History
History
About Greenlawn Memorial ParkLocated in Colma, California
Our story starts in San Francisco, California in the 1800's. The International Order of Odd Fellows memorial cemetery was one of four main cemeteries in San Francisco. It sat near Golden Gate and Masonic Avenue, just north of the Panhandle of the park. When 1900 rolled around and the cemeteries were evicted from the San Francisco City and County limits, some members of the Odd Fellows purchased this parcel of land here in Colma in 1903. Not wanting to be operating under the I.O.O.F., burials started in Colma in 1904 under Greenlawn Memorial Park. The Odd Fellows memorial cemetery moved in the 1930's from San Francisco to Greenlawn in Colma without endowment care funds. They are still in a private section today that is not open to the public. Our office holds the original interment records back as far as 1865.
Greenlawn Today
Greenlawn is made up of those who were moved by their family members and The City of San Francisco from the I.O.O.F. memorial cemetery and thousands more since then, of all ages, races, religions and creeds. Our staff and crew work together to ensure great care is given and your service is tailored to your needs. Our office staff is here to help before, during and well after a burial service if you ever need help or just want to talk.
Our history is rich in continuity, care and service. Please feel free to come and tour our grounds.
Photography
Please remember, every monument is privately owned and photography and/or videography are not permitted unless a permit, and check-in at the office, is attained prior. Thank you for respecting the families' privacy.