Lakewood’s history book “Haven in the Heart of the City” is published.

Lakewood welcomes the public to an expanded Memorial Day Celebration – a beloved tradition that continues today.

The striking Garden Mausoleum is completed and honored with national and international awards for its extraordinary modern architecture.

Lakewood holds its first annual Lantern Lighting Celebration, a moving community event for families and the public to remember loved ones.

Lakewood debuts its Music in the Chapel concert series which features a wide mix of diverse music genres.

The first ribbon is added to the Living Memory Tree, which offers anyone the opportunity to honor a loved one at Lakewood in a simple communal way.

The first Midsummer Memory Mandalas experience takes place with a large public art installation and individual hands-on workshops to transform grief into beauty.

During Covid-19 quarantine, Lakewood expands programming to offer much-needed support with art therapy, virtual grief meditations, and incorporated social-distancing into events such as our lantern lighting ceremony.

Lakewood celebrates its 150th anniversary by opening our doors and inviting people from all walks of life to share their stories and get inspired about new ways to bring more meaning and creativity to memorialization.