My father gave me a copy of his American Airlines in-flight magazine a while ago, and there was an article about a group of celebrity grave spotting enthusiasts called Hollywood Underground. The article wasn’t that informative, but I’ve been enjoying their website with guides to seeing your favorite celebrities’ resting places around LA. The next time I’m in California, I’ll be sure to visit a cemetery or two.

A lot of big names are buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, which is predictably the least accessible to the public. Non-family members are barred from entering masoleums and private areas where celebrities like 3″>Humphrey Bogart and Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills is also dotted with stars, and is entirely open to the public. Recently departed actor 6″>Gene Autry, actress 8″>Ozzie and Harriett Nelson of “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” are buried there.

Hollywood Forever cemetery on Santa Monica Boulevard seems like a lovely place to pay a visit. It was recently restored by a new owner and features a fountain and spacious lawns. Luminaries such as director 10/”>Tyrone Power and 12/”>Johnny and Holy Cross in Culver City has some worthwhile graves. It’s a large active cemetary though and a nearby funeral might offer a stark reality check for your dead celebrity tourism. Among the names at Holy Cross are famed vampire actor 15/”>Bing Crosby, and the late great comedian 17/”>Sharon Tate and beloved actress FindAGrave.com, Hollywood Underground, Seeing-Stars.com, Ron’s Log on Flickr, and HollywoodUSA.co.uk

Forest Lawn, Glendale

Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills

Hollywood Forever, Hollywood

Hollywood Forever, Hollywood

Holy Cross, Culver City

Holy Cross, Culver City