Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Hollywood, Los Angeles, US.
Description
Hollywood Forever Cemetery is a burial ground on Santa Monica Boulevard that covers 62 acres (25 hectares) and combines tombs, mausoleums, reflecting pools, and sculptures between shade trees. The grounds sit directly beside Paramount film studios and contain thousands of graves, including elaborate family tombs with columns and reliefs.
History
This cemetery was founded in 1899 and later sold part of its original land to Paramount Pictures, which now forms the southern boundary. The grounds changed ownership several times and were restored in the 1990s after years of neglect.
Culture
Film fans visit the grounds to pay respects at the graves of actors like Mickey Rooney or Johnny Ramone, who became part of entertainment history. Some visitors leave fresh flowers or small tokens and spend time in the shade of old trees while reading inscriptions.
Practical
The pathways are easy to walk, though comfortable shoes are recommended for covering distances between sections. Guided tours offer orientation for visitors who want to learn about the location of specific graves.
Did you know?
The cemetery hosts outdoor film screenings on summer evenings, where visitors watch classic movies between headstones under the open sky. Attendees bring blankets and picnics while the screen is set up in front of a historical mausoleum.
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