Rest In Peace The…read morename is confusing but the Golden Gate National Cemetery is located in San Bruno, not in San Francisco, and not to be confused with the San Francisco National Cemetery on the Presidio. Authorized by Congress as a result of being voted by the residents of San Francisco to stop the opening of new cemeteries within their city... the GG National Cemetery was constructed. When I used to live in the Bay Area and my home church was in San Bruno we used to pass by the cemetery on Sundays. Last Monday we stopped on Memorial Day and drove inside. This was my first time inside the cemetery. It is huge! Respect and honor to all heroes. Large flags were displayed for Memorial Day. They were raised around the base of the hill in the center of the cemetery. Hundreds of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and others planted flags in front of cemetery graves. It was a beautiful sight to see the sea of flags honoring our fallen heroes. Somber reminder of how many gave so much for our freedoms. Notable famous grave is that of FADM Chester Nimitz (Battle of Midway). Also buried here, a sad part of San Francisco history, was the assassin of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Councilman Harvey Milk, Dan White. He was a sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division in the Vietnam War. Review #2596

Very nice place to lay your loved one to rest. Everything went great for my dad. It's well…read moremaintained, beautiful & overall perfect.

My family has a number of people buried in the cemetery. We've held several funerals in the chapel…read morethat is on site. The workers here are amazing from the front office folks to the groundskeepers. They all take pride in working for the cemetery and keeping it running very well. We recently held a funeral in the chapel, and although it is a bit of a do it yourself experience it worked out really well. There is seating for about 100 people and HDMI hook ups to use a large screen TV for a photo show if that is what someone wants. It's also a beautiful cemetery up on a hill with a nice view.

Everyone was very accommodating with my mother's funeral. Very respectful to my family.read more

A very small but efficient cemetery. It's a nice quiet location for your loved one's eternal rest…read more Facilities were lacking there was a large building which may have been an office or reception building at one time but it was totally vacant. The restrooms were also in poor condition.

Came here for Ching Ming to visit my grandpa & great grandmother along with other relatives who…read morehave passed. You would think after 15+ years of coming, I would know where my great grandmothers headstone is. Nope! They need to add location lettering or sections to make it easier. And parking is no joke. People double park and still park hella out where they make it hard for bigger SUV's and trucks to get through. There's no line indicator for car spots so cars park bumper to bumper or take up 2 spots. And some families don't leave for a whole 2 hours, they literally set up like it's a picnic at the park with umbrellas and tables. Sigh .. Considering it's a Chinese Cemetery, you would think they know our traditional by now. We like to BURN money! But it's always so hard to find a burning dumpster. And when another family is using one or almost done, we don't want to rush them because we want the money and prayer paper to burn throughly so it reaches are families. I have seen families bring their own burning tins. These past 2 years. They have removed a lot of trees and flatten out the ground for more plot. My grandpa's plot is on the upper right side (newer plot) and it's quite hard to walk there. There's a small incline ground walkway from the middle plot, it would be a good idea to add a small stairway, so it's easier for my Grandmom and other grandparents who have a difficult time walking and less dangerous. Even tho, all these 'negative' things I've mentioned, I still give it 5 stars because this is where my family is buried. Where the rest of my alive family comes together and visit and share memories.

Attended a burial yesterday for a mother of a great friend & happy how the ceremony was handled by…read moreDuggan. The cemetary's landscape was extrardinary.

My grandfather Harry Smolack Breman is buried in one of the oldest parts of the cemetery. We…read moretraveled there from southern California. It was a very emotional trip. When we got there we were overwhelmed by the lush beauty of the cemetery. The green rolling hills and breathtaking views, all the many burial sites added a very deep penetrating feeling. Everything is beautiful beyond words and the sacred silent hush over everything brought a reverent awe. My grandfather whose real name was Hertz Tzvi Smolack, his grave along with all the other oldest graves were kept very pristine. Beautiful Jewish history was so greatly felt. His daughter, my mother Elsie (Marlene) should be mentioned here along with her father. This is the very place we choose to have her to rest. He is survived by me his granddaughter Joanie Stahl, his great-grandchildren Derek and Luke.

SF Columbarium and Funeral Home is a very beautiful place, and it is much larger than what the…read morepictures present. The moment you walk into the area where the service would be held---it was a magical and peaceful setting. My greatest gratitude to Gretchen for assisting and walking me and my family through the blueprint of my mom's funeral and cremation services. She handled everything with care, kindness, and professionalism. She made everything very easy to understand about how the process works, and I felt at ease. I will be forever grateful to Gretchen and SF Columbarium and Funeral Home for their assistance. Thank you again!

I acquired a niche yesterday for my father who passed away last week. I ended up getting one for…read moreme and my husband also. Being in native of San Francisco, I find my eventual final resting place located in the city of San Francisco, at the only cemetery open to the public, should be extremely rewarding. Being born, raised, and still in the city, I have no plans on leaving. In life or in death.

Over the last many years, we have used their cremation and chapel services for a family member and…read morereferred them to a few friends. Most recent service was on July 20, 2026. The facility is beautiful and their services remain excellent. The coordinators and their staff are very responsive and understanding. As always, the services went through very smoothly with able handling of all aspects. And a special mention of Endeliza Huerta, Funeral Arranger who was very understanding and responsive both leading upto and after the funeral for all our changing needs.

After what my family experienced, people must know how awful our experience at Skylawn Half Moon…read moreBay was. My uncle handled all the arrangements for my grandpa's funeral and the communication from Skylawn was terrible from the start. They would not respond in a timely manner when he asked to confirm the location, the service date, and placement of my grandpa. But funny enough, they had no problem contacting him when payment was required. This lack of communication gave the impression that we were only prioritized when financial matters were involved. Even handling the death certificate was awful. My uncle was informed someone would call him when it was ready for pick up. He left multiple messages for an update and did not receive any response back. 10 days later, he went to Skylawn in person to ask, only to find out the death certificate had already been prepared from the beginning ready to be collected. This critical document required for time sensitive matters such as notifying banks and social security caused such an unnecessary inconvenience and headache during a difficult time. What really crossed the line was when he received a quote to add Chinese characters to my grandpas nameplate. My uncle simply said he wanted to discuss with the family and would let the agent know the next day. The agent sent accidentally sent my uncle a message clearly meant for someone else stating: "I won't be able to finalize...he has to again talk to his family this is a poor Chinese family" He never complained about price or tried to negotiate, he just wanted to make the decision together as a family. This message was shocking, offensive, and completely unacceptable. Our family was fully prepared to pay for additional engravings, flowers, and other services. Wanting to consult with family before making a final decision does not make someone "poor" and no family should be labeled or stereotyped based on their ethnicity. Losing a loved one is already hard enough. But being ignored, then finding out that's how your family is talked about behind the scenes is absolutely unacceptable. This sort of disrespect should never be tolerated and I hope Skylawn investigates this incident and provides a genuine apology to ensure no other family is treated this way. No one grieving the loss of a loved one should have to wonder what is being said about them behind closed doors.

Serbian Cemetery has a beautiful chapel and serene atmosphere suited for quality funerals.read more

Very disappointed that the cemetery is CLOSED on weekends! And hours during the week are 9-5…read more These hours are very inconvenient for the general public.

Every now and again you come across a person who you realize is born to do their job. Paul Larson,…read moreas a funeral director is one of those people. His compassion and professionalism for people are not to be questioned. He cares about what he does and wants to help families in their time of need. Paul and his staff recently handle my wife's service and went above and beyond what I would have expected. He talks you through the process and make sure that you take what every time you need in making decisions. The facility is clean and his staff are kind and above all profeessional.

The staff at Chapel of the Highlands went above and beyond for me and my family. I believe the…read morefirst time I attended a service there, I was around seven years old. Being part of a large, multi-generational family, I have unfortunately found myself attending services there at least once a year for much of my life. As an adult, I've had the responsibility of taking a more hands-on role in funeral planning, and I'd like to share three experiences. The first was for my uncle--while not related by blood, he was absolutely family. There was significant family drama leading up to the service, including a grandchild sending threatening messages. When the staff became aware of the situation, they handled it with professionalism and care, arranging for support to be on standby if needed. Thankfully, it wasn't necessary, but Paul was fully prepared to take care of it. The second experience was a little over a year ago, when I was making arrangements for my own mother. Paul, the owner, sat with me through the process. He and his staff were incredibly professional and compassionate. Paul made sure I understood all my options and gently reminded me to take my time--he made it clear he was there for me, without rushing me at all. The third experience was about two months ago, when I was there in my professional capacity as a minister. I was asked to support a husband making arrangements for his wife. I watched as a man, in deep grief, struggled to process what was being said. For the first time, I wasn't the family member making decisions--I was observing. The staff at Chapel of the Highlands handled everything with patience, professionalism, and genuine care. Walking through these difficult moments is never easy, but it brings comfort knowing that Paul leads a team that is caring, hardworking, and professional. While I wish I never had to return under such circumstances, I know I will continue to trust and recommend their services to anyone going through such a difficult time.