Contact us at (760) 328-3140. Our staff is available to receive your call 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. We will make arrangements to bring your loved one to Forest Lawn immediately. You may also want to give our number to your loved one’s caretakers so that they can contact us at the time of your loved one’s passing.
Our staff will also set a time for you to meet with one of our Memorial Counselors to make arrangements. Please note that no arrangements are required in advance. We provide you with the option of making arrangements in advance or after death occurs.
Forest Lawn can make arrangements to ship your loved one anywhere in the United States, as well as to most other countries.
For an international transfer out, your Memorial Counselor and our experienced staff will make all of the necessary arrangements for transfer. We will process all of the necessary documentation required by the Consulate of your specific country.
The cost of shipping will vary depending on the destination, Consulate, and airline requirements. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 for further information on your specific shipping needs.
If you will not be having any memorial services in another state, Forest Lawn can simplify the process for you by making all of the transportation arrangements for the transfer of your loved one from another state to Forest Lawn for funeral services and burial.
You only need to make all of your arrangements with Forest Lawn, not a second party or another mortuary. Simply contact us at (760) 328-3140, and we will arrange to have your loved one transferred to Forest Lawn for burial. We will arrange for you to meet with one of our Memorial Counselors either by phone or in-person to make the arrangements.
If you will be having church or memorial services outside of California in your state, you will need to contact a local funeral home to provide you with the mortuary services that you will need. Your funeral home will then make arrangements to ship your loved one to Forest Lawn.
Please refer to the contact us page. We will send you a package of the information you request.
You may also contact us any time at (760) 328-3140.
Please contact us any time at (760) 328-3140.
Simply contact us at (760) 328-3140. Our staff will make arrangements for you to meet with one of our representatives to pre-plan your arrangements.
Forest Lawn gives special consideration to families who have lost an infant or a child. We provide special prices for infants and children 12. Please call (760) 328-3140 to obtain the current infant/child prices at the Forest Lawn location you have selected.
Yes. You may fund your funeral arrangements by purchasing insurance. Simply contact us at (760) 328-3140, and we will have one of our representatives assist you in pre-planning your arrangements. Pre-planning can provide you with peace of mind and some protection from rising costs.
Representatives of Forest Lawn Mortuary (license 0D08477) are available to explain the Forest Lawn Plan funded through the purchase of whole life insurance from National Guardian Life Insurance Company, Madison, WI (NGL). Representatives of Forest Lawn may also be agents of National Guardian Life Insurance Company.
Please refer to Cemetery Property under the “Our Offerings” ” section of this website for prices on cemetery property. We also encourage you to contact us at (760) 328-3140 for further assistance.
Forest Lawn does not have a formal assistance program for low-income families. We make every effort to provide a wide variety of options at very affordable prices. You may, however, contact us to meet with one of our Memorial Counselors to discuss your special circumstances for further consideration.
Yes. We accept Visa, Master Card, and Discover.
We have payment plans available for pre-need or advanced funeral planning. Our payment plans are based on several factors including the type of arrangements, the total amount of the contract and other considerations. Your planning advisor will help explain your options to you.
We believe that our honest pricing will inform you of the expected costs, with no hidden fees to our unparalleled services. Please view our Coachella Valley (English/Español) Pricing Plans page or review the price list for product and package costs.
The average cost of a traditional funeral ceremony with burial will vary depending on your specific selections and personal preferences. To receive a quote of your specific preferences, please contact us at (760) 328-3140.
If you are comparing prices between mortuaries, we encourage you to compare specific items or “apples to apples” since some mortuaries may initially provide you with a low quote that may not include all of the services you will need. You may also want to consider quality, reputation, and overall satisfaction.
We only provide transfer information to owners of record, an heir or other successor in interest to the property, or an authorized representative of an owner of record.
From time to time, Forest Lawn may be interested in repurchasing cemetery property/interment rights within specific areas of our parks. If you would like to inquire about the potential repurchase of your cemetery property, use the Transfer Department Repurchase Request contact form on the website.
Please contact the Transfer Department at 800-204-3131, extension 4673, click the Transfer department contact form on the website, or email us at [email protected] for assistance. When emailing us, please provide your full name, contact number and property description. Please allow 3 to 5 business days for a response.
The setting fee of a Memorial Tablet will depend on the type of cemetery property and whether the current inscription is for a second identification. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 for the current setting fee for your order.
Forest Lawn does not currently have “scattering gardens” and prohibits the scattering of cremated remains on our premises, other than in ground burial property purchased from Forest Lawn.
Yes, cremated remains may be placed in a regular ground interment space inside a cremation vault.
Forest Lawn’s memorial parks have sections that can accommodate two persons for interment in a “companion lawn crypt” or a “companion interment space” regardless of whether the remains are cremated or not.
Two persons, however, cannot be placed in a regular interment space designed to accommodate only one person, even if the second remains were cremated. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 if you would like to confirm the capacity of your cemetery property.
Please refer to the “Pricing & Options” link for prices on our cremation services or just give us a call.
It takes approximately 10–12 weeks after the final approval has been received, the placement fee paid, and manufacturing is completed before a Memorial Tablet is placed. Special emblems, designs, and sketches may take longer. A temporary tablet may be placed for up to 90 days and then replaced once your permanent Memorial Tablet is ready.
Yes, but it must meet Forest Lawn’s specifications. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 to obtain the required specifications for a memorial tablet on your interment property. Your tablet company will need to deliver the Memorial Tablet to Forest Lawn.
Most Forest Lawn locations require bronze tablets. Forest Lawn’s Cathedral City location provides granite tablets. There are exceptions to these requirements at some locations. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 to order a Memorial Tablet and to obtain the specifications for your location.
The price of a Memorial Tablet will depend on the type of cemetery property. Please contact us at (760) 328-3140 for the current price of a Memorial Tablet for your specific cemetery property.
Forest Lawn’s Hollywood Hills and Covina Hills locations have provided cemetery property to veterans and their spouses in the past. Currently, however, we do not have cemetery property available in our veteran’s sections.
Most members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans whose discharge from military service was honorable are eligible for burial in national cemeteries. This benefit also extends to a Veteran’s spouse. Veterans are also entitled to a government-provided memorial tablet. Your Memorial Counselor can assist you in making arrangements for a Veteran.
California State law does not require a vault or outer burial container. However, many cemeteries require an outer burial container or vault to prevent the ground from collapsing.
Forest Lawn offers Jewish sections in both our Long Beach and Cathedral City locations. Forest Lawn welcomes all faiths and religions. Your Memorial Counselor can assist you in arranging a funeral ceremony that honors your affiliation. Likewise, we will also assist you in arranging a ceremony that is right for you – regardless of affiliation or non-affiliation.
Our commitment is to provide you with quality services that are right for you – regardless of affiliation or non-affiliation.
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