Salem Memorial Park and Garden

Salem Memorial Park and Garden is a Jewish cemetery with 17 acres of landscaped gardens, traditional burial grounds, and an outdoor mausoleum built in 1950. The site combines green spaces with burial monuments and memorials across a well-maintained area.

The cemetery opened in 1891 when 696 bodies were moved from Golden Gate Cemetery in San Francisco due to burial restrictions in that area. This relocation marked an important shift for the region's Jewish community.

The granite memorial at the entrance honors Jewish veterans who served from the Revolutionary War through modern military conflicts. The site shows how the Jewish community preserves its history and connection to this country.

The cemetery is located in Colma and opens most days from morning through afternoon, but closes during Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Visitors should check hours in advance and confirm availability, as these holidays vary yearly.

The grounds contain a Holocaust memorial stone installed in 1974 that honors six million victims. This stone is among the earlier memorials of its kind in the Bay Area.

Location: Colma

Address: 1171 El Camino Real, Colma, CA 94014

Website: https://jewishcemeteries-sf.org/contact-us/salem-memorial-park

GPS coordinates: 37.67749,-122.45885

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41