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Music in the Chapel: Jarrelle Barton
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Jarrelle Barton to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Embodying Grief Through Song
Join song leader, death educator, ceremonialist, Sarina Partridge and Anne Murphy in an exploration of embodiment, grief, and song.
Lakewood Book Club: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
Join Lakewood and funeral celebrant Emily Stacken for a conversation on the book "Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano. This month's book is a coming-of-age novel that illustrates all the ways a broken heart learns to love again.
Spring Birding at Lakewood
Join Lakewood for a peaceful Sunday morning stroll to learn more about birding in the cemetery.
Welcome Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Join us as we open the doors to Lakewood's new Welcome Center and celebrate this milestone in our legacy of service to families and our community.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Creative Phone Photography
From its beautiful monuments to its unique architectural spaces, Lakewood inspires photographers. Join us as we learn more about framing compelling scenes using your phone's camera.
Music in the Chapel: Mila Vocal Ensemble
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mila Vocal Ensemble to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Honoring Mother’s Day 2024
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.
Resonant Reflection: A Sound Meditation
Join Lakewood for a healing sound meditation in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad.
Doors Open Minneapolis
Explore Lakewood's stunning spaces as part of Doors Open Minneapolis 2024. See the breathtaking mosaics inside our historic Memorial Chapel and the innovative features of our new state-of-the-art Welcome Center.
Memorial Day 2024
Join Lakewood on Memorial Day for a special ceremony and celebration honoring those who are loved and missed.
Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Lakewood Trolley Tour
Join Lakewood for a guided trolley tour across our 250 acres of beautiful and historic land.
Music in the Chapel: J.E. Sunde
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome J.E. Sunde to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Father’s Day 2024
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.
Summer Solstice 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.
Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour
Join Lakewood for a peaceful evening walking tour as we explore some of our buildings, learn more about Lakewood history, and walk around our oldest section.
Music in the Chapel: Too Old Cat
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Too Old Cat to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Book Club: Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur
Join Lakewood and funeral celebrant Emily Stacken for a conversation on the book "Briefly Perfectly Human" by Alua Arthur. This month's book is a memoir that reframes how we think about death, written by America’s most visible death doula.
What is a Death Doula?
Join Lakewood and the Minnesota Death Collaborative for a special panel presentation with end-of-life doulas Janet Brown, Patricia Harmon, and Michelle Kolling.
Art and Ritual: An Evening with Day Schildkret
Lakewood welcomes internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret for an intimate talk and reception.
Morning Altars Workshops with Day Schildkret (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 with Day Schildkret (Afternoon Session)
Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.
Music in the Chapel: Red Thread
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Red Thread to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Music in the Chapel: 10th Wave
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome 10th Wave to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Exploring Grief and Legacy Through Art
Join host Nina Guertin for an interactive artistic workshop designed to help you reflect on grief, loss, and legacy.
Lantern Lighting Celebration 2024
Save the date for 2024!
Music in the Chapel: Amanda Grace + Friends
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Amanda Grace + Friends to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Lakewood Book Club: The Milk Hours by John James
Join Lakewood and funeral celebrant Emily Stacken for a conversation on the book "The Milk Hours" by John James. This month's book is the author's debut poetry collection about loss, the intimacy of art and dreams, and the vulnerable space of new life.
Fall Colors Celebration 2024
Save the date for 2024!
Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Hardingfelelag
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Twin Cities Hardingfelelag to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.
Music in the Chapel: The OK Factor
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome The OK Factor to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.