Overview

• In early August, Brian Wilson’s cremated remains were laid to rest at Westwood Memorial Park in Los Angeles, where he was interred beside his brother and bandmate Carl Wilson.
• Carnie Wilson said in her Instagram post that laying her father to rest brought her unexpected closure and a sense of restful peace after eight weeks of grief.
• She shared conversations with family friend Gunnar Nelson who reminded her that Wilson’s music will remain a lasting tribute to his life.
• Wilson died on June 11 at age 82 from respiratory arrest with sepsis and cystitis listed as contributing factors.
• The Beach Boys co-founder is celebrated for groundbreaking work on tracks like “Good Vibrations” and the album Pet Sounds that reshaped pop production.