San Francisco Columbarium & Funeral Home

Celebrating #JewishHeritageMonth: Sandy Koufax (born December 30, 1935) is a former professional baseball left-handed pitcher. Koufax garnered headlines by declining to pitch Game 1 of the World Series because of his observance of Yom Kippur.

Hunger is not just about food. Hunger and poverty are inextricably linked to a nexus of issues, including healthcare, decent work opportunities, education, social justice, women and girls’ rights, the environment, and climate change.

Have you noticed our newest friend here at the Columbarium?

Artist Seb Lester unveiled a large-scale mural in London of fanciful script. Entitled I Wish, the elegant black calligraphy depicts a quote by Persian poet Hafez saying, I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.

It’s National Older Americans Month. Stay in touch with friends and loved ones, or even reconnect with people you haven’t seen in years through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It can help keep up your spirits to catch up with a friend. #OlderAmericansMonth #OAM2020

"Jewish American Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who have helped form the fabric of American history. Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 September 18, 2020) served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in September 2020. Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Court. https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/ruth-bader-ginsburg #JewishHeritageMonth"

After a dog’s owner died, the dog became a regular attendee at the church his owner’s funeral was. Father Donato Panna said, He’s still coming to mass even after Maria’s funeral. He waits patiently by the side of the altar and just sits there quietly. I didn’t have the heart to throw him out, so I leave him there until Mass finishes, and then I let him out.

Harvey Milk was a prominent gay activist and the first non-incumbent openly gay man in the United States to win an election for public office. Milk served almost eleven months as San Francisco City Supervisor, during which he sponsored a bill banning discrimination in public accommodations, housing, and employment based on sexual orientation. #HarveyMilkDay

#HarveyMilkDay is a day to raise awareness about an extraordinary leader whose courageous work to end discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in the 1970s set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today.

The most requested song at British funerals is Monty Python’s Always Look on the Bright Side of Life. The comedy song beat out more traditional choices like The Lord is My Shepherd and Abide With Me, as well as Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now.

A London cathedral held a memorial service for one of its furry congregants. Doorkins stumbled upon the church sometime between Christmas Day and New Year’s in 2008 and decided to make the grand building her home. The church live-streamed the event for those who wanted to be a part of Doorkin’s special ceremony. Nearly 7,000 people have watched the service.

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Quotes chosen for a celebration of life are often different than those chosen for traditional funerals. Celebrations of life focus on finding meaning in a life well-lived, striking a more uplifting tone, and including meaningful, personal details about your loved one. Read through some of our favorite quotes.

The darker the night, the brighter the stars. The deeper the grief, the closer to God. Discover who said this and 99 more quotes for celebrations of life.

Chung Yeung is known by several other names, but regardless of what you call it, it's a day for families to honor their elders and their ancestors. Find out more about the festival we held this past weekend

Thank you to all who joined us virtually or in person for our Cheung Yeung Festival. We missed the crowds we were able to host previously but hope to return to those days soon. A big thank you to Lama Alfred and the members of the TBS Veil Parasol Temple

Cheung Yeung 2020

Getting set up!

Join us in less than 2 hours for our virtual Cheung Yeung Fall Festival. We are working with TBS Veil Parasol Temple (https://bit.ly/3ip7rgt) of San Mateo for this event. Hope you can join us!

This is a fascinating memorial to a young girl and her mothers love for her https://bit.ly/3dNIBpP

Did you know that Danny Devito used to be a hairdresser -- for a mortuary?

CW: Suicide September was suicide awareness month but the feelings of loss follow no schedule or calendar. Find out how you may be able to support someone who has suffered such deep loss. https://bit.ly/35glDUz

A written story is a great way to pay tribute to your furry friends and have a keepsake to remember them by. Have you written tributes to your pets?

Join us virtually this time next weekend for our annual Chung Yeung Festival on October 25th on Facebook. We are working with TBS Veil Parasol Temple (https://bit.ly/3ip7rgt) of San Mateo for this event. Hope you can join us!