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 book cover

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) book

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

t-shirt

“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma”

Button Pin (Cemetery Scene)

Ballpoint Pens

Button pin and Ballpoint pens

“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” License Plate Holder

License plate

“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” Bumper Sticker

Pumper sticker

“It’s Great to be Alive in Colma” Cap

Baseball cap