How the Minneapolis Park Board Made Winter Fun
In a previous blog post, “Lakewood and the Park Board: An Entwined History,” we shared the early connections between Lakewood and the...
Winter Solstice Tea Ceremony and Grief Circle
Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this event. Sign up for our email newsletter to...
How Epitaphs Have Changed Over Time
What comes to mind when you think of an epitaph? A favorite quotation? A mournful poem? A simple series of dates and a phrase like “rest...
Start a Memorable Tradition at Lakewood
At Lakewood, we offer our community a variety of seasonal celebrations, tours, concerts and educational workshops that are intended to...
Brewing and Its Discontents - Prohibition in Minneapolis
In 1850, a man in his late 20s named John Orth arrived in the frontier town of St. Anthony. Born from a contested territory between...
Angels and the Outfield: How Minneapolis Architect Harry Wild Jones Brought Beauty to the Masses
In the early 1900s, Lakewood Cemetery was a destination. It boasted a grand streetcar entrance facing Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake...
The Nature of Loss: Transforming Grief Into Beauty with Earth Art Mandalas
Internationally renowned earth artist Day Schildkret of @morningaltars brought his nature-based practice to Lakewood last summer to help...
Lakewood Experience Series
At Lakewood, we believe it’s time to take a fresh look into the ways we approach death and remembering. The Lakewood Experience Series is...
Watch an Ordinary Tree Transform Into a Vivid Tribute
Introducing the Living Memory Tree, a collective display of remembrance and love. When you visit Lakewood, something bright and...
Summer Walking Tour Series
Summer evenings are a wonderful time to stroll through Lakewood and take in its beautiful gardens, spacious grounds and long vistas — all...
