Come celebrate our trees! 450 new trees have been added to Lakewood’s 4000-tree arboretum in the last few years, and we’re celebrating at a free open house on Sunday, October… The post 450 reasons to visit Lakewood’s Fall Colors Celebration appeared first on Lakewood Cemetery ..read more

Sunday, September 29, from 2–3:30 PM Travel back in time to join Abraham Lincoln and the 1st Minnesota Infantry to honor Civil War Veterans buried at Lakewood. On Sunday, September… The post Markers of History: Dedication Ceremony Honors Civil War Veterans appeared first on Lakewood Cemetery ..read more

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Families looking for a nurturing way to help children cope with grief will discover a unique, creative practice at Lakewood’s upcoming mandala workshops on Sunday, August 4. These three-hour sessions, led by internationally renowned earth artist and author Day Schildkret, offer a hands-on approach to processing grief through art and nature which can be especially powerful for families and children.  Schildkret didn’t specifically have children in mind when he developed his mandala practice after the loss of his father, but the solace he found in arranging natural elements into beautiful p ..read more

There is always something new to discover on a Lakewood walking or trolley tour because each tour guide brings a unique, personal perspective to the guided sixty- to ninety-minute tours. Each volunteer Lakewood tour guide shares the same foundational knowledge, gained from an in-depth training class that covers Lakewood’s history, architecture, notable residents and local history. From there, guides enhance the tours with details they find most interesting, such as Lakewood’s architecture, the symbolism of monuments, or its Level 2 arboretum accreditation.   Fascinated by life storie ..read more

Internationally acclaimed earth artist Day Schildkret teaches a daily therapeutic ritual that anyone can do each day, no matter where they are, to help them soothe their grief. In a special evening event, Schildkret returns to Lakewood to teach this mindful art practice that provides beauty and space for grief, remembrance and reflection.    Art and Ritual: An Evening with Day Schildkret Date: Saturday, August 3 | 6-9 PM Join us in our historic Memorial Chapel as Schildkret shares the profound discovery he made during his own grief journey. He transformed grief into art using natur ..read more

You expect to find opportunities for introspection and deep discussions on a visit to Lakewood, but discovering peach cobbler and banana pudding may be more of a surprise. Events that bring greater awareness and understanding to death, grief and remembrance. At Lakewood, we offer engaging events that bring greater awareness and understanding to topics surrounding death, grief and remembrance. Like our upcoming Food and Grief: What Is Your Grief Craving? On Saturday, June 8, Lakewood will welcome two national grief guides to lead our captivating afternoon program, open to all. Food and Grief ..read more

Each season, you’re invited to share the beauty of Lakewood during our seasonal Focus on the Seasons photo contest. Twelve winners each year will have their photo featured in the Lakewood calendar. Winners will also receive two free tickets to a Lakewood event, like a Music in the Chapel concert.   Our spring photo contest is open now! Submissions are open. You may enter up to two seasonal photos taken on Lakewood’s grounds. Photos must be horizontal and high-resolution. Photos cannot include any recognizable faces. Photographers may only win once each year, so please plan ahea ..read more

Photo by Bre McGee. BreMcGee.com On each evening of Lakewood’s annual Lantern Lighting Celebration, families and friends cherish the moment when the sun sets and the lanterns drift across serene Jo Pond. As the sky turns to watercolor oranges and pinks, we read the names of missed loved ones to the stirring sound of bagpipes. This moment of serenity, celebration and commemoration is such a powerful way to honor those who have passed away that many of our guests plan their lantern decorations well in advance.   If you’d like some ideas on decorating your lantern, here are some tips fr ..read more

You may have heard or seen that our new Welcome Center is now open! This new space at Lakewood was intentionally designed to welcome the community, and also to help us better guide individuals and families who wish to explore memorialization options at Lakewood. Whether families are coping with a recent loss, deciding how to memorialize a loved one’s urn they have at home, or planning ahead, our Family Services team can lend a listening ear and offer advice as people make meaningful end-of-life decisions. “The best part of our new space,” says Kelly Leahy, Director of Family Services, “is that ..read more