Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum
Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum / MinneapolisMN
Celebrating a new era of remembering loved ones
Lakewood Cemetery is a historic and symbolic landmark in the Twin Cities community. Founded in 1871, the cemetery memorializes countless people, events, and organizations that have made a difference in the State of Minnesota. The new two-level, 24,000 square foot mausoleum offers a space that will comfort bereaving families. The new mausoleum includes 4,600 niches for urns and 750 casket crypts, three family crypt rooms, a reception area, and a committal room.

Modern architecture features a unique blend of materials that will withstand the test of time. The exterior, linear and horizontal in design, is clad in textured gray granite and white mosaic marble tiles. The interior includes a combination of granite, marble, onyx, wood, and Venetian plaster finishes. Natural light is filtered through six large skylights and rectangular windows that capture views of the beautiful gardens that feature winding paths, benches, and a reflecting pool. The Lakewood Cemetery Garden Mausoleum will be admired for years to come and is a notable addition to Lakewood's history and commitment to architectural masterpieces.

Facts And Figures

Lakewood Cemetery

Completed December 2011

$25,000,000

25,000 square feet

Delivery Methods

General Contractor

The Team

Awards

American Architecture Award - The Chicago Athenaeum/Europe

National AIA Honor Award, 2014

Mason Contractor’s Association of America Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Award