649 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Services
The mortuary encompasses 35,000 square feet across four chapels, each designed with high ceilings and reverent atmosphere. Chapel numbering follows Chinese numerological tradition. The largest chapel accommodates 200 guests; the smallest seats 100. Decorative elements include Chinese flowers, ribbons, and burning ovens integrated into chapel design. Full wheelchair accessibility extends throughout, including restrooms. The building showcases San Francisco architectural character with estate-style presentation.
Green Street Mortuary operates as a service coordinator rather than direct provider for cremations and cemetery services, leveraging partnerships with San Francisco Columbarium and Woodlawn Memorial Park. The facility can deploy up to four funeral directors for single services.
Green Street Mortuary occupies a commanding presence in San Francisco's Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in the United States. The facility traces its lineage to 1883, when James Lafayette Halsted founded Halsted & Company Undertakers on Mission Street. Through successive mergers—Carew & English in 1890, Nathaniel Gray & Co. in 1980, and the unification of Halsted N. Gray & Company with Carew & English in 1985—the mortuary emerged as the successor to multiple generations of San Francisco funeral service.
The 35,000-square-foot facility sits at 649 Green Street, anchoring the North Beach and Chinatown corridor. Its architecture carries what the site describes as an "estate feel," with four chapels numbered 1, 2, 5 and 6 in accordance with Chinese numerological customs. The mortuary serves a diverse clientele, with particular expertise in Chinese, Italian, and broader San Francisco communities including North Beach and The Richmond District.
Green Street Mortuary distinguishes itself through deep cultural competency. Staff members are largely ethnically Chinese and interpret English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Toisan. The facility maintains specialized inventory including burial clothing, ceremonial burning products, ceremonial blankets, and jade cremation urns.
Green Street Mortuary was a true blessing during one of the most difficult times for our family. From the very beginning, everything was handled with such care, professionalism, and genuine compassion. Elaine, in particular, went above and beyond for us while we were arranging m...
Overall, Green St. staff, Jefferson Lee, funeral director, and Lena Wong, counselor is experienced and compassionate during this time of loss. They communicated clearly providing options/menu of services quickly. They understand the Chinese funeral customs and traditions and his...
這間殯儀館服務非常貼心細緻，待人關懷又盡善盡美，讓家屬感到安心和信任。
Courtesy, Professional.
Hilda was the ideal person to guide us through our father's afterlife care. She approached every aspect of this deeply difficult process with respect, empathy, and genuine emotional involvement. Her warm and gentle presence brought comfort and reassurance when we needed it most. ...
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