Lakewood Memorial Parks, located in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, has provided for community residents for generations. Caring staff members offer compassionate and knowledgeable service to individuals seeking burial and funeral services for their loved ones. With the construction of the Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home in 2002, staff at Lakewood Memorial Parks have offered full services to community residents, located directly across from the funeral home, which offers nearly 10,000 square feet of inside and outdoor shelter for larger small gatherings. Lakewood Memorial Park, founded in 1927, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cemetery properties in the county, offering rich southern traditions and custom when it comes to burial and funeral needs. The property offers gorgeous lawns, well sculptured and maintained gardens, and a variety of burial options, including lawn crypts, ground burial, mausoleum entombment, or cremation, depending on need and preference. A variety of gardens and sections offer charming, peaceful and secluded resting places, and sculptures along walkways to the Garden Of Peace Lawn garden area. Hillside views, a gorgeous pond, and the rich, deep blue skies of Mississippi offer visitors one of the most beautiful and tranquil locations in the area. Acres of open lawn surrounded by deciduous pines and evergreens offer shade, support and succor to the grieving. From the moment visitors enter through the pillar gates of the property, a sense of peace and comfort can be felt throughout the property. Lakewood Memorial Parks serves as the final resting place for many area notables and politicians, including Big Band leader Julius Barlow, Hall Of Fame football player Frank Manning Kinard, and former governors Martin Conner and Lee Russell. Located slightly northwest of downtown Jackson, Mississippi near Clinton, Lakewood Memorial Parks may be accessed by Interstate 20 or Interstate 220. Either way, travelers may take the Clinton Boulevard off-ramp to reach the property, located between old Vicksburg Road and W. Lakeview Drive. |