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World's Largest Memorial Park... Rose Hills Memorial Park is the largest and most naturally beautiful cemetery property in the world. Located near Whittier, it consists of 2,645 acres of property, all dedicated for memorial park purposes. The gentle slopes and green hillsides look north to the majestic Sierra Madre Rose Hills Memorial Park is the largest and most naturally beautiful cemetery property in the world. Located near Whittier, it consists of 2,645 acres of property, all dedicated for memorial park purposes. The gentle slopes and green hillsides look north to the majestic Sierra Madre mountain range. With its Mortuary, Churches and Flower Shops, Rose Hills has the complete, appropriate, economical program to meet every family requirement. The new Administration and Mortuary buildings at Rose Hills are the most modern and improved facilities of their kind in the nation Natural Beauty Rose Hills Memorial Parkory. The broad lawns, good sparkling pools where four—these are the consecrate ever set aside—forever p and neglect. Rare beauty scaping, provide the utmost ting. Time or change can n serenity which distinguishe Modern – Yet Trad Rose Hills Mortuary and of Rose Hills Memorial Park cemetery all at one place. concept yet traditional in landscaping and decor o where peace of mind come been designed with these utmost convenience in the ings at reasonable cost. Spacious, Well-Kep Visitors to Rose Hills A magnificent ceramic mural depicting the divine plan for eternal life in our universe is a feature of the main reception room. Spacious, Well-Kept Visitors to Rose Hills are impressed by the tremendous a modern memorial park maintained to the highest beauty of landscaping. Architects, engineers and talents in planning, and requires extensive facility by a construction and ma100 men. Modern equipment is including some special e Hills' own modern shops. ment is the world's largest that cut an area 20 feet more than seven acres in lically controlled, so that t it to avoid damaging tree Consider the Convenience... all at one place MORTUARY With the opening of Rose Hills Mortuary, Rose Hills Memorial Park became one of the new cemeteries in the world to offer complete facilities in one place. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, the Mortuary was designed with the most modern equipment. MAUSOLEUM Mausoleum El Portal de la of Peace) — one of the fin ever constructed — is an end the early California Mission ridor in the building is name mission. The final unit is Mortuary buildings at Rose modern and improved in the nation Natural Beauty Rose Hills Memorial Park is truly a Garden of Memory. The broad lawns, gardens bright with flowers, sparkling pools where fountains play, the shaded patios—these are the consecrated grounds of Rose Hills, forever set aside—forever protected from encroachment and neglect. Rare beauty, enhanced by skilled landscaping, provide the utmost in a peaceful, secluded setting. Time or change can never mar the tranquility and serenity which distinguishes Rose Hills Memorial Park. Modern – Yet Traditional Rose Hills Mortuary and Churches, within the gates of Rose Hills Memorial Park, provide undertaking and cemetery all at one place. The facilities are modern in concept yet traditional in services. The architecture, landscaping and decor create a serene atmosphere where peace of mind comes naturally. Everything has been designed with these thoughts... to provide utmost convenience in the most comforting surroundings at reasonable cost. Spacious, Well-Kept Grounds Visitors to Rose Hills Memorial Park are always MORTUARY With the opening of Rose Hills Mortuary, Rose Hills Memorial Park became one of the new cemeteries in the world to offer complete facilities in one place. A masterpiece of contemporary architecture, the Mortuary was designed with the most modern equipment in order to provide the utmost in comfort and convenience. Sympathetic, understanding counsellors are available 24 hours a day. CEMETERY The overwhelming majority of families choose to establish their family memorials on one of the park's magnificent lawn sections. Whether the preference is for a location in the Garden Section or high atop a hill, the purchaser can be assured of the ultimate in careful development and maintenance. Continuing maintenance of each restful section as a beautiful portion of the park is assured through the provisions of Rose Hills' Endowment Care Fund, which now totals nearly three million dollars, and is one of the fastest-growing Endowment Care Funds in the world. CHURCHES Three non-denominational churches are available at the park. Unusual contemporary design and perfect acoustics are among the features of Hillside Church. Rainbow Chapel is an outstanding example of early Mission-style architecture. Sky Church features an indoor-outdoor effect. There also are complete chapels in the mortuary building for intimate family funerals. FUNERALS and WEDDINGS All the outstanding church facilities at MAUSOLEUM Mausoleum El Portal de la Peace) — one of the final ever constructed — is an enduring early California Mission ridor in the building is named mission. The final unit is not construction. Among the unusual Mausoleum are great pictures ends of the corridors, give views of the surrounding land tral patio featuring a fountain and the noted Dawn and Life glass windows. Mausoleum facilities are the graceful Terrace of M highlights Rose Hills' Gard ENDOWMENT CARE Rose Hills should always sit it is today. Under the laws California, when each family purchased at Rose Hills, a posit must be paid into the Fund. Only the income from investment of this Fund can permanent maintenance of Hills' Endowment Care be nearly $3,000,000 and is more and more families memorials in advance of n Spacious, Well-Kept Grounds Visitors to Rose Hills Memorial Park are always impressed by the tremendous scope of the operation of a modern memorial park . . . carefully and constantly maintained to the highest standards, with emphasis on beauty of landscaping. Architects, engineers and designers all combine their talents in planning, and the day-to-day maintenance requires extensive facilities and equipment, operated by a construction and maintenance force of more than 100 men. Modern equipment is in use throughout the park, including some special equipment developed in Rose Hills' own modern shops. Typical of this special equipment is the world's largest lawnmower, with nine reels that cut an area 20 feet wide at one time, covering more than seven acres in one hour. Each reel is hydraulically controlled, so that the operator can raise or lower it to avoid damaging trees, flowers and shrubs. FUNERALS and WEDDINGS All the outstanding church facilities at Rose Hills are available for funeral services and weddings. CREMATORY A modern crematory is located near the Mausoleum and Rainbow Chapel. All types of facilities for the inurnment of cremated remains are available at Rose Hills. COLUMBARIUM Beautiful Columbaria are available for those who prefer cremation. They occupy special sections of the mausoleums, providing a wide selection of niches for inurnment. FLOWER SHOPS Rose Hills also provides complete its services to the new Mortuary and Buildings, the flower shop quality floral service, specimen for Rose Hills funerals ordered by telephoning RAymond 3-5391. NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION Rose Hills Memorial Park cemetery association. Non-income left over after expenses have been paid is used for and maintenance of Rose Hills the major reasons for the acceptance of Rose Hills' cemetery facilities. Invenience... place MAUSOLEUM Mausoleum El Portal de la Paz (Doorway of Peace) — one of the finest mausoleums ever constructed — is an enduring replica of the early California Missions, and each corridor in the building is named for a famous mission. The final unit is now under con- MAUSOLEUM Mausoleum El Portal de la Paz (Doorway of Peace) — one of the finest mausoleums ever constructed — is an enduring replica of the early California Missions, and each corridor in the building is named for a famous mission. The final unit is now under construction. Among the unusual features of the Mausoleum are great picture windows at the ends of the corridors, giving magnificent views of the surrounding landscape; a central patio featuring a fountain and garden, and the noted Dawn and Life Eternal stained glass windows. Mausoleum facilities are also available in the graceful Terrace of Memories, which highlights Rose Hills' Garden Section. ENDOWMENT CARE Rose Hills should always be as beautiful as it is today. Under the laws of the State of California, when each family memorial is purchased at Rose Hills, an irrevocable deposit must be paid into the Endowment Care Fund. Only the income from the careful investment of this Fund can be used for the permanent maintenance of the park. Rose Hills' Endowment Care Fund now totals nearly $3,000,000 and is growing daily as more and more families establish family memorials in advance of need. FLOWER SHOPS Rose Hills also provides flower shops to complete its services to the public. Located in the new Mortuary and Administration Buildings, the flower shops offer highest quality floral service, specializing in flowers. FLOWER SHOPS Rose Hills also provides flower shops to complete its services to the public. Located in the new Mortuary and Administration Buildings, the flower shops offer highest quality floral service, specializing in flowers for Rose Hills funerals. Flowers may be ordered by telephoning OXford 9-0921 or RAymond 3-5391. NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION Rose Hills Memorial Park is a non-profit cemetery association. Non-profit means that income left over after expenses of operation have been paid is used for the development and maintenance of Rose Hills. This is one of the major reasons for the enthusiastic public acceptance of Rose Hills' complete mortuary-cemetery facilities.