What was George Burns buried with?

George Burns died on March 9, 1996, in Beverly Hills, California, United States of America. According to Smithsonian Magazine, he was buried with three cigars in his pocket.

George Burns’ funeral was held three days later at the Wee Kirk o’ the Heather church in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

George Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer, and singer whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television.  He is also known for his arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation.

George Burns started his career in vaudeville, where he met his future wife and partner, Gracie Allen. They formed a comedy act and became a popular duo. They performed together for over 40 years, and their act was known for its clever wordplay and Allen’s “illogical logic”.

George Burns has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: a motion pictures star at 1639 Vine Street, a television star at 6510 Hollywood Boulevard, and a live performance star at 6672 Hollywood Boulevard.