Lake View Cemetery is a historic burial ground on Capitol Hill, just north of Volunteer Park, at 1554 15th Ave E. Its hillside setting looks east toward Lake Washington, and landscaped paths pass elaborate monuments and distinctive gravestones. Many people come to pay their respects at the graves of Bruce Lee and his son, Brandon Lee. Make time to look beyond those popular sites: the cemetery is also the resting place of poet Denise Levertov and Chief Seattle’s daughter, among other notable Seattle figures.
A cemetery on Capitol Hill
Lake View Cemetery dates to 1872 and lies on elevated ground north of Volunteer Park. Its position gives views east toward Lake Washington. The grounds are landscaped, with lawns, elaborate monuments and gravestones in a range of styles.
The cemetery is the resting place of early Seattle settlers and other notable figures. Their stories extend beyond the names that visitors may recognize from city streets and public places.
Beyond the Lee graves
Bruce Lee and his son Brandon are among the cemetery’s most visited residents. Their graves draw people who come to pay their respects, so this area can be busier than other parts of the grounds.
Other graves worth seeking out include those of poet Denise Levertov and Chief Seattle’s daughter. The Nisei War Memorial is also on site. Take a quiet walk through the grounds to see these places alongside the cemetery’s larger monuments and individual headstones.
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Where is Lake View Cemetery?
It is at 1554 15th Ave E on Capitol Hill in Seattle, just north of Volunteer Park.
Are Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee buried at Lake View Cemetery?
Yes. The graves of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon Lee are in the cemetery.
Can you drive inside Lake View Cemetery?
Cars can enter the grounds, though the roads are narrow. The cemetery can also be explored on foot.
When should you visit Lake View Cemetery?
Visit during daylight hours, as the gates close in the evening.
