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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

Community Celebrations

Memorial Day

Lakewood Cemetery

Ceremony | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Celebration and Activities | Noon - 4 p.m.

Tour

June Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

SOLD OUT
Tour

Lakewood Trolley Tours

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Nikki Lemire

Lakewood Chapel

Lakewood is honored to welcome local harpist, singer, and songwriter Nikki Lemire to our popular Music in the Chapel series this June.

$15 in advance / $20 at the door

LGBTQIA+ Death Cafe

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for our monthly Death Café. In honor of pride month, we are hosting a special Death Cafe for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

Free
Arboretum

Birding at Lakewood

Onsite near Jo Pond

Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Sundays at Lakewood

Sundays at Lakewood: Father’s Day

Onsite near the Living Memory Tree

On this day we honor the fathers and father figures who are loved and missed. Free white roses will be available to anyone while supplies last.

Grief and remembrance

Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (4:30 Session)

Lakewood 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.

SOLD OUT
Grief and remembrance

Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle (6:30 session)

Lakewood Cemetery

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.

SOLD OUT

July Death Cafe (Zoom)

Join Lakewood for this free-flowing, community guided discussion on topics related to death, dying, and memorialization in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.

Free
Arboretum

Birding at Lakewood

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Community Celebrations

Midsummer Memory Mandalas

Onsite near the Living Memory Tree

Join Lakewood for a weekend of art, nature, and reflection with artist Day Schildkret of Morning Altars.

August Death Cafe (Zoom)

Join Lakewood for this free-flowing, community guided discussion on topics related to death, dying, and memorialization in a safe and welcoming virtual environment.

Free

Tour

September Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Community Celebrations

Lantern Lighting Celebration

Onsite near Jo Pond

Save the date!

Tour

October Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.

$15 in advance / $20 at the door

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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