Cemetery · Colma, CA

Salem Memorial Park

Name: Salem Memorial Park
Address: 1171 El Camino Real, Colma, CA, US
Telephone: (650) 755-4700
Rating: 4.5

4.5(2) Verified on Google

Salem Memorial Park is a Jewish cemetery in Colma, California, jointly owned and operated by Congregation Emanu-El and Congregation Sherith Israel. Part of the Jewish Cemeteries of San Francisco network serving Northern California's Jewish community since 1850, it offers pre-planning, burial sites, planting and maintenance, flower beds, and monument care services.

Photo: Christis Loizou

Ownership: Nonprofit
Established: 1850

About Salem Memorial Park

Salem Memorial Park is jointly owned and operated by Congregation Emanu-El and Congregation Sherith Israel as part of the Jewish Cemeteries of San Francisco. The organization has served Northern California's Jewish community since 1850 and offers a range of cemetery services including pre-planning, burial sites, site planting and maintenance, flower beds, and monument care. The organization emphasizes that pre-planning is a mitzvah that will provide comfort to loved ones.

Typical cremation prices in Colma

Salem Memorial Park doesn't publish prices online. As a reference, providers in Colma typically charge:

Low

$1,495

Typical

$1,495

High

$1,495

City-wide figures from 1 published price — not Salem Memorial Park's own rates. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, they must give you an itemized price list on request, in person or by phone.

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Services offered

Burial

Who you’ll work with

Susan Solomon
Executive Director
Licensed attorney
Licensed attorney with senior management positions in legal and financial organizations. Served as Executive Director of a major urban synagogue and Board member of Roots of Jewish Reform. Responsible for all aspects of cemetery operations including client services, fiscal management, staff supervision, strategic planning, and implementation of cemetery services. Board member of Care Harbor, a charity focused on health equity for underserved populations.
Benjamin Ruhs
Manager of Family Services
Licensed funeral director
Joined the team in 2014 with over 18 years of experience in the funeral and cemetery industry. San Francisco Jewish native with six generations of family buried in the cemeteries. Great-great-grandfather Ballen helped establish The San Francisco Hebrew Free Loan in 1897 and the San Francisco Chevra Kadisha in 1901.

Faith & language

Faith traditions served

Jewish

Recognition & specialties

Specialties

Jewish cemetery services

Where is Salem Memorial Park?

1171 El Camino Real, Colma, CA

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Salem Memorial Park reviews

Updated July 2026

4.5

2 reviews

Rating from Google · updated July 2026

4.5 from 2 reviews on google

What burial prices usually include

General context, not specific to Salem Memorial Park: a typical burial price covers the items on the left. Those on the right are common add-ons billed separately — ask for an itemized list.

Included

The funeral home's basic services and staff fee
Transfer and preparation of the deceased
A viewing or funeral service and use of facilities
Coordination of permits and paperwork
Hearse and transport to the cemetery

Usually extra

The cemetery plot or grave space
A casket and, where required, a burial vault or liner
Opening and closing the grave (a cemetery fee)
The headstone or grave marker
Certified copies of the death certificate

Frequently asked questions

What services does Salem Memorial Park offer?

Salem Memorial Park offers burial, and is a cemetery. See the full breakdown and prices on this page.

Where is Salem Memorial Park located?

Salem Memorial Park is located at 1171 El Camino Real, Colma, CA. Use the “Get directions” link on this page for a map.

Will Salem Memorial Park give me an itemized price list?

Yes. The federal FTC Funeral Rule requires every funeral home to give you a written, itemized General Price List on request — in person or over the phone — and to let you choose only the goods and services you want. Always compare a couple of providers before deciding.