CELEBRITY GRAVES OFF LIMITS TO THE PUBLIC - Forest Lawn Glendale All Access Tour
Published 2023-07-09
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Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a privately owned cemetery in Glendale, California. It is the original and current flagship location of Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, a chain of six cemeteries and four additional mortuaries in Southern California.
Forest Lawn Memorial Park was founded in 1906 as a not-for-profit cemetery by a group of businessmen from San Francisco. Hubert Eaton and C.B. Sims entered into a sales contract with the cemetery in 1912. Eaton took over its management in 1917. Although Eaton did not start Forest Lawn, he is credited as its "Founder" for his innovations of establishing the "memorial-park plan". He eliminated upright grave markers and brought in works by established artists. He was the first to open a funeral home on dedicated cemetery grounds. He was a firm believer in a joyous life after death.
Convinced that most cemeteries were "unsightly, depressing stoneyards," he pledged to create one that would reflect his optimistic Christian beliefs, "as unlike other cemeteries as sunshine is unlike darkness." He envisioned Forest Lawn as "a great park devoid of misshapen monuments and other signs of earthly death, but filled with towering trees, sweeping lawns, splashing fountains, beautiful statuary, and memorial architecture." A number of plaques stating Eaton's intentions are signed "The Builder." Frederick Llewellyn, Eaton's nephew, became CEO of Forest Lawn in 1966. In 1987 he was succeeded by his son, John Llewellyn, who died in April 2022.
Most of Forest Lawn's burial sections have evocative names, including Eventide, Babyland (for infants, shaped like a heart), Graceland, Inspiration Slope, Slumberland (for children and adolescents), Sweet Memories, Whispering Pines, Vesperland, Borderland (on the edge of the cemetery), and Dawn of Tomorrow.
The big building uphill to the left is the Great Mausoleum. Though park representatives will not disclose the locations of famous grave markers, this building is said to contain the last remains of screen legends such as Elizabeth Taylor, Theda Bara, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Michael Jackson is interred in Holly Terrace. Sam Cooke, Sammy Davis Jr. and many other stars are buried in locked sections of Forest Lawn Glendale
All Comments (21)
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I visited that cemetery when i visited my mother in California in 2015... we walked into mausoleum and when my mother was pointing out where her childhood sweetheart (Clark Gable) was in wall. The guard came up and asked if we wanted to see it and let us into see.. incredible moment... also that cemetery is so huge
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Thank you for having Craig on your channel, what a nice and humble man.
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I love walking around cemeterys reading the headstones and wondering how they lived and how they died It's so peaceful and thought provoking
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These videos are a great service to those that have passed on. Cemeteries are not sad places but places to celebrate those that came before us and the joy they brought to the world, which motivates the living to continually remember them. I hope someday I’m remembered in such a way.
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Thank you Scott and Craig! When Craig is with you, it's amazing to see the graves we normally wouldn't get to see. Blessings to you both!
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Scott always appreciate your compassion and respect you have when visiting the resting places of those famous and talented we love and admire over the years !!
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I love this cemetery. My grandmother, her sister (my great aunt) and my uncle ( my dad's younger brother) are all buried in Wee Kirk Churchyard side by side. I remember my great aunt's services at the chapel there and how beautiful it was. It is such a peaceful place. I have the invoices from when she bought them in the late 40's. She paid $150 each. My grandfather is at Hollywood Forever in the Abbey of the Psalms. Another amazing place.
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Scott, please thank Mr. Craig for us all, because he showed us graves we most likely never would have ever seen. There are probably not enough thanks for him for him, showing all of us the final testing places of all those people. And thanks Scott for the idea.
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Wow, what an amazing tour! Craig is incredibly generous to share his access, knowledge, & time. I hope he truly knows how much he is appreciated and I can just imagine how fascinating it would be to have a conversation with him about the classic Hollywood stars. Deepest condolences to Craig for his wife's passing. The Elizabeth Taylor grave was absolutely stunning. This is something that most of us would never get to see in person, but you & Craig have changed that. Scott, it is very touching the connections you have created on your channel. Take care.
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Forest Lawn is so beautiful. I have personally visited Michael's burial place inside of Holly Terrace at the Great Mausoleum. There's a list for family only, and I was invited to visit. 💐💐❤ FL is lovely and a respectful location for anyone if you have to be buried. 😌 Your video is very nice and respectable. I'm glad it popped up on my suggestions.
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Thanks to Keymaster Craig again! Sam and Michael in one video, amazing. It’s a shame that everyday people can’t visit their final resting place, but I understand from the families perspective.
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I feel humbled to see how many celebrities have simple graves. Thank you for your tours
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I love this bloke! He’s so helpful and knowledgeable. He’s an unsung hero of our world x
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I absolutely LOVE Craig!!!! He seems to be a patient, humble & friendly. May you be forever blessed Craig.
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THANK YOU, CRAIG! Being part of the same generation as Craig, I have to say I love these grave tours of the famous people that I grew up watching. These videos are my favorite. Thank you, Scotty this was amazing, to get to see the graves we normally do not get to see. ❤
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Scott and Craig, thank you so much. This is the first time I’ve ever seen anybody get Michael’s grave on camera, where there wasn’t some sort of partition or something in front of it. Much appreciated.
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Scott and Craig- what a beautiful cemetery. It is very nice to see some actors and actresses from many years ago. Craigs knowledge is simply amazing to hear him talk about them. Scott as usual great videos .Thank you for what you do.
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Thank you again for another wonderful program. Sadly, Mr Bugliosi must be turning over in his grave with the tragic news that Leslie Van Houten is being released from prison. Her attorney said she is overjoyed. This makes me ill.
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Ty Scott and Craig for showing us the final resting place of so many celebrities. As always Scott, you are so respectful and compassionate. 😀💜
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I'm sitting with my 15 year old dog that is getting ready to pass on and your video was a nice little distraction for me. Thank you so much and both you and Craig please stay safe.
