Collection: Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Detroit

Forest Lawn Memorial Park welcomes thousands of visitors every year from near and far. Most visit loved ones, while many come to experience the historic and peaceful nature of the cemetery.

Founded in 1889, Forest Lawn Memorial Park features a beautiful landscape in a park-like setting on 121 acres. Forest Lawn has several gardens with hills, woods, trees and walking areas connected by miles of winding roads. The cemetery is in the heart of Detroit, on the west side of Van Dyke, just south of McNichols. A rich history and strong reputation as one of Metro-Detroit's most-visited cemeteries ensures Forest Lawn will be here for centuries to come.

Forest Lawn holds much of the history of the Detroit area within its borders. Markers and monuments throughout the cemetery memorialize the lives of civil war veterans and major political, civic, and religious leaders who served as an important part of Michigan history. There is even a 130-year-old underground cave that was utilized