San Francisco Sights

Columbarium

#186 of 995 things to do in San Francisco

#4025 of 27279 things to do in North America

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  • Address
    • 1 Loraine Ct off Anza St, btwn Stanyan St & Arguello Blvd
  • Transport
    • 5, 21, 31, 33, 38
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 415 771 0717
  • Hours
    • 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3pm Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Columbarium

The ancient Roman innovation of memorial buildings for cremated remains came in handy in San Francisco in 1898, when real estate was already hitting a premium on the seven-by-seven peninsula. The neoclassical Columbarium was abandoned to raccoons and mushrooms from 1934 until 1979, when it was rescued by the Neptune Society, a cremation advocacy group. The restored, resplendent domed Columbarium is lined with Art Nouveau stained-glass windows and more than 5000 niches, honoring dearly beloved friends, dogs and rabbits.

 

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