Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide

Holy Cross Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery located in Culver City, California. It is the final resting place for many notable figures, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Mickey Rooney. The cemetery was founded in 1887, and it has since become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Los Angeles County.

Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide

by James Joseph

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This guide will take you on a tour of Holy Cross Cemetery, pointing out the graves of these and other celebrities, as well as providing historical information about the cemetery itself.

Celebrity Graves

• Bing Crosby (1903-1977): Bing Crosby was one of the most popular singers and actors of the 20th century. He starred in over 70 films and recorded over 1,000 songs. Crosby's grave is located in the Garden of Angels, a section of the cemetery reserved for celebrities.
• Frank Sinatra (1915-1998): Frank Sinatra was one of the most successful singers of all time. He sold over 250 million records and won numerous awards, including an Oscar, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. Sinatra's grave is located in the Garden of Angels, next to the grave of his close friend, Bing Crosby.
• Mickey Rooney (1920-2014): Mickey Rooney was one of the most successful child actors of all time. He starred in over 200 films and television shows. Rooney's grave is located in the Garden of Angels, next to the graves of his wife, Jan, and his son, Tim.
• Other notable celebrities buried at Holy Cross Cemetery include:
• Marion Davies
• William Randolph Hearst
• Lou Costello
• Bud Abbott
• Red Skelton
• Liberace
• Harry Cohn

History of Holy Cross Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery was founded in 1887 by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The cemetery was originally located in downtown Los Angeles, but it was moved to its current location in Culver City in 1939. The cemetery is now home to over 1 million graves, making it one of the largest cemeteries in the United States.

Holy Cross Cemetery has been the site of many historical events. In 1942, the cemetery was used as a temporary internment camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. In 1969, the cemetery was the site of the funeral of Robert F. Kennedy. And in 2014, the cemetery was the site of the funeral of Mickey Rooney.

Visiting Holy Cross Cemetery

Holy Cross Cemetery is open to the public from dawn to dusk. Visitors are welcome to walk or drive through the cemetery, and there are guided tours available by appointment. The cemetery also has a museum that houses a collection of artifacts from the cemetery's history.

Holy Cross Cemetery is a beautiful and historic place. It is the final resting place for many notable figures, and it is a popular tourist destination for people from all over the world.

Holy Cross Cemetery: The Unauthorized Guide

by James Joseph

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	487 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	70 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE