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| HISTORY From a country farm at the turn of the century, to a thriving business contributing for 100 years to the fabric of the community's history, East Lawn's development as an outstanding Sacramento business can be traced. In 1904, East Lawn Memorial Park opened the gates to its forty acres of land on the outskirts of town. Dedicatory services held at the cemetery drew a large crowd of over a thousand area residents. A newspaper article covering the event stated that the site selected for the cemetery was the "Old Newton Booth place, formerly known as the Twin Oaks Farm. It is on a pretty hill, which rises with the gentle slopes out of the plain, and thus has afforded excellent opportunities for artistic work in laying out the cemetery with a park effect." Over the years, in order to meet the expanding needs of the growing community, the East Lawn company expanded geographically to include both north and south ends of the Greater Sacramento area, and also functionally to include funeral operations and cremation services. The company's commitment to providing comprehensive services to the entire area is apparent in the expansion of the El Dorado Mausoleum at East Lawn Memorial Park, the development of Sierra Hills Memorial Park and East Lawn Mortuary in the North Area with its two stately veteran monuments, the construction of a modern mortuary facility and expanded mausoleum at South East Lawn in Elk Grove, the addition of Andrews & Greilich Funeral Home and East Lawn Rancho Cordova Mortuary, and the establishment of the popular Sierra Hills Pet Cemetery.  As we proudly celebrate our 100 year anniversary, we continue our company's tradition of excellence.East Lawn proudly celebrates its century old tradition of service and commitment. Its longevity honors the memory of those men who, literally, built the foundation that supports our company today. These 1926 photographs, taken in the infancy of East Lawn's development, show the workers whose effort and dedication constructed the historic mausoleum that has now become a community landmark. Their devotion to excellence, reminiscent of an earlier era, stands as a testament to the spirit that best represents East Lawn in this new millennium. Building for the Future - Then and Now 
The downtown mausoleum and administration buildings were built in 1926. Every worker hired for the construction was eventually given permanent employment by the company. At that time, all repair and mechanical work was done on the property. East Lawn had its own water tower, gravel pit and an irrigation system for the grounds and the fields of flowers which were being grown for cut flower bouquets. East Lawn's continuing tradition of service to the Sacramento area is manifested in the construction of the beautiful, new El Dorado Mausoleum addition in 1990 and expansion in 2003.Sierra Hills Memorial Park and East Lawn Mortuary  Founded in 1957 with over 70 acres of rolling hills, Sierra Hills Memorial Park continues the East Lawn tradition by providing a gentle feeling to all who visit. The Gethsemane Mausoleum and Urn Garden complement the flowering open spaces that stretch out from the cemetery offices and East Lawn Mortuary, which was added in 1972 for the convenience of the families served.East Lawn Sierra Hills contains all the thought and planning that has been the hallmark of East Lawn since 1904. South East Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary  Each of the conveniently located East Lawn facilities has its own feel, South East Lawn Memorial Park and Mortuary in Elk Grove provides broad expanses and open areas that are the essence of the farm lands of central California. Open and free with the gently movement of water through quiet pond, a calming waterfall at the entrance welcomes guests to the funeral home and cemetery.With over one hundred acres, South East Lawn remains a natural and peaceful haven as the wheels of development continue to turn in Elk Grove. Many describe the openness of the park and the beauty of the mortuary as comfortable. Comfortable, too, is the feeling portrayed by the professional staff at the facility. Within the warm, attractive rooms, families find the caring assistance so necessary in their time of need. Here you experience the helping attitude so indicative of East Lawn's enduring philosophy.  South East Lawn's beautiful mortuary built in 1994 provides pleasant arrangements offices, a large chapel and comfortable visiting areas to accommodate the wishes of each family. The comfort of the facility's indoor and outdoor mausoleum corridors is evident with their attractive crypt and niche selections.
 In 1989, the company presented a gift to the city - the East Lawn Children's Park located just outside East Lawn's gates at 42nd Street and Folsom Boulevard. This donation to the community has long been appreciated by area residents of all ages. main | about us | services | properties | merchandise |
