Lauritzen Gardens, located at 100 Bancroft Street in Omaha, Nebraska, exists as a site of natural woods and rolling terraces on a bluff just west of the Missouri River. It is a 100-acre site featuring many outdoor garden areas. The spectacular hidden oasis offers a perfect opportunity for you to explore the beauty and tranquility in the heart of an urban city. The garden has become a popular sit

Botanical Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Each year John A. Gentleman Mortuaries places a plaque in our Memorial, which is located in the Song of the Lark Meadow Garden in the Lauritzen Gardens. The plaque displays the names of all those for whom memorials were planted that year. Family and friends are invited to attend the dedication ceremony. At the time of the dedication, special arrangements are made by John A. Gentleman Mortuaries for attendees to explore the beautiful gardens and visit the Memorial which houses the plaques. Over the years, many people have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to publicly acknowledge the loss of their loved one. Families and friends find peace in this sacred space. Their loved one's memory lives on in the beauty of nature.