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Cemetery
Forest Lawn East has been part of the Matthews/Weddington area since 1971, being family owned and operated for over 46 years. Management has more than 100 years combined experience in providing caring and personal attention during your time of need, as well as assisting with preplanning.
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- Onsite servicesAvailable
- Free parking garageNot available
- Free parking lotAvailable
- On-site parkingAvailable
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- BBBarb BeardsleeOct 8, 20255.0Jay, was excellent in helping us find our loved one. extremely accommodating in searching for the site, and even took us over to the site personally, with the Golf cart. service could not have been better!!
- LRLaurann RobertsonSep 15, 20255.0Jay Long did an excellent job explaining everything to us about our future place of rest. Many thanks to Jay! Laurann and Blake Robertson
- JRJojo RodriguezSep 11, 20255.0I cannot reccomend this funeral home enough, & Jay has helped me handful of times. I lost my son who was stillborn and he helped us so much, & my husband then died too 16 months later, Jay & his whole team have been so amazing to me, my family, my boys. Our spots are in a beautiful place, our stone is currently being paid for, I can’t recommend them enough.
- JRjoyce ruppenthalSep 11, 20255.0Recently Jay Long helped me with a burial for my husband. He took his time to show me all options and explained carefully. Forest lawn cemetery is a beautiful place to have your loved ones buried and I highly recommend it
- JMJeremy McPhersonJun 1, 20251.0Tuesday June 3rd is the anniversary of my spouse’s death and I have no plot or grave just a number on the ground ONE YEAR LATER! I was told by 3 different people as they all left or were fired a guess it will be a few more weeks in Feb and then March and was promised they would call with updates but no one called. I was told in early May it would for sure be before my anniversary date. Then they called last week after I left a message that it will be up to June 23rd but they usually do not go that far out so they e left sooner like that was going to make me feel better. DO NOT use this cementary. They have high turnover and no respect for the healing process making me chase them around for one year and still no definite answers. Unreal and unacceptable !
Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Lawn East Cemetery
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does Forest Lawn East Cemetery provide?
Forest Lawn East Cemetery offers cemetery services including caskets, urns, flowers, and financing options to assist with arrangements.
What are the operating hours of Forest Lawn East Cemetery?
Forest Lawn East Cemetery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing continuous access.
How can I contact Forest Lawn East Cemetery for assistance?
You can reach Forest Lawn East Cemetery by phone at +1 704-846-1068 or email robert@heritagecares.com.
Does Forest Lawn East Cemetery assist with planning and arrangements after a death occurs?
Yes, the funeral home helps coordinate arrangements, including vital statistics completion and service planning.
Is embalming required by law at Forest Lawn East Cemetery?
Embalming is generally not required by law except in special cases or for certain funeral arrangements like viewings.
Does Forest Lawn East Cemetery offer both burial and cremation options?
Yes, both burial in a casket and cremation are offered, with cremation providing more flexible memorial service timing.
Is Forest Lawn East Cemetery wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the cemetery has wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and seating, but does not have wheelchair accessible restrooms.
What nearby funeral services can I find near Forest Lawn East Cemetery?
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, located nearby, also offers funeral and cremation services and can assist with related needs.
Are there any nearby spots where visitors can relax or dine after visiting the cemetery?
Visitors might enjoy Alan's Oyster Haven and Jacuzzi Bar nearby, a local pub where they can relax after their visit.
What recreational facilities are located near Forest Lawn East Cemetery?
Nearby are Water Oak Aikikai and Water Oak Aquatics, offering martial arts and swimming instruction for active lifestyles.