Woodlawn Cemetery
Located in north Detroit between 7 Mile and 8 Mile Roads, our architecturally notable grounds celebrate the lives of some of the world's most cherished souls, including Rosa Parks, Aretha Franklin, the Dodge Brothers, Levi Stubbs, and Edsel Ford. We have been honored to provide traditional ground plots, mausoleum spaces, prestige collections, cremation options, a map of notable burials, and pre-need planning since 1895.
Notable interments at Woodlawn Cemetery
- Rosa Parks — Civil rights icon
- Aretha Franklin — The Queen of Soul
- Levi Stubbs — Lead singer of the Four Tops
- James Jamerson — Motown session bassist
- Edsel Ford — President of Ford Motor Company
- Eleanor Clay Ford — Philanthropist and Ford matriarch
- David Ruffin — Lead singer of the Temptations
- Mel Farr — Detroit Lions running back
- Albert Cobo — Mayor of Detroit
- Joseph L. Hudson — Founder of Hudson's department store
- The Dodge Brothers — Founders of Dodge Motors
- C. J. Whitney — Detroit music merchant
Questions about Woodlawn Cemetery
Where is Woodlawn Cemetery located?
Woodlawn Cemetery is at 19975 Woodward Avenue in north Detroit, Michigan, between 7 Mile and 8 Mile Roads.
Who is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery?
Woodlawn is the resting place of many notable figures, including Rosa Parks, Aretha Franklin, Levi Stubbs, James Jamerson, Edsel and Eleanor Ford, and the Dodge Brothers.
What services does Woodlawn Cemetery offer?
Woodlawn offers traditional ground burial, mausoleum spaces, cremation options, prestige memorial collections, and pre-need planning.
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