Dennis Barlow, a newcomer to Hollywood from England, is tasked with arranging his uncle's funeral at Whispering Glades, a highly organized and lucrative funeral parlour. While there, he becomes smitten with Aimee, a talented cosmetician. However, his romantic pursuits are complicated by the strict rules of the funeral parlour's owner, Reverend Glenworthy, the rivalry of embalmer Mr. Joyboy, and his own embarrassment at working at the Happy Hunting Ground, a pets' memorial home.
The Loved One
A British poet stumbles upon an unconventional career in a Hollywood cemetery, where they must navigate the unusual demands of the funeral industry.