Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary — Local services in Culver City

Spent the afternoon last week @ Hillside visiting, picnic with mom & dad. The staff couldn’t have been nicer. Dad, Ukrainian-Colombian Studio exec, purchased side x side plots in the 50’s. One for himself & mom, Canadian, non Jew, NY showgirl, actress. There were no wringing hands from papi’s ancestors. All are welcome. That Hillside had Inter-Faith as inclusion clause in the 1950’s blows me away. @ that time, people of color, Jews, were prevented from buying real estate, joining country clubs. Thank you for that. I love that incredibly creative Black architect designed fountains & mausoleum. I know parents are engaging with tons of their friends resting forever here. I imagine nightly sunset “happy hours” socializing over craft cocktails. Just as they did in my life. I designed mom’s headstone during pandemic 2020. Gracias, Emily Bryan@Hillside. I wished to convey sentiments mom wants. The finished product is remarkable. Mom is thrilled. When I visit mom & dad now, it is festive. (I consulted Chabad re: respect years after parents internments) Rebbes proclaimed I’m within my rights to signify anyway I want.) I blasted Sunset Slope with Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” song on my iPhone. Really loud. I woke up a handful of slumbering eternal neighbors. I danced. I’d like to think the neighbors were pleasantly surprised. For sure, parents liked picnic, song, their only child pulling wicked moves. Thank you, Rafael O. & Hillside crew for letting me...

Hillside Memorial Park is where my Mom had a plot next to her parents so naturally, when she passed, that’s where we let her rest. I could not have navigated this difficult time without the help of the incredible and multitalented Sarah Flory. From the moment I first contacted them, Sarah was caring, with advice and direction which is exactly what any grieving person needs. There wasn’t a single moment of confusion that Sarah could not diffuse with her strong, supportive character. Hillside really made me feel prioritized and did everything they could to honor my Mom. I will be forever grateful to them and Sarah,...

The staff at Hillside are forever consistently helpful . From Raphael Ochoa - Nina & Micah (the Sunday ladies) . I am grateful for the consistent helpful attitude , the ease of handling each situation with finesse and Grace. The grounds are always neat and Beautiful. My family feels at ease and secure that our loved ones are always shown dignity and respect in life and after death. Highly recommended…. Also sending a big nod of approval to Kayla Johnson who oversaw the the construction and placement of the memorial marker. Her attention to detail and communication is extraordinary and she deserves...