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Hollywood, California: Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Founded in 1899, filled with dead celebrities; a hybrid working cemetery and tourist attraction. The most fun cemetery in America, with an anything-goes approach to tombstones. Try to be there on Movie Night!

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Forward Thinking Hollywood Cemetery Seeks PR Firm

The owners of Hollywood Forever Cemetery, final resting site for a number of celebrities including Iron Eyes Cody, Mel Blanc, Virginia Rappe, and both Darla and Alfalfa from Our Gang, are looking for a PR Agency to help them with a national rollout, according to a recent story in PR Week. Forever Enterprises, which also operates a cemetery in St....

[09/16/2001] Complete News Story

DeMille grave site museum planned

The old Hollywood Memorial Cemetery is livelier than ever. Sold and renamed "Hollywood Forever," the Home of the Dead Stars has announced bold plans to create a Cecil B....

[02/06/2000] Complete News Story

Hollywood's dead star in theme park-like cemetery

The neglected Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery breathes with new life, due to the efforts of entrepreneur Tyler Cassity, 28 year old son of a St. Louis mortuary chain owner, and his investors....

[02/13/1999] Complete News Story

Bankrupt Hollywood Cemetery Home to the Famous and the Weird

Hollywood Memorial Park, one of the most famous Cemeteries of the Stars, may have to lock its gates for good if a new owner doesn't work out.

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[11/16/1997] Complete News Story

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Hollywood Forever Memorial Park

Address:
6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Directions:
West of US Hwy 101 on Santa Monica Blvd, just south of the 101 Freeway. Entrance is behind a strip mall housing auto repair shops and a laundromat.
Hours:
Gates open daily 8-5. Tours Sa noon or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
323-469-1181
Admission:
Free to visit; $15 for two-hour guided walking tour.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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In the region:
Rocky and Bullwinkle, West Hollywood, CA - 4 mi.

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