Chris Cornell’s management team are advising fans that filming at the late Soundgarden singer’s gravesite at the Hollywood Forever cemetery is not permitted.
“We understand that some of Chris's fans wish to video their visits at Hollywood Forever, but we've had confirmation that it's against their policy,” tweeted the singer’s management alongside a letter from the institution to his widow, Vicky. “We'd like to thank everyone for their understanding.”
Noting that Cornell’s fans “are always respectful of his space and leave sweet gifts and notes," Noelle Berman, the Director of Private Estates for Hollywood Forever advises Vicky in the letter of the company’s strict no-filming policy as a way of protecting “the privacy of all the families who have entrusted us to care for their loved ones.”
Berman goes on to further explain that while the company maintains an “open gate” policy that provides access to all areas, security in “instructed to stop anyone filming” and “instructed to be polite but firm” in this regard.
"It is an honor to have your husband with us,” adds the Director. “We love that so many of his fans visit and spend the day here. Every time I pass his area, there is someone there visiting Chris. It is beautiful to see and reminds me how special and adored your husband is."
Cornell took his own life in a Detroit hotel room in the early hours of May 18 following a Soundgarden show in the city; he was laid to rest during a private memorial service at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles on May 26.
Later this month, Cornell’s 2017 solo single, “The Promise”, will compete for a Grammy Award in the “Best Rock Performance” category alongside songs by Foo Fighters, Leonard Cohen, Kaleo and Nothing More.
The 60th annual Grammy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, January 28.
We understand that some of Chris's fans wish to video their visits at Hollywood Forever, but we've had confirmation that it's against their policy. We'd like to thank everyone for their understanding. - Management Team, Chris Cornell. pic.twitter.com/jdz3o27ULq— Chris Cornell (@chriscornell) December 30, 2017
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