Check out our collection of Colma history books and unique gifts
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City of Souls, San Francisco’s Necropolis at Colma
By Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett, 1995
The story of how the necropolis of Colma developed, histories of the cemeteries, their interesting monuments and some of the notable people buried in Colma.
Colma (Images of America)
By Michael Smookler, 2007
Arcadia Publishing
Vintage images of the farming community founded by gold prospectors in the 1850’s which became a necropolis when the dead buried in San Francisco cemeteries were evicted in the early days of the 20th century.
Colma: A Journey of Souls (DVD)
By Bryan Kingston, 2014
Colma Historical Association and Kingston Media Production
DVD, 1 video disc, 40 minutes
The story of the town that was formed to preserve and protect the dead, and its development into a residential and commercial community alongside the cemeteries of Colma.
Pillars of the Past, At Rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
By Michael Svanevik and Shirley Burgett, 2023
Third Edition, Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation
The history of one of Colma’s largest cemeteries and notes about many noteworthy people interred at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.
125 Years of History, Ministry & Service (Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery – Colma)
By Jean Bartlett, 2012
Print Copy Express
Written in honor of the 125th anniversary of Colma’s first cemetery. Contains a gravesite locator and material about some
Daly City (Images of America)
By Bunny Gillespie, 2003
Arcadia Publishing
The history of Daly City (“The Gateway City”) and the past is shares with Colma is told in vintage photographs and narration.
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” T-Shirt
50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma”
Button Pin (Cemetery Scene)
Ballpoint Pens
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” License Plate Holder
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” Bumper Sticker
“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” Cap
