Community
Rose Hills began serving families in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in 1914. For more than a century, we’ve cared for the people here as friends and neighbors. Rose Hills is dedicated to giving back and providing charitable support to national and local programs, as well as celebrating and honoring the many different cultures of our diverse community at events throughout the year.
As a member of the Dignity Memorial® network, we are committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Through partnerships with organizations such as Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the National Alliance for Children's Grief and Donate Life America, we help honor veterans, support grieving families and children, and promote the importance of organ and tissue donation, while continuing to give back through local community initiatives.
Keep reading to learn more about our community efforts and public events.
Fundraising
For Rose Hills employees, caring is a profession—but it’s also a passion. Members of our team regularly come together at work and on their own time to show their support for a number of important causes. Whether collecting nonperishable goods for food banks, gathering toys for children in need, donating blood for emergencies or raising money for diabetes and breast cancer research, we care about the world and are proud to be making an impact in the Whittier community and beyond.
Wildlife preservation
Wild animals are an important part of our ecosystem, and we make every effort to protect those who make their homes in the cemetery. Rose Hills partners with the Audubon Society in its bluebird restoration project, and a large population of bluebirds lives in our Gate 10 area. When you visit the park, you might also spot mule deer, coyotes, cottontail rabbits, red-tailed hawks, swallows and indigenous reptiles. Please enjoy—but do not feed—the wildlife.
Conservation efforts
Amid concerns about drought and water scarcity, we remain committed to protecting California's natural resources. In 2015, Rose Hills completed its transition from groundwater to 100% recycled water for irrigating our grounds. As a result, the groundwater we once used now provides potable water to more than 6,500 households annually, while we purchase over 500 million gallons of recycled water each year to maintain our grounds.
Community events
At Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, we are dedicated to honoring life through remembrance and tradition. We welcome the community to many on-site events including our Memorial Day Observance, Celebration of Life Winter Candlelight Service, Día de los Muertos Community Altar and Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration, as well as Ching Ming and Double Ninth Fall Amitabha Sutra chanting services.
Community support
As friends and neighbors, we are committed to giving back through charitable support, community partnerships, and programs that enrich the lives of the families we serve. Throughout the year, Rose Hills proudly supports events and initiatives that celebrate the diverse cultures of our communities, foster meaningful connections, and reflect our enduring commitment to making a positive and lasting impact.