Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park & Funeral Home

Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park & Funeral Home, located at 5701 Center Street in Omaha, Nebraska, is a trusted provider of compassionate funeral, cremation, and burial services. As a member of the Dignity Memorial network, this establishment combines a rich history dating back to 1910 with modern amenities to serve families in the greater Omaha area. The funeral home, which opened on the cemetery grounds in 1998, offers a spacious and modern facility featuring a chapel with flexible seating for up to 200 guests, as well as a smaller, intimate space for visitations or receptions. The professional team is dedicated to creating personalized memorial services that honor each unique life, guiding families through difficult decisions with care and respect.

The cemetery itself spans 180 beautifully maintained acres, featuring rolling green lawns, lush gardens, flat markers, and fountains. Families can choose from a variety of interment options, including traditional ground burial, lawn crypts, mausoleum entombment, and cremation placements such as niches and burial plots. A notable addition in 2019 is the private family hedge estates near the historic Westlawn Mausoleum, allowing for multigenerational memorials. The Westlawn Mausoleum, built between 1913 and 1915 in the Classic Revival and Greco-Roman style, was designed by the same architect who drafted plans for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Other historic landmarks include the Heroism Memorial, erected in 1929 to honor two young boys who saved their mother from a fire, funded by pennies collected by Omaha schoolchildren. The Singing Tower, built in Art Deco style in 1931 and modeled after Bok Tower in Florida, sits atop the highest elevation in Omaha, offering sweeping views and serving as the centerpiece of an eight-phase cremation garden. The Garden of Valor, opened in 2009, pays tribute to all branches of the military with emblems and cremation benches.

Westlawn-Hillcrest provides a full range of services, including funeral planning, cremation options, pre-arrangement consultations, and floral placement plans. The grounds are meticulously maintained, and the team is available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs or future planning. Educational resources and financial assistance options are available to help families make informed decisions. With a commitment to quality and a 100% service guarantee, Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park & Funeral Home stands as a pillar of the Omaha community, combining historical significance with compassionate, professional care.