Woodlawn Memorial Park

Compton, CA

Gary of Venice Beach writes:
I visited the cemetery to put flowers on my little brother's grave. It is overrun by gophers. Headstones are unreadable and despite repeated efforts and complaints, nothing has been done for several months. It is an atrocity and the cemetery is all dug up by the gophers. Plus, it appears to be a serious health hazard for visitors.

Nothing has been done. The cemetery continues to be a devastating experience instead of a place for a commemorative visit. No response from the front desk clerks.

It's distressing to think that your loved one is now being overrun by gophers in the ground.

The remains are of an infant and it's been over 30 years but, I'm thinking about having whatever may be left in the ground moved to another cemetery.

Darlene of Lynwood writes:
My son was buried at Woodlawn cemetary in 1973. I was very young at that time. I went one day to visit my son's grave and I was unable to locate it, because the headstone was not yet installed. I went to the office and asked for assistance and I was directed to my son's resting place. When the headstone was finally installed I went back to visit, however again I was unable to find the site. I went back to the office to get help and I was shown yet another area different than before.

I have vowed ever since that day to have my son's body exhumed; however due to finances I never was able. I was unable to afford it but it has never been forgotten. The cemetery is a eyesore just as the other gentleman mentioned. It has never been maintained. It appears that the persons running the place just don't care.

I do not believe my son's remains are there. I believe my rights and several other families' rights have been violated. I need closure, my son's twin sister needs closure.

I contacted California Consumer Affairs and spoke to a person there. I was then contacted by the office in Sacramento. They told me the investigation would take anywhere from 10 days to 10 months. I told the agent my son's last name was different and I wanted to know how they would get in contact with me since they could not put a name to it. She then said they would look at the old records.

All these years I have always felt deep inside there was something wrong and missing. When I saw the news all of those old feelings were back as if it were yesterday.

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