One of the most important decisions is whether to choose traditional burial or cremation. There are many factors going into this. For some people – because of religion, family tradition, or personal preferences – there is no question. For others, this can be quite difficult, especially when making it on behalf of a loved one that is unable to communicate a preference.
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A memorial property is a place to put the deceased to rest, where loved ones and descendants can continue to visit for generations.
If you are planning for traditional burial, the short answer is yes, and there are many options. Cremated remains can be taken home or placed in a permanent memorial property. The choice is for you and your family to consider.
Article: How We Care for Our Memorial PropertiesDeciding which Memorial Park is the right location can be influenced by family considerations such as proximity and tradition, as well as religious and cultural considerations. Forest Lawn has options for every price range at each of our 6 scenic parks.
Explore our locations and memorial propertiesMemorial properties come in many shapes and sizes, from wall niches which display urns to in-ground burial plots, to large family crypts and private gardens. The right choice depends on tradition, preference, and budget, among other things.
Learn more about memorial propertiesThere are three main types of services. Funerals require the body to be present and can be open or closed casket. Graveside ceremonies happen at the memorial property site. Memorials happen after burial or cremation. All three can be relevant to both burials and cremations.
Learn more about services and ceremoniesCeremonies involve several details, such as facility, flowers, stationary, and tributes. These can be customized for each individual or selected as part of a package.
There are a wide range of caskets and urns to choose from. For those who have selected a package, there are preselected options included. But with or without a package, customers are free to choose from our full line of products.
Planning ahead gives you and your loved ones peace of mind.
We have experts and resources to help you in this challenging time.
Our interactive arrangements tool can help give you a better idea of the pricing and options available through Forest Lawn.
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