Lassila Funeral Chapel

06/05/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dr. Daniel Anderson on
May 21st, 2026 at age 67. He died peacefully, in his home in Loomis, California,
surrounded by his beloved family after a year-long battle with amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS). He leaves behind beautiful memories...

06/05/2026

While funerals of the past were more cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all style events, that's not true anymore. Check out this article to learn more about funeral personalization and how it's changing the way we honor and remember the lives of those we love.

Funerals aren't one-size-fits-all. In fact, funeral personalization is key to creating a meaningful and healing tribute. Click for more!

06/04/2026

Linda, 78, was born October 1, 1947 in Seattle, Washington, to Art Hemstad. After having moved to California, Linda graduated from Hillsdale High School in San Mateo, CA in 1965.

Just after graduation during the summer of 1965 Linda was skating with friends at the Burlingame Ice Arena where ...

06/03/2026

Who said you have to get out of the car to enjoy nature? Take a look at some of these scenic drives in national state parks in the article below.

Enjoy the country’s most iconic scenery from the comfort of your own car with our guide to the eight most unforgettable national park drives

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Music can help us express our feelings in a way words alone often can't, which is why personalizing the music at a funeral or celebration of life is so important. If your loved one grew up in the 1940s - or just loved 1940s music - here are 10 songs you can incorporate into their service.

Want to incorporate music from the 1940s in your loved one's celebration of life? Check out our list for 10 beautiful options.

05/27/2026

We've heard that nuts and seeds are good for us, but did you know they can improve your brain health, too? Check out this list of nutritious foods that can give your brain a boost.

Discover 7 nuts and seeds that are good for brain health.

05/25/2026

Today, we salute the brave men and women who have paid the ultimate price to preserve our freedom and our way of life. We can never repay you for your dedication, your courage, your valor, or your commitment to keeping our country safe and its citizen protected. We honor you, and we remember you - today and all days.

05/22/2026

Memorial Day is about remembrance and paying respect where it is due, and as humans, one way we do that is through memorials. Today, we honor the lives of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and our way of life. Without them, we would all live in a very different world. Thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your willingness to give your everything to protect and preserve our way of life.

As we remember our fallen soldiers this Memorial Day, look into the history of the Marine Corps War Memorial and how it came to be.

05/20/2026

Many people mix up Memorial Day and Veterans Day, but the two days serve different purposes. Read the article below to find out what makes the holidays different and discover the history and traditions of both days.

Both Memorial Day and Veterans Day honor military personnel, but the holidays arose for different reasons.