Established in 1882, it contains over 70,000 burials in its approximately 60 acres (24 ha),[1] including Pasadena's pioneering families and California statesmen and women.

[2] Between two burials is an empty grave with steel walls which is used in movies and television series to allow actors to get in and out for shooting purposes.

Productions that have used the grave include American Horror Story, Promising Young Woman, Pretty Little Liars and Six Feet Under.

[3] After the disappearance of Glenn Miller in 1944, it was rumored that he was buried in secret in Mountain View in the Altadena family plot.

[4] Mountain View Mausoleum, located nearby, was built by Cecil E. Bryan.