Headstones in Minneapolis & St. Paul: Twin Cities Cemeteries and Hard Winters

The Twin Cities' Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis and Fort Snelling National Cemetery are among the region's best known, alongside Lutheran, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and municipal cemeteries. Scandinavian, German, Hmong, Somali, Mexican and many other families call the metro home.

Many traditions

Scandinavian families often choose clean, classic grey granite; Hmong families may include portraits and Hmong text; Somali families typically choose simple Muslim markers with Arabic or Somali. See Muslim headstones.

Hard winters

Minnesota's deep frost means installation runs from spring to autumn. Dense, polished granite and deep lettering resist freeze-thaw best.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

• Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
• Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
• Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to the Twin Cities

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Minnesota headstone guide. See also our Fort Frances & Rainy River guide for cross-border families.