Set in the breathtaking hills of northern Orange County, California, Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress is a serene location for final repose. Part of a network of cemeteries and mortuaries that have served the greater Los Angeles area since 1906, Forest Lawn Cypress is a full service facility with a professional, caring staff ready to assist with your every need. Situated in the charming city of Cypress, within close proximity to I-605, Forest Lawn is a lovely sanctuary in the heart of bustling Southern California. From the stunning architecture of the mortuary to the many priceless works of art on the cemetery grounds, Forest Lawn Cypress is an unforgettable property. Meticulously maintained gardens and mausoleums provide a place for interment while chapels and memorials inspire quiet reflection and contemplation. The focal point of this beautiful cemetery is the Church of Our Fathers, an exact reproduction of St. John's Church in Redmond, Virginia, best known as the location where revolutionary and patriot Patrick Henry recited his "give me liberty or give me death" speech. Dedicated in 1961, the light-filled Church of Our Father sin Forest Lawn is an ideal setting for a memorial service and seats 150. Forest Lawn Cypress also contains some of the most emotionally stirring works of art in the United States. The bronze replica of Michelangelo's David, a mosaic reproduction of John LaFarge's The Ascension and many different pieces of bronze and marble statuary make Forest Lawn truly unique. In addition to the remarkable art works that grace the grounds of Forest Lawn, its staff is dedicated to making this often difficult stage of life as peaceful as possible. |