I have found memories of this place .as a child I would stay with my aunt and uncle and cousins in the summer.and my cousin and I would ride our bikes trough this cemetery and we would look at the the organ that used to play such a silly thing to remember but nonetheless, a fond memory read more

Total nightmare experience. Just wanted to transfer my in-laws spaces to a new owner and the "counselor" Yolanda had no idea what she was doing. Extremely difficult to get a response via call or text and when we did we weren't given the correct information or she had zero recollection of our appointment even after just having spoken to her. Had to spend $350 out of our own pocket because the fees were never properly explained. Told to send email about the property but she didn't specify what it should say so had to resend the day of our appointment. And we weren't told the proper paperwork to bring so we had to wait even longer to finish so she could try to fix it. All of this after telling her multiple times we were driving from very far way to complete this transfer. So glad my in-laws are DONE with them. read more

Not happy at all they do not allow decorations anymore. And only accept fresh flowers now. I came to see my wife Jackie Taylor-Benjamin graveside and all my decorations were gone. I am soo disappointed at RMP. This has been the worse day of my life visiting my wife graveside since 09/10/2017 seeing all my decorations gone and new signs saying no decorations allowed only fresh flowers. That really suck. I can't afford to spend $25 to $50 a week on fresh flowes that's why I buy decorations I can afford. I regret having my wife buried at RMP and Regret I bought my plot here now. Upset customer Ricky K Benjamin read more

HORRIBLE! I purchased 4 plots in Nov 2025, I've had a problem ever since. It's not the first time I've purchased a burial plot, I do have 2 mausoleums at Inglewood Cemetery. I really regret purchasing from Roosevelt. I've had a problem with them taking my info since day one. I chose automated payments to be withdrawn from my account, I get a call every single month that I have not made my payment... I have given them my bank info prob about 6 times now. They do not fix the problem, instead they want to take the payment over them phone, which I do not have the time to be taking phone calls and paying over the phone. What an inconvenience this has been. read more

This place was very clean and the restrooms as well. The workers are very kind when you ask for help or any other questions. read more

Been coming here since 2016. Overall the Memorial Park is pretty clean and a lot of space. Since i live a distance, I'm not too crazy about the hours sometimes It varies and I'm not able to make it. Otherwise, it's quiet and intimate. read more

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The park itself has made major improvements with the new ownership of a couple years ago but the one MAJOR and inconsiderate mistake is only allowing FRESH/LIVE flowers but the most egregious is not being allowed to decorate our loved ones' resting place for their birthday, anniversaries, etc like we were able to do a few years back. It is so disheartening and imo, disrespectful to have taken that away from us survivors and visitors. It's been a topic I've brought up to people who have asked me about cemetaries, this one in particular and I know there has been AT LEAST 4 families who have opted to not go with them because of this particular reason. So sad that now that the grounds are being well maintained and looking nice, we can't add a little joy and color on special days. I wonder if those who made this terrible decision have lost a close loved one and habe ever felt the joy and peace of celebrating a special personal occasion of a lost loved one. read more

This business did not confirm they had the proper paperwork/permit for my father's internment and when we went to cemetery to intern the ashes, it took an hour to have them obtain the paperwork for internment. Everyone who attended this service was left standing around while the family was in tears running around to get this resolved. The cemetery dropped the ball not verifying they had this document before this event and this led to chaos and madness and further anguish for the family. The cremation company also dropped the ball, but both the cemetery and cremation company had an obligation to coordinate their efforts and they did not until the day of internment. Very unprofessional. read more

Such a peaceful place. Almost hard to believe your in Los Angeles when I am visiting my family. Love the rabbits and the sound of the birds singing. read more

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Was very interested in seeing what this place had to offer and was shown area real quick. I had a lengthy conversation with a representative so she could understand my needs and so on. Communication is key for me and this place lacks just that, something so simple as a return call or text goes a long way. I felt like my business was not wanted or needed as I was given a quote of prices on a post it note. You want me to spend thousands of dollars but can't even give me a professional quote. Wow! I really thought that was just a way of saying keep it moving and I did just that. read more

My first visit here since the family laid my aunt to rest back in 2006. This occasion was for the funeral of my uncle, who passed on November 10th from the same cancer as my dad, his twin brother, back in 2015. After visiting his dear wife of 56 years gravesite most everyday, all day, while he was able. Even sometimes being awakened by cemetery staff minutes before closing. He now rests peacefully by her side, totally free from all pain. Somehow the cemetery grounds didn't seem quite as appealing as I remembered them back in 2006, but still with an abundance of trees. And the lawns did seem reasonably manicured. The long one way looping horseshoe shaped road, in and out of the grounds can require some patience, especially for plots that are completely around the loop and headed back towards the entrance/exit, as are my uncle and aunt's. read more

My mother bought her real estate in 2007 along with her final resting spot she was sold an insurance face value of $11,000 she itemized what services get what etc. at the end of it all she wanted us, her children to grieve properly and not worry about planning nor spending money. Unfortunately that was not the case when I called the chapels were closed because they did not have a licensed officiant. What was a little disappointment was that all her instructions were now not available and now left to me to plan out on my own! Thank God I pulled it off I arranged a better funeral she was celebrated as a queen that she was. Her insurance covered it all and her baby was left the remaining. What I do appreciate from the park was that we paid a "late fee" because we arrived after 3 for her grave site ceremony and park closes at 5:30. I hired mariachi to play 3:30-5:30pm the security came at 5pm to shut it down but after talking to the office they were patient enough to let us finish her last 15 minutes. So thank you for the compassion. If anyone looking for services used we did amazing and willing to share our vendor info. read more

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Wanted to bury my sister near my mom. Had the pleasure of working with Cathy and she made the process of burying my sister smooth and hassle free. The rest of the team was nice to work with and had answers to my questions as this was the first time i had to bury someone. read more

Like for many others, 2020 was a terrible year for me. I lost my grandfather & Husband just 2 months apart. Not gonna make it long, I just want to say Thank you to the staff that work here. They actually treat you with kindness & respect. Maria was absolutely amazing. Very friendly, communicative, & so helpful. Thank you again. read more

The grounds are nicely kept and quickly after my last review the gates re-opened on the weekend. Maybe it was my post, maybe it was coincidence. Whatever the case, thank you Roosevelt Memorial park for re-opening. read more

Security here makes you feel like your a criminal!! They told me my car was reported suspicious because I would come everyday and hang out for and hour visiting my loved ones on top of that they will park behind you or around you until you leave! If you come beware of security read more

I been coming to this cemetery for years I have a lot of family members there, I recently lost my brother and Kathy was the one that help me out with the whole process really friendly even tho I had 100 questions she answer each one. The staff in the cemetery are so helpful always asking if they can help with anything very polite men I thank you guys for helping out so much that day of my brother services read more

There has been a huge improvement in customer service and grounds keeping with new management.

I gave the star for the nice burial provide in September of 2019 the guys were helpful but that's it. The Handling of my father's burial was different and it is now June 2020 with barely responses back from the staff. Poor communication is the key, the word, what our family is dealing with. My Mother would like to visit or place flowers on her husband of 72 years and we are denying her because of the lackadaisical effort to put his plaque on the memorial wall. I wouldn't recommend this place just the other day after 8 month's the new hold I'd Death Certificate. Sent and also everything was paid for last year 2019. I'm disappointed and my mother is hurt. read more

Loosing a loved one is hard enough without the hassle of a facility trying to drain you of every penny and energy that you have left. This place is amazing! My family and I had a smooth experience with there care team. They were very respectful and responsive. We had the opportunity to have Cathy as our representative and she was truly a blessing!! She was so patient and kind and made amazing suggestions to accommodate our family in our time of grief. Thank you so much again Cathy !!! read more

I stopped in to visit my grandparents crypt. This use to be a beautiful place to be laid to rest. Tthis place now looks like a dump. The grass isn't mowed and it's just not relaxing like it use to be. This use to be a pretty place. At one time I wanted to be buried here due to my grandparents are here and I just wanted to feel close to them. Now I am second guessing my place to be laid to rest due to the cemetery isn't looking like a relaxing place to be have my remains. read more

I could write many things about this cemetery. I've no family buried here, none that plan to be. My connection to this cemetery is strictly on a genealogical level. I've visited this cemetery now for the past 5 plus years almost monthly taking photos of markers so that I could upload them to sites Billiongrave.som and findagrave.com to assist a family who may be seeking their loved ones. Most times I go just to a section I plan to photograph but other times I get requests to take a photo and must go into office to get its location. Almost always the staff has been accommodating and assisted me in finding the grave location. I've also gotten help in uncovering markers that over time may have been covered by grass and dirt which they could have had me come back another day but did not. When they haven't accommodated me it's because they have customers and I totally get it, however, they have gotten back to me with my request. This cemetery did start with a fanfare from articles I read in newspapers from the 20's when this cemetery was founded. It was originally formed from a foundation that had a trust fund to upkeep the cemetery, it was designed to not only be a cemetery but a park where people could stroll among statues and fountains. The iconic organ that was specifically commissioned for the cemetery was said to be heard up to five miles away in any direction, many events were held at the cemetery involving the organ including many events surrounding the military and veterans. All this is now long, the organ sold off due to many issues with repairs, it's location that the elements took a toll on. There are no statues, one was supposed to include Teddy Roosevelt who the cemetery was named after. Like most cemeteries, the care lacks and most of the individual graves are left to the care of the family. When I do visit as part of my genealogical work I bring a broom now, cutting scissors or sheers, a couple of very wet towels or a spray bottle to try and clear away any debris, dirt that is growing or covering the marker. The military markers are specially cleaned out of great respect for their service. If you have family there and they currently are not reflected on sites findagrave.com or billiongraves.com contact me so I can photograph and/or add to these sites for prosperity. read more

We just laid our beloved father to rest early this year. Great customer service, friendly staff, and well maintained cemetary.

My mother, father, brother, sister and grandmother were all buried here between the 1990s-2020; that's a testament to the wonderful customer service they provide here. George arranged the service and burial for my sister 2 years ago and my father's burial a week ago. I made George aware that my father was dying and he reached out just to check on us before his passing. Despite being in the middle of a pandemic and having limited services available, we were able to get everything we wanted for my father. George shared so much information that helped us to be as organized as possible during the process. The staff made sure my mother's plot was ready for my father to join her and accommodated my family's schedule and arranged the burial around our time schedule in spite of having several other burials scheduled for the same time. I really couldn't have asked for anything more. I am so appreciative of all of the staff at Roosevelt. read more

Sr Ruben one of the workers there such a great person and the lady inside monica i believe is her name she was so much help when my father passed away thank u to both of you i really appreciate ur help and as a person as well thank u read more

Unfortunately, I have too many bad experiences here. #1) They do not keep the grass cut nor watered enough. Trees are hanging so low in some areas, that they touch your car when you are parked. I always have to hand pull grass from around my Father's marker. #2) My Father is a Navy Veteran. I was not told at the time that I purchased his plaque that I had to have a Navy Emblem placed on it for them to put a Flag on it on Holidays (like most Cemeteries). Therefore, 4 years after his passing I purchased the Emblem and had it placed on the plaque. Then, this past Memorial Day, they didn't even put an American Flag on his Gravesite. I was so upset, as if I would have been told they may or may not do it, that is monies I could have saved and continuously bought my own Flag out there, that they kept anyway. Then Ms. Monica in the office says, "Oh, I'm Sorry, these are Volunteers!" That is NO EXCUSE! Our Money is Real Money.....and my Father was NOT a VOLUNTEER in the US Navy! read more

I have traveled from the west coast and have visited my numerous relatives' resting spots at Roosevelt Memorial Park annually for the past 4 years. I have noticed the same lack of care and attention at every visit: dead and brown grass abounds, headstones are crooked and not tended to, ground markers are overgrown and dirty and not cared for, map for grave locations is inaccurate and not helpful. Unfortunately, this park has been designated by my family members in advance. I guess none of them worry about a poorly maintained site. Others have posted photos of these poor conditions with staff promising to address them, yet still the shoddy standards continue with no changes. Nicer cemetaries are full and maybe this one has lowered their bar due to lack of competition. Owners and employees, PLEASE get it together and treat each resting spot as though it will be your own. Do unto others...... read more