The Italian Cemetery

The Italian Cemetery The Italian Cemetery has been open to all faiths and nationalities from the very beginning. The Italian Cemetery provides all cemetery services.

The Italian Cemetery has been in business since 1899 and was part of an organization that focused on serving Italian immigrants in the San Francisco area in the early 1900s. The cemetery has been open to all faiths and nationalities as it grows and evolves to serve all Bay Area families. The sensitive and experienced staff is always ready to help you with end-of-life arrangements, offering compassion and attention to detail. When you have a need that comes up, whether it is unexpected or not, the staff works to arrange a healing and memorable service. Pre-need arrangements are popular in cemetery planning so that you can secure your burial plots for the whole family. As you choose burial spaces, think about the location you would desire. Do you want cemetery lots that are next to a prominent tree and easy to find? How many family members would you like to reserve graves for? Look into monuments for your loved one as well, whether you choose a prominent monument that can be seen across the cemetery or an understated symbol for just your family to enjoy. Permanent memorialization offers comfort to families and friends, so it is important to be thoughtful about these choices. When you choose The Italian Cemetery, you can plan a graveside ceremony for your family members to gather at the burial site. Chapel rentals are available for funeral services before the burial if desired. Include veteran services and military honors in the burial services and ceremony. As you look into burial options, consider various options like crypts, family vaults, mausoleum entombments, niches for cremated ashes, and more. Then, find the burial option that is right for your loved one. The Italian Cemetery serves the communities of San Francisco, San Mateo, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, Pacifica, Redwood City, San Carlos, and Millbrae. Let the staff help you with a genealogy search as you find ancestors on the cemetery grounds. The Italian Cemetery is located at 540 F St Colma, CA 94014. Give the team a call to make arrangements: (650) 755-1511.

Happy Easter To All
04/05/2026

Happy Easter To All

More families are choosing to plan ahead, not because they have to, but because they care about the people they’ll leave...
04/03/2026

More families are choosing to plan ahead, not because they have to, but because they care about the people they’ll leave behind.
Pre-planning removes stress and uncertainty during difficult times.
Have you ever thought about it?

We recently completed a deep cleaning for a family here in Colma, and the difference is something we take great pride in...
04/02/2026

We recently completed a deep cleaning for a family here in Colma, and the difference is something we take great pride in.
Every resting place deserves care, dignity, and respect.
If your loved one’s site needs attention, we’re here to help.

Spring is here; let the arts of North Beach First Fridays nourish and support you. Join us April 3rd.
04/02/2026

Spring is here; let the arts of North Beach First Fridays nourish and support you. Join us April 3rd.

Spring is here; let the arts of North Beach First Fridays nourish and support you. Join us April 3rd.

HANG: House Portraits by Catherine Palmer 5-6:30 pm (787 Broadway)

Club Fugazi: "Dear San Francisco" open house w/ tours every 15 minutes. Watch the 7 Fingers' Acrobats training for the evening performance 5-6:30 pm (678 Green St.)

Biordi Imports: Gaea Schell & Jordan Samuels 5-7 pm (412 Columbus Ave. )

P.F Candle Co.: Free DIY craft 5-7 pm (1422 Grant Ave.)

Caffe Trieste: music w/ Ned Boynton & friends 5-8:30 pm (601 Vallejo St.)

Golden Sardine: poetry reading 6 pm (362 Columbus Ave.)

Sweetie's Art Bar: Out on the Bay, art by Pablo Fernicola 6-8 pm live jazz w/ Vince Lateano & friends 6-9 pm (475 Francisco St.)

Happy House: Photo Saloon presents Wild Tongues, a group photography show 6-9 pm (1412 Grant Ave.)

Otherwise Brewing /101 Music The Charles Unger Experience 6:30-9:30 pm (1404 Grant Ave)

Macchiarini Creative Design: the Jessica Presents Events poetry & music series 7 PM, poetry by Jessica Loos, Rene Vargas Zamora, Clara Hsu, Michael Warr, & music by Will Rogers. Sculpture and jewelry design drawings by Peter Macchiarini and Dan Macchiarini (1544 Grant Ave.)

Al’s Attire: Thirty Years of Hilarity Part ll, a new play by Bridget Clancy, 7 pm (1300 Grant Ave.)

Paris 75: Italian jazz by The Mina Project 7:30- 9:30 pm (515 Broadway)

Pena Pachamana: live world & Andean music by Eddy Navia & special guests 8 pm (1630 Powell St.)

Coit Tower Poetry Club reads Lucille Clifton 9 pm (on the back lawn)

Tupelo: DJ Kevy Kev 9 pm, Black Diamond Band 10 pm (1337 Grant Ave.)

Vesuvio Café: Grandma’s Ashtray, Joanna Lioce’s found art (255 Columbus Ave.)

Waystone: art by Kevin Figuero (Nowandformerly Physical Goods)(1609 Powell St.)

SFOG: Streets of San Francisco, a collection of vintage SF street signs, & DJ BeatsMe (1314 Grant Ave.)

Live Worms: Creating AS1, Sara Corbett & Aaron Haldiman (1345 Grant Ave.)

Professor Seagull’s Smart Shop: group art show (1351 Grant Ave)

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The child-angel form you see comes from the Italian Renaissance (1400s–1600s). Artists frequently sculpted putti—small, ...
03/13/2026

The child-angel form you see comes from the Italian Renaissance (1400s–1600s). Artists frequently sculpted putti—small, winged children—who symbolized innocence, divine presence, and the closeness of heaven to earth. These figures appeared in churches, fountains, and religious paintings.

When Italian sculptors began designing cemetery monuments, they carried this visual language with them. The cherub became a natural symbol for the soul being welcomed into heaven.

Serving families with compassion is at the heart of everything we do.We are deeply grateful for messages like this and f...
03/11/2026

Serving families with compassion is at the heart of everything we do.

We are deeply grateful for messages like this and for the opportunity to support families during such meaningful moments. Thank you for your kind words and for trusting our team to care for Elijah and your family.

It was really foggy this morning, and then the sun broke out.
02/27/2026

It was really foggy this morning, and then the sun broke out.

The weather is expected to turn a bit nasty over the next few days. Please stay safe out there.
02/14/2026

The weather is expected to turn a bit nasty over the next few days. Please stay safe out there.

02/13/2026
If you’ve visited the cemetery, you may have noticed our resident crows.
01/28/2026

If you’ve visited the cemetery, you may have noticed our resident crows.

Why crow populations are higher than ever in San Francisco

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The early morning fog rolls down the side of San Bruno Mountain. photo credit: Steve Chiappari.
01/28/2026

The early morning fog rolls down the side of San Bruno Mountain.
photo credit: Steve Chiappari.

Merry Christmas to All
12/26/2025

Merry Christmas to All

Address

540 F Street
Colma, CA
94014

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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(650) 755-1511

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