Summary: There are only three cemeteries left within the city limits of San Francisco. Note the phrase carefully: “left” in San Francisco. There were once far more than just three, which makes perfect sense — after all, thousands upon thousands of San Franciscans have passed away since the establishment of Yerba Buena 170 years ago, and they all required a final resting place. The question is, what happened to them… and where are they now? I present today a short history of cemeteries in San Francisco, as well as the answer to the question of which three still remain. For further edification: » John Blackett’s San Francisco cemetery history – maps + photos » San Francisco Genealogy – cemetery history » San Francisco Virtual Museum – cemetery history » recent Civic Center excavations » San Francisco Columbarium
