We realize the greatest tribute is not grief, but gratitude for a life well-lived.
Hillside Memorial Park’s serene grounds serve as the final resting place for many of Los Angeles’s most beloved figures, including Al Jolson, Jack Benny, Leonard Nimoy, Dinah Shore, Moe Howard, Hank Greenberg, Suzanne Pleshette, Shelly Winters, Max Factor, Jerry Leiber, Maria Altmann, Julius Shulman, Ruth Handler, and Michael Landon.
The over 400 individuals highlighted in the book have contributed significantly to shaping the Los Angeles community–touching and inspiring the lives of people around the world. It is a fascinating collection of stories of courage, genius, generosity, endurance, creativity, humor and athleticism. They have changed our world through all manner of endeavors, planned and unplanned, through the arts, philanthropy, medicine, law, sports and business. Their legacy is one of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Our Distinguished Residents Guide honors the lasting impacts of over 400 extraordinary individuals whose courage, generosity, and creativity have profoundly shaped lives across the arts, philanthropy, medicine, law, sports, and business. Hillside Memorial Park remains devoted to preserving these legacies and supporting the families who entrust us with the memory of their loved ones.