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 (ask our staff about additional options). 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.
