The wonderful caring staff of Forest Lawn have been offering a Christmas celebration to honor the loved ones who have gone on for 17 years! This was my first year to attend--I lost my mother in July--and if I had known how upbeat and well done it was, I would have had our whole family there. Happy seasonal music was played on speakers, families gathered together at the grave of their loved one, candles that had been placed in a white paper sack, were lit on each grave at the appointed time and an inspirational talk was given by a local pastor. My husband and I left there feeling we had celebrated Christmas with my mother and had made some new friends. I even received a hug from Anna, the director of sales for the funeral home, who views her job as a calling. I have a totally different view of funeral homes and cemeteries now. I have learned they also have something for Mother's Day , Memorial Day, and an Easter Sunrise Service.
Pros: Friendly, Consistently well kept gardens
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