Perhaps one of the best known and most beautiful cemeteries in the western United States, Forest Lawn Cemetery lies nestled in the lovely rolling landscape of Hollywood Hills, California. A suburb of Los Angeles, this picturesque town is home to the cemetery that was established in 1917. Located on the southern edge of the San Fernando Valley, the purpose of this cemetery is to celebrate the memory of loved ones, but is also dedicated to the preservation of American history.

Within the meticulously landscaped grounds are stunning gardens, lovely architecture and larger-than-life statuary. The Court of Liberty, for example, includes marble statues of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The Birth of Liberty Mosaic is yet another sight to behold. Made with over 10 million pieces of Venetian glass, this largest historical mosaic in America is 162 feet long and 28 feet high and depicts 25 famous scenes from early American history.

The serene beauty of early American architecture rises high above the emerald green lawns in the form of a precise replica of Boston's Old North Church. This structure, which holds 244 people for memorial services, houses many rare and valuable documents and memorabilia from colonial America.

Forest Lawn Cemetery is also the resting place for many beloved film and television stars. Entertainers such as Lucille Ball, Gene Autry, Bette Davis and Liberace, to name a few, are interred at this location. Beautifully maintained with a professional and caring staff, Forest Lawn Cemetery is a jewel in the hills of Hollywood, a tribute to American performers, a reminder