Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory

Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 6329 East Virginia Beach Boulevard in Norfolk, Virginia, is a distinguished provider of funeral, cremation, and memorial services with a deep-rooted history in the Tidewater community. The grounds originated as Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, a private, family-owned cemetery established in 1958. Inspired by 19th-century rural park cemeteries, it was designed with winding tree-lined roads and lush gardens meant for both burial and peaceful reflection. The first interment took place in 1960, and today the cemetery spans 75 acres of mature landscapes, including 40 undeveloped acres for future generations. In 1996, Ken Bell and Jane Garland opened the funeral home and crematory on the cemetery grounds, creating a convenient campus where families can plan all aspects of end-of-life care. Since 2018, both the funeral home and cemetery have been part of the Dignity Memorial network, North America's largest group of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers, ensuring unmatched quality and service.

The funeral home itself is a welcoming red brick building featuring a light-filled chapel with beautiful stained-glass windows and pew seating for more than 275 guests. Flexible spaces accommodate visitations and catered receptions of any size, with catering options ranging from breakfast buffets to full dinners. The professional staff specializes in creating deeply personalized memorials that reflect the unique personality of each loved one. Services can include military honors, Masonic rites, religious leadership, and even themed celebrations such as a sports fan’s paradise or an artist’s studio. For those choosing cremation, Woodlawn maintains a private crematory on the property, ensuring that the deceased never leaves the care of the staff. Cremated remains may be buried or placed in a niche within the cemetery’s beautiful gardens.

The cemetery offers a wide range of burial options, including traditional in-ground plots, mausoleum crypts, cremation niches, and large family estates. It features 17 distinct gardens, including religious sections such as King David’s Garden and the Garden of St. Luke, a dedicated Masonic garden, and a section for Orthodox Jews. Three veterans sections honor those who served. At the center of the cemetery stands the elegant chapel mausoleum, with modern architecture and stained-glass art illustrating Psalm 23, providing indoor and outdoor crypt spaces and cremation niches for one to six cremations. Small committal services can be held within the mausoleum.

Committed to compassionate care, Woodlawn Funeral Home and Crematory offers a 100% service guarantee and is available 24/7. Pre-planning options provide peace of mind and up to 10% off prepaid plans. With a 4.7-star rating from over 150 reviews, Woodlawn continues to be a trusted haven for families in Norfolk and the surrounding area, honoring lives with dignity and respect.