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Description: * Sunday By Appointment OnlyThe Italian Cemetery was founded in 1898 by the La Societa Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza, which is the oldest continuous Italian organization in the United States, itself established in 1858. The first burial took place in early 1899. The cemetery came into being for the purpose of having a dignified place for the burial of its members and the Italian community at large. In 1977 the Society and the Italian Cemetery separated into two specific entities. The Italian Cemetery became a stand-alone nonprofit corporation administered by a board of directors of Italian-American businessmen. Any profits from the operation of the cemetery are directly reinvested into the upkeep of the property and new construction. The Italian Cemetery mausoleums have been acclaimed in various architectural publications as well as in the print media for their uniqueness and design beauty. A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle titled "Memorial portraits in stone, working-class art left unforgettable faces from the past" wrote:The 40-acre Italian Cemetery in Colma, meanwhile, "represents the art form at its highest evolutionary point," Horne said. As you continue your visit through this website, you will see how the Italian Cemetery combines old world style burial with the most modern new world mausoleums.\n\nThe Italian Cemetery Offers a Complete Range of Services in a Non-Sectarian Setting that Include: *Traditional Ground Burial *Entombments in Both Indoor Mausoleums and Outdoor Garden Mausoleum *Inurnments in Both Indoor and Outdoor Cremation Niches *A Children's Burial Section *Two Receiving Chapels for Committal Services *Cremation Services *Indoor with a Marble Front *Indoor with a Glass and Brass Front *Outdoors with a Granite Front The Italian Cemetery Also Offers Financial Payment Plans to Suit All Reasonable Circumstances. Any Pre-Need Arrangements May Be Had on Liberal Terms Without Interest or Carrying Charge. We Have a Sensitive and Experienced Staff Ready to Help You Create the Arrangement that is Right for YouCurrently, We are Not Available to Do Genealogical Research Through this Site but Assistance by Phone or Email is Gladly Provided As Time Permits Read more