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Vin Scully
Back in 1950, when Forest Lawn consisted of only two Memorial-Parks, Glendale and Hollywood Hills, a young 22-year old rookie broadcaster took his seat behind […] Read More -
The Ground Beneath Us
45 years ago, Mother Nature said “good morning” to Southern Californians with a not-so-gentle awakening. The 1971 Sylmar earthquake measured 6.7 on the Richter scale […] Read More -
The Importance of Planning Ahead
2016 has been difficult for music fans who have said goodbye to several iconic and beloved artists. We lost “Ziggy Stardust” a.k.a David Bowie in […] Read More -
Keep an Eye Out
Authorities say there’s a new scam out there that targets grieving families in Los Angeles County. In what’s being called an “obituary scam,” crooks scan […] Read More -
Creating Memories
Sharing memories at a memorial service is an important part of the funeral ceremony. It allows friends and family to fondly recall the significant moments, […] Read More -
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
One of the most popular holidays in Mexico, and one that is gaining in popularity here in the States, is the Our Lady of Guadalupe […] Read More -
Father’s Day
It’s hard to imagine a time when there wasn’t an official Father’s Day in America. Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and […] Read More -
Entrance Gates
It’s true! Back in 1932, four-year old Madeline Maypole stood outside Forest Lawn in Glendale and with the greatest of ease, moved 10,000 pounds of […] Read More -
Memorial Day
It’s considered by most people to be the traditional beginning of summer. It‘s often marked with community parades, backyard barbecues, the Indy 500, and solemn […] Read More
