Lake View Cemetery Association
907 Lakeview Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701
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Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“Very peaceful cemetery. Where Lucille Ball is buried - but I couldn't find her!! Many interesting headstones, I spent over an hour wandering around, studying them. Pretty place to take a stroll. Lots of military here. Pay respects.”
— Theresa St. John
“Lake view cemetery houses the final remains of Lucille Ball. Following her death Lucy was cremated and her ashes are buried in a family plot. A heart pathway takes you to an I love Lucy trash can so you know where to find the tombstone. A short walk takes you to the heart engraved headstone. Lucille Ball is buried here with her parents and brother Fred. Next to the stone are headstones of the Hunt family which was part of her mother’s lineage. Cemetery is well kept and easy to walk in. A fitting tribute for a comedy legend who was born and raised in this town.”
— Arlene Murphy
“This is my second visit to Lake View Cemetery. It's a peaceful cemetery that's well taken care of. I had a hard time finding the grave of Hollywood superstar Lucille Ball but found a section of the cemetery honoring those serving in the military who all deserve much respect. May everyone buried at Lake View Cemetery rest in peace.”
— Adrianna Lypeckyj
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