Historic Hollywood Cemetery

Historic Hollywood Cemetery 🤍 Proudly Serving Houston Families for Six Generations
🌱 Est. 1895

The summer heat hasn’t stopped this cemetery from blooming 🌸🌿 From colorful flowers to the bees and butterflies that hel...
08/10/2026

The summer heat hasn’t stopped this cemetery from blooming 🌸🌿 From colorful flowers to the bees and butterflies that help them grow, our grounds are full this season.

Take a look at what’s blooming and the pollinators visiting HHC! 🐝🦋

We’re honored to help people reconnect with loved ones and learn more about their family’s history. If you’re beginning ...
08/08/2026

We’re honored to help people reconnect with loved ones and learn more about their family’s history. If you’re beginning your search, there are two free resources we highly recommend:

🤍 FamilySearch is a wonderful place to start your genealogy journey. In addition to family trees and historical records, Historic Hollywood Cemetery’s old burial records have been digitized on FamilySearch. To access them, visit the Records section, search for “Historic Hollywood Cemetery,” and you’ll be able to explore our digitized records from wherever you are.

🪦 Find a Grave is another helpful resource for locating burial sites and viewing memorial pages, including many of those at Historic Hollywood Cemetery.

Whether you’re researching your family tree, searching for an ancestor, or trying to locate a loved one’s final resting place, we hope these resources make your search a little easier.

If you have questions or need additional assistance, we’re always happy to help!

08/06/2026

Historic Hollywood Cemetery has carried its name for well over a century, but have you ever wondered where it came from? 🤔

Despite what many people assume, our name has no connection to Hollywood, California!

Historic Hollywood Cemetery was named after the Hollywood family, who were among the early families connected to the property and the cemetery’s history. Their name became part of this place long before “Hollywood” became synonymous with the film industry.

Over the years, our cemetery has witnessed Houston’s growth, welcomed generations of families, and preserved the stories of those who helped shape our community. While the city around us has changed, our mission has remained the same: to honor lives, preserve history, and provide a place of remembrance 🤍

Every headstone, every tree, and every pathway has a story to tell, and sometimes, even the name of the cemetery is one of those stories. 🕊️

Thank you for being part of our journey as we continue to share the rich history of Historic Hollywood Cemetery, one story at a time.

Have you ever wondered about another part of our history? Let us know in the comments. We’d love to share it in a future post!

We’re here to help. 🤍Whether you’re looking for a loved one, planning a visit, researching your family history, or simpl...
08/03/2026

We’re here to help. 🤍

Whether you’re looking for a loved one, planning a visit, researching your family history, or simply want to learn more about Historic Hollywood Cemetery, we’d love to hear from you.

Our new contact guide has everything you need in one place, including:
📞 Our office phone number
🌐 Our website
📧 Ways to get in touch
📱 Where to find us on social media

No matter how you choose to connect, we’re here to answer your questions and help however we can.

07/31/2026

What makes us proud to come to work each day is the opportunity to serve families and help preserve the rich history of Historic Hollywood Cemetery.

Every day, we have the privilege of caring for a place that holds generations of memories while helping families stay connected to the loved ones they come to visit. Whether someone was laid to rest here more than a century ago or only recently, every life has meaning, and every story deserves to be remembered.

Building relationships with the families we serve and honoring the legacies entrusted to our care is what makes this work so rewarding. If you see us on the grounds, please don't hesitate to stop and say hello. We'd love to meet you, hear about your loved one, and help preserve their story for future generations.

Was our cemetery part of your loved one’s farewell?If our space held a moment that mattered to you, please let us know.
07/30/2026

Was our cemetery part of your loved one’s farewell?

If our space held a moment that mattered to you, please let us know.

Have You Considered Mausoleum Entombment?Mausoleum entombment offers a timeless alternative to traditional ground burial...
07/29/2026

Have You Considered Mausoleum Entombment?

Mausoleum entombment offers a timeless alternative to traditional ground burial. At Historic Hollywood Cemetery, we offer single and companion crypts in both our outdoor garden mausoleums and our climate-controlled indoor mausoleum.

Whether you're planning ahead or exploring options for a loved one, we're here to help you find the right fit.

Call or text us today at (713) 224-5109 to schedule a personal tour and explore our limited mausoleum options.

Help Us Care for Historic Hollywood CemeteryWe appreciate all the meaningful ways you honor the loved ones resting with ...
07/28/2026

Help Us Care for Historic Hollywood Cemetery

We appreciate all the meaningful ways you honor the loved ones resting with us. To help protect our dedicated grounds team and preserve the beauty of the cemetery, we kindly ask that glass vases not be placed on graves, markers, or benches, as they can break and create a safety hazard during routine maintenance.

Thank you for helping us care for this special place.

To request a copy of our Rules & Regulations, call or text (713) 227-5109 or send us a message.

A walk through Historic Hollywood Cemetery is also a lesson in memorialization.Throughout the grounds, you'll find a var...
07/25/2026

A walk through Historic Hollywood Cemetery is also a lesson in memorialization.

Throughout the grounds, you'll find a variety of headstones, markers, and monuments—each designed to honor a life and preserve a story.

🪦 Headstones are traditional upright memorials that often include names, dates, inscriptions, and personal details.
📍 Markers are typically lower to the ground and are commonly crafted from granite or bronze, offering a beautiful and lasting tribute.
🏛️ Monuments are often larger memorials that may honor an individual, couple, or entire family, sometimes incorporating custom artwork, symbols, or family names.

While each style is unique, they all serve the same purpose: preserving memories, honoring loved ones, and creating a lasting legacy for future generations.

Historic Hollywood Cemetery is proud to help families create meaningful memorials that reflect the lives, stories, and connections that continue to shape our community.

07/24/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about cremation is that it means you can't have a service or gathering.

The reality is that cremation offers families a great deal of flexibility when it comes to honoring a loved one. Whether it's a traditional graveside ceremony, a gathering with family and friends, or a celebration of life in a meaningful location, there are many ways to create a tribute that reflects the life being remembered.

Address

3506 N. Main
Houston, TX
77009

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+17132275109

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