Anne Heche’s son reveals the importance of the actress’s resting place

Anne Heche’s sons know their mother would love the place where they decided to bury her remains after her death in a fiery car accident.

Homer Laffoon, 20, detailed in a Page Six statement why he and his brother, Atlas Tupper, 13, chose Hollywood Forever Cemetery as Heche’s final resting place.

“My brother Atlas and I want to thank Tyler, Noelle and all the amazing people at Hollywood Forever for their kindness, compassion and generosity of spirit,” the statement read.

“We are convinced that our mother would love the site we chose for her; she is beautiful, cheerful and will be among her Hollywood peers ”.

The statement further added that they mostly chose Hollywood Forever because it is “a lively place where people go to movies, concerts and other events.”

Laffon, who is Heche’s eldest son, continued in a statement: “She was our mom, but the kindness and inspiration of the last few days have reminded us that she belongs to her fans too, to the entertainment community, and now to eternity.”

Heche shared Laffon with ex-husband Coleman “Coley” Laffoon and co-founded Atlas with ex-boyfriend and “Men in Trees” star James Tupper.

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which was established in 1899, is the burial place of Hollywood people including Judy Garland, Rudolph Valentino, Mickey Rooney, Valerie Harper, Anton Yelchin, and Chris Cornell. It also regularly organizes a number of cultural events, including concerts and outdoor film screenings.

Earlier this month, the Six Days, Seven Nights star drove her Mini Cooper into a Los Angeles home.

The actress, who dated Ellen DeGeneres in the 1990s, suffered catastrophic injuries, including brain trauma and severe burns. She fell into a coma and never regained consciousness.

On August 12, Heche was pronounced brain dead, but remained on life support to allow time for potential organ recipients. Its representative issued a statement mourning the death of Heche.

“Today we lost a bright light, a kind and joyful soul, a loving mother and a loyal friend,” reads the statement.

“Anne will miss her a lot, but she lives thanks to her beautiful sons, her cult work and her passionate intercessor. Her courage to always stand in her truth, spreading a message of love and acceptance will continue to make a lasting impact. “

Heche died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, according to a Los Angeles County Medical Coroner. Investigators were reportedly able to determine that she was under the influence of cocaine at the time of the crash.

The actress was 53 years old.