly, patient, and appreciative of guests who helped. The only criticism is that the graveyard crew seemed a bit disorganized as the shovel loader was not in position to make the burial process smooth. Overall, for a smaller mortuary, they make the program pretty seamless.

    Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - funeralservices - Updated June 2026

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