Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Burnaby) facts for kids

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Forest Lawn Memorial Park

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Established	1935
Location	Burnaby, British Columbia
Country	Canada
Owned by	Dignity Memorial
No. of graves	>20,000

Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a special place in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. It is a cemetery where people are laid to rest. It also has a funeral home that helps families during difficult times.

A Look Back

Forest Lawn Memorial Park first opened its doors in 1936. The funeral home, which helps families plan services, was built later in 1965. This park has been a part of the Burnaby community for many years.

Famous People Buried Here

Many interesting people are buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Here are a few:

• William Aberhart: He was the Premier of Alberta from 1935 to 1943. A Premier is like the leader of a province in Canada.
• Frederick Hume: He was a politician, meaning he worked in government.
• Amby Moran: A well-known hockey player.
• Michael James O'Rourke: He was born in Ireland and received the Victoria Cross. This is a very brave award given for amazing courage in battle.
• Claude C. Robinson: Another talented hockey player.
• Lydia Shum: A famous actress from Hong Kong who passed away in 2008. Her parents are also buried near her.
• Ronald Tabak: A rock singer.
• Charles William Train: He was from Britain and also received the Victoria Cross for his bravery.

War Graves

The cemetery is also home to the war graves of 37 people who served in the military during World War II. These graves honor the soldiers who gave their lives for their country.