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1370 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, 94014
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“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
“Cypress Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial helped us put a beautiful memorial service together for my mother. During such a difficult time, they were very helpful in what we needed to do. I was certainly confused about the cremation services, but they helped us with that as well, since we opted for that instead of a burial. They also let me know I’d need to carry a special box through the airport since I was flying out of the country. If they wouldn’t have told me the information I needed for traveling , I would have been stuck at the airport during this extremely difficult time. We also used Cypress lawn for my grandparents years ago as well. They were very informative and helpful. I would recommend their services to anyone dealing with a loss.”
— Shy Pilgreen
“I’d like to acknowledge the patient and tireless efforts of your associates Ashly Hodges & Kelvin Lao working with my sister Joyce and I on behalf of our deceased brother, Joseph Louis Gill. During the month of January 2026 I watched each of them prepare and complete meticulous documents required forJoseph’s funeral and burial. They were each genuinely compassionate, caring—having our ultimate interests and satisfaction as their sole agendas. Joe’s final resting place was a carefully inspired spot of ground chosen by Kelvin, himself. He made the extra effort to find a place in close proximity to my Mom and Dad’s resting place. Ashly was no less diligent as she helped us finalize a wonderful tribute, in print, to Joseph. It would be too time consuming to outline every detail of our experience at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Services. For me just to say it was an amazing experience(and it was!), would not be nearly enough. The Love, Comfort and Peace that I felt then in Colma, South San Francisco, still lingers on and swells my heart today. Paul G. Gill, Sr. Ashly(Beautiful Smile) & Kelvin(Go, George Washington High School Eagles!!!): Thank you both, for you have become Honorary Members of the GILL FAMILY”
— Paul Gill
“My brothers and I had the difficult task of planning our mother's funeral. The staff at Cypress Funeral Home, specifically Thomas, was very professional and compassionate. He was very helpful and understanding of our requests. He handled all the details from the viewing, arrangements with the priests and music for the mass, to the police escorts. Every detail was taken care of. Also, the staff during the viewing/reception was extremely helpful ushering the guests to/from the reception area to the chapel. I couldn't be happier with how everything went so smoothly. It was a beautiful service. Thank you so much.”
— Venus Bernardino
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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