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Famous celebrity graves
Perhaps the most-visited is the burial site of Elvis Presley at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee. More than 600,000 people annually visit Graceland and Elvis' burial site. Initially, Elvis was buried in a mausoleum in Forest Hills Cemetery in Memphis, but his body was moved after a theft attempt.
Where are most celebrities buried? ›
Founded in 1899, Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the final resting place to more of Hollywood's founders and stars than anywhere else in the world.
What is the most-visited cemetery in the world? ›
Père-Lachaise is a major tourist attraction, renowned for its tombs of notable figures, and it is often hailed as the most-visited cemetery in the world.
Who is buried at Hollywood Forever? ›
Today, visitors come to Hollywood Forever from all over the world to pay respects to many of the arts' most cherished figures, like Judy Garland, Cecil B. DeMille, Rudolph Valentino, Mickey Rooney, Tyrone Power, Douglas Fairbanks, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, Chris Cornell, and hundreds of others.
What famous person was buried standing up? ›
Both the printer John Baskerville and the poet Ben Jonson were buried standing up for different reasons. Baskerville was a non-believer and had a conical mausoleum built in his own garden with instructions for his burial as he disliked all ritual (This was later removed to make way for a canal!).
What celebrity was buried in their car? ›
Sandra West's grave marker at Alamo Masonic Cemetery on San Antonio's East Side, as seen on March 21, 2023. The Ferrari is buried in the open space near West's marker. Her husband Ike was an oil tycoon and scion of one of the first families of Texas. Sandra liked to move his car when he wasn't around.
Where is Walt Disney's grave? ›
It isn't easy to find Walt Disney's grave. Given how he valued his privacy and his home life, that's probably by design. The site is tucked away in a corner that attracts the minimum of foot traffic, atop a hill in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, a place that highly values discretion.
Where is Michael Jackson's grave? ›
Michael Jackson's grave - June 2012 (photo)
A photo of actor Michael Jackson's grave, at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California.
What celebrity was cremated? ›
David Bowie (1947-2016)
David Bowie had similar sentiments to Lennon about his funeral, as he too opted for direct cremation. Bowie was an iconic 80's rock star, known for hits such as "Space Oddity," "Heroes," "Life on Mars," and more. His career began in the late 60s and continued until he died in 2016.
What is the biggest grave of all time? ›
The tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of a unified China lies hidden within a grave mound measuring a 355 by 345 m (1,164 ft 8.35 in by 1,131 ft 10.65 in), just under one quarter the size of the Forbidden City. The three-story tomb is a miniature version of the emperor's palace in his capital of Xianyan.
The site in the Cradle of Humankind near Johannesburg contains remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans, scientists say.
What cemetery in the US has the most graves? ›
Calvary Cemetery is a Catholic cemetery in Maspeth and Woodside, Queens, in New York City, New York, United States. With about three million burials, it has the largest number of interments of any cemetery in the United States.
Where is Kobe Bryant buried? ›
The small cemetery where Kobe Bryant is buried contains the graves of some notable people — including one arguably as famous as the basketball star. Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were buried Friday at Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport Beach. They were killed Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash.
Where is Elvis Presley buried? ›
Elvis is buried on the mansion's grounds.
Elvis was first buried at a nearby mausoleum alongside his mother, Gladys, then their remains were relocated to Graceland's Meditation Garden after thieves attempted to steal his body. Presley, his parents, grandmother, daughter and grandson are also buried there.
Who has been buried alive? ›
In 1992, escape artist Bill Shirk was buried alive under seven tons of dirt and cement in a Plexiglas coffin, which collapsed and almost took Shirk's life. In 2010, a Russian man died after being buried alive to try to overcome his fear of death but was crushed to death by the earth on top of him.
What is the most famous death of all time? ›
Jesus Christ. Death by crucifixion and founder of Christianity.
Where are most celebrities buried in Hollywood? ›
Hollywood's only cemetery, Hollywood Forever was founded in 1899 on 100 acres (40 ha) and called "Hollywood Cemetery" by F. W. Samuelson and (first name unknown) Lombard.
