Lake Forest Cemetery

Lake Forest Cemetery Serving the families of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, IL with integrity, beauty, and grace since 1860.

Just a reminder that the Cemetery office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The Cemetery ...
09/03/2026

Just a reminder that the Cemetery office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The Cemetery gate to the grounds will still be open from 8 am to 8 pm for our normal visiting hours.

The resurfacing, paving and roadway improvements around Section A have been completed. The lakeside road closure through...
08/19/2026

The resurfacing, paving and roadway improvements around Section A have been completed. The lakeside road closure through the Cemetery is now over. Thank you for your patience during our recent construction.

To families, friends, and residents visiting your loved ones or our Cemetery next week, please be advised of a roadway r...
08/07/2026

To families, friends, and residents visiting your loved ones or our Cemetery next week, please be advised of a roadway resurfacing project. The roadway to the East along the far edge of Section A, highlighted in red, will be closed for resurfacing. Please note that there will be additional cars and construction traffic due to these improvements. We thank you for your patience and understanding and look forward to having this area accessible as soon as possible.

Thank you to the McKinlock Post 264 American Legion and all the volunteers who showed up to honor our Veterans at the La...
05/23/2026

Thank you to the McKinlock Post 264 American Legion and all the volunteers who showed up to honor our Veterans at the Lake Forest Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day.

The Cemetery Office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/22/2026

The Cemetery Office will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

If you are able to spend some time honoring our veterans here at the Cemetery this weekend, please join the American Leg...
05/22/2026

If you are able to spend some time honoring our veterans here at the Cemetery this weekend, please join the American Legion McKinlock Post 264 on Saturday, May 23rd at 8AM for Cemetery flag placement. Meet at the entrance of Lake Forest Cemetery.

Our spring / summer visiting hours are in effect. The Cemetery gates will now be open longer hours, closing daily at 8:0...
05/01/2026

Our spring / summer visiting hours are in effect. The Cemetery gates will now be open longer hours, closing daily at 8:00 pm.

Our posted visiting hours are:
May to September: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
October to April: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Spring is beginning to bloom in the Cemetery and I even spotted a couple of bunnies on my walks.
04/03/2026

Spring is beginning to bloom in the Cemetery and I even spotted a couple of bunnies on my walks.

Address

1525 N. Lake Road
Lake Forest, IL
60045

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18478104660

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