Colma, Cemetery district in San Mateo County, California
The town of Colma encompasses 17 cemeteries across its territory, with memorial parks and funeral homes extending throughout the municipality.
Following San Francisco's 1900 cemetery ordinance, thousands of remains were transferred to Colma, leading to its incorporation as a town in 1924.
The annual walks through cemetery grounds include theatrical performances where local actors portray significant figures from California's history.
Two BART stations and multiple SamTrans bus lines connect Colma to San Francisco and other parts of San Mateo County.
The town maintains a population ratio of 1,500 living residents to approximately 1.5 million deceased individuals in its cemeteries.
Location: San Mateo County
Inception: August 5, 1924
Website: http://colma.ca.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.67889,-122.45556
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
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