Grief and Remembrance
At Lakewood, we believe it’s time to take a fresh look at one of humanity’s most meaningful thresholds: the end of life.
Join us for one of our thoughtfully crafted grief and remembrance events to honor someone who is loved and missed, or explore your own feelings associated with grief and loss through personal reflection and creative expression.
All are welcome to attend any of our events. You do not need to be affiliated with Lakewood in any way.
Events Calendar
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (August 10)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (August 11)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (8/15)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Morning Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Morning Altars Workshops at Lakewood (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2026
Save the date for this popular community memorialization event in September.
Fall Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle
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.
Fall Equinox Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle
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.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (10/17)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Art Installation: En Duelo (In Grief) by Candida Gonzalez (October 26)
Experience En Duelo, an outdoor participatory art installation exploring individual and communal grief through reflection, remembrance, and shared ritual.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/21)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/19)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
We do not have any Grief and Remembrance events scheduled right now. We invite you to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Facebook to be among the first notified when new events are announced.
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