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Forest Lawn East Cemetery
4.3(61 reviews)
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
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3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC
28104, United States
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
(704) 846-1068
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
https://forestlawneast.com
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
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Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
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
Location
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
Hours
Certified by Forest Lawn East Cemetery • Oct 18, 2026
MondayOpen 24 Hours
TuesdayOpen 24 Hours
WednesdayOpen 24 Hours
ThursdayOpen 24 Hours
FridayOpen 24 Hours
SaturdayOpen 24 Hours
SundayOpen 24 Hours
Reviews
4.3
61 reviews
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- RCRich Corbin4 days ago5.0Kate Sigmon is the best! She was VERY helpful, knowledgeable, and patient as she helped my wife and I pick the perfect final resting spot for our loved ones. Knowing we have this part of the future already settled is comforting in uncertain times. Thanks Kate!
- JCjinshil changOct 13, 20265.0It’s good to educated and discuss the importance of future funeral planning. Kate was very nice she gives all the info, that I asked and gave me a tour of cemeteries. The Forest lawn cemetery was beautiful site with lots different types of cemetery spaces. I think everyone should plan and prepare their future funeral planning. Thank you Kate Sigmon (family service counselor )!
- DSDebbie SmithOct 12, 20265.0No parent should have to bury their child. So when my beloved Emily passed in 2015, a dear friend highly recommended Forest Lawn East because her Mom and little sister were buried there. It's a beautiful unique, Cemetery, with rolling hills and trees. Emily is in St Matthew's Garden (the Catholic Section) where you can plant a garden around the upright headstone. It makes me feel like I can still do something for her. It's not to say there haven't been a few bumps along the way. What I will say is the staff truly cares and will do everything they can to make things right. Everyone I've had dealing with has been great, Especially Bill. He recently went above and beyond for me and my family. Thank you Bill! I highly recommend Forest Lawn for the care and internment of your loved ones.
- PAPaulette AllenSep 19, 20265.0Cat Denels is amazing. We lost both of our parents within a few months of each other, so we had a lot going on in a short period of time. Cat was there each time (both for the planning and for the actual interment ceremonies), helping us stay focused and clear headed, while offering kindness and even some humor when appropriate.
- AGalyssa godwinAug 25, 20265.0Kate is the most informed person I’ve met for this type of need. She answered all my questions and helped me to the absolute best of her ability. Definitely recommend her and this establishment.
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."
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