Hollywood Cemetery in Beaumont is a peaceful place, but it takes a little patience to navigate because the lots and sections aren't marked very much at all, so we wandered for a bit before the landscape finally opened up in that quiet southwest corner where we found what we were seeking, the final resting place of JP Richardson, the Big Bopper, a simple stone carrying the weight of a sad story and a life cut short too soon, and standing there you feel both the stillness of the grounds and the echo of a moment in American music that ended far too early. After that, you must stop and pay your respects at the grave of Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias. With more championships than I can list here, I'll just go with these two: - In 2008, ESPN ranked her the 10th Greatest North American Athlete of the century, the highest-ranked woman on their list. - She won two gold medals and one silver in track and field at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics, setting four world records and becoming the only athlete in history (male or female) to win individual Olympic medals in running, throwing, and jumping events. Keep in mind that this is an active cemetery so please be respectful of those who may be mourning a loss. [Review 346 of 2026 - 672 in Texas - 25533 overall] read more

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Our family has been relying on the cemetery side of this organization for perpetual care since 1979, when we laid my grandmother, Ruth Nesom Paxton, to rest. Since then we have lain to rest her husband, Eugene Stratton Paxton, my grandfather, as well as great grandparents, step grandparents and an uncle. In 2018, we laid my stepfather to rest, but we used Broussard's for mortuary services. My mom handled these arrangements with my assistance. She was very impressed with the way Forest Lawn helped her through the selection and purchase of a double plot. She chose to pre-pay for her final arrangements and got a nice discount. Mom finally passed this past September and it was left to me to get it all set up and organized. I could not have done that without the exceptional assistance and guidance I received from Laci McClendon, one of the funeral directors. I would like to highly recommend her to anyone that reads this review. She was only a text message away, even on weekends and late nights. Everyone should be so lucky to have her at their side when going through the emotional distress that often accompanies the loss of loved ones. read more

Laid to rest the 4th Callender family member today; this cemetery has big beautiful trees but, the landscaping needs an upgrade. Meaning, fill in the uneven parts of the yard...plant some domestic flowers or wild ones...do something to make this place special read more

Was like being at a used car lot. Used high pressure sales methods to sell. Sell. Sell. Was not impressed with their methods. I know it is a very trying time to be doing any type of business transaction but they are just nasty. Felt like I needed a shower after I left. There is a better way for them to provide their services and make a profit. If you can possibly avoid dealing with them. DO IT. read more

We used the Forest Lawn Funeral Home for my grandfathers service, the staff was exceptional in helping me make decisions.Sarah made it a lot easier on me and she was so helpful in the process. read more

If you're looking for someone friendly and compassionate to help you in one of the most difficult times this is the place to go. Whether you are pre-planning for the unthinkable or laying a loved one to rest they are there with a warm smile to help you through. I won't use anyone else! read more