sQ1=new Array();sQ1[1]=new Array("index.html","Lakewood Cemetery | Minneapolis, Minnesota","","Burial / Memorial Search(by name or date) First Name Last Name Date of Death (MM-DD-YYYY) Plan ahead Why and how to plan ahead. Time of need Where to start when a loved one has died. Welcome to Lakewood Cemetery Founded in 1871, Lakewood Cemetery is a nonprofit association open to all people. Lakewood’s purpose is to preserve memories. We provide memorialization in a place of beauty and solace — giving comfort to families and individuals by meeting final needs with compassion and dignity. If you have a question or need, please call (612) 822-2171 or email us. If you’re here to browse, we hope visiting this site gives you a glimpse of Lakewood’s beauty and an understanding of what Lakewood has to offer.");sQ1[2]=new Array("Plan_ahead.html","Plan Ahead","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Why plan ahead Where to start Why plan ahead? Most of us are not prepared to deal with the problems, grief, indecisions and costs of a loved one’s death. Making decisions about memorial property or cremation in advance helps protect your family from having to make these decisions when their lives are complicated by grief and confusion. Other advantages include: Puts you in control of decisions You can make choices together with your spouse and family Purchase at today’s prices Pay in installments over time with no interest If you’re considering purchasing in advance, Lakewood’s knowledgeable staff can help you learn about your choices and answer your questions. In order to prepare you for this conversation, this site contains information about Lakewood’s cremation and memorial property options. In this help section, you’ll also find a glossary of terms and answers to common questions. Call us at (612) 822-2171 to discuss your options. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[3]=new Array("Time_of_need.html","Time of Need | What to do first?","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Who Can Help Grief Resources Checklist Help during time of need If you or someone you love is faced with a loss, Lakewood extends our deepest sympathies. You have a number of options for help: Talk to us at Lakewood Lakewood’s experienced and caring staff can help you understand what you need to do at this time. Please call us at (612) 822-2171. Call a funeral director Funeral directors are experienced advisors and provide many services you may need, including arranging funerals. Visit the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association website for help choosing a funeral director. Consider help from a trusted advisor or grief support group Many reputable groups and organizations offer help and advice for dealing with this very difficult time – including religious organizations, community centers, hospitals and online communities. See our grief resources page. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[4]=new Array("contact.html","Contact Information for Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   Contact us Lakewood staff is available to assist you Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: (612) 822-2171 Fax: (612) 822-0575 Email: info@lakewoodcemetery.com  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[5]=new Array("directions_hours.html","Directions & Hours | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   Directions & hours Lakewood Cemetery is located on Hennepin Avenue at 36th Street between Lakes Calhoun and Harriet in South Minneapolis. Our address is 3600 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408. For detailed driving directions, call us at (612) 822-2171 or visit MapQuest. Map of Lakewood Download a map of the cemetery (PDF) to guide you when visiting. Please stop in the Administration Building for more detailed help finding a family or loved one’s lot. Parking You may park along any of the roads in the cemetery — except where you see “no parking” signs. Handicap spots are available in front of the chapel and mausoleum. Please call us to discuss special needs. Hours Gates are open seven days a week, including holidays. Cemetery Visiting Summer: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Labor Day to Fall Daylight Savings: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fall Daylight Savings to Spring Daylight Savings: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Administration Building Open M - F: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Sat: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mausoleum Open seven days a week, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Memorial Chapel If you wish to visit our historic chapel, please stop in the Administration Building during regular hours. If the chapel is not being used, we’re happy to open it for you. Inside, you’ll find a self-guided tour brochure. Learn more about the chapel. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[6]=new Array("About.html","Help","","About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   About Lakewood Lakewood Cemetery is a special place. It's a haven of beauty, art and history, but its most important role is to serve families in providing a place of remembrance for loved ones. Lakewood’s mission The Lakewood Cemetery Association is a nonprofit association, governed by a board of trustees. Its mission is: To provide memorialization of the dead in a place of beauty and solace; giving comfort to families and individuals by meeting final needs with compassion and dignity. To preserve and strengthen its assets so that it can continue to share its rich history, artistic treasures and beautiful landscape with the community. To perpetuate its life as an active cemetery by offering traditional and alternative memorialization options that will serve the public while conserving land and protecting the character of its landscape. To participate within the community and the industry as an advocate for memorialization that serves all people regardless of race, religion or financial standing. Guiding principles of Lakewood Lakewood is guided by several principles governing the cemetery’s beauty and quality. See our guiding principles (PDF). Memorial property and cremation choices With more than 250 acres, Lakewood will continue to provide memorial property and cremation choices for many years to come. As a nonprofit organization, all funds generated from sales at Lakewood are contributed to a trust fund that is used for the continual care of the cemetery. For more information, visit the cremation or memorial property sections of this site. History, art & gardens Lakewood’s park-like grounds have preserved the history of our community’s people, cultures and events since 1871. We have captured some of this history, as well as information about funerary art and architecture found at Lakewood, and we share it with the community in a variety of ways. Learn more in the tours and events and history and art sections of this site.");sQ1[7]=new Array("FAQ_main.html","Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   About Lakewood Cremation Memorial Property FAQs about Lakewood Is Lakewood full? Due to careful stewardship and an increase in cremation, Lakewood has space available for at least another 100 years, and possibly beyond. Can anyone purchase property at Lakewood? Yes. Lakewood is a nonprofit cemetery association that serves all people regardless of race, religion or financial standing. Read our mission statement for more information. Can I visit Lakewood any time? Lakewood welcomes visitors. Our gates are open seven days a week, including holidays, but times vary by season. See the directions & hours page for details. You may also wish to read our visiting etiquette . I've heard about tours of Lakewood on Memorial Day. Do you offer tours at other times of the year? Lakewood offers group and private tours throughout the year by appointment. Call us at (612) 822-2171 to schedule a tour. We also offer three self-guided walking tours—pick up complementary brochures in our Administration Building. Check our tours & events page for more information. I’ve heard about your beautiful chapel. How can I see it? Please visit the Administration Building to ask if the chapel may be opened. We offer a visitor’s tour brochure with information about the chapel's history and artistic features. Learn more about the chapel. How can I learn more about Lakewood’s history, art and gardens? Lakewood provides a number of resources to teach visitors about its treasures. Visit the history & art section of this site, see tours & events, or browse the bookstore. How much does it cost to be buried at Lakewood? See our general price list (PDF) or memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges and to see the types of services we offer. Property prices vary depending if you choose cremation or traditional burial, indoor or outdoor burial, and the location in the cemetery. Lakewood can help you determine costs depending on your personal preferences. As a nonprofit cemetery association, all funds generated from the sale of lots at Lakewood are contributed to a trust fund that is used for the continual care of the cemetery. When I buy a grave, do I receive a deed just like when I purchase other types of real estate? When you purchase a grave you are purchasing the right of interment, rather than purchasing the grave itself, which remains the property and responsibility of the cemetery. You also have the right to place a monument or marker (depending on lot size and type). Can I purchase memorial property in advance? Yes. Planning ahead can save your family from having to make decisions during a time of grief and confusion. It can also have financial benefits. If you choose to purchase in advance, there are no interest or carrying charges. Lakewood can help you consider all of your options. What type of payment plans do you have? A payment plan may be available to you, depending on what you purchase, your credit rating, and the total amount. If you choose to purchase in advance, you may be able to pay in installments with no interest or carrying charges. Lakewood can help you determine if your choices can be financed through a payment plan. If you are paying at the time of need, payment must be made in full. Do you accept credit cards for payment? Yes, we accept Visa, Master Card and Discover. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[8]=new Array("pricelists.html","Pricelists","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   Price lists Lakewood's price lists (below) provide ranges for a variety of services and property options in the cemetery. We are happy to provide you with more specific pricing once we know more about your choices. Please call us at (612) 822-2171 to have a conversation about your options. General price list (PDF) Memorial property price list (PDF) 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[9]=new Array("Cremation.html","Cremation | Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQs Once you’ve chosen cremation, there’s one more decision to make Deciding on cremation and how you’d like to be remembered are very personal choices. If you choose cremation, you will also want to consider how you wish to be memorialized. This section helps you understand your choices at Lakewood. A place for remembrance Physical memorials provide a focal point for remembrance. Having one’s remains placed or buried at Lakewood ensures that future generations will have a place to go to remember — a place that will always be maintained and preserved. You should consider: Where to be cremated. Some cemeteries, including Lakewood, operate crematories on site. Read about Lakewood's crematory. A place for remembrance. Choose from several options. See choices and prices. Costs can include: the cremation itself, an urn, a lot or niche, and a cremation vault (if you choose in-ground burial) Lakewood’s friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to help you understand your options. Contact us 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[10]=new Array("Crematory.html","Crematory | Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis, Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Lakewood's crematory Lakewood Cemetery operates a licensed crematory located in the lower level of our Memorial Chapel. As a member of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), we uphold the highest ethical standards in the industry. In 1996, we completed a renovation of our cremation facilities. We modernized our two original crematories (built in 1910) and added two additional crematories. We also added a contemporary viewing and sitting room for hosting memorial ceremonies prior to cremation. We encourage individuals and families to tour our facilities when making arrangements. Please see our general price list (PDF) for cost information. Prices do not include a place in the cemetery for loved ones to visit. Please see cremation choices and prices. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[11]=new Array("Crematory_choices_prices.html","Choices, Price & Cost | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Cremation choices and prices Lakewood encourages families to consider a place of remembrance for visiting a loved one who has been cremated. Choose from several options. Mausoleum columbarium Lakewood’s mausoleum columbarium offers spacious, sunlit rooms for comfortable year-round visiting. Columbarium wall You may choose to have cremated remains placed in an above-ground niche outdoors in a beautiful setting of trees. Cremation gardens For a more traditional outdoor setting, consider our cremation gardens. Tree of Remembrance If you choose to scatter your remains, consider having your name inscribed on our Tree of Remembrance. Historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel The chapel contains niches for cremated remains in its lower level. Traditional burial lot Perhaps you already own a burial site at Lakewood or you would prefer a traditional lot. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[12]=new Array("urns_vaults.html","Urns and Vaults , Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Cremation urns and vaults Cremation urns and urn vaults are items you may need to purchase with your cremation niche or property, depending on which cremation memorial option you choose. Lakewood can help you with these purchases. Choosing an urn A cremation urn is a container used to hold cremated remains. Lakewood requires cremation urns for entombment in niches (compartments inside a columbarium) and for in-ground burial. Lakewood offers a large variety of urn shapes, colors and materials including bronze, stainless steel and marble. Some materials, such as bronze, can be engraved. The photos on this page represent a couple of options -- Lakewood offers many others. Choosing an urn vault (if required) An urn vault is a box-like container made of concrete that goes into an in-ground grave before placing the urn there. Lakewood requires urn vaults for in-ground burial. Urn vaults protect the urn from the elements, and keep the ground on top from sinking in. Urn vaults also come in a variety of materials and some can be customized with a photo, emblem or engraving. You also have the option of placing memorabilia in the urn vault with the urn. The photos on this page represent a few of our options. Convenient and affordable at Lakewood A Lakewood staff person can show you all of your options and answer your questions about urns and urn vaults. Financing is available, and all proceeds from sales are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities to keep Lakewood beautiful and well groomed in all seasons. Please contact us for more information.   3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[13]=new Array("cremation_facilities.html","Cremation Facilities Available | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis MN","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Facilities available for funeral services Lakewood’s Memorial Chapel and Community Mausoleum are both available for funeral services, Monday through Saturday. Both seat up to 200 guests comfortably. Learn more about the features of the chapel and the mausoleum. There is no charge to use these facilities when the person is cremated and/or buried at Lakewood.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[14]=new Array("cremation_faq.html","Frequently Asked Questions about Cremation | Lakewood Cemeterty, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   About Lakewood Cremation Memorial Property FAQs about cremation What is your price for cremation? Please refer to our general price lists for costs of cremation services and cremation memorialization options at Lakewood. What costs are involved with cremation? You’ll need to consider the cost of the cremation itself, plus costs for a memorial service if you choose to have one. You’ll also need a container for the cremated remains, which can be as simple as a basic box or as elaborate as a bronze, stainless steel or marble urn. We suggest considering a permanent memorial, even if you choose to scatter your cremated remains. Lakewood offers several options, including in-ground burial outdoors, the entombment of an urn inside or outdoors, or a plaque on our Tree of Remembrance in the mausoleum. Call us at (612) 822-2171 or see our cremation section for more information. Do you provide urns? Yes, you can purchase a cremation urn at Lakewood. (Urns are required for niches and in-ground burial.) Urn vaults are also required for in-ground burial, and Lakewood can help you with that purchase. Financing is available and all proceeds from the sales of urns and urn vaults are used to maintain Lakewood's grounds and facilities. Can cremated remains be placed in the ground? Yes, cremated remains may be placed in the ground inside a cremation urn and vault. Do you scatter on your grounds? Do you have a "scattering garden”? Lakewood does not have "scattering gardens" but permits scattering on some areas of the grounds with the proper authorization and registration. If you choose to scatter, we suggest a plaque on our Tree of Remembrance as a place for family and loved ones to visit (other options are available). We also offer burial of cremated remains and entombment in niches above-ground. Why should I consider a permanent memorial? You may certainly choose to have your cremated remains scattered in a place that is meaningful to you. However, we encourage you to discuss this with your loved ones. Some people find it difficult to physically scatter the remains of a loved one onto the ground or into the sea. In addition, undeveloped land may be developed in the future or your family may need to sell property where your cremated remains have been scattered. Purchasing property at Lakewood ensures that future generations will have a place to go to remember. If you do choose to scatter your cremated remains, Lakewood encourages you to have your name and dates placed on our Tree of Remembrance, so loved ones have a place to visit that will always be maintained and preserved. Other options are also available. Why is having a place to visit so important? Because it provides a focal point for your loved ones to remember you – a natural and important part of the grieving process. Psychologists say that remembrance practices, from the funeral service to a place for remembrance, serve an important emotional function for loved ones by helping to bring closure and allowing the healing process to begin.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[15]=new Array("Memorial_Property.html","Memorial Property at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Memorial property at Lakewood Deciding how you would like to be remembered is a very personal choice. This section helps you understand what Lakewood offers for traditional burial or above-ground entombment. See choices and prices. (For cremation options, please see our cremation section.) Plan ahead for loved ones Lakewood encourages you to consider making decisions in advance in order to eliminate difficulties for your loved ones. Learn more about planning ahead. We can help Lakewood’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you understand all aspects of pre-need planning – from selecting memorial property to choosing appropriate monuments, markers, vaults and other items. Contact us to schedule a visit. Financing is available If eligible, you can choose to finance your purchases through Lakewood with no interest or carrying charges, so your purchases can be affordably budgeted over a number of years. Because we are a nonprofit association, all proceeds from sales are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities to keep Lakewood beautiful and well groomed year-round. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[16]=new Array("Memorial_choices_prices.html","Memorial Property Choices & Prices","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Memorial property choices and prices Lakewood offers burial outdoors in traditional or memorial park sections, crypt burial in our mausoleum, or garden crypt burial outdoors. We offer individual lots, double lots (2) and family lots (with several graves). Single, double and family lots Lakewood’s traditional lot options. Memorial park gardens Memorial park gardens have markers that are flush with the ground to preserve the natural landscape. Mausoleum Lakewood’s indoor crypts offer comfortable visiting year-round. Garden crypts Outdoor crypts are located near the Pool of Reflections. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[17]=new Array("monuments_markets_vaults.html","Monuments, Markers and Vaults at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Monuments, markers and vaults Monuments, markers and vaults are items you may need to purchase for your lot at Lakewood, depending on the type of lot you choose. (These items are for outdoor burial only; above-ground entombment does not require these items.) We encourage you to speak with a Lakewood staff person who can explain all of your options and answer your questions directly. We have provided some information here to help you prepare for that conversation. Monuments Learn more about upright monuments (for family-size lots). Markers Learn more about markers, which provide name, birth and death dates on an individual or double grave. Vaults Learn more about burial vaults, an outer burial container that helps protect a grave site. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[18]=new Array("Memorial_facilities.html","Memorial Property Facilities Available at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Facilities available for services Lakewood’s Memorial Chapel and Community Mausoleum are both available for funeral services, Monday through Saturday. Both seat up to 200 guests comfortably. Learn more about the features of the chapel and the mausoleum. There is no charge to use these facilities when the person is cremated and/or buried at Lakewood.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[19]=new Array("Memorial_FAQ.html","Memorial Property Frequently Asked Questions | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary About Lakewood Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists   About Lakewood Cremation Memorial Property FAQs about memorial property What are my memorial property choices? Lakewood offers burial outdoors in traditional or memorial park sections, crypt entombment in our mausoleum, or garden crypt entombment outside. We offer individual lots, double lots, and family lots (with several graves). For more information about these options, call us at (612) 822-2171 or visit the memorial property section of this site. My relative is interred at Lakewood and needs a marker. How much are they? The price of a marker depends on which marker you choose. There are several designs and materials to choose from. Please contact us at (612) 822-2171 for options and prices. What are burial vaults and grave liners? A vault is an outside container into which a casket is placed. Vaults help prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave. Burial vaults are designed to protect the casket and may be made of a variety or combination of materials including concrete, stainless steel, galvanized steel, copper, bronze, plastic or fiberglass. A grave liner is a lightweight version of a vault. Why do I have to use a vault? Is it required by law? Minnesota State law does not require a vault or outer burial container. However, Lakewood Cemetery does require an outer burial container or vault to prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave. This gives the ground above an even appearance, and helps reduce the chance of a person tripping on sunken ground. Do you sell vaults? Yes, burial vaults are available for purchase at Lakewood. We have several designs to choose from. Concrete grave liners, which also meet the minimum requirements at Lakewood, may also be purchased at a very competitive price. Financing is available and all proceeds from the sales of vaults are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities. How much do graves cost? Within the cemetery, grave prices can vary by the section in which the grave is located, if it’s a grave or a crypt, the number of interments allowed in the lot and if it’s a single, double or family lot. Please contact Lakewood to learn the costs and benefits of each option. What are the advantages of a mausoleum burial? Mausoleum crypts offer a comfortable place for family and loved ones to visit year round. They are also an alternative for those who might have an aversion to being interred in the ground. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[20]=new Array("Vistors_Guide.html","Visitors Guide to Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Visiting Lakewood Overview Directions & Hours Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Visiting Lakewood If you are planning to visit Lakewood, this section can help you with directions, funeral service times, finding out where a loved one is buried, etiquette and our decoration policy. You can also request flowers be placed for you through our flower shop. Funerals If you are coming to attend a funeral, an attendant will be near the front entrance to guide you where to go. Visiting a loved one’s grave See directions and hours for visiting times. Use the burial search on this site for section and lot number information. We suggest stopping at the Administration Building (first building through the entrance gates) for more specific help finding a grave. Tours and educational information For tours of Lakewood, visit the tours and events section of this site. To learn about Lakewood’s history, famous memorials or art, visit the history and art section. Historic chapel If you wish to see the inside of the Lakewood Memorial Chapel, please go to the Administration Building to find out if the chapel can be opened. Inside, you’ll find a self-guided tour brochure. Learn more about the chapel. For other questions, please call us at (612) 822-2171.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[21]=new Array("Etiquette.html","Etiqutte | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Visiting Lakewood Overview Directions & Hours Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Etiquette when visiting Lakewood Lakewood is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit year round. It may feel like a park when you are visiting, but please remember that it is a sacred burial ground. We ask that you respect and follow our rules and regulations when visiting the cemetery. Privacy and quiet Please respect the privacy of people who are attending funerals or visiting family memorials. Keep noise levels to a minimum. Loitering is not allowed. Visiting graves Visitors are not allowed on the grounds after visiting hours, unless previously arranged with Lakewood. Only fresh cut flowers and potted plants or wreaths may be placed at a grave, depending on the season. Please see our decoration policy for more information. Many times you must walk over other graves to visit a loved one’s grave. It is acceptable to do so, but please watch your step around gravestones, lawn vases, urns and sprinkler heads. Please do not allow children to play or climb on monuments. Picnicking and lying down on lawns or benches on the grounds are prohibited. Children under 16 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Please wear appropriate attire when visiting. Shirt and shoes are required. Pets are not allowed on the grounds or in the buildings, except for personal assistants. Wildlife and plant life Please do not feed or disturb birds, deer or other wildlife. Fishing, hunting or trapping wildlife is strictly prohibited. It is unlawful to pick flowers or remove plants, shrubs or trees. Driving, biking and parking in the cemetery Bicycle riding is not allowed in the cemetery for safety and liability reasons. We provide racks near the front gates for you to lock your bicycle while visiting. Please drive your motor vehicle at a safe speed, not exceeding 20 miles per hour. You may park along roads in the cemetery. Please do not park in front of an open interment site, unless you are part of the funeral procession. Do not drive or park on the grass. Please turn down your radio so that the sound cannot be heard outside the vehicle. When parking on a hill or grade, turn your wheels safely into the curb, and be sure to set the parking brake. Photography All photography is prohibited, except at funerals, weddings and other private services. No commercial or professional photography is allowed without the written consent of the Lakewood Cemetery Association.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[22]=new Array("Decoration_policy.html","Decoration Policy at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Visiting Lakewood Overview Directions & Hours Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Decoration policy Lakewood’s decoration policy is intended to preserve the natural beauty of the cemetery. Please contact us with any questions. Outdoor graves Fresh floral bouquets in approved vases are permitted from April 1 to October 1. Glass jars and other breakable containers are not allowed for the safety of all visitors. Potted plants are permitted on Memorial Day only and will be removed four days later (in order to mow the lawns). Wreaths are permitted from November 1 to March 1. All wreaths are removed during spring clean-up in March/April. For your convenience, you may purchase fresh flowers, potted plants and wreaths from Lakewood’s greenhouse. Visit our flower shop for more information. In the buildings All decorations must be displayed on the stands or tables provided. Do not place items on the marble floors, carpet or attached to crypt doors. What is not permitted Artificial plants of any kind, dried flowers, house plants, ornaments, borders, fences, planter boxes, balloons, glass jars, spinners, statues, stones, or other such items are not permitted. Removal policy If a decoration is deemed inappropriate or unsightly, or has deteriorated, it will be removed and discarded.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[23]=new Array("Flowershop.html","Untitled Document","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Visiting Lakewood Overview Directions & Hours Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Flower shop Lakewood’s greenhouse offers fresh floral bouquets, potted plants, Easter lilies, poinsettias, and evergreen wreaths (seasonal) for you to purchase. We can place flowers for you Through our Memorial Arrangements program, you may arrange for Lakewood greenhouse staff to place flowers at a burial site once or on a regular basis to commemorate special dates and occasions. To participate, please call Lakewood at (612) 822-2171 or send us an email. All proceeds from the sale of floral arrangements are used to maintain Lakewood's grounds and facilities. Please review our decoration policy before placing your own flowers or other objects at a gravesite or crypt. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[24]=new Array("Tours_and_Events.html","Tours and Events at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Tours and events at Lakewood Lakewood is more than a cemetery – it’s an educational resource. We invite people to come to Lakewood to experience its beauty and learn about the history that is preserved here. This section offers a number of tours, exhibits and events that provide more information about Lakewood. We’ve also listed events sponsored by other organizations that are taking place at Lakewood. If you’re interested in having your wedding in our historic chapel, see weddings for more information. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[25]=new Array("Memorial_Day.html","Celebrate Memorial Day at Lakewood","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Celebrate Memorial Day at Lakewood Visit Lakewood on Memorial Day to honor veterans and all loved ones. All event activities are free and open to the public (except $2 streetcar rides). Memorial Day service, 10:30 a.m. Follow signs to the Soldiers Memorial posted in the cemetery that day. There are a limited number of chairs, so we welcome visitors to bring your own chair or a blanket to sit on. If rain, the service will be held in Lakewood's chapel. The service, emceed by Lakewood’s president, Ronald Gjerde, Jr., features: Gospel quartet led by local favorite Robert Robinson Keynote speaker (varies each year) Minneapolis Police Band Dove release Tours & educational activities Lakewood’s “History, Sculpture and Garden” trolley tours Music concerts inside the historic chapel “The History of Lakewood Cemetery” presentation Exhibits: “Lakewood Chapel: 1910 to Today” and Lakewood History in the lower level of the chapel Horse-and-carriage rides around Lakewood’s oldest section with views of Lake Calhoun Como-Harriet Streetcar line runs 9:00 a.m. to dusk – picks up and returns to Lakewood’s old streetcar entrance ($2) Self-guided walking tours Parking Visitors may park alongside roads in the cemetery except where there are “no parking” signs. Please note that traffic is often congested when entering or exiting the cemetery at the 36th and Hennepin entrance that day. You may also use the Dupont & 42nd Street entrance (open Memorial Day only).  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[26]=new Array("Tours_Presentations.html","Tours and Presentations","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Tours and presentations Lakewood offers a variety of guided and self-guided tours ― including its history slide show ― free to the public. Pick up complimentary copies of tour guide brochures in Lakewood’s Administration Building or download copies from this site. Online tour Visit the graves of community leaders – past and present – as well as other interesting people and community groups. Guided tours Guided tours of Lakewood may be arranged for individuals or groups at any time throughout the year, free of charge. Call (612) 822-2171 or email us to arrange a guided tour. “History, art & gardens” presentation This slide presentation highlights Lakewood’s rich local history, famous memorials, beautiful gardens and artistic monuments and architecture. Call us at (612) 822-2171 or email us to have this presentation given to your group. We can bring the presentation to your group or you can view it in our historic chapel. Self-guided walking tour (PDF) This tour takes you through 135 years of history, including the graves of many of Lakewood’s founders, popular politicians, memorials to community groups and more. Historic chapel tour (PDF) Built in 1910, Lakewood’s historic Memorial Chapel is a must-see architectural masterpiece. Ask Lakewood staff if the chapel is available for you to view when you wish to visit. Memorial symbolism tour (PDF) Lakewood is filled with memorial art and architecture that is rich in symbolism. Memorial Day tours Lakewood offers free guided trolley tours and a special tour on Memorial Day each year. Tour information is available a month or two prior to Memorial Day. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[27]=new Array("Hosted_events.html","Other Events","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Other events Several community groups request the use of Lakewood’s grounds for special services, classes or other events. We provide information about these events when possible. About Lakewood Cemetery - Educational Series Offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), this series of classes covers the founding of Lakewood in 1871, its historic chapel, and tours of the cemetery's artistic treasures and famous memorials. Sessions are offered at Lakewood in the spring and fall each year. Visit the OLLI web site for more information and how to register. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[28]=new Array("exhibits.html","Exhibits at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Exhibits While at Lakewood, you are welcome to visit two exhibits. Both are located in the lower level of the historic chapel. The chapel is open on Memorial Day. Other days, you may request access in the Administration Building (first building when you enter through the main gates). “Lakewood Memorial Chapel: 1910 to Today” Learn why Lakewood’s historic chapel is considered the finest example of Byzantine mosaic art in the United States. Follow the creation of the chapel through correspondence between Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones, New York interior designer Charles Lamb and Lakewood’s board members between 1908 and 1910. See photos, blueprints and more. Lakewood History Exhibit Located along the corridor walls between the chapel exhibit and the new cremation viewing room, the Lakewood History Exhibit reveals the different aspects of Lakewood that make it a community treasure, including its place in Minneapolis history, its artistic treasures, the cultures and groups represented here, its gardens and landscape, and changing traditions.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[29]=new Array("Weddings.html","Weddings at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Weddings Lakewood’s historic chapel has become a popular site for wedding services. Minnesota Bride magazine named it “Favorite discreet ceremony site” in its Fall/Winter 2006 issue. Read more about the chapel. Lakewood welcomes weddings in the chapel for a fee on certain dates of the year. The chapel can seat up to 200 people comfortably. Please download wedding terms and conditions (PDF) for details. For more information or to reserve a date, please call (612) 822-2171.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[30]=new Array("Visiting_chapel.html","Visiting the Chapel","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Visiting the chapel Completed in 1910, Lakewood’s historic Memorial Chapel is filled with more than 10 million mosaic tiles hand-laid by Italian artisans. The exterior was designed by local architect Harry Wild Jones (d. 1935) and the interior by New York-based designer Charles Lamb. It’s a must-see architectural masterpiece. To visit the chapel, stop by the Administration Building and ask Lakewood staff if the chapel is available. If so, we’re happy to open it for you. While there, pick up a complimentary self-guided tour brochure. Read more about the chapel. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[31]=new Array("History_Arts_Gardens.html","History & Art","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore History & art A cemetery is a perpetual record of yesterday. —This is a Cemetery, author unknown Founded in 1871, Lakewood’s story begins with several New England-born business men and women who came to Minnesota in the last 1800s and helped build the city of Minneapolis. Progressive and enlightened, their vision of Lakewood was a place for the city’s community members to be buried in a peaceful and beautiful setting. Since its founding, Lakewood has become a keeper of some of this city’s treasures — its historical figures and events, art and architectural styles from the Victorian era (when it was founded), a park-like landscape, and people, communities and organizations from many cultures and walks of life. Explore Lakewood's treasures in this section. For more information, including how to purchase Lakewood’s 143-page, full color history book, visit the bookstore. 3300 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  612-822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Site Map");sQ1[32]=new Array("History_history.html","History of Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Founding story The founders Lakewood's history Minneapolis was only a riverfront outpost when Colonel John Stevens built the first permanent dwelling in the 1840s. By 1857, the town had only rough wooden buildings and rutted dirt roads. But in the next 20 years, Minneapolis grew fast. Lakewood was founded in 1871, four years after Minneapolis was incorporated and 13 years after Minnesota achieved statehood. That year, Minneapolis boasted 13,000 residents and the city’s southern edge was where Franklin Avenue is today. In July of that year, Colonel William S. King, local businessman and newspaper publisher, proposed to community leaders that they work together to establish a cemetery in Minneapolis. A month later, a group of fifteen held a meeting to choose the site and determine how to finance it. A garden cemetery Lakewood’s founders chose a site out in the country between Lakes Harriet and Calhoun owned by Colonel King at the time. They planned to model the cemetery after other “rural” or “garden” cemeteries that were growing in popularity along the East Coast. Visitors would travel to Lakewood by horse and buggy on an unpaved road. Original cost Colonel King agreed to sell the land for $21,000, to be paid back over a year at seven percent interest. During a time in which a home in Minneapolis could be purchased for $500, the new trustees voted to raise $25,000 for the purchase of grounds and improvements. The money was raised by selling 250 shares of stock at $100 a piece, two-thirds of which was purchased by the trustees themselves. The remaining balance was solicited by a committee and sold to other residents of the city. A nonprofit association The public dedication of Lakewood was held on September 16, 1872. The following month, the Association reacquired all stock from the original investors. Roughly three years later, the Association submitted its first annual report to the lot owners of Lakewood, which stressed the cemetery’s nonprofit status. Since 1872, Lakewood has continued to exist as a public, nonprofit, nondenominational cemetery providing services to the families of Minnesota. Learn more Visit Lakewood's bookstore to order a copy of Lakewood's 143-page, full color history book and download free self-guided tour brochures. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[33]=new Array("History_Famous_Memorials.html","Famous Memorials at Lakewood","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Famous memorials at Lakewood There are countless people, events and organizations represented at Lakewood that have made a difference in the Minneapolis community. Some are local heroes and some are nationally recognized. Here are just a few. To learn more about people at Lakewood, visit our bookstore. Political leaders Orville L. Freeman (1918 – 2003) – popular Minnesota governor, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1961-1969) Abram M. Fridley (1817-1888) – Minnesota State Representative; Fridley, Minnesota, is named in his honor Hubert H. Humphrey – Minneapolis mayor, U.S. Senator and Vice President of the United States Dr. B. Robert Lewis (1931-1979) – Minnesota’s first black state senator John Lind (1854-1930) – Minnesota governor Charles A. Lindbergh (1859-1924) – U.S. Congressman, father of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh Floyd B. Olson – Minnesota’s first Farmer-Labor governor Rudy Perpich (1928-1995) – longest serving governor of Minnesota John S. Pillsbury (1827-1901) – Minnesota governor Paul Wellstone (1944-2002) – popular U.S. Senator from 1991 until his death in 2002 Business and community leaders and influencers Dr. Robert S. Brown (d. 1927) – first black physician licensed to practice in Minneapolis Curt Carlson (1914-1999) – founder of the Carlson Companies and Gold Bond Stamps William Dunwoody (1841-1914) – left millions to found the industrial trade school, Dunwoody Institute Franklin C. Mars (1884-1934) – creator of the Milky Way candy bar Clara Ueland (1860-1927) – a champion of the women’s suffrage movement in Minnesota T.B. Walker (1840-1928) – founded the Walker Art Museum Theodore Wirth (1863-1949) – an internationally recognized horticulturist and park developer Dr. Reuben Youngdahl – minister who grew Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church to be the largest Lutheran church in America with more than 10,000 members Personalities, artists and entertainers Cedric Adams (1902-1961) – Minnesota journalist and on-air radio personality Bill Goldsworthy (1944-1996) – original member of Minnesota North Stars, known for his “Goldy shuffle” Leslie C. Kouba – wildlife painter Johann Emil Oberhoffer (1867-1933) – violinist and composer, conducted local and national symphony orchestras Tiny Tim (1932-1996) – entertainer Special sections and monuments Brotherhood of Paternal Order of Elks – bronze elk commissioned in 1900 Showman’s Rest – Circus performers Chinese Community Memorial – marked by a Pagoda sculpture Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) monument – donated by Lakewood in 1889 to honor Civil War veterans Soldiers Memorial – honors Minnesota’s veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association – a fireman in the square-billed cap and dress uniform of 1892 stands atop of this monument Washburn “A” Mill Explosion memorial obelisk – lists the names of the 18 men killed in the worst milling disaster in Minneapolis history in 1878 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[34]=new Array("History_Chapel.html","The Lakewood Memorial Chapel","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore The Lakewood Memorial Chapel The Memorial Chapel at Lakewood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as the architectural focal point of the cemetery. The building was designed by prominent Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones and was modeled after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Mosaic interior The chapel interior was created by New York designer Charles Lamb and is the most perfect example of Byzantine mosaic art in the United States. In 1909, Lamb traveled to Rome to enlist the services of six highly accomplished mosaic artists who had just recently completed a project in the Vatican. The artists created more than 10 million mosaic pieces, called tessellae, from marble, colored stone, and glass fused with gold and silver. The artists then traveled to Minneapolis to assemble the work inside the chapel. Upon its completion in 1910, the Lakewood Memorial chapel was the only building in the country with an authentic mosaic interior. The chapel dome is 65 feet high and ringed with stained-glass windows that serve as a sundial telling the time of day and season. Four large mosaic figures are situated on the side walls below the dome that represent Love, Hope, Faith, and Memory. The figures were based on paintings by Lamb’s wife, Ella Condie Lamb, a noted portrait artist of her time. Renovation In 1996, Lakewood embarked on a year-long project of renovating the chapel. Under the guidance of architect Jim W. Miller, AIA, new lighting and heating systems were installed, a new crematory was built in the lower level, and the front entrance was landscaped. Part of Miller’s task was undoing alterations made over the century, such as attempts to darken the interior with yellow paper over the stained-glass windows and a brown carpet over the marble floor. To remain true to the original architect’s and designer’s intentions, Miller studied letters exchanged between Jones, Lamb and the Lakewood Cemetery Building Committee. Learn more You have to visit the chapel to appreciate its beauty. Stop by Lakewood’s Administration Building and ask Lakewood staff if they can open it for you. While there, pick up a complimentary copy of the chapel tour guide (PDF) and visit the exhibit “Lakewood Memorial Chapel: 1910 to Today” in the lower level. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[35]=new Array("History_mausoleum.html","Lakewood’s Community Memorial Mausoleum","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Lakewood’s Community Memorial Mausoleum Constructed in 1965, the Memorial Community Mausoleum and Columbarium is a Modernist style structure designed by Detroit architects Harley, Ellington, Cowan & Stirton. Its 14,000 square foot interior is decorated with Impressionist paintings, Italian marble, crystal chandeliers, mosaics, and large stained glass windows. The stained glass windows enclosing its mahogany paneled chapel were created by Willet Stain Glass Studio in Philadelphia – this firm also created the mausoleum’s 24 8-foot-high stained glass windows, all which illustrate Biblical verses and secular poetry. The Mausoleum accommodates 3,000 crypts in corridors or semi-private alcoves. There are also several Columbarium rooms with more than 2,400 individual and family niches for cremated remains. The Pool of Reflections and adjacent garden crypts connect the mausoleum and chapel areas. In the lower level, the Tree of Remembrance occupies the end of the north corridor. The Tree of Remembrance features plaques with names and dates of those who chose to be cremated and their remains scattered. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[36]=new Array("History_art.html","Art styles & sculpture at Lakewood","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Art styles Symbolism Art styles & sculpture at Lakewood Lakewood Cemetery was founded in 1871 during the height of cemetery art in America. Over time, as monuments have been erected and preserved, the cemetery has become an outdoor museum filled with memorial art and symbolism. Much of the memorial art found at Lakewood was popular during the Victorian era, but Lakewood is also home to non-Christian religious and cultural symbolism, representing the diversity of the Minneapolis community. Popular style Between 1850 and 1930, many prominent architects and sculptors designed funeral monuments. Three styles were popular during the heyday of cemetery art: Classical Revival (a woman draped in flowing Grecian robes is typical), Egyptian Revival (the pyramid and obelisk), and Medieval Revival (hefty, round Romanesque lines or delicate detailed gothic style). Another popular motif was of “natural” images that copied the rugged look of rocks and trees. Monuments often imitated the look of a large, uncarved boulder to achieve this style. One-of-a-kind monuments Some cemetery sculptures portray the people whose graves they adorn, as is the case in a few of the sculptures of children found at Lakewood. Other sculptures were created to honor groups or cultures, such as a life-size bronze elk statue by E. L. Harvey, dedicated to the Brotherhood of Paternal Order of Elks and the pagoda-styled Chinese Community Memorial. You’ll also find modern sculpture at Lakewood, including the stainless steel monument by Gloria Tew, erected in 1996 for Minnesota Governor Rudy Perpich. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[37]=new Array("History_landscape.html","Lakewood’s beautiful, park-like grounds","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore About the grounds Greenhouse Lakewood’s beautiful, park-like grounds Lakewood Cemetery is known for its landscape. Developed as a “garden” or “rural” cemetery, Lakewood has been carefully planned and developed since the 1870s. Eleven miles of wide, winding roads and an eight-acre lake were built by workers aided by horses and wagons decades ago. Today, its 250 acres are groomed and maintained by a grounds crew employed by Lakewood. The cemetery has a large maintenance building that houses the necessary mowers, trucks and construction vehicles needed to process interments and keep the grounds, and well over 125,000 monuments and markers, in excellent condition throughout each season. We carefully manage trust funds to ensure that the grounds will be cared for in the tradition of excellence the community has come to expect from Lakewood. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[38]=new Array("History_bookstore.html","Lakewood's Bookstore","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Lakewood's bookstore Lakewood’s book, video, notecards and tour guides are available in Lakewood’s Administration Building, or by calling (612) 822-2171, or sending an email. Lakewood’s history book Haven in the Heart of the City: A History of Lakewood Cemetery chronicles the evolution of Lakewood with 143 pages of historical information featuring more than 60 photographs of art, architecture and historic Minneapolis. Makes a great gift or coffee-table book, $20. Lakewood’s video This presentation, based on the book Haven in the Heart of the City: The History of Lakewood Cemetery, chronicles the history of Lakewood with images of art, architecture and historic Minneapolis. DVD or VHS available, $15.95. Chapel notecards This set of 12 notecards and envelopes features photographs of mosaic artwork found in Lakewood’s historic chapel. Images include each of the red, yellow and blue angels, chapel dome, and the four muses: love, faith, hope, memory. Blank inside. $10 a set. Self-guided walking tour (PDF) This tour takes you through 135 years of history, including the graves of many of Lakewood’s founders, popular politicians, memorials to community groups and more. Chapel visitor’s guide (PDF) Lakewood’s historic Memorial Chapel, built in 1910 and filled with more than 10 million hand-laid mosaic tiles, is a must-see architectural masterpiece. Stop by the Administration Building to ask if the chapel is available for you to view. Memorial symbolism tour (PDF) Lakewood is filled with memorial art and architecture that is rich in symbolism. Learn more using this self-guided tour brochure. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[39]=new Array("Resources.html","Resources","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources This section of the site is devoted to helping you find information about genealogy research, grief counseling options and questions about planning a funeral. Genealogy Online resources for researching your family or local history. Grief resources Suggested resources for help with grief. Planning ahead Why plan ahead and what to consider. Time of need What to do when a loved one has died. Your options for help. We are happy to talk with you by phone or in person. Give us a call or stop in if you have questions, (612) 822-2171. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[40]=new Array("Genealogy.html","Geneology","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Genealogy and historical research Use these resources to research family or local history. Death indexes and obituaries Minnesota Death Certificates Index Search for and purchase copies of Minnesota death certificates online. Plus, helpful information about genealogy research. Minneapolis/St. Paul Star Tribune – Obituaries Find local obituaries from the past 60 days. Social Security Death Index The Social Security Administration Death Master File contains information on millions of deceased individuals with United States social security numbers whose deaths were reported to the Social Security Administration. Includes name, birth date, death date, and last known residence. Family history research Minnesota Historical Society – Family Research Services Learn how the Minnesota Historical Society can help you with family and history research. Legacy.com Search for government records for all U.S. deaths, sign a guest book or build an interactive memorial, read articles from experts, or participate in online discussions. Ancestry.com An online community of people researching their family tree. You must subscribe to use their services. Services include help creating an online family tree, access to records, collections and indexes, online message boards and chat rooms. Minnesota history Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) A complete source for Minnesota history information. Hennepin History Museum One of the Twin Cities' most unique social history museums, this museum offers exhibits and archival collections in an historic mansion setting.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[41]=new Array("grief_resources.html","Grief Resources","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Who Can Help Grief Resources Checklist Grief resources There are many reputable groups and organizations that offer help and advice for dealing with this very difficult time – including: Religious organizations Mental health or counseling centers Community centers Hospitals or hospices – ask for the bereavement coordinator, social worker, or chaplain’s office for a referral Social service agencies Hospices Online communities Libraries (books about grieving) Online resources We’ve compiled a list of online resources as a place to start. The Centering Corporation This nonprofit organization is dedicated to providing education and resources for the bereaved. GriefShare Find a support group using this reputable site. Grief support after a child dies The Compassionate Friends is a nonprofit organization devoted to helping families who’ve suffered the loss of a child. The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) This trade organization offers guides and resources for consumers. Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) ADEC is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, bereavement counseling, and the care of the dying. Visit the site 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[42]=new Array("glossary.html","Glossary","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Glossary Administration Building Lakewood’s Administration Building is the first building you encounter after entering the cemetery through the entrance gates. Chapel A building or room used to provide memorial services. Lakewood’s chapel is a one-of-a-kind building on the National Register of Historic Places. Columbarium A columbarium, often located within a mausoleum or chapel, sometimes freestanding, either indoors or outdoors, is constructed of numerous small compartments (niches) designed to hold urns containing cremated remains. Cremation The process of reducing the body to its basic elements by means of heat and evaporation. Cremorial Memorial property or columbarium niche that contains cremated remains. Crypt A sealed chamber used for entombment of the body and located above ground. Garden crypt A type of crypt that is located outdoors and above ground. Interment The process of placing remains into a below-ground burial site. Inurnment The placement of cremated remains into an urn, grave, crypt, or niche. Lawn crypt A pre-installed, two-tiered concrete crypt placed below ground to hold two caskets. Lot One or more graves grouped together to form a family lot. Marker A granite or bronze stone slab that rests on top of a grave site to denote the person interred there. Mausoleum A building constructed specifically to house above-ground entombments. Mausoleum crypt A type of crypt that is situated above ground and inside of the Mausoleum. Memorial property Lots used for interment in a cemetery. Monument An upright memorial that marks the location of a family lot. Niche A compartment used to place cremated remains. Urn A bronze, stainless steel, or marble container used for the storage of cremated remains. Also used to describe an outdoor container for potted flowers or plants. Vault A burial or cremation vault is an outer burial container made of concrete or metal that helps prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[43]=new Array("Wheretostart.html","Where to start?","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Why plan ahead Where to start Where to start When planning ahead, you’ll want to consider the following: Choosing a cemetery for a memorial Planning a funeral Understanding your rights under Minnesota law Creating a will, trust and/or health care directive Keeping your personal financial records in a safe place Choosing cemetery property To help you prepare for a conversation about your options, think about the following questions: Do you want traditional in-ground burial, above-ground entombment or cremation? If choosing cremation, do you want a place to be remembered where family can visit? Do you prefer for loved ones to visit a space that’s indoors or outdoors? Will you be near other family members? Are you interested in an upright monument or sculpture? If choosing cremation, where will the body be cremated? (You have options.) What is your budget? How will you pay? Would you like to pay in installments? Who should contact the cemetery at the time of death? Planning a funeral You may want to consider choosing a funeral director to help you with funeral planning. Funeral directors have experience in all areas of funeral planning, including arranging ceremonies, providing caskets, placing obituaries and so forth. Visit the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association website to find a funeral director. Of course, if you want to do some of your own research, there are many funeral planning articles and guides from different sources online. Try Funeral Planning 101. Minnesota law Learn your rights under Minnesota law with the Consumer Guide: Funeral Goods and Services, offered by the Minnesota State Auditor’s office. Creating a will, trust and/or health care directive Consult with your lawyer or estate planner to have these official documents created. Personal records organizer Keep important information all in one place for your family. This guide helps you consider: creating a will, which documents to store, writing down a personal history for you and your spouse, veteran’s benefits, Social Security benefits, financial/insurance information, contact information for children and professional advisors. Please call us at (612) 822-2171 or send an email and we’ll mail you a free copy. (We're sorry, there's not currently an electronic version available to download.) More information Visit the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) for guides and resources on pre-planning. Read more about planning ahead. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[44]=new Array("Sitemap.html","Site Map of Lakewood Cemetery Website","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Site Map About Lakewood Learn Lakewood’s mission and features. Directions & hours Directions, maps of the cemetery, parking and hours. Contact us Call us at (612) 822-2171, email us or find our mailing address. FAQs Answers to common questions about Lakewood, costs, cremation and memorial property. About Lakewood About cremation About memorial property Price lists Lakewood’s general price list and memorial property price list. Cremation Crematory Learn about Lakewood’s crematory. Choices & prices Your options for a place to be memorialized, where loved ones can visit. Urns & vaults Lakewood can help you with these purchases. Facilities for services Lakewood’s chapel and mausoleum are available for funeral services and other events. Cremation questions Answers to common questions about cremation. Memorial Property Choices & prices Your options for memorial property at Lakewood, where loved ones can visit. Monuments, markers and vaults Lakewood can help you with these purchases. Facilities for services Lakewood’s chapel and mausoleum are available for funeral services and other events. Memorial property questions Answers to common questions about memorial property. Visiting Lakewood Visiting Lakewood What you need to know when visiting Lakewood, including how to find a loved one’s grave, funeral services schedule, etiquette and decoration policies. Directions & hours Directions, maps of the cemetery, parking and visiting hours. Burial search Search for a loved one’s location in the cemetery. Funeral service schedule Learn what time a funeral is taking place. Etiquette Rules and guidelines for visiting Lakewood. Decoration policy Lakewood’s policy for flowers and decorations. Flower Shop Have flowers placed for you once or on a regular basis. Tours & Events Memorial Day Information about our annual Memorial Day program and activities. Tours & presentation Lakewood offers various tours and its history presentation free to the public. Other events Events taking place at Lakewood. Exhibits Historical exhibits at Lakewood. Weddings Information about weddings at Lakewood. Visiting the chapel How to visit Lakewood’s historic chapel. History & Art History How Lakewood was founded. Chapel About Lakewood’s historic, Byzantine-style chapel. Mausoleum About Lakewood’s modernist-style mausoleum and columbarium. Monument art & symbolism About monument art styles and symbolism. Landscape & gardens About Lakewood’s 250-acre park-like setting. Bookstore How to find more information about Lakewood. Resources Genealogy Resources for researching family and local history. Grief resources Suggested resources for help with grief. Plan ahead Information and resources to help you plan ahead. Why plan ahead? Where to start Time of need Information about what to do when a loved one has died. Who can help Checklist Glossary Definitions of common terms used by cemeteries.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[45]=new Array("plan_ahead_checklist.html","Plan Ahead Checklist","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Resources Overview Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Who Can Help Grief Resources Checklist Checklist The number of things that must be taken care of at the time of a death can be overwhelming, especially for grieving family members. We've compiled a checklist of the most common needs. Lakewood and/or your funeral director can help you with most of these items. Choices to make Cremation or traditional burial Cemetery property (even if you choose cremation), including a monument or marker A site for a ceremony Casket (if traditional burial) or urn (if cremation) Clothing Flowers Pallbearers Music, and singers or musicians (for the ceremony) Transportation to/from the service Food/facility for gathering after the ceremony Who to contact Doctor or coroner Funeral director Cemetery Minister or church Relatives and friends Employers of family members who’ll be absent from work Insurance agents Unions or fraternal organizations Newspaper (obituary) Attorney, accountant and/or executor of the estate City or county (death certificate) Other items to consider Write thank you cards Preparing and signing the necessary papers Provide lodging for out-of-town guests You may need to pay for: Doctor and hospital bills Funeral service, including florist, music and food Cemetery property, including monument or marker Cost of cremation (if applicable) Minister Transportation Newspaper obituary Paperwork filing fees 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[46]=new Array("Locate_lovedone.html","Locate a loved one at Lakewood Cemetery","","Burial Search   |   Funeral Service Schedule How to use this search For best results (or if you are viewing this site with a dial-up connection), enter a first initial, first name, or year along with the last name. Searching only by the last name or year will yield a larger amount of returned records and therefore require more processing time. Our burial records date back to 1872, so any year entered before that time is considered invalid. Lakewood Cemetery cannot guarantee the accuracy of this search. For help, please call us at 612-822-2171. First Name Last Name Year");sQ1[47]=new Array("","nside Pages Tour_Broch","","LAKEWOOD CEMETERY 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408 � 612-822-2171 EN CH RLA TE IN 25 15 4 0 t h S T. 42 20 12 13 10 43 45 H I G H W A Y 26 16 19 21 22 D RI VE K I N G S 30 29 23 18 17 11 36 27 24 34 44 LLA K E A 35 37 38A 38 31 28 3 8 t h S T. 7 8 9 5 39 41 55 60 4 40 3 7 t h S T. 52A 2 52 46 51 50 WEST 36th STREET CA LH 3 O U N B O 56 59 11 U 53 14 1-A 1-B WEST 1-C 36th STREET 1-D L 6 E V A R D LAKE CALHOUN");sQ1[48]=new Array("files/Lkwd guiding principles final.pdf","Lakewood guiding principles","","Guiding Principles Governing Cemetery Beauty & Quality Active Cemetery Haven in the City � Recognized Leader Nonprofit Open to all Care of Grounds Locally Owned & Operated Solid Finance & Administration Governed by a Board of Trustees Essential Landscape Elements & Qualities Tree canopy Well-graded lawn Landmark features Gently curving roads Great beauty & solace Arboretum-like diversity Contemplative spaces Sanctuary for wildlife");sQ1[49]=new Array("help.html","Help","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Help Overview Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Glossary   About Lakewood Lakewood Cemetery is a special place. There is much beauty and history here, but our most important role is to serve families in providing a place of remembrance for loved ones. Lakewood’s mission The Lakewood Cemetery Association is a nonprofit association, governed by a board of trustees. Its mission is: To provide memorialization of the dead in a place of beauty and solace; giving comfort to families and individuals by meeting final needs with compassion and dignity. To preserve and strengthen its assets so that it can continue to share its rich history, artistic treasures and beautiful landscape with the community. To perpetuate its life as an active cemetery by offering traditional and alternative memorialization options that will serve the public while conserving land and protecting the character of its landscape. To participate within the community and the industry as an advocate for memorialization that serves all people regardless of race, religion or financial standing. Guiding principles of Lakewood Lakewood is guided by several principles governing the cemetery’s beauty and quality. See our guiding principles (PDF). Memorial property and cremation choices With more than 250 acres, Lakewood will continue to provide memorial property and cremation choices for many years to come. As a nonprofit organization, all funds generated from sales at Lakewood are contributed to a trust fund that is used for the continual care of the cemetery. For more information, visit the cremation or memorial property sections of this site. History, art & gardens Lakewood’s park-like grounds have preserved the history of our community’s people, cultures and events for more than 135 years. We’ve captured some of this history, as well as information about funerary art and architecture found here, and we share it with the community in a variety of ways. Learn more in the tours & events and history, art & gardens sections of this site. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[50]=new Array("tours_events_main.html","Tours and Events at lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Tours & Events Overview Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Hosted Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel Tours & Events at Lakewood Lakewood is more than a cemetery – it’s an educational resource. We invite people to come to Lakewood to experience its beauty and the history it holds first-hand. This section offers a number of tours, exhibits and events that provide more information about Lakewood and its treasures. We’ve also listed events sponsored by other organizations that are taking place at Lakewood. If you’re interested in having your wedding in our historic chapel, see weddings for more information. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[51]=new Array("files/general price list.pdf","2008 GENERAL PRICE LIST.xls","","1/28/2008 Page 1 of 2 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Lakewood Cemetery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. 3600 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 (612) 822-2171 GENERAL PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2008 LOT INTERMENT Adult (Grave size over 6 ft.) Child (Grave size 4� to 6 ft.) Child (Grave size under 4� ft.) Cremains Lawncrypt Cremorials 1,280.00 600.00 500.00 1,080.00 1,280.00 430.00 SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICING Cremation at Lakewood with Lot Interment of Cremains Cremation at Lakewood with Cremorial or Niche Entombment 1,015.00 355.00 SINGLE GRAVE (Does Not Include Interment) Adult (beginning at) Child (4� to 6 ft) (beginning at) Child (up to 4� ft) (beginning at) 1,500.00 775.00 300.00 500.00 OVERTIME FEES Saturday Lot Interments After 4 p.m. Monday-Friday Lot Interments (per hour or partial hour) After 4 p.m. Monday-Friday Cremorial/Niche Entombment (per hr/partial hr) After 4 p.m. Saturday Lot Interments (per hour or partial hour) 405.00 265.00 135.00 405.00 Babyland (up to 4� ft) (beginning at) DISINTER - REINTER DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW VAULT, RESETTING MARKER OR HANDLING CHARGES Adult 2,560.00 1,280.00 1,200.00 600.00 1,000.00 500.00 2,160.00 1,080.00 2,560.00 150.00 MISCELLANEOUS FEES Registration Cremains Additional Interment Right Extra Deep Grave Charge Tent 430.00 725.00 375.00 125.00 Disinter only Child (4� to 6 ft) Disinter only Child (under 4� ft) Disinter only Cremains Disinter only 1,280.00 1,280.00 1,280.00 430.00 650.00 375.00 Dis-inter - Re-entomb Casket Handling fee (2 people) MAUSOLEUM SERVICES Mausoleum Entombment Garden Crypt Entombment Private Mausoleum Entombment Cremation Niche Entombment Crypt Lettering (when not included in purchase price) Add Second Name to Niche MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Chapel (When cremation or interment occurs at Lakewood) (When no cremation or interment occurs at Lakewood) (Rates for any other purpose are available upon request.) Lakewood Attendant at Chapel Service No Charge 550.00 200.00 450.00 350.00 20.00 Minimum 75.00 20.00 CREMATION Adult (Wood) Adult (Metal) Child (Up to 6 yrs) return cremains Child (Up to 1 yr) scatter with witness Child (Up to 1 yr) scatter without witness 240.00 550.00 140.00 100.00 75.00 Remove Crypt Lettering Remove Niche Lettering Pall bearers per person Urn engraving Express mail (in addition to cost) 1/28/2008 Page 2 of 2 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Lakewood Cemtery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. 3600 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 (612) 822-2171 GENERAL PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2008 STORAGE Vaulting (FD) (per month or partial month) - $100 for first month Vaulting Deposit (Family) (Includes Grave Box, Minimum Grave Charge, & Adult Interment Fee) 125.00 3,505.00 OUTSIDE BURIAL CONTAINERS A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Vaults Urn Vaults 730.00 285.00 to to 3,040.00 865.00 RECORDING FEES Affidavit Trust Deed Amend/Dissolve Trust Deed Quit Claim Deed Transfer Agreement 55.00 65.00 65.00 55.00 15.00 MARKERS/HEADSTONES AND GROUND VASES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 (Does not include installation, sales tax, special drawings or additional lettering.) A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Markers/Headstones Ground Vases 370.00 225.00 to to 1,720.00 650.00 CREMATION URNS GREENHOUSE SERVICES Placement Fee (Flowers or Wreaths) (Includes Sales Tax) 20.36 (Does not include special emblems or engraving.) A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Adult 105.00 65.00 40.00 to to to 2,775.00 675.00 650.00 FINAL DATES Bronze Scroll - inc. Tax Granite - Up to 4 digits and a dash 294.66 125.00 Infant and Youth Momento and Keepsake MARKER SERVICES - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007 Installation markers (FD & Mon't Co.) Installation markers (Family) * Monument Foundations (per sq ft) Minimum monument foundation Installation Bronze Vase (FD) Installation Bronze Vase (Family)* Install Aluminum Vase (FD) Install Aluminum Vase (Family)* Reset Bronze Marker Reset Granite Marker Clean & Trim Marker - inc. tax 2 or more same lot *Family charges include sales tax 325.00 348.24 225.00 675.00 100.00 107.15 85.00 91.08 325.00 200.00 24.65 19.29 Chapel Funeral Service Reservation Times Monday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. Mausoleum Hours 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Daily Administration Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.");sQ1[52]=new Array("files/memorial property price list.pdf","2008 PROPERTY PRICES.xls","","2/29/2008 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PROPERTY PRICES Effective March 1, 2008 Lakewood Cemetery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. Traditional Grave Lots Adult Size Single Graves Two-Grave Lots Monument Lots Child & Infant Size Single Graves 1,500.00 3,000.00 11,700.00 to to to 4,150.00 8,400.00 116,900.00+ 300.00 to 700.00 Lawncrypts Price includes a preinterred double-depth grave liner and a 24 x 16 bronze companion memorial or, in some cases, a 24 x 12 granite companion memorial. All Gardens Some Select Singles are available which includes 1/2 of the above 5,795.00 3,475.00 to to 21,450.00 3,895.00 Mausoleum Crypts Community Mausoleum Permanent urns are required in all crypts and niches. Single Crypt (one entombment) Double Crypt (two entombments) Quad Crypt (four entombments) Price includes lettering of first and last name and year dates on crypt door. Niches Chapel Niches Price includes lettering of last name and two first names on niche door. Mausoleum Garden Crypt Area Single Crypt (one entombment) Double Crypt (two entombments) 5,200.00 9,100.00 18,700.00 to to to 7,900.00 13,800.00 19,200.00 2,850.00 to 9,995.00 and up 4,625.00 3,540.00 5,900.00 to to 4,380.00 7,300.00 Cremation Garden Urn Sites Price includes granite base with bronze name plates. Also, in Section 34, two utility urns are included. Section 34 Section 56 Other sites may be available from time to time at prices within or outside the ranges specified. Special packages are also available with quotes upon request. 6,995.00 to 15,995.00 4,395.00 All prices and availability are subject to change without notice.");sQ1[53]=new Array("files/general price list.pdf","2008 GENERAL PRICE LIST.xls","","1/28/2008 Page 1 of 2 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Lakewood Cemetery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. 3600 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 (612) 822-2171 GENERAL PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2008 LOT INTERMENT Adult (Grave size over 6 ft.) Child (Grave size 4� to 6 ft.) Child (Grave size under 4� ft.) Cremains Lawncrypt Cremorials 1,280.00 600.00 500.00 1,080.00 1,280.00 430.00 SPECIAL DISCOUNT PRICING Cremation at Lakewood with Lot Interment of Cremains Cremation at Lakewood with Cremorial or Niche Entombment 1,015.00 355.00 SINGLE GRAVE (Does Not Include Interment) Adult (beginning at) Child (4� to 6 ft) (beginning at) Child (up to 4� ft) (beginning at) 1,500.00 775.00 300.00 500.00 OVERTIME FEES Saturday Lot Interments After 4 p.m. Monday-Friday Lot Interments (per hour or partial hour) After 4 p.m. Monday-Friday Cremorial/Niche Entombment (per hr/partial hr) After 4 p.m. Saturday Lot Interments (per hour or partial hour) 405.00 265.00 135.00 405.00 Babyland (up to 4� ft) (beginning at) DISINTER - REINTER DOES NOT INCLUDE NEW VAULT, RESETTING MARKER OR HANDLING CHARGES Adult 2,560.00 1,280.00 1,200.00 600.00 1,000.00 500.00 2,160.00 1,080.00 2,560.00 150.00 MISCELLANEOUS FEES Registration Cremains Additional Interment Right Extra Deep Grave Charge Tent 430.00 725.00 375.00 125.00 Disinter only Child (4� to 6 ft) Disinter only Child (under 4� ft) Disinter only Cremains Disinter only 1,280.00 1,280.00 1,280.00 430.00 650.00 375.00 Dis-inter - Re-entomb Casket Handling fee (2 people) MAUSOLEUM SERVICES Mausoleum Entombment Garden Crypt Entombment Private Mausoleum Entombment Cremation Niche Entombment Crypt Lettering (when not included in purchase price) Add Second Name to Niche MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Chapel (When cremation or interment occurs at Lakewood) (When no cremation or interment occurs at Lakewood) (Rates for any other purpose are available upon request.) Lakewood Attendant at Chapel Service No Charge 550.00 200.00 450.00 350.00 20.00 Minimum 75.00 20.00 CREMATION Adult (Wood) Adult (Metal) Child (Up to 6 yrs) return cremains Child (Up to 1 yr) scatter with witness Child (Up to 1 yr) scatter without witness 240.00 550.00 140.00 100.00 75.00 Remove Crypt Lettering Remove Niche Lettering Pall bearers per person Urn engraving Express mail (in addition to cost) 1/28/2008 Page 2 of 2 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Lakewood Cemtery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. 3600 HENNEPIN AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408 (612) 822-2171 GENERAL PRICE LIST EFFECTIVE JANUARY 14, 2008 STORAGE Vaulting (FD) (per month or partial month) - $100 for first month Vaulting Deposit (Family) (Includes Grave Box, Minimum Grave Charge, & Adult Interment Fee) 125.00 3,505.00 OUTSIDE BURIAL CONTAINERS A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Vaults Urn Vaults 730.00 285.00 to to 3,040.00 865.00 RECORDING FEES Affidavit Trust Deed Amend/Dissolve Trust Deed Quit Claim Deed Transfer Agreement 55.00 65.00 65.00 55.00 15.00 MARKERS/HEADSTONES AND GROUND VASES - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 (Does not include installation, sales tax, special drawings or additional lettering.) A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Markers/Headstones Ground Vases 370.00 225.00 to to 1,720.00 650.00 CREMATION URNS GREENHOUSE SERVICES Placement Fee (Flowers or Wreaths) (Includes Sales Tax) 20.36 (Does not include special emblems or engraving.) A COMPLETE PRICE LIST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICES OF LAKEWOOD CEMETERY. Adult 105.00 65.00 40.00 to to to 2,775.00 675.00 650.00 FINAL DATES Bronze Scroll - inc. Tax Granite - Up to 4 digits and a dash 294.66 125.00 Infant and Youth Momento and Keepsake MARKER SERVICES - EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007 Installation markers (FD & Mon't Co.) Installation markers (Family) * Monument Foundations (per sq ft) Minimum monument foundation Installation Bronze Vase (FD) Installation Bronze Vase (Family)* Install Aluminum Vase (FD) Install Aluminum Vase (Family)* Reset Bronze Marker Reset Granite Marker Clean & Trim Marker - inc. tax 2 or more same lot *Family charges include sales tax 325.00 348.24 225.00 675.00 100.00 107.15 85.00 91.08 325.00 200.00 24.65 19.29 Chapel Funeral Service Reservation Times Monday through Saturday 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. Mausoleum Hours 10:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Daily Administration Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.");sQ1[54]=new Array("files/memorial property price list.pdf","2008 PROPERTY PRICES.xls","","2/29/2008 LAKEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION MEMORIAL PROPERTY PRICES Effective March 1, 2008 Lakewood Cemetery is a nonprofit cemetery association governed by a board of trustees. Traditional Grave Lots Adult Size Single Graves Two-Grave Lots Monument Lots Child & Infant Size Single Graves 1,500.00 3,000.00 11,700.00 to to to 4,150.00 8,400.00 116,900.00+ 300.00 to 700.00 Lawncrypts Price includes a preinterred double-depth grave liner and a 24 x 16 bronze companion memorial or, in some cases, a 24 x 12 granite companion memorial. All Gardens Some Select Singles are available which includes 1/2 of the above 5,795.00 3,475.00 to to 21,450.00 3,895.00 Mausoleum Crypts Community Mausoleum Permanent urns are required in all crypts and niches. Single Crypt (one entombment) Double Crypt (two entombments) Quad Crypt (four entombments) Price includes lettering of first and last name and year dates on crypt door. Niches Chapel Niches Price includes lettering of last name and two first names on niche door. Mausoleum Garden Crypt Area Single Crypt (one entombment) Double Crypt (two entombments) 5,200.00 9,100.00 18,700.00 to to to 7,900.00 13,800.00 19,200.00 2,850.00 to 9,995.00 and up 4,625.00 3,540.00 5,900.00 to to 4,380.00 7,300.00 Cremation Garden Urn Sites Price includes granite base with bronze name plates. Also, in Section 34, two utility urns are included. Section 34 Section 56 Other sites may be available from time to time at prices within or outside the ranges specified. Special packages are also available with quotes upon request. 6,995.00 to 15,995.00 4,395.00 All prices and availability are subject to change without notice.");sQ1[55]=new Array("Crematory_mausoleum.html","Mausoleum columbarium | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Mausoleum columbarium You may choose to have cremated remains placed inside Lakewood’s Memorial Community Mausoleum and Columbarium — a comfortable place to visit year-round. (A columbarium has numerous small compartments, called niches, designed to hold urns containing cremated remains.) The mausoleum's garden-level sanctuary has seven columbarium rooms and holds more than 2,400 individual and family niches constructed of imported marble. The stained glass windows overlook the Pool of Reflections outdoors. The mausoleum is a blend of enduring Minnesota granite, bronze and steel, decorated in Impressionist-style paintings, Italian marble, crystal chandeliers, mosaics and 24 large stained glass windows. The interior is a comfortable combination of warm wood paneling and tasteful furnishings. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges. A Lakewood staff person can review options with you. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[56]=new Array("Columbraum_wall.html","Memorial Columbarium Wall","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Columbarium wall Completed in 2008, Lakewood’s Memorial Columbarium Wall is located along the northwest side of the cemetery with views of Lake Calhoun. It houses 172 outdoor niches for cremated remains. (A columbarium has numerous small compartments, called niches, designed to hold urns containing cremated remains.) See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges. A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[57]=new Array("Cremation_gardens.html","Cremation Gardens at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Cremation gardens Lakewood’s cremation gardens were designed especially for the burial of cremated remains. Garden of Serenity The Garden of Serenity is a beautifully landscaped area located off the shore of Lakewood’s eight-acre lake. It is a lovely and peaceful area to visit. Cremated remains are placed in a granite container beneath a solid bronze marker. One lot may contain a single or double burial with one marker (two names). Garden of Remembrance Located on the east side of the cemetery, this garden is surrounded by other “memorial park” gardens. In “memorial park” gardens, all markers are flush with the ground, which gives the area a park-like appearance with smooth, lush lawns. A large monument is placed centrally. This garden’s lots can accommodate up to two urns. Urns are placed in a granite cremation vault beneath a solid bronze marker. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges. A Lakewood staff person can review options, benefits and costs with you. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[58]=new Array("Tree_remembrance.html","Tree of Remembrance | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Tree of Remembrance If you choose to scatter, consider having your life or the life of your loved one commemorated with a plaque on Lakewood’s Tree of Remembrance. A work of art Located in the lower level of Lakewood’s beautiful Memorial Community Mausoleum, the Tree of Remembrance is an artistic expression of memories. Its branches extend from a base and hold the names of more than 500 people on individual bronze plaques. Each name represents a leaf on the tree -- a life to be remembered. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for pricing. Other commemorative options are available at Lakewood. A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[59]=new Array("Cremation_memorial_chapel.html","Historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel The Lakewood Memorial Chapel contains a columbarium room constructed of Italian marble in the lower level of the building. (A columbarium contains numerous small compartments, called niches, designed to hold urns containing cremated remains.) A limited number of niches are still available for purchase. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for prices. A Lakewood staff person can review all options and costs with you.   3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[60]=new Array("traditional_lot.html","Traditional lot prices | Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis Minnesota","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Cremation Overview Crematory Choices & Prices Mausoleum Columbarium Columbarium Wall Cremation Gardens Tree of Remembrance Memorial Chapel Traditional Burial Lot Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Traditional burial lot Cremated remains may also be placed in a traditional burial site. This is an option if you or your family already owns property or desires a location in the cemetery reserved for traditional burial. A cremation urn is placed inside a small concrete vault and interred in the gravesite. A standard-size lot can accommodate multiple urns and urn vaults. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges.  A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[61]=new Array("Monuments_Vaults.html","Monuments, Markers and Vaults at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Monuments, markets and vaults Monuments, markers and vaults are items that can be purchased for memorial property. Financing is available and all proceeds from the sale of these items are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities. Please speak with a Lakewood staff person for more information. Monuments Upright monuments for family lots are made of natural stone (granite or marble only). Lakewood offers several designs, including custom options. Only one central or family monument is allowed on any lot designated by Lakewood as a monument type lot, while markers may be placed at the gravesites of individual family members within the lot. Markers A marker is a granite or bronze stone slab that rests on top of a gravesite to denote the person buried there. Lakewood offers a choice of granite or bronze markers in a variety of styles, or ask Lakewood’s skilled designers to create a custom pattern. Vaults A burial vault is an outer burial container made of concrete or metal that helps prevent the ground from collapsing around a grave. We offer a selection of six different Doric Burial Vaults. Doric Vault Company is known for its excellent construction and durability. Concrete grave liners, which meet the minimum requirements of the cemetery, may also be purchased at a competitive price.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[62]=new Array("choices_prices.html","Untitled Document    ","","Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Available Memorial Property FAQ Memorial property choices & price Memorial property choices & prices Lakewood offers burial outdoors in traditional or memorial park sections, crypt burial in our mausoleum, or garden crypt burial outdoors. We offer individual lots, double lots (2) and family lots (with several graves). Single, double and family lots Lakewood’s traditional lot options.> learn more (links to article page with photo) Memorial park gardens Memorial park gardens have markers that are flush with the ground to preserve the natural landscape. > learn more (links to article page with photo) Mausoleum Lakewood’s indoor crypts offer comfortable visiting year-round.> learn more (links to article page with photo) Garden crypts Outdoor crypts are located near the Pool of Reflections. > learn more (links to article page with photo)");sQ1[63]=new Array("prices_singledoublefamily.html","Single, Double and Family lot prices, Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Single, Double & Family Lots Memorial Park Gardens Mausoleum Garden Crypts Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Single, double or family lots Single grave lots are memorialized with a bronze or granite marker. Family lots, or sometimes called monument lots, may contain as few as two to three burials or several dozen. Each family lot has its own distinguishing monument, and markers may be placed at the gravesite of individual members. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges.  A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[64]=new Array("prices_memorialparkgarden.html","Memorial Park Garden Prices, Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Single, Double & Family Lots Memorial Park Gardens Mausoleum Garden Crypts Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Memorial park gardens Memorial park gardens are special areas of the cemetery developed to maintain the look of the natural landscape. Graves in these sections all have flat markers (not upright). Each garden has its own theme represented by a single upright monument. Lakewood developed its first memorial park garden section in 1951. At present, there are several memorial park gardens located within the cemetery, including the Garden of Peace, the Garden of Love and the Garden of Seasons. Each garden features flowers and plantings and a central monument signifying the garden’s theme. Individual lots are memorialized with custom markers or crypt doors specific to each garden. The Garden of Seasons was developed specially for lawn crypt interment. The Lakewood lawn crypt consists of a pre-installed two-tiered concrete crypt. The price of the lawn crypt also includes a double, ledger type bronze memorial. Double or single interment is available in lawn crypts. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges.  A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[65]=new Array("prices_mausoleum.html","Mausoleum Prices, Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Single, Double & Family Lots Memorial Park Gardens Mausoleum Garden Crypts Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Lakewood Memorial Community Mausoleum Lakewood's mausoleum offers above-ground entombment indoors — an option for families who want to be able to visit year-round in a comfortable setting. Each crypt is a chamber that holds one or two caskets. More than 3,000 crypts are contained in corridors or semi-private alcoves. The building is a blend of enduring Minnesota granite, bronze and steel, decorated in Impressionist-style paintings, Italian marble, crystal chandeliers, mosaics and 24 large stained glass windows. The interior is a comfortable combination of warm wood paneling and tasteful furnishings. A chapel, featuring floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, provides space for funeral services. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges.  A Lakewood staff person can review options and costs with you.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[66]=new Array("prices_garden_crypts.html","Garden Crypt Prices, Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Single, Double & Family Lots Memorial Park Gardens Mausoleum Garden Crypts Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Garden crypts For those who choose above-ground entombment but prefer an outdoor setting, Lakewood's garden crypts offer a beautifully landscaped setting with views of the Memorial Chapel, Lakewood's Pool of Reflections and surrounding gardens. Each crypt features a granite exterior. See our memorial property price list (PDF) for price ranges. Lakewood's staff can review options and costs with you. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[67]=new Array("mmv_monuments.html","Monuments, Markers and Vaults at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Monuments Markers Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Monuments Upright monuments are a lasting tribute to a family. Lakewood can help you choose a monument if you have purchased a lot that allows for one. We offer many types and designs, including customized designs. The photos on this page represent just a few of our monument options -- Lakewood offers many others. What is a monument lot? At Lakewood, monuments can be placed on double or family-size lots (two or more graves), depending on the location of the lot you choose in the cemetery. Only one central or family monument is allowed on a monument lot. Individual markers (with names and dates) may be placed at the grave sites of each family member within the lot. Convenient and affordable at Lakewood Monument prices, which are quoted individually, include the inscription and the foundation and installation fee. Financing is available. All proceeds from sales are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities to keep Lakewood beautiful and well groomed year-round. Please contact us for more information.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[68]=new Array("mmv_markers.html","Monuments, Markers and Vaults at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Monuments Markers Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Markers Memorial markers, which display names and dates, can be personalized to reflect your individual taste and sentiment. Why choose a memorial marker? A memorial marker is a granite or bronze slab that rests on top of a grave. It lists the name, birth and death dates for the person buried there. Memorial markers not only denote names and dates, but provide a lasting link to departed loved ones – one that future generations can visit and remember. Lakewood offers a choice of granite or bronze markers in a variety of styles, or choose to have our skilled designers create a custom pattern for you. The photos on this page represent samples of single and double markers (one or two names). Care and protection of your monument Lakewood assumes responsibility for the quality, permanence and care of its markers. In addition, all proceeds from the sale of markers at Lakewood are used to maintain our grounds and facilities, so Lakewood continues to be a beautiful place to visit year-round. Convenient and affordable at Lakewood Marker prices, which are quoted individually, include the inscription and the foundation and installation fee. Financing is available. Please contact us for more information.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[69]=new Array("mmv_vaults.html","Monuments, Markers and Vaults at Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary Memorial Property Overview Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Monuments Markers Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Burial vaults Lakewood offers a selection of six different Doric Burial Vaults. A well respected name in the industry, Doric vaults are known for their handsome designs, excellent construction and outstanding durability. The images shown above represent samples of our selection. All are constructed of steel-reinforced concrete. The difference in type and price depends largely on the level of durability, the look and length of warranty you choose. What is a burial vault? A burial vault is a durable container that is inserted into a grave to protect the casket. Lakewood requires a burial vault (or concrete grave liner) to protect the casket, to give the ground above an even appearance and help reduce the chance of a visitor tripping on sunken ground when walking in the cemetery. Convenient and affordable at Lakewood A Lakewood staff person can help you choose a burial vault or a concrete grave liner (a grave liner is a lightweight version of a burial vault). Financing is available. All proceeds from sales are used to maintain Lakewood’s grounds and facilities to keep Lakewood beautiful and well groomed in all seasons. Please contact us for more information.  3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[70]=new Array("files/Self-Guided_Tour.pdf","nside Pages Tour_Broch","","LAKEWOOD CEMETERY A Self-Guided Tour WELCOME TO LAKEWOOD CEMETERY Since 1871, Lakewood Cemetery has been a haven in the heart of Minneapolis. With this self-guided tour of Lakewood, you will walk through 135 years of local history as you read about the people who made Minneapolis what it is today. We invite you to explore these beautiful grounds. If you follow the map at the back of this pamphlet, the entire tour takes 1-1/2 hours driving or 2-3 hours walking. Streetcar brought people to Lakewood from downtown Minneapolis for a nickel. Families made regular visits to pay respects to loved ones, enjoy the grounds, and stroll among the monuments. Cemetery Art and Architecture Between 1850 and 1930, many prominent architects and sculptors designed funeral monuments. Three styles were popular during the heyday of cemetery art: Classical Revival (a woman draped in flowing Grecian robes is typical), Egyptian Revival (the pyramid and obelisk), and Medieval Revival (hefty, round Romanesque lines or delicate detailed gothic style). You will see many of the first two Lakewood's story begins in the early days of Minneapolis. The city was only a riverfront outpost when Colonel John Stevens built the first permanent dwelling in the 1840s. By 1857, the town had only rough wooden buildings and rutted dirt roads. But in the next 20 years, Minneapolis grew fast. In 1871, four years after Minneapolis was incorporated and 13 years after Minnesota achieved statehood, Lakewood Cemetery was founded. That year, Minneapolis had 13,000 residents and the city's southern edge was where Franklin Avenue is today. Lakewood's founders chose a site out in the country between Lakes Harriet and Calhoun, near where a Dakota Village had been for generations. Visitors traveled to Lakewood by horse and buggy on an unpaved road. By 1895, the Lake Harriet Gardens and Flowers Lakewood has made important contributions to landscape horticulture in Minnesota. The cemetery once maintained six enormous greenhouses, each larger than a football field, and the grounds were planted with many unusual plant species. Today, a number of plant species found nowhere else in the state grow here. Lakewood still has one of the largest cemetery greenhouse operations in the United States, and groundskeepers plant more than 95,000 flowers each season. As a result, Lakewood is beautiful year-round. styles as well as countless one-of-a-kind monuments as you explore Lakewood. ABOUT LAKEWOOD SELF-GUIDED TOUR (Refer to map) 1 � Administration Building 2 � Walker Memorial Thomas Barlow Walker (1840-1928) came to Minnesota in 1863 and began to acquire timberlands and set up sawmills throughout the state. Within 10 years, he was among the most wealthy and influential men in Minneapolis. During the 1870s, Walker's interests turned to art. In 1916, Walker and his wife began planning a new gallery to house his art collection. The Walker Art Gallery opened in May 1927, shortly before his death. T.B. Walker's wife, Harriet (1841-1917), Abby Mendenhall, and her two other friends established a home for unwed mothers in 1876. Bethany Home, at Bryant Avenue and 37th Street, is now the site of Walker Place and Walker Methodist Residence. 3 � The Lakewood Memorial Chapel Lakewood's Chapel, completed in 1910, is the architectural centerpiece of the cemetery. The Chapel was designed by Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones, who also designed the first Lake Harriet Pavilion and Butler Square. Jones modeled the Chapel after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The interior, by New York designer Charles Lamb, is modeled after the mosaic design in the San Marco Cathedral in Venice. The Lakewood Memorial Chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places. A brochure available in the Chapel or the Administration Building describes the Chapel in detail. 4 � Pool of Reflections and Garden Crypts 5 � Memorial Community Mausoleum and Columbarium Lakewood's Memorial Community Mausoleum, completed in 1967, is made of Minnesota granite, steel and bronze and decorated with Impressionist paintings, Italian marble, crystal chandeliers and 24 large stained-glass windows. The mausoleum has seven columbarium rooms with more than 2,000 individual and family niches for cremated remains. It also accommodates more than 3,000 crypts in corridors or semiprivate alcoves. 6 � J.W. Pence John Wesley Pence (1829-1893) was a prominent financier who built the Pence Opera House on the corner of Hennepin Avenue and 2nd Street. The elegant theater, opened in 1867, was the first cultural center in Minneapolis (it was torn down in 1952). Pence's monument, by the sculptor Caribelli, was once described as the finest piece of statuary at Lakewood. 7 � Brackett Memorial George A. Brackett (1836-1921), a Lakewood founder, moved to Minnesota from Maine in the 1850s. He helped organize the Northern Pacific Railroad with William Washburn, Col. William King, and Dorilus Morrison in 1869. He helped establish the Minneapolis Free Dispensary, which later became the University of Minnesota Medical School. He was elected Minneapolis mayor in 1873. Brackett built an estate on the Lake Minnetonka peninsula now known as Brackett's Point. In the Brackett plot lies Millie Bronson. Born into slavery, Bronson was brought north to Minneapolis during the Civil War. She lived with the Bracketts and cared for their children. She was especially devoted to Annie Brackett, who died in childhood. When she was very old, she said she would like to be buried beside Annie. Millie Bronson was more than 100 years old when she died in 1885. 9 � Stevens Memorial Colonel John Stevens (1820-1900) came to Minnesota in the late 1840s. His house, the first permanent dwelling in Minneapolis, was the center of community life--visited by immigrants, hunters, trappers, explorers, and Native Americans. Steven surveyed and platted his land, laid out city blocks, and gave away many lots to people who were willing to occupy them. Stevens' active role in the development of Minneapolis led to service in numerous public offices, including the Minnesota State Legislature. His house now stands at Minnehaha Falls. 10 � Morrison Memorial Dorilus Morrison (1814-1898), a Lakewood founder, was a merchant and successful Maine lumberman before the great pine forests of Minnesota drew him here in 1855. An enthusiastic supporter of Minneapolis, he served in the Minnesota State Senate in 1864 and 1865, and when Minneapolis became a city in 1867, he was elected its first mayor. In the early 1870s, he was president of Northwestern National Bank (which became Norwest Bank and merged with Wells Fargo in the late 1990s). 11 � Washburn Memorial Another Lakewood founder and Dorilus Morrison's neighbor and business partner, William D. Washburn (1831-1912), moved to Minnesota from Maine in 1857. Here he built a fortune in lumber, flour milling, and railroads, before turning to politics and going on to the U.S. Senate. In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Washburn to be Surveyor General of Minnesota. His brother, C.C. Washburn, joined him in Minnesota and founded the Washburn-Crosby Mill, which is now General Mills. 8 � Charles M. Loring Originally from Maine, Charles M. Loring (1832-1922), one of Lakewood's founders, spent 35 years developing the Minneapolis Park System. In 1890, the city's Central Park was renamed Loring Park in his honor. Loring's efforts to bring the beauty of nature to all citizens of Minneapolis made him known as "Father of the Parks." 14 � Francis Memorial 12 � Fridley Monument Abram M. Fridley (1817-1888) was a frontier agent, a farmer, and a Minnesota State Representative who introduced the first women's suffrage bill in the Minnesota Legislature. Fridley, Minnesota, is named in his honor. His monument is one of the largest in Lakewood. 13 � Wellstone Memorial Paul D. Wellstone (1944-2002) was a U.S. Senator and politician known for his grassroots campaigns and devotion to liberal causes. In 1970, he moved to Northfield, Minnesota from the East Coast to teach political science at Carleton College. During his 21 years at Carleton, he actively campaigned and organized on behalf of students, farmers, laborers, the rural poor and the environment. In 1990, he caused a national upset when he defeated a two-term incumbent to become U.S. Senator--a role he held until his death. His wife, Sheila, campaigned with Wellstone and was an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Wellstone, his wife and daughter died tragically in a plane crash in northern Minnesota. Although, Ellen Francis (died 1873) and her husband, Sir Joseph Francis (1801-1893), lived in New York, they vacationed in Minneapolis before Lakewood Cemetery was founded. According to legend, as Ellen Francis stood on a hill one day looking west over Lake Calhoun, she told her husband she had never seen so beautiful a spot and wished it might be her final resting place. When the cemetery was laid out, Sir Francis immediately purchased the lot on the spot where she had stood--Lot 1, Section 1. 15 � Flour Mill Explosion Memorial An obelisk erected in 1885 commemorates the 18 men killed in the infamous Washburn "A" Mill explosion of 1878. Built of limestone in 1874 by C.C. Washburn, the "A" Mill was the largest flour mill in the area. In May 1878, a spark set off an explosion that rocked the city like an earthquake. The explosion and resulting fire, which engulfed six mills, remain one of the worst disasters in Minneapolis' history. 18 � MacKenzie Memorial Twenty-six-year-old Eva MacKenzie (1865-1891) died in a railroad disaster in Toledo, Ohio, trying to save her two only children, who are buried with her. 19 � Maggie Menzel Nineteen-year-old Maggie Menzel, who died January 24, 1872, was the first person buried at Lakewood Cemetery. 16 � Pillsbury Memorial John S. Pillsbury (1827-1901) moved west from New Hampshire in 1855. He started a hardware business in St. Anthony. By 1860, Pillsbury was active in politics, first serving as a St. Anthony alderman and then a state senator before being elected governor in 1875, a position he held for three terms. 17 � King Memorial Colonel William S. King (1828-1900), a businessman and newspaper publisher, had the idea for Lakewood Cemetery in July 1871. He and 14 others formed the Lyndale Cemetery Association, named for King's father, Lyndon King. An outspoken abolitionist and lifelong champion of Minneapolis, King was dubbed "Old Thaumaturgus," a Greek word meaning miracle worker. 20 � Richard J. Mendenhall and Abby G. Mendenhall Surveyor, banker, land agent, botanist, entomologist and a founder of Lakewood, Richard Mendenhall (1828-1906) was a businessman with a passion for science. Minneapolis' first florist, he built an enormous greenhouse on 1st Avenue and 8th Street, where he conducted botanical experiments and cultivated a multitude of plants. His wife, Abby (1832-1900), helped establish the Bethany Home for unwed mothers in 1876. 21 � Babyland and the San Francisco, St. Louis, and Detroit Symphonies, and conductor of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. 25 � Soldiers Memorial The Soldiers Memorial is a triptych-style monument to Minnesota's veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War I. It is the site of Lakewood's annual Memorial Day service. 26 � Elk's Rest 22 � Chinese Community Memorial For most of its history, Minnesota has been home to a small but thriving Chinese community. Despite the high cost, early Chinese immigrants favored returning the bones of their deceased to China to be buried near ancestors' graves. The practice ended in the 1930s with the Japanese invasion of China. This granite pagoda-styled monument, erected in the mid-1960s, marks a section in Lakewood Cemetery where many leaders of Minneapolis' Chinese community are buried. 23 � Dr. Robert S. Brown The first black physician licensed to practice in Minneapolis, Dr. Robert S. Brown graduated from Bennett Medical College in Chicago and settled here in 1889. He lived here until his death in 1927 at the age of 63. 24 � Oberhoffer Obelisk Violinist and composer Johann Emil Oberhoffer (1867-1933) was born in Munich and in 1885 immigrated to New York. In 1897, he moved to Minneapolis, where he conducted the Schubert Club Chorus and Orchestra of St. Paul. He began organizing a permanent symphony orchestra in Minneapolis, and in 1903 he conducted the first Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. He was later guest conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra This life-sized bronze elk by E.L. Harvey stands on a boulder overlooking Lakewood's lake. It guards members of the Brotherhood of Paternal Order of Elks, a fraternal organization. Many Elks who have died since 1900 are buried around the statue. 27 � Independent Order of Odd Fellows Memorial 28 � Grand Army of the Republic Memorial The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial was donated by Lakewood Cemetery Association in 1889 to honor the Civil War dead. Near the memorial stands a Sawyer cannon made for the Union Army. This cannon represents a breakthrough in cannon design and is the only existing model of its type remaining in the United States. 29 � Minneapolis Fire Department Memorial The Minneapolis Fire Department Relief Association monument honors deceased firefighters. Erected in 1892, the memorial features a fireman in dress uniform--a long coat and square-billed cap. 30 � Ueland Memorial Clara Hampson Ueland (1860-1927) was a champion of the women's suffrage movement in Minnesota. In 1920, she was president of the Minnesota Women's Suffrage Association when the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed giving equal voting rights to women. After the amendment passed, she remained in politics encouraging women to vote by forming the Minnesota League of Women Voters and becoming its first president. She also helped secure child labor laws and started the Minneapolis kindergarten system. 31 � St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church 34 � Eitel Memorial Born in Iowa, Jeanette Eitel (1875-1951) moved to the Twin Cities for nurse's training at Northwestern Hospital. During the Spanish-American War, she volunteered as an army nurse, spending two years in Manila and 18 months on Corregidor. With her husband in 1912, Eitel established Eitel Hospital and a nurse's training school near Loring Park. 35 � Lind Memorial 32 � Olson Memorial Born in Minneapolis, Floyd B. Olson (18911936) worked as a stevedore, a miner, and in lumber camps in Canada and Alaska before returning to Minneapolis to study law. Olson quickly became involved in Democratic Party politics. In the 1920s, Olson joined the progressive Farmer-Labor Party and was elected the state's first Farmer-Labor governor in 1930. His death at the height of his popularity drew 30,000 people to Lakewood. 33 � B. Robert Lewis Dr. B. Robert Lewis (1931-1979), a veterinarian, was a member of the state board of education before becoming Minnesota's first black state senator. Elected in 1972, he represented St. Louis Park and part of Golden Valley. Lewis was an outspoken advocate for women's rights. He sponsored legislation to aid victims of family violence and established a statewide program for battered women and their families. John Lind (1854-1930) was governor of Minnesota from 1899 to 1901--the first Democrat in 40 years. Lind was born in Sweden and settled in Goodhue County in 1867. Beginning a long career in Minnesota politics in 1886, he was a member of Congress for four terms and was an adviser to President Wilson. 36 � Dunwoody Obelisk William Hood Dunwoody (1841-1914) was a 28-year-old Pennsylvania Quaker with little formal education when he and his wife, Kate (1845-1915), arrived in Minneapolis in 1869. He was hired by Gov. C.C. Washburn to open new markets in Europe for Minnesota flour, and by 1901 Dunwoody was one of 16 millionaires in Minneapolis. At his death in 1914, he bequeathed $4.6 million to public and charitable institutions and $2 million to establish an industrial trade school, Dunwoody Institute, to prepare young people for skilled trades. 37 � Showmen's Rest the Minneapolis Park System." Two of his sons and a grandson, Theodore J. Wirth, have shared Wirth's commitment to developing parks, each having illustrious careers as landscape architects, park planners and park superintendents. 38 � Lowry-Goodrich Mausoleum The Lowry-Goodrich mausoleum is one of the most impressive examples of Classical Revival funerary architecture in the country. A replica of the Parthenon in Athens, this mausoleum is the largest monument in Lakewood Cemetery. Dr. Calvin Goodrich (died 1915), Lakewood's first president, was a prominent physician and vehement abolitionist who helped many slaves escape to the North. He helped organize the Northwestern National Bank (which became Norwest Bank and is now Wells Fargo). His daughter, Beatrice, married attorney and land developer Thomas Lowry (1843-1909) in 1870. One of Lakewood's founders, Lowry created Lake Street in the late 1870s. In 1886, he consolidated the transit systems of Minneapolis and St. Paul into the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, which eventually became the MTC. In private life, Mr. and Mrs. Lowry were the toasts of Minneapolis society. Rumors abounded they spent $100,000 on their house, located at the top of Hennepin Hill, now called Lowry Hill. 39 � Rocheleau Memorial In 1907, Minneapolis businessman Louis Rocheleau (18591932) commissioned a monument in memory of his wife, Charlotte, who died at age 37 in 1906. At 45 feet, this granite monument is the tallest at Lakewood. 40 � Wirth Memorial Theodore Wirth (1863-1949) was a horticulturist and park developer who came to the U.S. in the late 1880s from Switzerland. He became known as one of the most influential leaders of the local parks movement in America. In 1930, he received the Pugsley Silver Medal "for his services in developing 41 � Adams Memorial Cedric Adams (1902-1961) was a journalist whose work spanned newspapers, radio, and television. At one time Adams did 54 radio shows, eight television shows, and seven newspaper columns every week. His mail totaled 5,000 letters a week and occupied seven secretaries. Among frequent awards for reporting and radio work, he won the Headliners' award in 1940 for his stories on the coronation of George VI of England. 42 � Eustis Obelisk William Henry Eustis (1845-1928) came to Minneapolis from New York in 1881. A lawyer and staunch supporter of the growing city, he was elected mayor in 1892. The city's major concern of the time was crime in the saloons, which Eustis successfully tackled by making every saloon responsible for every unlawful act that occurred there. In 1898 he was the Republican nominee for governor, but he lost to Swedish-born John Lind. In the 1920s, he donated land and money to establish the Michael Dowling School for Crippled Children. 43 � Mars Mausoleum The Mars family mausoleum is one of the few examples of Gothic-style monuments at Lakewood. Franklin C. Mars was the creator of the Mars and Milky Way candy bars. He died in Maryland in 1934 at age 50, and was moved to Lakewood in 1945. 44 � Garden of Memories Sun Dial 45 � Garden of the Praying Hands & Dr. Reuben Youngdahl This is one of Lakewood's nine memorial park gardens, the first of which was developed in 1951. Because each garden has only one upright monument, these memorial parks preserve the natural landscape. Dr. Reuben Youngdahl is buried here. His ministry at Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church extended from 19381968, during which time it grew to be the largest Lutheran church in America, with more than 10,000 members. 46 � Perpich Memorial Rudy Perpich (1928-1995) was Minnesota's longest-serving governor over two terms--1976-1979 and 1983-1991. Perpich consistently worked to improve education, create jobs, and shape government policy and programs to help working people and the poor. He chose as his 1982 running mate Marlene Johnson, who became Minnesota's first female lieutenant governor, and he appointed the first woman to the state Supreme Court, Rosalie Wahl. He made Minnesota visible on a world scale. Often considered to have eccentric ideas, he successfully brought to the state Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, the Super Bowl, and the Mall of America. Perpich's modern, stainless steel monument by artist Gloria Tew was commissioned for him by his wife Lola in 1996. 47 � Orville L. Freeman Popular statesman Orville L. Freeman (1918-2003) was nominated for Minnesota governor five times--he lost in 1952, was elected in 1954, re-elected in 1956 and 1958, and defeated in 1960. He then served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (19611969) under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. He is credited with starting Walter Mondale's political career by appointing him Minnesota attorney general in 1959. 48 � Garden of Love 49 � Hubert H. Humphrey A champion of the people and long known as "the Happy Warrior," Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978) began his political career as mayor of Minneapolis. He was U.S. Senator from 1948 to 1964 and again from 1970 until his death, and he was Vice President of the United States from 1964-1968. On the cold January day of his funeral, more than 3,000 people gathered near Lakewood to mourn. In the days that followed, some 200 cars per hour drove through Lakewood to glimpse Humphrey's monument. People still come from all over the country to visit his grave. EN CH RLA TE IN 40 4 0 t h S T. 25 15 42 35 12 13 10 20 43 45 41 H I G H W A Y 26 16 36 33 19 21 22 D RI VE 39 30 29 23 17 34 18 23 34 44 32 24 K I N G S 25 11 24 36 35 42 43 31 38 27 LLA K E A 37 38A 38 31 37 30 28 26 27 44 28 29 7 8 41 3 8 t h S T. 46 45 60 9 22 39 20 47 53 56 55 5 21 6 4 40 14 59 11 3 7 t h S T. 52A 4 46 2 52 1 12 13 51 15 14 2 50 WEST 36th STREET CA 3 16 17 LH 3 O 5 U 11 19 18 N 48 10 B 6 7 8 9 O U 49 1-A 1-B WEST 1-C 36th STREET 1-D LAKEWOOD CEMETERY A Self-Guided Tour L E V A R D LAKE CALHOUN MAP KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 � Administration Building � Walker Memorial � The Lakewood Memorial Chapel � Pool of Reflections and Garden Crypts � Memorial Community Mausoleum and Columbarium � J.W. Pence � Brackett Memorial � Charles M. Loring � Stevens Memorial � Morrison Memorial � Washburn Memorial � Fridley Monument � Wellstone Memorial � Francis Memorial � Flour Mill Explosion Memorial � Pillsbury Memorial � King Memorial � MacKenzie Memorial � Maggie Menzel � Richard J. Mendenhall and Abby G. Mendenhall � Babyland � Chinese Community Memorial � Dr. Robert S. Brown � Oberhoffer Obelisk � Soldiers Memorial � Elk's Rest � Independent Order of Odd Fellows Memorial � Grand Army of the Republic Memorial � Minneapolis Fire Department Memorial � Ueland Memorial � St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church � Olson Memorial � B. Robert Lewis � Eitel Memorial � Lind Memorial � Dunwoody Obelisk � Showmen's Rest � Lowry-Goodrich Mausoleum � Rocheleau Memorial � Wirth Memorial � Adams Memorial � Eustis Obelisk � Mars Mausoleum � Garden of Memories Sun Dial � Garden of the Praying Hands & Dr. Reuben Youngdahl � Perpich Memorial � Orville L. Freeman � Garden of Love � Hubert H. Humphrey If you enjoyed this tour and would like more information about history and art at Lakewood Cemetery, you will enjoy reading Haven in the Heart of the City: The History of Lakewood Cemetery. The book is available in Lakewood's Administration Building and local bookstores. We also invite you to take a copy of each of our other tour guides: "Lakewood Cemetery: A Self-Guided Tour" and "Lakewood Memorial Chapel: A Visitor's Guide." Both are available in the Administration Building, Mausoleum, and Chapel. Lakewood Cemetery Hours Gates are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Summer: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Labor Day to Fall Daylight Savings: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fall Daylight Savings to Spring D.S.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Administration Building Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mausoleum Hours Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lakewood Memorial Chapel Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If locked, please seek assistance at the Administration Building. 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (612) 822-2171 A nonprofit association governed by a board of trustees.");sQ1[71]=new Array("files/Chapel.pdf","202150_Brochure","","LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL A Visitor's Guide WELCOME TO THE LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL L akewood Cemetery's Memorial Chapel is the architectural centerpiece of the cemetery. It was designed by Minneapolis architect Harry Wild Jones, who also designed many well-known Minneapolis landmarks, including Butler Square and the Washburn Park water tower. Jones modeled the chapel after the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The interior, created by New York designer Charles Lamb, was inspired by the mosaic design in the San Marco Cathedral in Venice. When Lakewood Memorial Chapel was completed in 1910, it was the only building in the United States with an authentic mosaic interior, and it is a stunning work of art. The Lakewood Chapel stands today virtually unchanged in appearance from the day it was completed. The Skinner pipe organ, new entrance doors, a vestibule, and exterior railings were added in the late 1930s (the vestibule was later removed). In 1987, repairs were made to the roof and clerestory windows. In 1996, Lakewood embarked on a year-long project ofrenovating the chapel. Under the guidance of architect Jim W. Miller, AIA, new lighting and heating systems were installed, a new crematory was built in the lower level, and the front entrance was landscaped. We invite you to explore this beautiful building using this tour pamphlet as your guide. We have included details of the chapel's history and brief explanations of the meanings behind many of the special symbols and details in its design. The chapel you see today is Lakewood's third building used for funeral services. A temporary wooden chapel, built shortly after Lakewood's founding in 1871, was replaced by a modest stone structure in 1890. But a permanent chapel remained a long-term goal. In 1906, Lakewood's trustees formed a committee to guide the chapel's development and solicit design concepts from leading architects. At the board's request, the committee agreed to include a crematory in the chapel design. In March 1908, the Lakewood Building Committee selected Harry Wild Jones, a prominent Minneapolis architect, to design the chapel. Jones's design was modeled after the Hagia Sophia, originally built as a Christian church for Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in 537 A.D., in what is now Istanbul. In June 1908, the winning bid was selected for the construction contract�$59,440� and construction began in August. THE EXTERIOR From a distance, you can see the chapel's dome and roof of Gustavino tile with outer roofing of Spanish roll tile. As you approach, you see the red St. Cloud granite walls and the new front landscaping of beige granite. The chapel's entrance includes double doors of solid bronze, embellished with ancient religious symbols. Alpha and Omega symbolize the beginning and the end, an Alisee Patee cross represents the four evangelists, and a peacock symbolizes resurrection and immortality. The doors are capped with a stained-glass transom in the Art Nouveau style. THE INTERIOR The glass doors that lead from the entryway into the chapel once were covered with curtains. As part of the 1996 renovation, the copper frames were cleaned, the curtains were removed, and new glass panes were installed. They were decorated by Minneapolis glass workers with etched symbols echoing those on the bronze doors and the mosaic olive trees inside the chapel. When you enter the chapel, you are greeted by the most perfect example of Byzantine mosaic art in the United States. To complement the Byzantine flavor of the chapel's structure, interior designer Charles Lamb, from Lamb Studios in New York, suggested a Byzantine mosaic design based on the interior of the San Marco Cathedral in Venice. In 1909, Lakewood's Board of Trustees commissioned Lamb to complete the chapel's interior at a cost of $25,000. gummed cloth and shipped to Minneapolis. The artists themselves arrived in the summer of 1909 and painstakingly assembled the masterpiece inside the chapel. THE DOME Some of the most spectacular mosaic details in the Lakewood Memorial Chapel are overhead. Twelve angels adorn the dome, relating to the Old Testament's 12 sons of Jacob, 12 tribes of Israel, and 12 gates to the Holy City, and the 12 disciples of Christ in the New Testament. The four angels holding red roses are positioned at the four points of the compass, symbolizing the four corners of the earth. The colors of the gowns also have symbolic meanings�red for life, yellow for death, blue for resurrection. The fully extended wings of the angels symbolize their protective spirit. The angels have no visible feet because, according to lore, they never touch the earth. If you stand beneath the chapel's dome and begin to speak, you'll notice the effect of Harry Wild Jones's architectural plan. The acoustics are so nearly perfect that speakers in the chapel's center or front can be heard clearly throughout the room without microphones. The dome is 40 feet high and ringed with 24 stainedglass windows in the Art Under Lamb's direction, an artisan from Lamb Studios laid out the chapel interior's design on a flat surface, then built molds corresponding to the building's walls and curves. Lamb traveled to Rome to enlist the services of six of Italy's most highly accomplished mosaic artists, who had just completed a project in the Vatican. Working in Venice, they created more than 10 million mosaic pieces, called tessellae, from marble, colored stone, and glass fused with gold and silver. The tiles, each no larger than a fingernail, were attached to winter. The mosaic sky behind the trees is graduated from daytime to nighttime to subtly emphasize the same theme. In 1910, the Building Committee debated whether to extend the row of olive trees over the arches to the left and right inside the alcove, even though the trees over the arches would have no trunks, or to stop the trees before the arches so all trees would stand complete. If you stand in the alcove, you can see that Lamb's desire to continue the scene prevailed. Below the olive trees stand the pulpit and a chair, both carved from white Grecian marble and inlaid with gold and blue mosaics. They are similar to the chairs of the four mosaic figures below the dome. Lamb intended that they draw visitors' eyes to the front of the chapel. RESTORING THE CHAPEL'S ORIGINAL BEAUTY Part of architect Miller's task in 1996 was to undo alterations made to the chapel over the past decades. Yellow paper was removed from behind the stained-glass windows in the dome and the alcove at the front of the chapel. A reddish brown carpet covering the marble floor was taken up. Copper doors and window casings were polished. A large stained-glass chandelier globe, designed by Lamb, was restored to its place above the pulpit. Nouveau style. The windows, set in copper, serve as a sundial, telling the time of day and the season. Four large mosaic figures adorn the side walls below the dome. They represent Love, Hope, Memory (photo inside back cover), and Faith. Originally, the side walls were simply to have been covered with multicolored mosaic tiles. But Lamb convinced the Lakewood board that "figures of heroic size" to "personify the virtues" would be the crowning touch. If you look closely at the faces, you'll see how well the artisans were able to blend the colored tiles. The four figures are based on paintings by Ella Condie Lamb, a noted portrait artist of the time and wife of Charles Lamb. THE ALCOVE The alcove at the front of the chapel is lined with entwined mosaic olive trees, whose fruit is known for healing properties. The changing colors in the leaves represent the cycle of life from spring to A new computerized lighting system was installed to show the true beauty of the chapel's interior. Twenty-four lighting combinations allow Lakewood to light the chapel appropriately for each occasion. At the same time, four new torch�res (floor lamps) were crafted by contemporary Minnesota artisans to match the metalwork and glass light fixtures already in the chapel. A PRICELESS ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL Nearly a century ago, the trustees of Lakewood Cemetery Association set high standards for the chapel. They chose the best quality in materials and artistry. They were clearly pleased with the results at the end of their long project, as their letters show. "Those who have inspected the Chapel as a whole are carried away with the work," wrote George Brackett, chairman of the Building Committee, in October 1910.Through the years, visitors have remarked at finding such an outstanding architectural jewel in the heart of the American Midwest. In 1931, one journalist wrote, "If this chapel were somewhere in Europe, thousands of Americans would visit it each year. Never have we seen anything to equal it in this country�not even the famous mosaics of the Library of Congress at Washington impressed us so greatly." In 1983, the chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Many experts now believe that a work of such magnitude could not be recreated at any price today. Artisans possessing the necessary skills have passed into history. The 1996 renovation maintains the high standards set when the chapel was built nearly a century ago. The best materials were used and highly skilled artists were chosen to do the work. The Lakewood Memorial Chapel will continue to be a beautiful sanctuary for the community through the 21st century and beyond. If you enjoyed this tour and would like to learn more about Lakewood and early Minneapolis history, you will enjoy reading Haven in the Heart of the City: The History of Lakewood Cemetery. The book is available in Lakewood's Administration Building and local bookstores. We also invite you to take a copy of our pamphlet "Lakewood Cemetery: A Self-Guided Tour" and explore our beautiful grounds. LAKEWOOD CEMETERY HOURS Gates are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Summer: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Labor Day to Fall Daylight Savings: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fall Daylight Savings to Spring D.S.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING HOURS Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. MAUSOLEUM HOURS Open 7 days a week, except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-822-2171");sQ1[72]=new Array("files/SymbolismBroch.pdf","Symbol_Broch","","A TOUR OF MEMORIAL SYMBOLISM at Lakewood Cemetery L akewood Cemetery was founded in 1871 during the height of cemetery art in America. Over time, as monuments have been erected and preserved, the cemetery has become an outdoor museum filled with memorial art that is rich with symbolism. SELF-GUIDED TOUR (refer to the map at the back of this booklet) A. LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL The Lakewood Memorial Chapel, completed in 1910, contains many religious and secular symbols from the alcove's olive trees to the twelve angels that circle the dome to the muses on the walls--all depicted in stunning mosaics. Explore this historic building using the visitor's tour guide found inside the chapel or in Lakewood's administration building. As memorial rituals and styles have changed over the years, many of the meanings behind these historic symbols are no longer commonly known. Lakewood has created this tour guide to help visitors decipher some of the symbols found within its gates. Much of the memorial art A cemetery is a found at Lakewood was perpetual record popular during the Victorian era (c. 1840of yesterday. 1900); architectural styles of -- This is a Cemetery, AUTHOR UNKNOWN the turn of the century included Classical or Greek Revival, Egyptian Revival, and Gothic Revival. These artistic styles used their own language of symbols to speak to visitors about the culture, values, and identity of the monument's patron. Though much of the symbolism from the Victorian era originates from Christianity, there are many cultures and religions represented at Lakewood, due to the rich diversity of the Minneapolis community that Lakewood serves. The first section of this booklet will guide you through some of Lakewood's more elaborate and symbol-filled monuments. Additionally, we have included a separate listing of the more common symbols found here. A few examples are marked on the tour map at the back of this booklet. However, you will discover many more as you walk through Lakewood. Many memorials bear symbols that are entirely personal to the individual or family buried there. More information on some of the families in this guide can be found in Lakewood's history book. It is also important to note that sometimes a symbol may have multiple interpretations. We have included the more universal translations in this guide. Enjoy your tour! B. WALKER MONUMENT The Walker monument, erected in 1917, was sculpted in the most popular of the Victorian-era architectural styles, the Classical Revival style, most easily recognized by its Greek columns. In addition to its artistic quality, many of the style's architectural elements have significant meaning. The female figure draped in robes (at the top of the monument) is a common symbol of sorrow or grief. When a woman is accompanied by children, as this example is, it denotes charity and love. The children signify truth, purity, and innocence, which were highly esteemed virtues of Victorian life. The large, heavy anchor that wraps around the woman is a common Christian symbol for hope, one of the three theological virtues: faith, hope, and love. It was an attribute of Pope Clement who, in the 1st century A.D., was bound to an anchor and cast into the sea. Because of its shape, the anchor also serves as a symbol for the Christian cross--the bottom curve representing receptivity to spiritual matters. In addition to its religious meaning, the anchor was used in the 18th and 19th centuries for the more literal depiction of the seafaring profession. The female figure seated on the right (from the front view of the monument) is holding a book that has the Greek letters for "alpha" and "omega," a biblical reference to the beginning and the end. In Victorian culture, books often represent the Bible and the faith of its reader. The open book is associated with the human heart--its thoughts and feelings open to the world. Books can also symbolize a person's accomplishments. The ivy vine growing on the side of the stone bench symbolizes remembrance, immortality, friendship, and faithfulness. In this case, the ivy is portrayed as an evergreen that clings while climbing, signifying the need for protection. Because ivy grows quickly, it embodies regeneration, sensuality, and revelry. The ivy wreath, as seen on other memorials, is symbolic of joviality. The Greek columns that help define this monument's Classical Revival style also have meaning: Full columns, such as these, represent a full and noble life; columns that are broken emphasize death. The intricate floral detail surrounding the monument is a likeness of the acanthus plant. One of the oldest cemetery motifs, acanthus is associated with the rocky ground of ancient Greek cemeteries. It is the most common architectural detail in classical monuments and depicts heavenly gardens. military. Laurel is an evergreen thought to have purifying powers that could result in immortality. The carved flowers at the bottom of the monument are rosettes. Rosettes represent the Lord, promise, and love. This particular rose, called a mystic rose, symbolizes mother, or more specifically, the Virgin Mary. D. PILLSBURY MONUMENT The most distinguishing feature on this monument, completed during the 1890s by the Pillsbury family, is the carved sheaf of wheat. The sheaf of wheat has many meanings. It signifies a long and fruitful life, usually of more than 70 years. Mr. Pillsbury lived to the age of 74 years, which was unusual at that time of his death in 1901, when more than half of all deaths occurred before the age of 40, and only one person in four lived to be age 60. Wheat, one of the most basic foodstuffs, was thought to be a gift from God, particularly because its origins were unknown. For this reason, it denotes immortality. It also signifies resurrection because of its use as a harvested grain. In the case of this monument, the sheaf of wheat has a more literal meaning--it symbolizes the family's prosperous milling business. C. FRIDLEY MONUMENT The Fridley monument, erected in 1901, was also designed in the Classical Revival style. The arch so common to this architectural style signifies victory over death and being rejoined with a partner in heaven. The floral motif surrounding the Fridley family crest (at the top center of the monument) is in the shape of honeysuckle, which represents the bonds of love, fidelity, and resurrection. There are two flaming torches on either side. Burning torches or flames suggest life, resurrection, and in some cases, liberty. The seated female figure holds a partially closed book. While the open book in the Walker monument is symbolic of openness of the heart, the closed book can sometimes denote secrecy or mystery. Surrounding the female figure is ornamentation sculpted in the shape of laurel garland. A symbol for victory, laurel was first worn by the ancient Romans in parades after triumph in battle. Laurel is usually associated with someone who has attained distinction in the arts, literature, athletics, or E. SANFORD MILLER COE MONUMENT This monument, circa 1870s, shows a common design used by Christian families. As seen here, there are four sides with a particular symbol carved into each side; the symbols include an anchor, a cross with a crown, oak leaves, and the family crest. The anchor is symbolic of the virtue hope. The cross with the crown represent the virtues of faith, resurrection, and the glory of life after death. The oak leaves are symbols of strength in faith and virtue and also represent endurance and eternity. The family crest is the family's connection with God. F. BABY LAWRENCE MONUMENT Monuments erected for young children were common during the Victorian era, when youth and innocence were especially valued. This one, completed in 1900, may have been a likeness of the child at the time of his death. The child is shown sleeping, not only to represent his body at rest, but because sleep was believed to be the tie between life and death. The tiny budded roses floating above the child's head have two meanings: The roses are a universal symbol for everlasting love, and the tiny buds represent a life that was denied the opportunity to flower. The scallop shell shape of the monument is another symbol used in Victorian Christianity. The shell signifies birth, baptism, the pilgrimage of life, and the resurrection after death. The shell's hard casing protects life, the pearl inside, and its aquatic nature associates it with the feminine, lunar, and virginity. The scallop shell was the emblem of St. James, the patron of pilgrims and so came to symbolize a pilgrimage. It is also associated with the guardian angel Raphael and the Virgin Mary. Shells hold meaning in many religions. The Hindu goddess Lakshmi and the Greco-Roman goddess Aphrodite were carried ashore on a scallop shell. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the conch shell's call awakens the faithful from ignorance. The conch also is a sign of victory over samsara, or suffering existence, in Buddhism. In Chinese Buddhism, the conch shell can signify a prosperous journey, and in Islam it represents the hearing of the divine word. H. EVANS MONUMENT These wonderfully detailed "treestones" are a product of the Victorian Rusticity movement, popular from the 1880s to about 1905. This monument was purchased and placed at Lakewood in 1896 for the Evans family. (At the time, a family could actually purchase and personalize these unique memorials out of a Sears Roebuck catalog.) G. YUE MONUMENT This modern monument, erected by the Yue family in the 1980s, has ancient religious and spiritual meaning. These magnificent creatures are called Chinese lions. The family chose these lions to serve as guardians that watch over those buried here and chase away evil spirits. Chinese lions sometimes look similar to Foo Dogs � another type of special guardian in the Buddhist tradition. Foo Dogs are often seen in male/female pairs at entrances to important Chinese buildings and often, cemeteries. The tree is a universal symbol of life, knowledge, and human fruition. A tree trunk, in this case, represents the brevity of life; the severed branches depict mortality. In Scandinavian mythology, the roots and branches of the world tree "Yggdrasil" bind together heaven, earth, and hell. The surrounding gravestones were carved as parts of the tree, showing that they are all descendants or members of the family. Scrolls are used to register the individual names and dates. Several stumps display a scythe and a sheaf of wheat. Together these symbols represent a life cut short and the final harvest. The scythe is traditionally carried by the Grim Reaper. Ferns are carved into the base of the main monument and on the backsides of some of the individual headstones. Ferns grow deep in the forest and are said to be found only by those who have truly searched for them. They symbolize humility, frankness, and sincerity. COMMON MEMORIAL SYMBOLS FOUND AT LAKEWOOD CEMETERY As you stroll through Lakewood's grounds, look for the following common symbols: Urn--The most common funerary symbol after the cross, the urn is a traditional symbol for death because of its ancient use for holding ashes. Ancient Egyptians believed that the urn was symbolic of immortality, just as they believed that removing and enclosing the internal organs of the body and placing them into an urn preserved the deceased's vitality for eternity. The urn is also a symbol for a house or dwelling. When the urn is draped, it becomes a symbol for a house of mourning. N Harp--The harp represents hope, joy, and music. It is the symbol of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, and is often associated with worship in heaven. M Drapery (also called pall)--Drapery is a symbol for sorrow, grief, and mourning. Some believe that the draping represents the collapse of the partition between life and death, and others that the drape represents the shroud left after the soul departs the body. Drapes are seen in conjunction with a number of symbols, most commonly with the urn, harp, and cross. Obelisk--The obelisk became popular when the Egyptian Revival architectural style hit its peak in the late 1800s. As the style was adapted by Victorian-era Christians, the obelisk came to represent rebirth and a connection between earth and heaven. L Celtic cross--The Celtic cross is strongly tied to mother nature and Irish and/or Scottish heritage. The four arms of the cross represent the four elements of water, fire, earth, and air. The Irish also see the four provinces of Ireland, with the fifth province being the circle in the center of the cross. The Celtic knots, the endless interlaid patterns in the cross, have meanings that range from the mystery of life and death to immortality and eternity. Ship with gates--Many cultures associate the ship or boat as a vehicle in which humans cross from one world into the next. A pilotless boat suggests that the soul's journey is guided by a higher power. G Hands--A hand holding a heart is symbolic of charity and typically seen on memorials of members of the Independent Order of Oddfellows. Clasped hands symbolize a farewell or last goodbye. O COMMON FLORAL SYMBOLS Flowers in general symbolize frailty and immortality. The following symbolic flowers and trees are represented by being carved into memorials or as live plants planted near a grave: � Apple blossom--fame � Azalea--temperance, moderation � Crocus--youthful gladness � Daffodil--regard, death of youth, desire, art, grace � Daisy--innocence of children, Jesus as a youth � Fern--sincerity, humility, frankness � Fleur-de-lis--flame, passion, ardour, mother � Forget-me-not--remembrance � Hawthorn--hope, merriness, springtime � Holly--foresight � Honeysuckle--bonds of love, generosity, devoted affection � Ivy--remembrance, faithfulness, undying affection � Lilac--versatility � Lily--innocence, majesty, purity, Virgin Mary � Lily of the valley--return of happiness, purity, humility � Morning glory--resurrection, mourning, youth, farewell � Oak--hospitality, strength, honor, eternity, endurance, liberty � Palm--spiritual victory, success, eternal peace � Pansy--remembrance � Pine--eternity, everlasting life � Pine cones--regeneration, healing � Pineapple--hospitality, good host � Poppy--peace, rest � Rose--love, beauty, hope � Rose bush--everlasting love, victory, pride � Shamrock--Ireland as country of origin, luck � Sunflower--adoration � Thistle--earthly sorrow, Christ's crown of thorns, Scotland as country of origin � Tulip--love, charity � Violet--modesty, faithfulness, graciousness, affection, humility � Weeping willow--sorrow, grief, mourning CHEN RLA TE IN 25 15 4 0 t h S T. 42 20 12 13 10 43 45 H I G H W A Y 26 16 21 22 19 D R IV E K I N G S 30 29 23 18 17 11 24 34 44 H 27 31 28 LAKE 36 35 37 38A 38 7 8 9 5 39 41 G 3 8 t h S T. 60 55 F 53 59 3 7 t h S T. 52A O 3 A 52 46 51 50 WEST 36th STREET D M 2 C 1-D 1-C 36th STREET B 1-A 1-B WEST CA LH O U N B O N E M U L 11 G 14 E L A TOUR OF MEMORIAL SYMBOLISM at Lakewood Cemetery V 6 M 4 40 A R D LAKE CALHOUN MAP KEY A LAKEWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL B WALKER MONUMENT C FRIDLEY MONUMENT D PILLSBURY MONUMENT E F SANFORD MILLER COE MONUMENT BABY LAWRENCE MONUMENT G YUE MONUMENT H EVANS MONUMENT N URN M HARP L OBELISK CELTIC CROSS G SHIP WITH GATES O HANDS 1-A SECTION DESIGNATIONS If you enjoyed this tour and would like more information about history and art at Lakewood Cemetery, you will enjoy reading Haven in the Heart of the City: The History of Lakewood Cemetery. The book is available in Lakewood's administration building and local bookstores. We also invite you to take a copy of each of our other tour guides: "Lakewood Cemetery: A Self-Guided Tour" and "Lakewood Memorial Chapel: A Visitor's Guide." Both are available in the administration building, mausoleum, and chapel. Lakewood Cemetery Hours Gates are open 7 days a week, including holidays. Summer: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Labor Day to Fall Daylight Savings: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Fall Daylight Savings to Spring D.S.: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Administration Building Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mausoleum Hours Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Lakewood Memorial Chapel Hours Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. If locked, please seek assistance at the administration building. 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408 612-822-2171");sQ1[73]=new Array("files/weddingagreement.pdf","Lakewood Cemetery Association","","Lakewood Cemetery Association Wedding Agreement Terms and Conditions Date of Ceremony_________________________________Time___________________ Estimated Number of Guests:______________________________________________ Brides Name:________________________Grooms Name:_______________________ Address:________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number: Day_______________________Evening____________________ Wedding Package Fee is $750.00 Lakewood Cemetery Wedding Policy: Ceremonies at the Historic Lakewood Chapel may be scheduled from the time we go on daylight savings time until the time we go off daylight savings time. For 2008 these dates are April 5 through November 1. Ceremonies can only be scheduled on Saturday during the time period of 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. No weddings or rehearsals will be scheduled over the Memorial Day weekend which includes Friday. Rehearsal: The Chapel may be scheduled (based on availability) for a one-hour wedding rehearsal 1-3 days prior to the ceremony. Reservations: Reservations are not complete until User signs the Agreement, pays the fee in full, and a representative of Lakewood Cemetery Association signs the Agreement. A reservation can only be booked by e-mail or by speaking in person or on the telephone with the Lakewood Cemetery Association. Reservations are not accepted via voicemail. Only one rescheduling within twelve months of the original confirmed date is permitted per reservation. User Fee: The User fee is $750.00, with 50% being non-refundable. This fee includes chapel space, custodial services and technical support. The User fee is payable in full with a single payment of $750.00 at the time the User signs the Agreement. Checks are made payable to the Lakewood Cemetery Association, Cancellations and Rebooking: If the User must postpone the wedding, a new reservation can be offered without forfeiting the User fee only if the request is made 90 days prior to the original wedding date and if the wedding is rescheduled within one year of the original wedding date. Refunds: If User cancels the reservation, User will receive a refund of 50% of fees paid if User sends a letter of cancellation received by the Lakewood Cemetery Association on or before, but no later than, 90 days prior to the wedding date. This cancellation must be in writing or e-mail (info@lakewoodcemetery.com). A verbal cancellation will not be accepted. If User cancels the reservation less than 90 days before the wedding, no refund will be made. If a contracted wedding date is rescheduled, no refund will be made after the 90-day deadline for the original wedding date has expired. Clergy and the Wedding Service: User must use his/her preferred ordained minister, priest or rabbi and should confer with him/her prior to wedding ceremony about wedding and liturgical practice. Clergy fees are negotiated on an individual basis and are not part of the Lakewood Cemetery Association wedding fee schedule. Civil ceremonies are permitted in the Lakewood Chapel. Restrictions-General: User will comply with all the laws of the United States; the State of Minnesota; all ordinances, rules and requirements of the City of Minneapolis; and all rules and regulations of the Lakewood Cemetery Association, and will not do or suffer to be done anything in violation thereof on said premises during the use period. It is the responsibility of the User to obtain a valid Minnesota Marriage License prior to the day of the ceremony. If a violation occurs, User agrees to take the necessary and appropriated actions to correct the violation. Restrictions-Specific: Objectionable performances: All persons using the Lakewood Chapel are to be mindful that the building is used for funeral and other religious services and educational purposes. Objectionable Persons: Lakewood Cemetery reserves the right through its management, employees and agents to eject any objectionable person or persons from the chapel. Upon exercise of this authority, through the management, employees or agents of the Lakewood Cemetery Association, User hereby waives any right and all claims for damages against Lakewood Cemetery Association. Music equipment: The chapel has available both a Skinner pipe organ and an upright piano and both may be used for weddings in the chapel. In addition, a wireless microphone and amplification equipment with tape and cd capabilities is also available for use during the wedding ceremony. The use of this equipment is included and is part of the fee associated with this Agreement. Chapel Capacity: The chapel has a maximum capacity of 200 persons. User shall not admit more than this number to the chapel. Care of Premises: User shall not injure, mar, or in any manner deface the chapel and shall not cause anything to be done whereby the chapel shall in any manner be altered, injured marred or defaced. User shall not drive nails, hooks, tacks or screws into any part of the chapel and will not make alterations of any kind therein, except that User shall be allowed to decorate the chapel temporarily in designated areas, as permitted by the section entitled Decorating and Florist in this Agreement. The wedding party, as well as the florists, are under obligation to leave the building in the condition in which it was found. Rice, birdseed or confetti, etc., are not permitted inside or outside the chapel or anywhere on its premises or on the cemetery grounds. Alcohol, Tobacco, Guns: No food or alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere on the premises. Smoking in the chapel, including dressing rooms, is strictly forbidden. It is the responsibility of persons making the wedding arrangements to ensure that all members of the wedding party are informed and observe these policies. Lakewood Cemetery also prohibits the carrying of guns or weapons as defined by Minnesota law onto its premises. Anyone found in violation of this policy will be escorted off the premises. Dressing Facilities: There are some private rooms within the chapel that can be used as dressing facilities. Decorating and Florists: All furnishings and fixtures in the chapel are considered permanent and cannot be moved or removed. User may place decorations in the chapel area. User is allowed no more than four (4) candelabra and six (6) floral arrangements in the chapel area. We do have plant stands available for floral arrangements Nothing maybe taped or tacked to the chapel pews or other furniture. Pew bows with modest greenery and/or flowers are allowed, but only when attached with protective hangers or tied with ribbons. Drip less candles are mandatory in candelabra or the use of tube candles. Placement of all candles must be at least one foot from any woodwork or furniture and special precautions must be taken to prevent candles from igniting adjacent foliage or par aments. A unity candelabra with candles is permitted, but no other candles (hand-held, pew, etc.) are to be used in any way in the chapel. Greenery, if used, must be securely attached to the candelabra. No flowers are to be placed on the candelabra. A kneeler, if used, should hold no floral arches, greenery, candles or flowers. Lakewood Cemetery does not provide a kneeler. All equipment must be provided by the User, including a kneeler and/or candelabra. It is the obligation of the User to contract with the florist. Any contract between the User and florist is separate and apart from this agreement. Florists are required to use the east entrance of the building which is designated as the flower door. All decorations and properties must be removed from the chapel by the end of the assigned two (2) hour block. Photography and Videotaping: Photography and videotaping is permitted and is solely the responsibility of the User. Photography and videotaping is restricted to the interior and exterior of the chapel as well as the reflecting pool area across the road near the mausoleum. Deliveries: Lakewood Cemetery assumes no responsibility for any deliveries to the chapel. Lakewood Cemetery suggests that no deliveries be made directly to the Lakewood Chapel. Parking: Parking for both the rehearsal and wedding ceremony is along the both sides of the main road in front of the chapel. There are some parking spaces also available along the driveways adjacent to the chapel. Lost and Found: Custodians inspect and clean the chapel following each wedding. In the event items are left behind, User should call 612-822-2171 during regular office hours and leave a message regarding the lost item and providing appropriate information. Lakewood Cemetery is not responsible for damage to or theft of any lost item left in the chapel, although it will make reasonable efforts to insure that lost items, if found, be stored in a secure location until returned to their rightful owners. Right of Refusal: All weddings in the Lakewood Chapel take place at the discretion of the Lakewood Cemetery Association. Lakewood Cemetery reserves the right to refuse to book the chapel for weddings at any time. Indemnity: User agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Lakewood Cemetery Association, its trustees, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, suits, losses, damages, injuries and liabilities, including attorney's fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with or during the performance of this Agreement. Signature___________________________________________Date________________ Check#______________________Amount________________Receipt#_____________ Lakewood Cemetery Association Representative______________________________ Date____________________");sQ1[74]=new Array("History_founders.html","The Founders of Lakewood Cemetery","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Founding story The founders Lakewood's founders Read about some of Lakewood’s founders. George A. Brackett George A. Brackett (1836-1921), a Lakewood founder, moved to Minnesota from Maine in the 1850s. He helped organize the Northern Pacific Railroad with William Washburn, Col. William King, and Dorilus Morrison in 1869. He helped establish the Minneapolis Free Dispensary, which later became the University of Minnesota Medical School. He was elected Minneapolis mayor in 1873. Brackett built an estate on the Lake Minnetonka peninsula now know as Brackett’s point. Colonel William S. King Colonel William S. King (1828-1900), a businessman and newspaper publisher, had the idea for Lakewood Cemetery in July 1871. He and 14 others formed the Lyndale Cemetery Association, named for King’s father, Lyndon King. (The cemetery name was later changed to Lakewood.) An outspoken abolitionist and lifelong champion of Minneapolis, King was dubbed “Old Thaumaturgus,” a Greek word meaning miracle worker. Charles M. Loring Originally from Maine, Charles M. Loring (1832-1922), one of Lakewood’s founders, spent 35 years developing the Minneapolis Park System. In 1890, the city’s Central Park was renamed Loring Park in his honor. Loring’s efforts to bring the beauty of nature to all citizens of Minneapolis made him known as “Father of the Parks.” Thomas Lowry Land developer Thomas Lowry (1843-1909) created Lake Street in the 1870s. In 1886, he consolidated the transit systems of Minneapolis and St. Paul into the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, which eventually became MTC. In private life, Mr. and Mrs. Lowry were the toasts of Minneapolis society. Rumors abounded they spent $100,000 on their house, which was located at the top of Hennepin Hill, now called Lowry Hill. (The house is no longer there.) Richard J. Mendenhall Surveyor, banker, land agent, botanist, entomologist and a founder of Lakewood, Richard Mendenhall (1828-1906) was a businessman with a passion for science. Minneapolis’ first florist, he built an enormous greenhouse on 1st Avenue and 8th Street, where he conducted botanical experiments and cultivated a multitude of plants. His wife, Abby (1832-1900), helped establish the Bethany Home for unwed mothers in 1876. Dorilus Morrision Dorilus Morrison (1814-1898) was a merchant and successful Maine lumberman before the great pine forests of Minnesota drew him here in 1855. An enthusiastic supporter of Minneapolis, he served in the Minnesota State Senate in 1864 and 1865, and when Minneapolis became a city in 1867, he was elected its first mayor. In the early 1870s, he was president of Northwestern National Bank (which became Norwest Bank and merged with Wells Fargo in the late 1990s). William D. Washburn William D. Washburn (1831-1912) moved to Minnesota from Maine in 1857. He built a fortune in lumber, flour milling, and railroads, before turning to politics and going on to the U.S. Senate. In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Washburn to be Surveyor General of Minnesota. His brother, C.C. Washburn, joined him in Minnesota and founded the Washburn-Crosby Mill, which is now General Mills. 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[75]=new Array("History_art_symbolism.html","Memorial symbolism at Lakewood","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Art styles Symbolism Memorial symbolism at Lakewood Much of the memorial art found at Lakewood was popular during the Victorian era. These artistic styles used a language of symbols to speak to visitors about the culture, values and identity of the monument’s patron. Because of changes in memorial ritual and style over the years, some of the meanings behind symbols are no longer commonly known today. Common symbols Urn — the most common funerary symbol after the cross, the urn is a traditional symbol of death because of its ancient use for holding ashes. The urn is also a symbol for a house or dwelling. When the urn is draped, it means a “house of mourning.” The design mimics the funeral urn of the ancients. Harp — a symbol of hope, joy, and music. It is the symbol of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, and is often associated with worship in heaven. Drapery (also called pall) — a symbol for sorrow, grief, and mourning. Some believe that the draping represents the collapse of the partition between life and death, and others that the drape represents the shroud left after the soul departs the body. Drapes are seen in conjunction with a number of symbols, most commonly with the urn, harp or cross. Obelisk — the Egyptian Revival architectural style hit its peak during the late 1800s. As the style was adapted by Victorian-era Christians, the obelisk came to represent rebirth and a connection between earth and heaven. Celtic cross — the Celtic cross is strongly tied to Mother Nature and Irish and/or Scottish heritage. The four arms of the cross represent the four elements of water, fire, earth and air. The Irish also see the four provinces of Ireland, with the fifth province being the circle in the center of the cross. The endless inter-laid patterns in the cross are called Celtic knots and have meaning that ranges from the mystery of life and death to immortality. For more about symbolism, take a self-guided walking tour at Lakewood. Download the tour guide (PDF). 3600 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55408  |  (612) 822-2171  |  A Nonprofit Association Governed by a Board of Trustees. � 2008  |  Sitemap");sQ1[76]=new Array("History_greenhouse.html","Lakewood’s Greenhouse","","home   |   contact   |   directions & hours search About Contact Us Directions & Hours FAQs Price Lists Cremation Crematory Choices & Prices Urns & Vaults Facilities Cremation FAQ Memorial Property Choices & Prices Monuments, Markers & Vaults Facilities Memorial Property FAQ Visiting Burial Search Funeral Service Schedule Etiquette Decoration Policy Flower Shop Tours & Events Memorial Day Tours & Presentations Other Events Exhibits Weddings Visiting the Chapel History & Art History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore Resources Genealogy Grief Plan Ahead Time of Need Glossary History & Art Overview History Famous Memorials Chapel Mausoleum Art & Symbolism Landscape & Gardens Bookstore About the grounds Greenhouse Lakewood’s greenhouse Lakewood has one of the largest cemetery greenhouse operations in the country. The greenhouse staff grows and plants more than 95,000 flowers each season. About fifty formal flower beds and 1,500 monument urns within the cemetery are resurrected by the greenhouse staff each spring in time for Memorial Day. A commitment to history is evident in the design of the formal flower beds. Most beds have featured the same flowers in the same locations for years. In spring, the red tulips visible from either side of the front gate at the 36th Street entrance have been a tradition for decades. Lakewood’s cannas have decorated the entrance each summer when the spring tulips are replaced. Cuttings that are taken each season allow the greenhouse to propagate a variety that is no longer available anywhere else. The greenhouse offers fresh floral bouquets, potted plants, Easter lilies, poinsettias, and evergreen wreaths according to the season. We can place flowers for you on an ongoing basis or just once. 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