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Trusted Funeral & Cemetery Services in Los Angeles
Hollywood Forever has served the Los Angeles community since 1899 as a full-service cemetery, funeral home, and cremation services provider. Our historic grounds house Hollywood legends and offer personalized memorialization options including traditional burials, green burials, cremation niches, and mausoleum crypts. With a state-of-the-art on-site crematory and multilingual staff, we specialize in creating culturally authentic services for diverse faiths including Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, and LGBTQ+ communities.Our team of experienced funeral directors provides 24/7 support for pre-planning, emergency arrangements, and memorial services that honor individual legacies. As stewards of a National Register of Historic Places site, we combine century-old tradition with modern amenities like our summer film screenings and Dia de Los Muertos celebrations that attract global visitors.
Services
Cremation Services
Funeral Planning
Green Burials
Mausoleum Crypts
Cremation Niches
Pre-Need Planning
Cultural Events
Floral Services
Memorial Markers
Sea Scattering
Highlights and features
- 125+ years of experience serving Los Angeles families since 1899
- On-site crematory with Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh ceremonial access
- Multilingual staff serving Spanish, Thai, Russian, Hindi, and Armenian communities
- Pioneering green burial options certified by the Green Burial Council
- Financing available through third-party providers for all services
Associations and certifications
- National Register of Historic Places
Services
Cremation Services
Our state-of-the-art crematory provides dignified cremation services with options for direct cremation, witnessed cremation, and memorial ceremonies. Available services include sea scattering ($300) and placement in glass-fronted niches. We accommodate Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh traditions with ceremonial access to our adjacent crematory.
Green Burials
Certified Hybrid Cemetery offering natural burials without embalming in biodegradable caskets. Options include tree planting memorials and succulent gardens. We partner with Marin County's Fernwood Cemetery for conservation burial options, including America's first green Jewish cemetery at Gan Yarok.
Cultural Events
Our historic grounds host year-round cultural programming including summer film screenings on the Fairbanks Lawn and the largest Dia de Los Muertos celebration outside Mexico. The cemetery serves as a living memorial through these community events that honor both Hollywood history and contemporary culture.
Mausoleum Crypts
Our five-story community mausoleum offers 25,000 new crypt spaces with city views. Private family mausoleums feature custom design options with cremation niches. Companion crypts ($22,000) and single crypts ($7,700) provide permanent above-ground memorialization in climate-controlled environments.
Pre-Need Planning
We offer pre-planning services with price guarantees through Great Western Insurance. Monthly payment plans available for cemetery spaces, crypts, and niches. Our counselors help document wishes to relieve family decision-making during difficult times while protecting against future cost increases.
Questions
What cremation options are available?
We offer direct cremation ($3,450), cremation with memorial service ($5,200), and cremation with funeral service ($6,600). Additional options include sea scattering ($300) and placement in glass-fronted or stone niches.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning with price guarantees through Great Western Insurance. Monthly payment plans are available for cemetery spaces, crypts, and niches to ensure your wishes are honored.
Are green burial options available?
Yes, we're certified by the Green Burial Council. Options include natural caskets, tree planting memorials, and partnerships with Marin County's Fernwood Cemetery for conservation burials.
What cultural services do you provide?
We serve all faiths with specialized services for Jewish (Beth Olam section), Buddhist, Hindu, and LGBTQ+ communities. Our staff speaks Spanish, Thai, Russian, Hindi, and Armenian for multilingual support.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our Family Service Counselors are available 24/7 at (323) 469-1181 for immediate assistance with arrangements, transportation, and emergency cremation services.
What payment options exist?
We accept credit cards and offer financing through third-party providers for at-need services. Pre-arrangement plans include monthly payment options to fit various budgets.
