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Events Calendar

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

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Jarrelle Barton

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Jarrelle Barton to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$10 in advance | $15 at the door
Grief and remembrance

Embodying Grief Through Song

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join song leader, death educator, ceremonialist, Sarina Partridge and Anne Murphy in an exploration of embodiment, grief, and song.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Book Club

Lakewood Book Club: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano

Garden Mausoleum

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.

Free | Registration is requested
Arboretum

Spring Birding at Lakewood

Onsite near Jo Pond

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

SOLD OUT

Welcome Center

Welcome Center Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Welcome Center

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.

History

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

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

SOLD OUT
Art

Creative Phone Photography

Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

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.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Mila Vocal Ensemble

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Mila Vocal Ensemble to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

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

Honoring Mother’s Day 2024

Lakewood Cemetery

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.

Grief and remembrance

Resonant Reflection: A Sound Meditation

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood for a healing sound meditation in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, hosted by Thomasina and Bob Fisk of Waking Nomad.

$10 in advance / $15 at the door
Composite image showing an accessible Welcome Center, a Byzantine-style chapel with a domed roof, and a contemporary mausoleum set within a green landscape.
Community Celebrations

Doors Open Minneapolis

Lakewood Cemetery

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.

Community Celebrations

Memorial Day 2024

Lakewood Cemetery

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

Tour

Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

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.

Free, registration requested

History

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

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

Free | Registration required
History

Lakewood Trolley Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

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

Free | Registration required
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: J.E. Sunde

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome J.E. Sunde to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$25 in advance | $35 at the door
Grief and remembrance

Father’s Day 2024

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.

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

Summer 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.

$30 advance / $40 at the door
Stone building with domed ceiling
Tour

Wednesday Evening Free Walking Tour

Lakewood Cemetery

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.

Free, registration requested

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Too Old Cat

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Too Old Cat to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Book cover features a sky fading from purple to pink, framed with gold leaves, and text that is blue, gold and pink.
Book Club

Lakewood Book Club: Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur

Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

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.

Free | Registration is requested
Learn at Lakewood

What is a Death Doula?

Lakewood Cemetery

Join Lakewood and the Minnesota Death Collaborative for a special panel presentation with end-of-life doulas Janet Brown, Patricia Harmon, and Michelle Kolling.

Free | Registration is requested

Learn at Lakewood

Art and Ritual: An Evening with Day Schildkret

Lakewood Cemetery

Lakewood welcomes internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret for an intimate talk and reception.

$35 in advance / $45 at the door
Learn at Lakewood

Morning Altars Workshops with Day Schildkret (Morning Session)

Lakewood Cemetery

Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

$50 in advance / $60 at the door
Art

Morning Altars Workshops with Day Schildkret (Afternoon Session)

Lakewood Cemetery

Learn more about the 7-step Morning Altars practice and create your own mandala with internationally recognized earth artist Day Schildkret.

$50 in advance / $60 at the door
Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Red Thread

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Red Thread to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$15 in advance | $20 at the door

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: 10th Wave

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome 10th Wave to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$20 in advance | $30 at the door
Learn at Lakewood

Exploring Grief and Legacy Through Art

Lakewood Cemetery

Join host Nina Guertin for an interactive artistic workshop designed to help you reflect on grief, loss, and legacy.

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

Lantern Lighting Celebration 2024

Onsite near Jo Pond

Save the date for 2024!

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Amanda Grace + Friends

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Amanda Grace + Friends to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$20 in advance | $30 at the door
Book Club

Lakewood Book Club: The Milk Hours by John James

Welcome Center Community Meeting Room

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.

Free | Registration is requested
Community Celebrations

Fall Colors Celebration 2024

Lakewood Cemetery

Save the date for 2024!

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: Twin Cities Hardingfelelag

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Twin Cities Hardingfelelag to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$15 in advance | $20 at the door

Music in the Chapel

Music in the Chapel: The OK Factor

Historic Memorial Chapel

Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome The OK Factor to the beautiful and historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel.

$20 in advance | $30 at the door

Do you have questions about an upcoming event? Need assistance reserving tickets?
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Call our events line at (612) 540-5165 or email us

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