Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Memorial cemetery in Hollywood Hills, United States
Description
Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills, spread across several terraced sections with wide grass lawns. Bronze markers lie flat in the ground instead of standing upright, allowing the hills and trees around to stay visible and the landscape to feel open.
History
This cemetery opened in 1948 as an expansion of the original Forest Lawn in Glendale, founded by Hubert Eaton. It was created when the first location ran out of space and the organization looked for a larger property in the hills.
Culture
People come here to honor loved ones, but also to walk through gardens that feel more like park grounds than a typical burial site. The space encourages quiet reflection, and visitors often pause at sculptures and fountains placed throughout the lawns.
Practical
Maps at the entrance help visitors find their way around the large grounds and locate specific sections they want to see. Guided tours are available and take groups through different areas, explaining the layout and pointing out artworks along the way.
Did you know?
Instead of upright headstones, the site uses horizontal bronze markers that sit flush with the grass, keeping the view of the surrounding hills open. This decision shapes how the place looks and sets it apart from other cemeteries in the region.
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