What We Offer

The Italian Cemetery provides a comprehensive range of interment services, including:

• Traditional in-ground burial
  
  

• Entombments in both indoor mausoleums and outdoor garden mausoleums
  
  

• Inurnments in indoor and outdoor cremation niches
  
  

• A dedicated Children's Burial Section
  
  

• Three chapels available for committal services
  
  

• Monument design and inscription services
  
  

Our compassionate, experienced, and non-commissioned staff is here to help you create arrangements that reflect your family's values, traditions, and wishes.

Service Costs

Several components contribute to the overall cost of interment. These may include:

• Interment Rights – The fee for the right to be interred in a specific location, whether a cremation niche, mausoleum crypt, or earth burial site.
  
  

• Endowment Care – A state-mandated trust fund contribution to ensure the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the cemetery grounds.
  
  

• Placement Fees – Costs associated with interment, entombment, or inurnment services at the final resting place.
  
  

• Recording Fee – Administrative fees for processing and filing required local and state documentation.
  
  

• Protective Vault – An outer burial container designed to safeguard the casket from environmental elements.
  
  

• Memorialization – Includes the production of memorial items such as nameplates, portraits, and inscriptions.
  
  

The Italian Cemetery also offers flexible financial payment plans to accommodate a wide range of circumstances. Pre-need arrangements are available with no interest or finance charges, allowing families to plan ahead with confidence and peace of mind.

For detailed pricing or to discuss your preferred arrangements, please call 650-755-1511 or visit our Contact Us page.

Plan Ahead with Peace of Mind

Choosing a final resting place is an important decision — one that benefits from reflection and foresight. By planning ahead, you can relieve your loved ones of the emotional and financial burden of making difficult decisions during a time of grief.

At The Italian Cemetery, individuals, couples, and families are welcome to collaborate with our knowledgeable team to create meaningful pre-need arrangements tailored to their wishes and values.

The Benefits of Pre-Need Planning

• Emotional Clarity
  Making arrangements in advance allows for thoughtful decisions, free from the stress and urgency that often follow a recent loss.
  
  

• Financial Protection
  By securing services today, you lock in current prices and shield your family from the impact of future cost increases — a smart and lasting investment.
  
  

• Personal Control
  You choose the setting, service details, and memorial preferences that reflect your values — ensuring your wishes are honored exactly as intended.
  
  

• Lasting Comfort
  Pre-arrangement offers reassurance to you and your family, knowing that everything is in place, handled with care and foresight.
  
  

Flexible Payment Options

Our pre-need financing program allows families to spread the cost of services over time with no interest or finance charges. Payment plans are available to meet a wide range of financial situations, making advance planning accessible and manageable.

We're Here to Help

Our experienced counselors are ready to walk you through every step of the process. Consultations are available at our serene cemetery grounds or — for your convenience and privacy — in the comfort of your own home.

📞 Call us at 650-755-1511 or visit our Contact Us page to begin a conversation about planning ahead.

Understanding Mausoleums at The Italian Cemetery

Mausoleums are timeless architectural structures found in many cemeteries, designed to honor and house the remains of the departed. These above-ground burial spaces serve as elegant, respectful alternatives to traditional in-ground interment and offer a range of functional and aesthetic benefits.

From modest stone enclosures to grand, ornately designed buildings with features like archways, columns, and domes, mausoleums vary greatly in appearance and scale. Their purpose remains the same: to provide a dignified, secure, and lasting resting place for individuals or families. Historically reserved for royalty and the elite, mausoleums are now accessible to all who wish for an enduring tribute.

Types of Mausoleums

Family Mausoleums

Family mausoleums are built to accommodate multiple members of a family, creating a shared legacy space. These private structures offer a unified resting place and are often customized with personal design elements to reflect the family’s identity and heritage.

Public or Community Mausoleums

Designed for individual use within a shared structure, public mausoleums offer an affordable alternative to private spaces. These indoor environments provide dignified burial options while allowing families to benefit from cost efficiencies.

Garden Mausoleums

Located outdoors, garden mausoleums blend natural surroundings with permanent crypts or niches. These open-air structures are well-suited to those seeking a serene, accessible memorial site, often at a lower cost than indoor options.

Companion Crypts

Ideal for couples or close family members, companion crypts are configured to hold two caskets either side-by-side or head-to-foot. They provide a meaningful way for loved ones to remain together in rest, with space-saving design.

Columbariums

Columbariums are specifically designed for cremated remains, offering secure, respectful placement of urns within niches. These spaces are typically marked with personalized plaques and are available in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Benefits of Choosing a Mausoleum

Mausoleums offer a range of unique advantages compared to traditional burials:

• Long-Term Protection
  Remains are shielded from environmental elements and potential vandalism within secure, durable enclosures.
  
  

• Comfortable Visitation Experience
  Many mausoleums offer climate-controlled environments, providing year-round comfort for visitors.
  
  

• Family Unity in Rest
  Options for family or companion arrangements ensure loved ones remain close together after passing.
  
  

• Enhanced Privacy
  Mausoleums provide a quieter, more secluded atmosphere for reflection and remembrance.
  
  

• Personalization & Custom Design
  From architectural styles to symbolic motifs, mausoleums can be tailored to reflect personal or cultural heritage.
  
  

• Eco-Friendly Considerations
  Mausoleums use less land than traditional graves and can be constructed with sustainable materials and methods.
  
  

• A Permanent Tribute
  These structures stand the test of time, offering a dignified and enduring memorial for generations.
  
  

• Cultural and Historical Preservation
  Families can incorporate elements that celebrate their traditions, values, and ancestry — creating a living legacy.
  
  

Making the Right Choice: Mausoleum vs. Traditional Burial

When deciding between traditional earth interment and mausoleum placement, consider the following:

• Traditional Interment
  Involves burial of the casket or urn below ground. It’s the most familiar option and typically involves a grave marker or headstone.
  
  

• Mausoleum Interment
  Offers above-ground placement in a secure structure, often with added benefits like weather protection, shared family space, and design flexibility.
  
  

While mausoleums may involve a higher upfront cost, they provide long-term value, durability, and a personalized experience that many families find comforting.

Speak With Us

If you're considering mausoleum options or would like to compare them with traditional interment services, our compassionate team is here to help. Call us at (650) 755-1511 or visit our Contact Us page for more information. We’re honored to support you in making the best decision for your family’s legacy.