About Us

The The Italian Cemetery Experience

A Legacy of Tradition and Beauty

Founded in 1899 by La Società Italiana di Mutua Beneficenza—the oldest continuously operating Italian-American organization in the United States, established in 1858—The Italian Cemetery was built on a foundation of service, community, and cultural pride.

In 1978, the cemetery transitioned into a non-profit public-benefit corporation, ensuring that all operational proceeds are reinvested into maintaining the grounds and developing future enhancements. This commitment to stewardship supports both the historical integrity and future growth of the property.

The cemetery’s mausoleum buildings have earned recognition in respected publications and media outlets for their distinctive architecture and refined design. Each structure is crafted with attention to detail and guided by a comprehensive master plan that emphasizes family values and heritage-inspired aesthetics.

Visitors will find that monuments, statuary, and garden crypts are thoughtfully arranged amidst flower beds, manicured shrubbery, and mature trees. This harmony of architecture and landscape evokes the character of classical European cemeteries, where tradition and elegance coexist.

As highlighted in the San Francisco Chronicle article “Memorial Portraits in Stone,” the Italian Cemetery was praised as a place that “represents the art form at its highest evolutionary point.”

We invite you to explore our website further and discover how The Italian Cemetery seamlessly blends old-world elegance with contemporary approaches to memorial design, offering a truly timeless tribute to those who are remembered here.