Gravehunting Resources
Informative Sites That Enlighten and Entertain
Cemetery Symbols: An Illustrated Index
Ever wonder why some old gravestones look like tree trunks, or why there's an anchor adorning a monument? Me, too. This page, courtesy of Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York, offers all the answers.
Glossary of Cemetery Terms
A comprehensive list of graveyard terminology and definitions.
Historic Cemeteries of Los Angeles
A University of Southern California (USC) Information Services project.
Interment.net
Records of burial from thousands of cemeteries across the world for genealogy and historical research; the link above takes you the their Los Angeles cemeteries page.
Jewish Cemeteries in Los Angeles
Compiled by Sonia Hoffman, Jewish Geneaology Society of LA
Los Angeles County Tombstone Transcription Project
Terrific all-inclusive resource page for Los Angeles County cemeteries and their permanent residents.
Seeing Stars - Index To Stars' Graves
Part of a larger, overall guide to finding celebrities in Hollywood, Gary Wayne's thoroughly researched index is searchable by name or cemetery, and offers reference text, photos and links that I've found to be entertaining and enlightening.
The Stars of Hollywood Forever
This is the home page for author Tony Luke Scott and his must-have comprehensive guide to "The Stars of Hollywood Forever," including updated information for over 175 people discovered or interred after the book's initial publication.
The Tombstone Photographs by Robert Zott
Robert specializes in black-and-white photography of headstones that contain single surnames and presenting them in downright funny fashion. This is one of the most visually beautiful and highly entertaining websites I've seen in years, cemetery-related or otherwise.
Los Angeles Cemetery Websites
Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Cemetery Directory
Calvary Cemetery
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks Visitor Guides
Hillside Memorial Park
Hollywood Forever and Beth Olam Cemeteries (located on same property)
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Mt. Sinai Memorial Parks
Rose Hills Cemetery
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