Angel at Rest

While the world's media focused on speculation about where Michael Jackson would be buried, lovely Farrah Fawcett was quietly laid to rest two days ago at Westwood Memorial Park, in Westwood, Calif.  

Today Fifi and I met up with a small gathering of grave hunting friends at Farrah's new grave which is located in a prominent garden plot on the south side of the cemetery, across the lawn from another famous blonde (and the first celebrity to be interred there) Marilyn Monroe.

It felt good, if that's the right word to use, that she ended up at Westwood because it's a cozy spot, not to mention that it's probably one of the most popular graveyards to visit due to the high amount of Hollywood royalty buried there. In that sense it gives me a good feeling that she'll be better remembered, as she deserves to be, as the years pass.

Not that today would be any indication of that feeling. Despite news of Farrah's death and burial continuing to be eclipsed by Jackson's, I was still a bit surprised by the scant amount of visitors when we were there. Most of those who I met had no idea that she was even there. "Who's that?" I was asked, more than once, while taking photographs.

One visitor, from Germany, didn't even know she had died.

Maybe it's better this way.  As she said in the documentary about her fight against cancer, "I do not want to die from this disease."  It was the ending no one wanted, so perhaps that it unfolded out of the glare of the media was in some small way a blessing.  No one likes to lose.

I was clued in to Farrah's exact location (next to Merv Griffin) from fellow grave hunters Steve and CC who had visited it yesterday.  Still, anyone who saw coverage of her funeral at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles on Thursday (yes, there was some) would recognize her vibrant casket spray of yellow and orange roses.

My friends and I discussed the possibility that maybe the average person doesn't care much about a celebrity death after the initial sadness for the loss and the drama of the funeral coverage passes. 

I care. And I know others out there do, too. 

That's why I went to Westwood today.  To pay respect, say a small prayer, touch the ground with an affectionate pat and photograph her new home for posterity. Whether you're a celebrity or not, where we end up is as much a part of our stories as everything that came before.  It should be noticed, I think.

Farrah, you fought the good fight. Respect. You are loved and will be missed not only for the beauty you brought to this world and the talents you shared, but for showing us all how to face a life crisis with courage, hope and dignity.

Rest well, Angel.

Comments

[Harry Martin]

Simply wonderful.

:-)

[CT]

Nice tribute. RIP, Angel.

[Melinda Madison]

You have a lovely site and I am so glad that you care about Farrah Fawcett because I care too and I was so sad that she lost her battle with cancer. What a beautiful final resting place for her though. Thank you for what you do and for sharing these photos. Rest in Peace Farrah---We miss you!

[Lynn Recck]

Oh Lisa, this made me cry...but in a good way, of course. Thank you for the post and the pictures, especially the lovely flowers...Lynn

[Joe]

This was a beautiful tribute to a brave, beautiful woman.

Thanks
RIP Farrah

[Deborah Thraves]

Thank you Lisa for finding our beloved Farrah.Also for spending some time with her,and for letting me see her beautifull flowers.As an English Farrah fan of all her films and Charlies Angels,in England her death didnt get any news.well done Lisa.

[henry and christina owens]

god took a very beauitful lad home she was a very sweet person to know she love everyone she meet and she love doing her movies and be on tv to she will be misses by everyone she new and loved she love her family very much and her friends to. may god be with the family and her friends and the fans to....

[Kai]

I went to Westwood last week. I came from Germany to pay respekt and touch the ground with an affectionate pat.

I could´t find flowers on the grave.

Thanks for all Farrah.

RIP Farrah

[NJ]

Thanks Lisa for documenting Farrah's final resting place. I agree with you. Our burial is our final documentation of our existance on this planet. It should be noted and held in memory for family, friends, & all those who love & care.

Documenting our families gravesite was a must for my cousin & I. She died unexpectantly (& much too soon) not too long ago and on that cold, rainy day, I had to return & take the final pictures. I know someday, her children will be glad they have them to remember that day.

Thank you....NJ

[Will2Thrive]

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go
To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star
This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far
To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause
And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest
And the world will be better for this
That one woman, scorned & covered with scars
Still strove with her last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable, the unreachable, the unreachable star
And ill always dream the impossible dream
Yes & ill always reach the unreachable star
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This is a tribute to Farrah Fawcett & her courageous fight, insatiable spirit, and her unselfish compassion for others. God allowed us here on earth a special opportunity within our lifetimes to see up close one of his angels. Farah, you have touched our hearts forever and will never be forgotten.

Lyrics by Luther Van Dross, song title “Impossible Dream”

Steve Z