About Lakewood
Lakewood is one of East Dallas's oldest established neighborhoods, developed largely in the 1920s and 1930s around the shores of White Rock Lake. The area is known for its Tudor and Spanish Colonial revival homes, the landmark Lakewood Theater on Abrams Road, tree-lined boulevards, and tight-knit community ties. Many Lakewood families have multi-generational roots here, with strong Episcopal, Catholic, and Methodist congregations at the center of neighborhood life.
When we serve a Lakewood family, we most often coordinate with those established parishes, with Restland Memorial Park and Sparkman/Hillcrest as the two closest cemeteries, and with the two large East Dallas hospitals that most residents pass through in their final weeks. Because Lakewood is a compact, well-defined neighborhood, transfer and coordination are typically faster here than in more spread-out parts of North Dallas.
ZIP codes served: 75214 (core Lakewood, Lakewood Heights, Lakewood Hills), 75218 (east of White Rock Lake, Casa Linda, Casa View border), and adjacent portions of 75206 and 75223.
Transfer time from our office: Our office at 12101 Greenville Ave. in far north Dallas is roughly 15 to 20 minutes south to Lakewood in normal traffic via Central Expressway (US-75) or Greenville Avenue. During overnight and early-morning calls, transfer typically completes within 25 to 35 minutes of the initial phone call.
Hyper-local references for Lakewood families
The names below are the venues, hospitals, and vendors that Lakewood families most often need when planning a service. We have working coordination relationships with each.
Hospitals & care facilities near Lakewood
- Baylor University Medical Center — 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX 75246. Roughly 10 minutes southwest of central Lakewood; the primary large hospital for East Dallas and the one Lakewood families most often deal with for hospice-to-transfer arrangements.
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas — 8200 Walnut Hill Ln, Dallas, TX 75231. About 12 minutes north of Lakewood via US-75; a common care setting for older Lakewood residents.
- Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital — 621 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75226. Roughly 10 minutes southwest, part of the Baylor Dallas campus.
- Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake — 9440 Poppy Dr, Dallas, TX 75218. On the east side of White Rock Lake, roughly 10 minutes from Lakewood proper.
We coordinate directly with hospital case managers and hospice teams so that families do not have to relay information twice. Authorization forms can be signed at the hospital, at home, or at our office.
Houses of worship in or near Lakewood
- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church — 6306 Kenwood Ave, Dallas, TX 75214. Lakewood's neighborhood Catholic parish.
- Munger Place Church — 5200 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75206. Traditional services; East Dallas anchor congregation.
- Lakewood Heights Baptist Church — 6450 La Vista Dr, Dallas, TX 75214. Established Lakewood Baptist congregation.
- Saint Thomas Episcopal Church — (Lakewood area). Episcopal services with traditional liturgy.
Nearest cemeteries
- Restland Memorial Park — 13005 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75243. Roughly 15 to 20 minutes north of Lakewood on Greenville Avenue; non-denominational, with mausoleum, in-ground, and cremation garden options. This is the most common burial choice for Lakewood families we serve.
- Sparkman/Hillcrest Memorial Park — 7405 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225. About 15 minutes west via Northwest Highway; older, established grounds with many multi-generational family plots.
- Grove Hill Memorial Park — 4118 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228. About 8 minutes southeast of Lakewood; smaller, historic East Dallas cemetery.
- Calvary Hill Cemetery — 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220. Catholic cemetery of the Diocese of Dallas; roughly 20 minutes northwest.
Florists serving Lakewood
- A&L Coody Florist — Lakewood neighborhood florist with same-day delivery.
- McShan Florist — 10311 Garland Rd — family-owned since 1948; serves all of East Dallas.
Community landmarks
- White Rock Lake
- Lakewood Theater
- Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Lakewood Country Club
At-need response in Lakewood
For families in Lakewood, our team dispatches immediately from our office at 12101 Greenville Ave. in north Dallas. When you call, we do not wait for a shift change or morning business hours. Authorization, transfer, and initial arrangements can all begin within the first hour.
Full Dallas coverage
Lakewood is part of our full Dallas service area, which includes the complete list of hospitals, cemeteries, and houses of worship across the city. Read our dedicated Dallas page for the full directory, plus our DFW funeral vendor directory for officiants, caterers, monument makers, and grief counseling.
Common questions from Lakewood families
How quickly can you reach a home in Lakewood after a death at home?
Our team typically arrives at a Lakewood residence within 25 to 35 minutes of your first phone call, day or night. If law enforcement or the medical examiner has been called (required in most unattended deaths in Texas), we coordinate directly with them so the family does not have to relay each update themselves.
Do you work with St. Thomas Aquinas, Munger Place, or other Lakewood parishes for funeral Masses and memorial services?
Yes. We regularly coordinate services at St. Thomas Aquinas, Munger Place Church, Lakewood Heights Baptist, and several other East Dallas congregations. We handle scheduling with the parish office, coordinate the arrival and departure with the celebrant, and confirm that the church's specific customs (music, floral placement, procession) are followed.
Is Restland the only cemetery option, or can we choose burial elsewhere?
You can choose any cemetery. Restland is the most common choice for Lakewood families because it is closest and non-denominational, but we regularly arrange burials at Sparkman/Hillcrest, Grove Hill, Calvary Hill, and Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery for veterans. We coordinate opening/closing, vault delivery, and graveside logistics with whichever cemetery you select.
Can we hold a small memorial gathering at White Rock Lake or a Lakewood home instead of a church?
Yes. Many Lakewood families choose a private home service, a gathering at a neighborhood venue, or a scattering ceremony near White Rock Lake (subject to Dallas Parks and Recreation guidance on cremated-remains scattering). We provide urns, cremation certificates, and can attend the gathering if you would like a funeral director present.
What are the transparent, all-in prices?
Direct cremation is $1,750, memorial cremation with a service is $4,995, and a traditional funeral with burial starts at $6,350. Our full General Price List is published on this site and is available in printed form at the arrangement conference, as required by the FTC Funeral Rule.
Start with a call
Whether you need immediate at-need care, want pricing information, or are exploring options for a family member currently in hospice, the first conversation is always free and unpressured. Call (214) 550-7369 or contact our team online.