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Jewish burial in South San Francisco, CA — compare local options

South San Francisco has no Jewish cemetery of its own. The nearest are Hills of Eternity Memorial Park in Colma (2 miles), Eternal Home Cemetery in Colma (2 miles), and Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma (2 miles). The nearest Jewish funeral homes are San Mateo Jewish Funerals in San Mateo (9 miles), East Bay Jewish Funerals in Hayward (19 miles), and Chapel of The Chimes Funeral Home in Hayward (19 miles). Whether a cemetery still sells graves, and to whom, differs from one to the next; each listing below says what has been confirmed.

25 cemeteries·4 funeral homes·3 detailed listings·across San Francisco Bay Area

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Jewish funeral homes serving South San Francisco

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Experienced Jewish funeral home

San Mateo Jewish Funerals

San Mateo, CA · 9 mi · Corporate

San Mateo Jewish Funerals is a division of Jewish Funeral Group operating in partnership with Skylawn Funeral Home. The service focuses on facilitating traditional Jewish funeral practices for the Bay Area, including tahara and shmira.

May be relevant for: Families seeking traditional Jewish funeral options fulfilled through a specialized network partnership.

Experienced Jewish funeral home

East Bay Jewish Funerals

Hayward, CA · 19 mi · Corporate

East Bay Jewish Funerals operates as a division of the Jewish Funeral Group, partnering with Chapel of the Chimes Hayward Funeral Home. They provide traditional Jewish funeral services including tahara (ritual washing), shmira (watch), and all-wood caskets.

May be relevant for: Families in the East Bay area looking for coordinated Jewish funeral services supported by a national network.

Limited Jewish funeral home

Chapel of The Chimes Funeral Home

Hayward, CA · 19 mi

Chapel of The Chimes Funeral Home is located in Hayward, California. The website does not indicate Jewish funeral services or accommodations.

May be relevant for: Families in the Hayward, CA area seeking a general funeral home.

Dedicated Jewish funeral home

Sinai Memorial Chapel

Palo Alto, CA · 24 mi · Non-Profit

Sinai Memorial Chapel is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish funeral home serving the Bay Area. They provide customized care for Jews of all denominations and means, and offer free professional grief counseling to mourners along with community education programs.

May be relevant for: Bay Area families looking for a dedicated, non-profit Jewish funeral home offering a wide range of disposition options including green burial.

Jewish cemeteries near South San Francisco — across San Francisco Bay Area

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Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Hills of Eternity Memorial Park

Colma, CA · 2 mi away

Operator
Jewish Cemeteries of San Francisco
What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Hills of Eternity Memorial Park, established in 1889, is a 20-acre cemetery owned and operated by Congregation Sherith Israel.
✓Established in 1889; 20-acre property.
✓Closed Saturdays and Jewish and federal holidays.
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Jewish section

Gan Shalom

Berkeley, CA · 17 mi away

What is known and what is not
Publicly Confirmed
✓Gan Shalom, established in 2011 within Deschutes Memorial Gardens, serves Jewish families across Central Oregon.
✓Established in 2011 within Deschutes Memorial Gardens.
✓Offers 104 burial plots.
Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Detailed listing · from the cemetery's website·Standalone Jewish cemetery

Gan Shalom Cemetery

Briones, CA · 29 mi away

Also on record — not yet reviewed in depth
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary19 mi Ask about plots
El Cerrito, CA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Mount Tamalpais Cemetery24 mi Ask about plots
San Rafael, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Oakmont Memorial Park & Mortuary27 mi Ask about plots
Lafayette, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Gan Hazikaron (Garden of Remembrance)29 mi Ask about plots
Martinez, CA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Community Jewish Cemetery31 mi Ask about plots
Novato, CA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Valley Memorial Park31 mi Ask about plots
Novato, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Memory Gardens Cemetery32 mi Ask about plots
Concord, CA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Benicia City Cemetery32 mi Ask about plots
Benicia, CA · Basic listing · details not yet confirmed
Sunrise Memorial Cemetery33 mi Ask about plots
Vallejo, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Magen David Memorial Gardens36 mi Ask about plots
Livermore, CA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Roselawn Cemetery36 mi Ask about plots
Livermore, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Beth David Memorial Garden at Oak Hill Memorial Park39 mi Ask about plots
San Jose, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Home of Peace Cemetery at Oak Hill Memorial Park39 mi Ask about plots
San Jose, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
Los Gatos Memorial Park40 mi Ask about plots
San Jose, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed
B'nai Israel Cemetery42 mi Ask about plots
Petaluma, CA · Standalone · details not yet confirmed
Napa Valley Memorial Park45 mi Ask about plots
Napa, CA · Jewish section · details not yet confirmed

Region guide

South San Francisco is part of our San Francisco Bay Area burial guide — every documented Jewish cemetery and funeral home in the area, grouped by town.

Nearby city guides

Colma (4)·Half Moon Bay (1)·Oakland (2)·Berkeley (1)·El Cerrito (1)·San Rafael (1)·Lafayette (1)·Martinez (2)

Questions to ask a cemetery in South San Francisco

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→What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?
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→Are pricing and package details available in writing?
→Can transport to Israel be coordinated?
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