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Lakewood has served as a community gathering place for more than 150 years. We continue this proud tradition by inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful grounds and architectural treasures, and to explore meaningful ways to grieve and remember. All are welcome to attend any of our events. You do not need to be affiliated with Lakewood in any way. 

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Events Calendar

A seated person pours tea into tea bowls. Candles are lit in the area.
Grief and remembrance

Winter Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle

Historic Memorial Chapel

Explore the meditative and peaceful properties of the historic tradition of tea rituals. This powerful experience will allow time for reflection and contemplation on grief and loss.

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Community Celebrations

Honoring Mother’s Day 2025

Welcome Center

Join Lakewood the Saturday before Mother's Day as we honor and remember mothers and mother figures who are loved and missed. Pick up a free pink carnation and a ribbon for the Living Memory Tree.

Community Celebrations

Doors Open Minneapolis

Lakewood Cemetery

Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2025. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our state-of-the-art Welcome Center.

Community Celebrations

Memorial Day 2025

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.

Grief and remembrance

Honoring Father’s Day 2025

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood the Saturday before Father's Day as we honor fathers and father figures who are loved and missed. White roses will be available to everyone at no cost, while supplies last.

Community Celebrations

Lantern Lighting Celebration 2025

Onsite near Jo Pond

Join us for this popular community memorialization event this September.

Do you have questions about an upcoming event? Need assistance reserving tickets?
We’re here to help.
Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us

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