Northfield, Minnesota is most commonly known as the location of an infamous James-Younger gang bank robbery and shootout in the 1870s. However, Northfield, Minnesota is one of the most beautiful locations in the country for cemetery properties, including Oaklawn Cemetery (also known as Oak Lawn), located in Rice County.

The cemetery property is relatively small by modern standards, but extremely well cared for, with rich and deep green lawns surrounded by thick clusters of trees and shrubs that offer a sense of solitude, security, and comfort. Staff at Oaklawn Cemetery have and always will be dedicated to providing for the various needs and cultural beliefs of the area and surrounding community residents.

For generations, Oaklawn Cemetery has served as the final resting place of many area founders, notables, and famous politicians including Minnesota Governor Edward Thye and countless congressional representatives from the area. Staff at the property strives to meet the needs of area residents, many of them whom have lived in the area for generations. Staff strives to meet the various funeral services and needs of multicultural and denominational families of the area and the funeral directors at the cemetery are always willing and able to guide grieving family members and loved ones in regard to funeral and cemetery services.

Older, aboveground tombstones and memorials personify the lives, sacrifices and services provided by area pioneers and city founders, and offer a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Northfield and Rice County. Traditional in-ground as well as cremation services are offered at the cemetery, depending on wishes of surviving family members and loved ones.

Situated just east of downtown Northfield in the open country along Highway 19, or Stanton Boulevard, the property is easily accessible by taking East 4th Street due east out of town, where it connects to Wall Street Road. After Spring Creek Road, Wall Street Road turns into 90th Street East, with the cemetery property located north of the road.