Forest Lawn

I never thought that Forest Lawn cemetery was that huge land. In fact, they are expanding more on top of the hill. The entrance from the gate has wide road. But then it gets smaller as you go further inside. Burial site is so clean and well maintained.

This Forest Lawn location, along with its other counterparts, ranks among the most beautiful cemeteries I have ever visited. The grounds are adorned with lush, well-maintained greenery that creates a serene and peaceful environment. The uniform tombstones, each meticulously placed, add to the sense of order and tranquility. Additionally, the cemetery offers stunning views that contribute to its overall beauty. Visiting here provides a unique opportunity to pay respects to some of your favorite long-gone celebrities. The serene atmosphere and picturesque landscape make it a fitting and respectful place to honor their memories. The combination of natural beauty, thoughtful design, and the presence of notable graves makes this cemetery a truly remarkable and moving place to visit.

What a beautiful place. 5 start customer service. They service everyone also. Christians Catholics Muslims and more.

We called their office phone number to find how to get to the Paramahasa Yogananda’s Crypt. The staff here went out of their way to help us and get us the right information and it just reflects upon how nice of an organization they are internally. Simply outstanding! If you are looking to find Paramahansa Yogananda’s Crypt, its located here in Forest Lawn, inside of the Great Mausoleum building. Check out my reviews on google maps that is on Yogananda Paramahansa Crypt google maps page. I have posted videos and information that could be useful.

Went to crypt of paramhansa yogananda, well maintained. No direction signs, on the right after walking 5- 7 minutes from main gate, then first building left narrow passage way, press button gates open, inside sign pointing to crypt of guruji. Huge cemetary everything immaculate.

We met with Janet at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills/Glendale to discuss property options for our final resting place (we are younger and planning ahead!). She was amazing! Very patient and took the time to get to know us and our preferences before showing us some great options at both memorial parks. We really felt that she was looking out for what fit our wants best. Janet made the whole process very relaxed and easy. We ended up choosing a niche at Forest Lawn Glendale and couldn’t be happier with our choice. Highly recommend working with Janet for your planning!

Excellent and Compassionate Service We recently went through the process of purchasing funeral burial services, and I must say that our experience was nothing short of excellent. we were treated with compassion, understanding, and respect. Estrella Villegas was incredibly professional and empathetic, guiding us through every step with great care. She took the time to explain all the options available, making sure we understood each detail without feeling rushed or pressured into making decisions. We were particularly impressed with the transparency of the pricing and services offered. There were no hidden costs or unexpected fees, and we felt confident in the decisions we made. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of burial arrangements. They provided us with peace of mind.

My husband and I came to visit here as part of our Walt Disney remembered tour and I was very happy to see Forest Lawn for the first time. Forest Lawn offers both above ground and below ground plots for both burials and cremations. The cemetery is very extensive and I marveled at some of the chapels we drove by. One was the sight of Groucho Marx's funeral and where Ronald Reagan got married. We were specifically going to see the Disney family garden which was near the entrance of the Freedom Mausoleum. Walt Disney was cremated and his ashes are stored with that of his wife, Robert Brown=husband of Sharon Disney and Sharon-(Ashes scattered) behind a memorial stone in the garden. The garden is very beautiful. Hard to believe this was his final resting place. Not too far away we spotted the gravestones of Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor. Their names may not sound familiar to you however in the corner of their stones you will see MM3 and MMF. These two people provided the 3rd voice of Mickey Mouse and the 4th voice of Minnie Mouse. We got to visit a little of the Freedom Mausoleum. So beautiful and such as fitting tribute to the remains of Nat King Cole and Alan Ladd. Even Clara Bow Hollywood's "it" girl has a memorial stone. Time did not permit us to visit the museum which is supposed to house a magnificient stained glass reproduction of DeVinci's Last Supper and the hall of Crucifixion but believe me I could have spent hours here. This is the final resting place of many celebrities including Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, Clark Gable from Cadiz, Ohio where he was born, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Michael Jackson, Larry Fine of the 3 Stooges, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Jimmy Stewart.This is only a handful of names I could come up with. All in all it is a beautiful cemetery and one that deserves the utmost respect whether you have a loved one buried here or not.

Forest Lawn Glendale is a lovely, huge park. It has some interesting statuary art and some notable residents - Michael Jackson, Walt Disney, L. Frank Baum. Aside from exploring and photographing the park several times, I also met with their funeral home staff at the Hollywood Hills location to discuss a pre-paid cremation package and purchasing a mausoleum niche. The gentleman I spoke with was very gentle and helpful, albeit a bit pushy - niche price was not mentioned upfront; I was asked, startlingly, to pick out my own urn right away; even though I said many times I was only interested in Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, he tried to persuade me to consider the Glendale park. I ended up purchasing my end of life care and mausoleum space at Hollywood Forever, because niches at both Forest Lawn locations (Glendale and Hollywood Hills) are incredibly expensive. If all you are seeking is a cremation package, however, they are more affordable.

Best cemetery I ever visited. A beautiful and serene getaway in the city. Easy to navigate and well maintained. So many interesting and iconic people are buried here. A must see.

Forest Lawn Memorial is a massive cemetery in Glendale. It's extremely well maintained and manicured lawns I have ever seen. Furthermore, they have a mausoleum and a dedicated lawn for US servicemen. Overall, this is a great cemetery.

Our advisor (Vanessa P.) is everything that we expected and more. She took her time and provided in-depth information to facilitate us to make a decision on the spot. We had visited other memorial parks around this area before we made a decision to purchase the property. Some places may have the misconception the customer is not serious because you are not in a desperate need at the moment. A written quote with all the details and no hidden information was created during our visit. Other memorial parks do not provide nothing in writing, just talk and write numbers on a piece of paper. The locations at Forest Lawn - Glendale made a difference of what we want for our family after we are no longer here. The Garden of the Mystery of Life the niche on the wall is the optimal location it faces to the West where the Sunset goes down. Thank you Vanessa, for your professionalism, warmth and most of the follow ups days afterwards. Much appreciated!

My husband and I came to visit here as part of our Walt Disney remembered tour and I was very happy to see Forest Lawn for the first time. The thing that our tour guide blew me away with was that people actually come to Forest Lawn to picnic! I must admit with the manicured and well kept grounds that it would be a great place to have a picnic but I'm sorry this is a cemetery and one needs to show respect for those who have their final resting places here and for that of their loved ones. Forest Lawn offers both above ground and below ground plots for both burials and cremations. The cemetery is very extensive and I marveled at some of the chapels we drove by. One was the sight of Groucho Marx's funeral and where Ronald Reagan got married. We were specifically going to see the Disney family garden which was near the entrance of the Freedom Mausoleum. Walt Disney was cremated and his ashes are stored with that of his wife, Robert Brown=husband of Sharon Disney and Sharon-(Ashes scattered) behind a memorial stone in the garden. The garden is very beautiful. Hard to believe this was his final resting place. Not too far away we spotted the gravestones of Wayne Allwine and Russi Taylor. Their names may not sound familiar to you however in the corner of their stones you will see MM3 and MMF. These two people provided the 3rd voice of Mickey Mouse and the 4th voice of Minnie Mouse. We got to visit a little of the Freedom Mausoleum. So beautiful and such as fitting tribute to the remains of Nat King Cole and Alan Ladd. Even Clara Bow Hollywood's "it" girl has a memorial stone. Time did not permit us to visit the museum which is supposed to house a magnificient stained glass reproduction of DeVinci's Last Supper and the hall of Crucifixion but believe me I could have spent hours here. This is the final resting place of many celebrities including Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, Clark Gable from Cadiz, Ohio where he was born, George Burns and Gracie Allen, Michael Jackson, Larry Fine of the 3 Stooges, Humphrey Bogart, Bette Davis, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Jimmy Stewart who has his own museum in his hometown of Indiana, PA-(reviewed separately). This is only a handful of names I could come up with. All in all it is a beautiful cemetery and one that deserves the utmost respect whether you have a loved one buried here or not. Located in Glendale, CA.

Today is September 29,2024. Apparently, they are not open until 10 AM. It would have been a good idea to post on your site that you are not open on your usual time. It is quite vexing that you have to drive 1.5 hours to get here and you're not allowed to get in.

Our loved one's celebration of life was hosted at Forest Lawn Glendale. Everyone from office coordinators to florist to funeral Directors and facility workers staff made our experience a pleasant and memorable event. Many Thanks and loads of gratitude to all.

On a hot Saturday morning in July, my sister and I went to check out the Last supper stain glass at mausoleum Terrace building. We waited at 8am and walked through the hallway to see Italian designed sculptures. It was very hot inside. I guess the dead don't need AC. Then we see the last supper stained glass. It was breathtaking looking at it. Also I got too see Elizabeth Taylor tomb which has an Angel sculpture on top. Overall, it is very hilly and the plots are well maintained and the lawn surrounding the grave plots are well maintained. Nice place to exercise too as I seen several residents getting their walks.

With the pain of losing a love one and going to Forest lawn Glendale was a big mistake. Rude, cold inattentive, simply un human treatment The prices are competitive but the cold actitudes UNACCEPTABLE!!!

Cemetery is definitely massive and at first had a hard time finding who we were looking for. Eventually found them through the help of Google. Grounds are spotless and the staff are very and accommodating.

Today, we buried our brother in law at Glendale Forest Lawn. As sad as it was, but I don't have the words to say how much we appreciated their services from one day getting the plot to one making all the arrangement to one day on the funeral day. The staff has sown us the most respectful services we could have asked for. They all made us feel so peaceful and at ease. On behalf of my family, I wanted to say thank you for 3verythinh. God bless you all.

When my mom passed away after a long decline, I was exhausted and sad. Our family had purchased a plot for for long ago at Forest Lawn. When I called them to get next steps I was guided through a seamless and thoughtful process. The person who helped me plan for her cremation and burial was compassionate and took her time helping me to move through hard moments but also make decisions. I was able to decide on all the arrangements plus the the technical things like death certificates very easily with her support. On the day of her funeral, Angel Garcia helped our guests find the gravesite, helped arrange flowers, checked in with, my brother and I to keep things moving and comforted us in that we knew our mom was in good hands. Angel really looked after us and made a very hard day better for us. I highly recommend Forest Lawn Glendale .

Unfortunately, we lost someone very important to us in an untimely manner. Lately, this has been where I have spent most of my days in preparation for a funeral. Staff has been very patient and accommodating. Packages are available for the convenience of having all the arrangements done in one place. I appreciate how attentive the staff are to our specificities. I was able to visit my loved one prior to the service dates making sure everything is how it needs to be. Just set appointments ahead of time. Outside floral arrangements/deliveries are also accepted. Signage are found along the pavement to guide you through the cemetery.

I went to Forest Lawn - Glendale recently for the first time. I visited the museum and explored some of the cemetary grounds. I enjoyed seeing lots of the statuary. I liked all of the greenery. The view of the surrounding landscape from hilltops is nice.

Forest Lawn Glendale is a complete disappointment. My grandparents and Mom are all buried there and I bought a plot for me and my husband. Despite my family spending thousands of dollars on graves and flowers, they can't be bothered to email me a photograph of flowers that I buy for my Mom on any given day (a paid service they offer). They lack integrity and professionalism. I feel so foolish to have ever bought a plot there. If you want to feel safe and respected buy your family a plot somewhere else.

I couldn't have picked a better place to honor my mom. From the beginning to the end the service was amazing, accommodating and the staff was extremely sensitive and attentive towards my family. I wanted to give a special thanks to Sandra our coordinator, she was amazing and treated us with the care we needed during this hard time. As well as the florist and our funeral day coordinator[i believe it was Ann] . From the receptionist to the gentleman that guided us to our designated rooms for visitation were exceptional. Even though this was the hardest time of our life, they treated us with respect and care which is exactly what we needed. The experience will be unforgettable for us. I know I made the right decision to have my mom's funeral here.

How fitting that on the day before Michael Jackson's birthday, a group of us took a guided tour of the Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn-Glendale and were able to see the final resting place of MJ himself. Granted, MJ's actual sarcophagus was covered by a screen; but we were allowed into Holly Terrace and able to see the Gothic arch and nave, stained glass window and inscribed marble book right in front of his place of internment. (According to the internet, this "property" cost $500K.) I do think it's a shame that his devoted fans aren't allowed an opportunity to lay a wreath or other memento at his grave. He seems to have some of the most obsessed and dedicated fans in the world. On the other hand, it's completely understandable that his family wanted privacy and security for him given the high level of obsession that he inspired. (Now, regarding Michael Jackson, to be honest, I am not a fan. I've never purchased any of his music and his legacy as a human being is muddled to say the least. But did I grow up with the Jackson 5 on my TV and my radio? Yep. Do I love Billie Jean? Guilty as charged. Was his dancing incredible? Even Fred Astaire thought so. And was I thrilled to see his final resting place? I have to admit I was. But I'm also a little ashamed of that level of voyeuristic thrill.) I am a big fan, however, of observing how society treats its idols in death. And the MJ love is stronger than ever, judging by the stunning floral tributes already being placed at the entrance of Holly Terrace the day before his birthday. Forest Lawn is the perfect backdrop for mega-stars to spend eternity. It's been described as the Disneyland of death and that's a fitting picture. Facsimiles of famous works of art (Michelangelo is a favorite), manicured lawns, and European-inspired architecture attempt to soothe the souls of the bereaved. And there are plenty of idols to visit here (Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Jean Harlow, etc. etc.) Do I have pictures of MJ's final resting place, you ask? Well, if I did, I wouldn't post them here because it's against official Forest Lawn policy. I also wouldn't want the Jackson family coming for me. There are plenty online if you're interested. Much of the Great Mausoleum is open to the public; to see the Terraces with the graves of the more notable people, you must attend a tour. It's well worth it. Our tour guide, Melissa, was amazing. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and followed Forest Lawn policy to the letter by not pointing out the resting places of the famous (luckily, I had done my research.) Apart from the Great Mausoleum, there are tons of other famous gravesites out in the open to visit. If that's your thing, this is the place for you. Admission is free; parking is also free. See the Forest Lawn website for visiting hours.

This is a very friendly, helpful and welcoming place. I like to visit my grandparents' and great grandparents' spot at least quarterly. The flower shop is just delightful with a lot of variety in flower choices at good values. I don't bother trying to buy flowers before I come because I can find what I need there. Today was an especially excellent day because with the help of a grounds manager, Jaime Rentería, I finally found the spot of my great aunt Ruth. I had previously looked to find her headstone several different times without success. Today I had her plot number but hadn't figured out how to find her spot. Mr. Rentería very kindly helped me to find her, even after I had first given him the wrong number (669 instead of 699.) I think that Forest Lawn in Glendale may have angels working for them and Jaime Rentería is one of them.

I was in Glendale for a weekend for a wedding, and we had a few hours on a Sunday a couple of weeks ago to explore. On a bit of a whim, I decided to visit Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, and it was so much more than I had expected. We didn't see everything (there was actually so much to see), but the highlights were the bronze reproduction of Michelangelo's David, the Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection (which houses what they claim to be the largest religious painting in the world at 195 feet long and 45 feet high), the stained glass recreation of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the Great Mausoleum, and various other statues and courtyards around the property. I recommend you start at the museum on the property. There wasn't much to see inside when we visited because the museum was opening a new exhibit that wasn't quite open yet, but they had maps of the art and the grounds, which helped us figure out where to walk and explore! There were certainly people visiting the cemetery to respect and remember their loved ones, so it's important to be respectful when exploring the property. But there were lots of other people visiting the property as a tourist, taking in the considerable public art. I found it to be an exceptional place to visit - with incredible art and sculptures and history. Not to mention the views! Certainly worth a visit and a walk around if you are in the area.

First and foremost, if you're seeing this review under tragic circumstances, please accept my condolences. This particular review pertains to the museum and public art that the cemetery has to offer. For some, it may feel odd to visit a cemetery as a leisurely activity. I've done it before (mostly to see historical/celebrity graves). I believe that this was my first time visiting a cemetery museum, however. The Glendale location has a lovely museum that is totally free. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM. If you're interested, I do have a separate review for the museum. In addition to the museum, there is plenty to see. The Hall of Crucifixion-Resurrection (the building next door to the museum) has some beautiful pieces of stained glass but most importantly, holds the largest religious painting ever created. The Crucifixion by Jan Styka is huge. You need to use your phone's panorama mode to capture it. I understand that they do some sort of audio presentation throughout the day but luckily, the curtains were open when I came by and I got to view the painting without waiting for the presentation to begin. Furthermore, make sure you see the mausoleum (open for public viewing from 9 AM - 430 PM). It's in a separate area from the museum and you have to drive a couple minutes. I saw a few references to it within the museum but it didn't quite prepare me for what I was about to see. First of all, there is a large stained glass recreation of Da Vinci's The Last Supper. There are also multiple replicas of Michelangelo's famous works. FYI: The cemetery does have a David replica but it's in a different place (outside). I tried to see it but there was a funeral nearby, with lots of people in the road. I felt uneasy and ended up turning around. Back to the mausoleum. There are lots of beautiful statues all around so make sure you see it all. Just remember, this is an actual functional mausoleum and you are surrounded by real humans that have ceased to be. I'm not sure if photos are allowed (probably not). The last thing I'll say is -- make sure you go downstairs. There is a small area that is less religious, even secular. It's called The Poet's Windows. It has beautiful stained glass imagery coupled with charming poetry (Tennyson, etc.). This juxtaposition even brought a tear to my eye, it was so lovely. The cemetery is easy to navigate, with ample signage. You can grab a map either at the lobby area or at the museum (the museum map is clearer). There is a huge parking area at the museum and smaller lots at the mausoleum and lobby. Everyone I encountered (staff) was so friendly and helpful. I interacted with an employee at the cemetery lobby (to grab a map and inquire about the museum) as well as a museum staff member. They were both beyond kind to a first-time visitor, offering plenty of help and advice. The whole cemetery is really beautiful and oddly uplifting. It sounds insensitive to say that when you're visiting for a leisurely reason, I'm sure. However, the cemetery's founder intended for the space to signal a beginning and not an end. His intention was to create a space where "lovers new and old shall love to stroll and watch the sunset's glow, planning for the future or reminiscing of the past; a place where artists study and sketch; where schoolteachers bring happy children to see the things they read of in books..." He didn't want doom and gloom, he wanted sunshine and inspiration. I'd say he succeeded.

Beautiful grounds and amazing service. Very detail oriented and always caring about the families they serve not the sales

Beautiful nice place great view not too far from la it pretty place to take photos and walk around

Forest Lawn Cemetery is one of the prettiest fairytale places of rest I've ever seen. It really is breathtaking. Dr. Eaton made sure it would be a park like theme; with tons of greenery, fountains, wildlife, and sunshine. The murals, the museum, and the statues just bring it to another level. The religious paintings seem to project through the sun rays, and it just makes this a perfect resting place. The older section is different and can give you the eerie feeling because the markers are huge, old, and a little spooky but, it's a minute drive to the newer area. But, I believe it gives Forest Lawn its beautiful past.

This is the cemetery we chose for my dad's resting space. My father Passed October and unexpectedly. We were so broken n worried how were we getting everything together. I reached out to forest lawn they were able to make an appointment and we met with Sandra Dennis. She was so sweet, soft spoken and compassionate. (I've heard stories before of how some cementaries can be horrible, rude and money hungry ) she took her time to review all possible space within our budget, showed us around the cemetery and everything went smoothly communication via email and phone. On Nov. 5th my dad was layed to rest. Its a beautiful cemetery and with the comfort of knowing its close to home and we can visit wherever we want. Thank you Sandra.

The owners response makes no sense. 1. How is a cyclist different from a motorist for a grieving family to see? At the time we were being kicked out by security, a vehicle gunned its engine past us. That is far more offensive to a somber moment than the silence of a cyclist. Are you suggesting cyclists don't have empathy? As someone who has had to bury my own family members, I find that extremely offensive. Your other points also hold no water, as cyclists and motor vehicles, maintenance vehicles and so on, all share the roads everywhere I will be reporting your unfair business practices to the public at large, not just here,but all media channels at my disposal. I have been a tireless champion for cyclists rights in Los Angeles. I will continue my support for all cyclists rights to enjoy open spaces I saw no spaces for pedestrians or the disabled either. Do better.

You are probably wondering why I'm reviewing here. Well, it has top notch customer service, very efficient as well as kind hearted staff. They are very professional. They provide services upon customers requests with pride and presentation. I like that. We have several family members who are laid to rest here and they've never let us down. They are very respectful and also punctual per our. requests. We placed both my parents and have had excellent gathering with a priest to say some prayers and have made us feel at at peace to grieve. This place is immaculate and very well maintained.

Glendale, CA John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whosoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 11: 25, 26 Jesus said to her, " I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" John 14: 1-6 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms, if it were not so I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you with me that you also may be where I am, You know the way to the place where I am going." Thomas said to him, "Lord, we don't know where you are going, so how can we know the way?' Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Forest Lawn is a place which holds many memories for me and I have enjoyed this property for over 40 years. The calm serene landscape, beautiful European style architecture and immaculate grounds are made to invoke the feeling and inspiration of heaven. I have only visited one other Forest Lawn location to pick something up, but this particular location is a stand out in comparison, it might even be the original location, not sure. The founder installed many beautiful stained glass replicas and famous works of art, statues and murals, all throughout the property. The Glendale location houses three pieces of artwork to support the founder's vision of providing a glimpse of the inspiration and hope of heaven. The first two works are large paintings of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection which depict the life of Jesus. The mural painting by Jan Styka was so large, that a building was commissioned just to house the painting. During business hours, there is a no charge excellent theatre presentation of the original artwork describing the artwork in full detail. Housed in a different building, the stained glass window replica of Leonardo da Vinci' s painting, "The Last Supper", is the third work the founder installed as inspiration of heaven, with a push button audio presentation describing the work if one desires to listen. The stained glass collection on the premises boasts over 1,000 pieces, one of the largest collections in North America. Over the years, there have been fantastic temporary art exhibits and tributes here has well. When I was a young child, I lost my father to cancer, he is buried here and his service was held in a small chapel on property, it is a replica of a chapel in Scotland if I remember correctly. The pathways around the chapel, and the little prayer garden are so charming. Fast forward 40 years just shy of one month, and we laid my dearly loved sweet mother to rest last year, just as the lockdowns hit. We were not able to hold a large service for my mom as we had always envisioned, rather it was an intimate graveside service with family due to constantly changing restrictions. I know both of my parents are now reunited in heaven through their faith in Jesus and his finished work on the cross, but this is a place I come now to pay my deepest respect to two of the most amazing people I have been blessed to know. I have to say that everyone who has provided assistance to us has been extremely professional and most helpful. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate requests and they are extremely responsive to make sure the family has what they need to honor their loved ones in the best way possible. I really can't think of a nicer place to visit the resting place of my loved ones and I am so thankful for the founder's vision so many years ago, to create a place of tranquility, peace, serenity and beauty.

My mom passed away in May 2023 & funeral was held in June 2023. We had our dad move few days after funeral to same plot as my mom so they can be finally laid to rest together after 30 years of being apart. I get an email from Forest Lawn Glendale stating, missing info in November 2023 so tablet could not be submitted. Eventually Forest Lawn found that they had the info needed all along but neglected to check their notes. So now Christmas & New Years came and it's January 2024 now and still no tablet. I liked Forest Lawn, been visiting my dad for the last 30 years, my grandma, aunts, uncles are all there but this is worst service I've ever experienced. Erik S from Forest Lawn was supposedly overseeing my case, but he did so poorly & neglected his task so now I just have to wait and wait and wait. To top it off, no apologies. I've asked to escalate but no response. I have families visiting but can't locate my parents without the tablet. I guess we're out of luck.

I was invited to David Bowie Mexican Art exhibit with my one and only Bestie and her lovely mother. It was a beautiful day and I never new how lovely a cemetery can be. We explored all angles of the exhibit and as "promised it won't be boring!" I think the pictures can express how beautiful our experience was. LOVE IT! I am a fan and to return! A must on your bucket list if there is a art exhibit I do not think I need to rewrite all the amazing line up of celebrities buried but I highly suggest you bring walking shoes and a snack. The only offer restrooms and nothing to eat.

I was back here again for another family member, too soon of course from the last time but so thankful for the extraordinary people here. First, my brother and I scoped out the wrong church because the signage is confusing so the day of the services we were waiting to set up and the groundskeeper/Gardner in the distance spotted me and I saw him make a call but I just assumed it was to open the doors of the church for us. We waited and I saw him speak on the phone again from afar. Finally another vehicle pulls in and we are hopeful they are going to unlock the door. This woman approaches us and knew we were at the wrong place. She said there was no service scheduled there today and said to follow her to the Church of the Recessional where we had scheduled the service. Well, thank goodness for that because after many twists and turns we arrived there and probably wouldnt have found it by ourselves. But for everyone's info. it is at the top of the hill way across from the museum parking lot. When we got there our favorite funeral director Angel was there who is phenomenal as always along with her sweet helpful female co-worker and helped us get set up. People were running late because many had got lost as well and the reverend was also very late so she helped me revise the program a bit and everything went smoothly. Also, if a military service is needed forest lawn provides this as well and does all the legwork. We were initially told this part happens at the end and happens outdoors but Angel told us it happens at the beginning and helped us correct that and it was a beautiful way to open the program. We had an amazing naval trio come, an incredible bugler and 2 officers who did the flag folding ceremony. It is really a beautiful service and I'm thrilled we added that part to the service. We also had an incredible vocalist friend who played the keyboard and that was wonderful as well, beautiful acoustics and the church is a nice sized church can easily fit 200 unlIke the Church of the little flowers where we were previously which I feel is good for 50 people, I mean they do have an overflow room at church of the little flowers but those people are tucked away and can see NOTHING. We had our loved one cremated, I don't recommend going into the dismal cremation room which is really like going into a dark medieval dungeon. Anyways I definitely recommend Forest Lawn Glendale with their amazing people and don't forget about Angel because you will need her.

Pricey. My parents decided that Forest Lawn Glendale would be there place of burial, therefore, that's where they are. Maybe I jays this place because my loved ones are there. I think they overpriced everything including the flowers. We had to purchase them outside of the cemetery much cheaper and very lovely.

We just attended the opening of the new abstract art exhibit at Forest Lawn Glendale, Shaping Gravity. It is a wonderful show featuring local artists. The staff was so friendly and helpful. Great show and great reception.

Sad how these companies take advantage people in their lowest time as they grief. Please take someone who's focused and can understand and read through these scam contracts. PLEASE!! They're really good at going in circles to confuse you and get you with all these unnecessary purchases and also their finance/interest is ridiculous.

I came here for one reason--to try to get a photo of the crypt in the mausoleum where Carole Lombard is buried next to her husband when she died--Clark Gable. This Forest Lawn in Glendale is very sensitive to people with cameras. At the Great Mausoleum where Lombard and others of note are buried, there's a guard office inside the door. The guard gave me a few tips on where to see some things--the Last Supper stained glass, the replica of the Pieta, and the area with great stained glass windows on the lower level. His monitor showed about 12 sections of the mausoleum so he could keep track on visitors. The easiest person to find here is Elizabeth Taylor. She at the end of the main entrance hallway in a crypt behind a large angel with the words "In Memoria" above. I did get a photo of that. Just down the hall to the left in the second alcove are Lombard and Gable. I need to go back with someone and have them ask the guard questions while I hop over the chain to that area and get my photo. The grounds of Forest Lawn-Glendale are beautiful and the place is huge. Without a guide from online, you could search for the graves of famous people for a long time and come up with little--or nothing. The art work throughout is amazing. There's always a next time!

This was my first time at Forest Lawn, unfortunately it's always a sad time when you have to make a trip to the cemetery. Going to the cemetery is a painful experience that stays with you a life time & that can leave you asking, "why"? But we know that He knows what's best! Forest Lawn is so beautiful. it has over 300 acres of gorgeous rolling hills. As you enter, you can't help but notice that the landscaping is well maintained and how green the lawns are. There are fountains, sculptures, all different type of stone art around the grounds, beautiful architectural buildings that are just amazing. There is a museum and a art gallery on site as well. The funeral service was held in one of their small chapels but it was very nice and clean. I found the staff to be very helpful and accommodating to everyone. The burial was about 5 a minute drive up the hillside which had a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and city. I found it interesting to learn of some of the famous people who have this as their final resting place: Jeanette MacDonald, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, W.C. Fields, Sammy Davis Jr., Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Jimmy Stewart, Jean Harlow, George Burns, Walk Disney, Dorothy Dandridge, Chico Marx, Gracie Allen, Alan Ladd, Michael Jackson, Larry, "aka" The Three Stooges. Everyone was so considerate which made our time of grief a lot easier to bare.

Searching for the Grave of a creative genius was an unplanned, but fruitful adventure! Between meals, Alana and I visit Los Angeles Points of Interests, landmarks, historical buildings, etc. For some reason, I had this cemetery bookmarked. I think it was because I wanted to see Walt Disney's Grave. We eventually found it after we drove through most of this famous cemetery. This is a very spacious piece of land with fabulous landscaping and amazing works of art! We passed by a fountain, some sculptures, a mural, and the cathedral with its awesome architecture. Some day, when we have more time, I'd like to see the Labyrinth and go inside the Cathedral... I'd also return and look for other famous people who were laid to rest here. Can you guess who?

Old school since 1906. Our family member Katsue is buried here and we stop by to visit two to three times a year. It's almost 3 weeks after Christmas and the cemetery is still allowing the holiday decorations to stay, usually they clean up quickly especially when the flowers dry out. I love walking around and finding the old late 1800's people that are buried here.

They put my sister in the wrong urn. They couldn't find the urn that I had taken me over four weeks and close to 40 emails to order. It was "somewhere in the warehouse" according to Hilda. Not trusting them with my sister's remains I had them removed from the incorrect urn in front of me. This was done with a Milwaukee drill. It was catching a bit at the bottom and Hilda, who is supposed to be the manager, tried to use a plastic coffee store to leaver it open. Thankful cremated remains have a metal ID tag on them. checking that against the coroner's paperwork I was able to confirm that it was my sister that they put in the wrong urn and presented to me. I repackaged her into back into basic plastic box, patting the bag of ashes to fit. Even if Forest Lawn finds the urn I ordered, I will not be going back. Later looked online, they have a D- from the BBB. Still looking to order a nice urn for my sister.

They made one of the most difficult moments of my life as comfortable as possible. All the personnel was very professional and attentive. Everyone went out of their way to help, answer questions, and keep us at ease. The memorial park is gorgeous!

My family has been doing business with Sandra Zaldana for many years. It was time that my husband and I complete our arrangements. We attended a free luncheon Forest Lawn offered to the public. I highly recommend you attend. Many of our questions were answered like pricing, options, procedures as to what happens when you pass away and all the services Forest Lawn offered from the beginning to the end. The plot, church, casket, flowers, music, video , cards & death certificates and financing all done. Sandra finalized everything 2 weeks later and we feel at peace that our adult children do not have to worry about planning a funeral. We truly appreciate Sandra's professionalism and compassion. Thank you Sandra for taking care of our families.

To me, Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Glendale is the most notable cemetery to visit in the Los Angeles area. The original and current flagship location of the six cemeteries in their chain, this location is home to a vast amount of notable individuals and continues to host high-profile services to this day. Each year, over a million people visit. In addition to the fact that so many performers and writers whom I hold dear are at rest in this truly breathtaking location, the art, architecture, and lovely landscapes are sights that are inspiring to behold.

Visited 5/29/2017 I've been coming to this place for many, many years. My first encounter was as a little girl for a funeral. Been here for several other funerals since. It's as if this place never changes. It ALWAYS looks so neat, tidy, and green. I've taken my youngest here to look at some of the beautiful art. It's FREE!! The museum had something about Disney. Currently there's something about Bowie. I'm hoping to see it before it leaves this June. Today there were 1,000 TALL flags to honor Memorial Day. BEAUTIFUL site. LOVED driving by it everyday after work for about the past week. Such a beautiful site seeing these 1,000 flags blowing in the wind. I went up close, and the flags were over 5 feet!! Since I checked out the flags, I decided to check out the mortuary lobby. Beautifully done. Very tasteful. NOTHING spooky about this place. Standing outside of the building, I couldn't help but think I was in Switzerland staring at chalets. The cobble stones and flowers and plenty of green grass makes it very pleasing to the eye. Granted, at night, it might have a different appeal. Got some burial info from someone named Boots. Very helpful and informative. They have payment plans for a plot for as low as less than $100 a month for a few years. Once it's paid, you get a deed for your plot. I know it's not a easy discussion to have with family members, but just imagine how less painful it will be for your family if you take care of this kind of stuff before you die. I've been working in the health field for way to long to see MANY unprepared families having to deal with a death. In case you didn't know, if the family/loved one don't have enough money for a proper burial, the social worker told me that those cases usually end up at the County in a unmarked grave. I thought that was sad.......

We put in $2500 and made monthly payments for 4 years at $100 per month. The total paid was $7500. This was for a niche for 4 family members. When we called, they had no record of anything. Finally, they said the contract was canceled for non-payment, yet the total was for $7500 and it was paid. We called again and they said they issued a $4000 refund which we never received. They also said they had sent cancellation notices which we did not receive. Since this location has a different response every time we call, we will be filing a case with the state of California https://www.dca.ca.gov/webapps/cfb/complaint.php as it is clear that they want to sell this niche for $14,000 and not honor their contract for $7500. I can't believe they run this place like this.

I'm a bit ambivalent in writing this, as the last time I was here was in the 1990s, and I was still a bit "green" when it came to touring historic cemeteries, and taking photos in said cemeteries. Times have definitely changed in the decades since I was here-- when it comes to taking photos now, there's Iphones and Smartphones, and websites like "Find A Grave." I was armed only with a book called "Permanent Californians" and another, more irreverent book (the title escapes me), in which they referred to the security at this particular cemetery as "Cemetery Nazis" (their words; not mine). The book indicated that they weren't pleasant, and if they saw you with a camera, they were confiscating it. I was staying with friends, had rented a car, and decided to visit as many LA cemeteries and bookstores as I could during the day, spending nights with my friends (my co-workers back East never got my interest in visiting historic cemeteries; they nicknamed me "Obeah Man."). Forest Lawn was often described as the premiere LA cemetery, the most lovely and picturesque, and obviously it had a prominent place on my itinerary. I also wanted to find the gravesite of a distant relative of mine, old time character actor J. Carrol Naish. The person I talked to on the phone told me he was buried here (turns out, he isn't). When I got to the front gate, Irma Grese...sorry, I mean the security person in charge...asked me why I was there. When I told her about Naish, instead of her informing me that I was mistaken and that he wasn't buried there, she simply said, "They weren't supposed to give you that information." But she let me drive in...albeit reluctantly (my camera discreetly tucked away, of course). I wasn't trying to be deceitful, or disrespectful, but I didn't feel that trying to take a photo of the gravesite of an actor(s) whose work I had admired and respected, whose art had provided entertainment and/or escape from some of life's depressing realities during my tenure here on Earth, was somehow the equivalent of trying to heist a company payroll from a Garda truck. My first stop was the Great Mausoleum, where Gable and Jean Harlow are buried, but my inexperience made me timid (I was awkwardly holding my camera under my vest), so I sat numbly with some other tourists, feigning interest in "the Last Supper" exhibit (and having flashbacks to my childhood, when I was forced into attending church). Actors I was more interested in-- W.C. Fields and Lon Chaney-- were entombed on the floors above, which were completely inaccessible to peons like me. I had better luck outside. I found the graves of Errol Flynn and Spencer Tracy, even Walt Disney. At this point, I should mention that the acres of rolling grounds, the trees and foliage, and the distant hills that comprise the scenery are exquisitely beautiful. Even the numerous statues, which might under other circumstances seem tacky, are elegantly artistic. Throughout the cemetery are "private gardens," accessible only to family members with a key. One of my favorite actors, Humphrey Bogart, was buried in just such a "garden." I either got very lucky, or Humphrey's shade was in the vicinity, and decided I was in need of a break. Gardeners were pruning trees and bushes, and the garden door was unlocked and ajar. My timidity deserted me. I moved boldly into the garden like a family member, located Humphrey's modest marker, and took my photo. I disturbed or intruded on no one in mourning, and like to think I conducted myself with discretion and respect. At the very least, I don't think Humphrey would have minded. The "Freedom Mausoleum" wasn't so closely guarded, and I was able to get photos of the graves of Chico Marx, Larry Fine, Gracie Allen (George Burns was still among the living at the time), and Clara Bow. These days, I imagine taking photos, given the technology, isn't so restrictive or difficult (although I have to believe that getting a photo of Liz Taylor or Michael Jackson's last resting place isn't gonna be easy). I get the need for respect, and dignity, and that families...whether related to "stars" or not...should be able to mourn in private, without fans or gawkers intruding on their grief. But...well, it is LA. At the risk of sounding callous...doesn't it come with the territory? With other "celebrity" cemeteries in LA, it didn't seem to be such an issue. Still...maybe that's why Cagney, Edward G. Robinson, Mae West, John Garfield, and Joan Crawford chose to be buried in NY, instead of LA.

2021.06-07/1300: I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the staff that was there during our difficult time with our loved one. Miss Meko Steiner and her staff that day was fantastic. Every step through the process with her was comforting. The Father and everyone made this difficult time easier to cope with. Thank you so much.

Save your money and go somewhere else. They made a mistake in my mom's arrangements and said we owed them $500 to fix it. We brought our own violinist for the graveside service and they said we owed them $300 for it. For the past 2 years, I put up Easter decorations during the allowed 2 week period and they were gone when I went to collect them 2 days before the removal date. So either someone is stealing them (which seems unlikely) or the staff is removing them.

Forest lawn is 400 acres of beautiful memorials and resting places for loved ones. We just visited and payed our respects to a fellow co worker. Very beautiful, breath taking cemetery.

In October 2017 my father passed away and I know I wanted him to be close by to me so I chose the Glendale location. The appointment was rather easy because I called and I was immediately set up with Sandra. Everything was well taken care of and everything went well. Sandra showed me the Inspirational slope side and I got the double plot. She wasn't pushy or anything which was great. Came down to the day of my father's viewing, everything was neat, clean, and my dad looked like he was just sleeping because the cosmetics they did was natural per request when they called. The next day was the burial and we had a mass at The Church of the Recessional. The only complaint I have is when they cut the grass, they seem to always miss my dad's area and I would have to complain to the front office. Aside from that everything is good.

This place is beautiful but the customer service and the way they deal with issues is awful. My family has a love one here we bring new batch of flower's every weekend. As February we've notice the flowers and base was "stolen" , so we reached out to maintenance and someone up in management about our flower and base being "stolen" they told me they'd look into it and so the following week we brought a new base and flower. Maintenance guy saw us setting up the new flowers /base and we asked if it was OK to have our base and flower their he had no problem , cool. Months passed by ! We've had multiple bases and flowers gone , i reached out to management and the to some nice ladies on the front desk. They had no answer for me , it wasn't until recently that I really had to find out the supervisor in charge of the maintenance that I had an answer. She said that we weren't allowed to have personal bases and flowers , so all this time they just been tossing out our bases and flowers for our love ones. I'm disappointed on how she handled the whole issue , she was the least apologetic and more along the line of the policies they have there. My family could have been OK with someone letting us know of the beginning especially when we had security guards , maintenance, and even management know about our base and flowers. This was drag on for way to long and flowers and bases that were thrown out only because management did not train their associates on their rules. I'm extremely disappointed.